PATH — UiPath Inc.
NYSE
Q4 2026 Earnings Call Summary
March 11, 2026
UiPath Q4 2026 Earnings Call Summary
1. Key Financial Results and Metrics
- Fourth Quarter Revenue: $481 million, up 14% year-over-year (10% growth when adjusted for FX).
- Annual Revenue: $1.611 billion, a 13% increase year-over-year (11% growth adjusted for FX).
- Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR): $1.853 billion, up 11% year-over-year, with net new ARR of $70 million.
- GAAP Profitability: Achieved for the first time, with GAAP operating income of $57 million for the year and $80 million in Q4.
- Non-GAAP Operating Income: $150 million in Q4, representing a 31% margin; full-year non-GAAP operating income was $370 million (23% margin).
- Adjusted Free Cash Flow: $182 million in Q4, totaling $372 million for the year.
- Dollar-Based Net Retention Rate: 107%, adjusted for FX to 106%.
2. Strategic Updates and Business Highlights
- AI Product Growth: AI product ARR reached nearly $200 million, with 90% of customers over $1 million in ARR using AI products.
- Customer Expansion: Strongest sequential net additions of customers spending $1 million or more in ARR in two years, with over 50% growth in deals over $1 million year-over-year.
- Partnerships: Expanded partnerships with Deloitte and Accenture to embed AI agents into critical workflows.
- Product Roadmap: Upcoming AI coding agents expected to significantly reduce automation build times, enhancing customer value realization.
3. Forward Guidance and Outlook
- Q1 FY 2027 Guidance: Revenue expected between $395 million and $400 million; ARR between $1.894 billion and $1.899 billion; non-GAAP operating income of approximately $80 million.
- Full Year FY 2027 Guidance: Revenue projected between $1.754 billion and $1.759 billion; ARR expected to reach between $2.051 billion and $2.056 billion; non-GAAP operating income of approximately $415 million.
- Long-Term Margin Target: Updated non-GAAP operating margin target raised to 30%, with a timeframe of approximately three years for achievement.
4. Bad News, Challenges, or Points of Concern
- FX Impact: While FX had a minimal impact on Q4 results, fluctuations in currency rates could pose risks to future revenue growth.
- Market Competition: Increasing competition in the agentic AI space may create challenges in customer acquisition and retention.
- Federal Sector Uncertainty: Although there is optimism about federal government contracts, the environment remains variable, with some agencies undergoing changes that could impact business.
5. Notable Q&A Insights
- Net New ARR: Guidance reflects stable net new ARR, with no significant FX impact anticipated.
- AI Product Composition: While specific ratios of AI product contributions were not disclosed, both IDP and agentic products are seen as complementary.
- WorkFusion Acquisition: The contribution from WorkFusion is considered immaterial, and the integration is ongoing.
- Public Sector Outlook: There is renewed optimism in the public sector, contrasting with previous uncertainties.
- Customer Engagement: Customers are increasingly adopting AI products, leading to higher renewal rates and expansions.
Overall, UiPath demonstrated strong financial performance and strategic positioning in the automation market, with a focus on AI integration and customer expansion, while navigating potential challenges from competition and macroeconomic factors.
