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    Earnings call· Mar 2026(Q1 FY26)

    TRIMBLE Q1 FY26 earnings call TRMB

    May 6, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    Trimble Q1 FY26 — Strong Start with AI Monetization Focus

    Trimble delivered a strong start to the fiscal year, exceeding top and bottom-line expectations, driven by robust performance in AECO and Field Systems. The company is actively pursuing AI integration across its ecosystem, focusing on monetization strategies that include hybrid licensing, consumption-based models, and expanding its addressable market through new partnerships. Management reiterated confidence in achieving its 2027 financial targets while balancing short-term performance with strategic long-term investments.

    Highlights

    5

    • Revenue reached $940 million, up 12% organically, exceeding expectations.

    • ARR grew to $2.435 billion, up 13%, providing a predictable revenue foundation.

    • Non-GAAP EPS was $0.79, above the high end of guidance and $0.07 better than the midpoint.

    • Gross margins expanded to 71% and EBITDA margins reached 27.4%, a 150 basis point expansion year-over-year.

    • AECO segment delivered record $1.51 billion ARR, up 14%, with 14% revenue growth and 31.5% operating margin.

    Concerns

    3

    • Full-year revenue guidance raised by only $15 million despite a $35 million Q1 beat, reflecting caution for the remainder of the year.

    • Field Systems operating margin was slightly down due to timing of OpEx and growth initiatives in the quarter.

    • Less visibility on the hardware business due to Middle East conflict, tariff policies, and tougher comps in the back half of the year.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetConfidence
    Full-year 2026 Revenue
    $3.875 billion
    high materiality
    High
    Full-year 2026 Non-GAAP EPS
    $3.55
    high materiality
    High
    Full-year 2026 ARR Growth
    13%
    medium materiality
    High
    Full-year 2026 EBITDA Margins
    29.7%
    high materiality
    High
    Full-year 2026 Free Cash Flow
    approximately 1x non-GAAP net income
    medium materiality
    High
    Q2 2026 Revenue
    $950 million
    medium materiality
    High
    Q2 2026 Non-GAAP EPS
    $0.80
    medium materiality
    High
    Q2 2026 ARR Growth
    13%
    medium materiality
    High
    Q2 2026 EBITDA Margins
    27.7%
    medium materiality
    High
    2027 ARR Target
    $3 billion
    high materiality
    High
    2027 Revenue Target
    $4 billion
    high materiality
    High
    2027 EBITDA Margins Target
    30%
    high materiality
    High

    Segment performance

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    SegmentRevenueYoYQoQMargin
    AECO
    Delivered a strong quarter, performing in line with expectations. Achieved a record $1.51 billion of ARR, posting 14% ARR growth and 14% revenue growth for the quarter. Operating margin expanded by 420 basis points over the prior year. Cross-sell and upsell performed well, and Trimble Construction One expanded into Asia Pacific. European growth was faster than North American growth in the quarter.
    		$1.51 billion ARR14% ARR growth, 14% revenue growth—31.5% operating margin
    Field Systems
    Revenue was up 12% in the first quarter, absorbing headwinds from model conversions to recurring revenue. The team delivered strong ARR growth at 12%. Operating margin was slightly down due to timing of OpEx and growth initiatives, including ConExpo trade show expenses and investments in FedRAMP certification. Strength seen in civil construction and geospatial.
    		—12% revenue growth, 12% ARR growth—28.8% operating margin
    Transportation & Logistics
    Delivered revenue growth of 7% and ARR growth of 9% for the quarter, representing a sequential improvement from the previous quarter. Operating margins expanded by 300 basis points from the previous year. Booking strength provides confidence for growth plans. New logo growth increased by more than 50% year-over-year in Europe.
    		—7% revenue growth, 9% ARR growthSequential improvement24.2% operating margin

    Operational metrics

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    Non-GAAP EPS
    $0.79$0.07 better than midpoint
    Q1 FY26

    Above the high end of guidance.

    Non-GAAP gross margin
    71%
    Q1 FY26

    Expanded from prior year.

    Adjusted EBITDA margin
    27.4%150 bps expansion YoY
    Q1 FY26

    Achieved in the quarter.

    Cash and investments balance
    $234 million
    Q1 FY26

    Provides financial flexibility.

    Net leverage ratio
    1.1xwell below 2.5x target
    Q1 FY26

    Well below long-term target ratio of 2.5x.

    Share buyback amount executed
    $317 million
    Q1 FY26

    Repurchased common stock.

    Share buyback remaining authorization
    $608 million
    Q1 FY26

    Under current repurchase authorization, providing flexibility for opportunistic buybacks.

    Trimble Connect projects created
    30 million+
    Inception to Q1 FY26

    Projects created inside Trimble Connect.

    Trimble Connect users
    50 million+
    Inception to Q1 FY26

    Users in Trimble Connect since inception.

    Trimble Connect third-party integrations
    thousands
    Q1 FY26

    Integrations into individual applications across Trimble.

    Trimble Marketplace extensions/integrations
    130+
    Q1 FY26

    Created inside Trimble Marketplace, part of Trimble Connect.

    AI code generation
    vast majority
    Q1 FY26

    New code generated with AI tools, fundamentally rewiring how the organization works.

    Development resources to applied AI
    10%
    Q1 FY26

    Approaching target for resources dedicated to an applied AI organization tasked with agentic development and safe AI deployment.

    Trimble Transporeon revenue from transactions
    $100 million+
    Annual

    Revenue transacted through tens of millions of annual transactions on the platform.

    SketchUp AI add-on subscription price
    $11.99
    Monthly

    Price for the add-on license, which includes a set of credits for tokens.

    Industry KPIs

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    MetricValueDetails
    Revenue growth$940 millionUSD
    Arr net new arr$2.435 billionUSD
    Pricing model mix—
    Customer account count50 million+users
    Large deal new logo metrics50%+%
    Multi product platform attach—
    Operating FCF margin rule of 4027.4%%
    Ai product adoption monetizationGrowing

    Orderbook & backlog

    1
    ARR$2.435 billionQ1 FY26

    Up 13%

    Continued growth in recurring revenue base provides predictable and resilient foundation.

    Product announcements

    2
    ProductTypeDetails
    SketchUp AI add-onlaunch
    SketchUp and Anthropic's Claude integrationlaunch

    Deals & partnerships

    1
    Document CrunchAI-powered risk management platform

    Acquisition announced on April 2. Aims to address high project budget overruns and disputes in construction by linking contract and risk elements to field execution and multiple stakeholders, embedding it into Trimble Construction One.

    Risks & headwinds

    5
    Less visibility on hardware businessH2 FY26

    Unquantified

    Mitigation: Incorporated into guidance; will update in a few months as visibility improves.

    Middle East conflictH2 FY26

    Unquantified

    Mitigation: Considered in full-year guidance for Field Systems.

    Uncertainty around tariff policiesH2 FY26

    Unquantified

    Mitigation: Considered in full-year guidance for Field Systems.

    Tougher year-over-year compsH2 FY26

    Unquantified

    Mitigation: Incorporated into full-year guidance.

    Constrained freight marketQ1 FY26

    Unquantified

    Mitigation: Transportation & Logistics delivered positive growth despite this, with signs of market recovery in North America.

    What to watch in Q2 FY26

    4

    Field Systems H2 performance

    H2 FY26
    Current12% revenue growth, 12% ARR growth in Q1 FY26
    TargetContinued strong growth despite macro headwinds

    Why it matters

    Field Systems is a key growth driver, and its hardware component faces macro uncertainties (Middle East, tariffs, comps). Its performance will indicate the resilience of Trimble's diversified portfolio.

    But we do have less visibility on the hardware business. And in light of the conflict we see in the Middle East and uncertainty around tariff policies, along with tougher comps in the back half, we've incorporated those puts and takes into our guide, and we'll update you in a few months as we get more visibility on the year.

    Q&A highlights

    5

    Given the strong Q1 beat, how much conservatism is baked into the full-year guidance, especially with back-half scenarios? Also, what are early indications of customer utilization and monetization trends for AI tools?

    Management confirmed the full-year guide was raised and is on track for 2027 targets, noting less visibility on hardware due to macro factors. For AI, usage of credits is growing, and monetization tactics include discrete consumption (e.g., autonomous procurement/quotation) and good-better-best product motions, aiming for higher ROI for customers.

    “Quantitatively, what we can see is that the usage is growing and that almost all of those credits that are associated with those named user licenses are being consumed. And that's good because it tells us it's actually being used.”

    asked by Kristen Owen · answered by Phillip Sawarynski

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    AI Strategy and Monetization

    Trimble is leveraging AI to transform internal workflows and customer operations, believing customers will adopt AI from trusted platforms. The company sees AI expanding its addressable market and is adapting business models to scale hybrid value delivery, combining licenses and consumption. Examples include Trimble Transporeon's consumption-based revenue and native AI products for autonomous procurement and quotation. The SketchUp AI add-on offers a subscription with fixed AI credits, and the recent integration with Anthropic's Claude aims to convert Claude users into Trimble customers by enabling 3D model creation from conversational prompts.

    02

    Connect & Scale Strategy in Action

    The Connect & Scale strategy is demonstrated through customer partnerships like George Leslie, a civil engineering contractor utilizing the Trimble ecosystem for complex workflows. Trimble Connect acts as an orchestration layer, integrating laser scanners, design tools, survey, and machine control systems to connect physical and digital realities. This approach drives significant productivity, quality, and efficiency, establishing Trimble as an intelligence and execution layer. The strategy also emphasizes extensibility, with support for more machine categories and new functionalities like ground penetrating radar integration.

    03

    Segment Performance Highlights

    AECO delivered an outstanding quarter with 14% ARR and revenue growth, driven by cross-sell and upsell, and expansion into Asia Pacific. Field Systems outperformed with 12% ARR and revenue growth, particularly strong in civil construction and geospatial, supported by end-market strength in infrastructure and data centers. Transportation & Logistics showed sequential improvement with 9% ARR and 7% revenue growth, with booking strength providing confidence for the year and new logo growth increasing by over 50% year-over-year in Europe.

    04

    Capital Allocation and Shareholder Returns

    Trimble maintains a disciplined and consistent capital allocation strategy. In Q1 FY26, the company repurchased approximately $317 million of common stock, reflecting confidence in long-term value and commitment to shareholder returns. A substantial $608 million remains under the current repurchase authorization. The M&A strategy focuses on strengthening core markets and adding capabilities for cross-sell, exemplified by the Document Crunch acquisition. The company also divested a small Field Systems business to sharpen focus on core competencies.

    05

    Document Crunch Acquisition and AI-Powered Risk Management

    Trimble acquired Document Crunch to establish a new AI-powered risk management category. This acquisition addresses the construction industry's high risk exposure and project budget overruns by bringing contract intelligence and compliance automation into existing project management, estimating, and ERP workflows. The goal is to link contract and risk elements directly to field execution and multiple stakeholders, thereby addressing core reasons for disputes and embedding these tools into Trimble Construction One. Early customer feedback has been positive, and the company plans to expand its reach.

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