10-Q quarterly report · filed May 7, 2026

Cerence Inc. (CRNC) Q1 2026 10-Q Quarterly Report

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Cerence Inc. (CRNC) filed its Q1 2026 10-Q quarterly report on May 7, 2026 for the quarter ended Mar 31, 2026. Quarterly revenue was $64M (down 17.7% year over year) with net income of $2M.

Q1 2026 key financials · XBRL

Revenue
$64M
−17.7% YoY · −44.2% QoQ
Net income
$2M
−92.3% YoY · +131.9% QoQ
Operating margin
-3.8%
Gross margin
73.7%
EPS (diluted)
$0.04
−92.2% YoY · +133.3% QoQ

Source: XBRL data from the Cerence Inc. (CRNC) Q1 2026 10-Q on SEC EDGAR. USD.

Cerence Inc. Q1 2026 10-Q analysis

AI summary of MD&A and risk factor updates

Management Discussion & Analysis

  • Revenue $64.2M, down 17.7% YoY from $78.0M, driven by lower fixed license contracts
  • Operating margin negative 3.8% vs positive 22.2% YoY
  • Best product line connected services revenue $15.3M, up 21.0% YoY; worst license revenue $37.6M, down 27.0%
  • Operating cash flow $14.1M, down 8.8% from $15.5M YoY
  • Headwinds from automotive production delays, tariffs, pricing pressure, high interest rates, and slower adjacent-market development

Risk Factors

  • IP licensing accounting volatility triggered by Samsung settlement and lump-sum payment, generating $49.5 million revenue in Q1 fiscal 2026
  • Revenue comparability risk from period-specific recognition of licenses, settlements, or favorable judgments
  • Rule 10b5-1 disclosure risk as officers, directors, and employees may establish trading plans in future
  • Insider-trading market risk from potential sales before, during, or after significant company events

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