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Summary

DXC Technology reported Q4 FY26 revenue of $3.13 billion (down 1.2% YoY), GAAP EPS of $(0.84), Non-GAAP EPS of $0.77, adjusted EBIT margin of 7.6%, and free cash flow of $110 million; full-year FY26 free cash flow rose 3.8% to $713 million amid declining organic revenue and segment-level mixed performance.

Key takeaways

Q4 FY26 total revenue was $3.13 billion, down 1.2% YoY and down 6.6% on an organic basis — indicating persistent top-line pressure despite strong free cash flow.

Q4 GAAP EPS was $(0.84), down 158.7% YoY, reflecting a $39 million EBIT loss; Non-GAAP EPS was $0.77, down 8.3% YoY, showing resilience in underlying profitability.

Adjusted EBIT margin was 7.6% in Q4 FY26 — ahead of expectations per management — though full-year adjusted EBIT margin declined to 7.7% from prior year.

Free cash flow totaled $110 million in Q4 and $713 million for FY26 (up 3.8% YoY), supporting $250 million in full-year share repurchases.

FY27 guidance projects organic revenue decline of 5.0%–3.0%, adjusted EBIT margin of 6.0%–7.0%, and Non-GAAP EPS of $2.40–$2.90 — signaling continued near-term revenue headwinds.

Insurance segment delivered strongest performance: +7.3% YoY revenue, +4.0% organic growth, and +20.3% YoY bookings — contrasting with double-digit organic declines in GIS and CES.

Full analysis

DXC’s Q4 FY26 results reflect a divergence between operational execution and top-line momentum: while free cash flow remained robust ($110M in Q4, $713M for FY26) and adjusted EBIT margin exceeded expectations at 7.6%, revenue declined 1.2% YoY (6.6% organically), driven by double-digit organic declines in Global Infrastructure Services (−10.6%) and Consulting & Engineering Services (−3.9%). The Insurance segment stood out as the sole growth engine, delivering +7.3% YoY revenue and +20.3% YoY bookings — suggesting strategic focus on vertical-specific software is gaining traction. Management attributed the revenue shortfall to macroeconomic pressures and delayed deal closures, while highlighting progress on AI-driven initiatives like OASIS and Core/Fast Track transformation programs. Forward guidance for FY27 anticipates continued organic revenue contraction (−5.0% to −3.0%), albeit with stable adjusted EBIT margin (6.0%–7.0%) and lower Non-GAAP EPS ($2.40–$2.90 vs. $3.23 in FY26), implying margin preservation remains the priority amid weak demand. The $250M in full-year share repurchases — including $60M in Q4 — signals capital return discipline, but the absence of dividend commentary or buyback expansion suggests caution given revenue uncertainty. Overall, the results underscore DXC’s ability to generate cash and manage costs, yet raise questions about sustainable top-line recovery absent broader enterprise IT spending improvement.