Key Highlights
- Varonis Systems (NASDAQ:VRNS) reported SaaS annual Recurring Revenue of USD 774.6 million, up 42% year over year and 24% excluding conversions, with no guidance or call because of the Proofpoint deal.
- Procore Technologies (NYSE:PCOR) posted third-quarter revenue of USD 402 million, up 19%, with a non-GAAP Operating Margin of 23% against a GAAP operating margin of negative 2%.
- Freshworks (NASDAQ:FRSH) swung to income from operations of USD 28.2 million from a USD 7.5 million loss on revenue of USD 245.4 million, up 14%.
- Jack Henry & Associates (NASDAQ:JKHY) lifted GAAP EPS 15.6% to USD 2.28 on GAAP revenue of USD 701.5 million, while adjusted revenue grew a slower 7.2%.
Varonis Systems (NASDAQ:VRNS): Reporting Without a Call Under a Pending Deal
Varonis Systems (NASDAQ:VRNS), a data and AI security software company, reported third-quarter results on November 3, 2026. SaaS annual recurring revenue reached USD 774.6 million, up 42%, and 24% excluding conversions of existing customers. Total revenue was USD 189.5 million, about 17.3% above the prior year by simple arithmetic. Under a Merger agreement dated October 15, 2026 with Proofpoint, a portfolio company of Thoma Bravo, the company will give no guidance and host no earnings call. The extract does not state the deal price or closing date. SaaS revenue rose to USD 185.1 million, while term license revenue fell to USD 1.2 million from USD 24.8 million as customers converted. The GAAP operating loss widened to USD 47.7 million, while non-GAAP Operating Income rose to USD 7.6 million. Cash, deposits and securities totaled USD 937.8 million, and nine-month free Cash Flow slipped to USD 94.8 million from USD 111.6 million. Research and Development rose to USD 78.7 million from USD 62.7 million, and net loss was USD 41.6 million, or USD 0.36 per share. Convertible senior notes issued in 2020 and 2024 mature in 2029. Risks include failure to close on time, stockholder and regulatory approvals, and a termination fee.
Procore Technologies (NYSE:PCOR): A 25% Margin Target Meets a Q4 Step-Down
Procore Technologies (NYSE:PCOR) announced third-quarter results on November 3, 2026. Revenue of USD 402 million was up 19%, including 2 points from the DroneDeploy acquisition, so organic growth was about 17%, our own arithmetic. The company provides construction management software. GAAP gross margin was 80% and non-GAAP gross margin 84%. The 25-point gap between GAAP and non-GAAP operating margin comes from exclusions such as stock-based compensation and Acquisition costs. Free cash inflow of USD 73 million equals about 18% of revenue, our arithmetic. Fourth-quarter non-GAAP operating margin is guided to 15.5% to 16.0%, well below the 23% reported, and the release does not explain the step-down. The company targets a 25% non-GAAP margin in 2027 but gave no 2027 revenue guidance or bridge. A new USD 300 million buyback was authorized on October 30, 2026 with no obligation to repurchase. A call was scheduled for November 4, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. ET. The company made its Procore AI digital coworkers generally available. Operating cash inflow rose 8% to USD 96 million and gross revenue retention was 95%. Risks include AI execution, integration and construction-sector conditions.
Freshworks (NASDAQ:FRSH): Operating Profit Swing on 14% Growth
Freshworks (NASDAQ:FRSH) filed its Quarterly Report on November 3, 2026. Revenue was USD 245.4 million against USD 215.1 million, and income from operations was USD 28.2 million against a loss of USD 7.5 million. The 10-Q extract does not itemize the expense lines behind the swing, and it holds no headline EPS or guidance, so none is stated. The company sells cloud subscriptions in employee and customer experience software, and it acquired FireHydrant in January 2026 and closed Torii Labs and Robusta Dev in October 2026. Purchase price allocations for those two deals are incomplete, so their financial effect is unknown. Net dollar retention was 104%, down from 105%, which the company blamed mainly on unfavorable currency moves. About 29% of revenue is exposed to the euro and British pound. Monthly subscriptions fell to 11% of ARR from 13%, which generally signals a more committed customer base. Customers above USD 5,000 of ARR reached 25,498, up 5%. Management warned that Inflation and geopolitical developments could weigh on spending, and a slowdown may reach revenue only in later quarters.
Jack Henry & Associates (NASDAQ:JKHY): EPS Up 15.6% but Adjusted Growth Is Slower
Jack Henry & Associates (NASDAQ:JKHY) reported fiscal first-quarter 2027 results on November 3, 2026, for the quarter ended September 30. GAAP revenue rose 8.8% to USD 701.5 million and Net Income increased 11.4% to USD 160.4 million. Processing revenue grew 10.7% to USD 296.6 million, with faster payments revenue up 43.8% and card revenue up 9.4%. Management said results exceeded the outlook given in August. Adjusted revenue grew only 7.2% because the adjusted view excludes deconversion revenue, which rose USD 9.3 million, and the Victor Technologies acquisition. Selling, general and administrative expense fell 0.2% largely because the Connect conference moved into the second quarter, which may reverse next quarter. GAAP operating margin reached 29.5%. Fiscal 2027 GAAP EPS is guided to USD 7.47 to USD 7.51, assuming no acquisitions. Credit Facility Debt rose to USD 85 million from USD 20 million while USD 71 million of shares were repurchased, and cash was USD 25.4 million. The extract did not include prior guidance, so the change from August is not quantified. Risks include rising personnel and cloud costs, deconversion timing and reliance on bank and credit union clients.
Where Things Stand
Behind the 42% SaaS growth, Varonis Systems (NASDAQ:VRNS) shows mostly conversion-driven recurring growth, 24% excluding conversions, and the deal timeline matters more than the quarter. Similar gaps between headline and underlying numbers appear across the group. Procore Technologies (NYSE:PCOR) has a 23% non-GAAP margin against negative 2% GAAP. Freshworks (NASDAQ:FRSH) improved operating income but retention slipped a point. Jack Henry & Associates (NASDAQ:JKHY) grew EPS 15.6% while adjusted revenue grew 7.2%. The cleaner underlying read differs by name, and none of it predicts share price direction. Checkpoints are Varonis merger approvals, the Procore fourth-quarter margin, Freshworks acquisition disclosure and Jack Henry second-quarter expense timing. No price moves were supplied.



_11_04_2026_18_59_17_666345.jpg)


Please wait processing your request...