i3 Verticals Announces $60M Acquisition, Raises FY26 Guidance, and Approves $60M Share Repurchase

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i3 Verticals reported mixed Q1 FY26 earnings but announced a $60 million acquisition, raised its full-year guidance, and authorized a new $60 million share repurchase program, signaling strategic growth and management confidence.

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• Announces $60 Million Acquisition

  i3 Verticals completed a $60 million cash acquisition of a motor vehicle insurance verification software company, effective January 1, 2026, with up to an additional $20 million in contingent consideration.

• Approves New $60 Million Share Repurchase Program

  The Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program for up to $60 million of Class A common stock, replacing a fully utilized prior program. This significant authorization comes as the stock trades near its 52-week low.

• Raises Full-Year Fiscal 2026 Guidance

  The company revised its fiscal year 2026 outlook, raising the lower end of its guidance ranges for revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted diluted earnings per share.

• Reports Mixed Q1 FY26 Financial Results

  For the first quarter ended December 31, 2025, revenue increased by 0.9% year-over-year to $52.7 million, while GAAP net income fell by 60.7% to $1.1 million. Adjusted diluted EPS decreased slightly to $0.26, and Annualized Recurring Revenue (ARR) grew by 8.4% to $169.6 million.

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i3 Verticals reported mixed first-quarter fiscal 2026 results, with GAAP net income and diluted EPS declining significantly year-over-year, despite a modest revenue increase. However, the company's adjusted diluted EPS saw only a slight decrease, and Annualized Recurring Revenue (ARR) grew by 8.4%. More importantly, the company announced a significant $60 million cash acquisition of a motor vehicle insurance verification software company, effective January 1, 2026, with potential for an additional $20 million in contingent consideration. This strategic acquisition is a substantial investment in a new growth area. Concurrently, the Board approved a new $60 million share repurchase program, replacing a fully expended prior program. This substantial repurchase authorization, especially with the stock trading near its 52-week low, signals strong management confidence in the company's valuation and future prospects. The company also raised its full-year fiscal 2026 guidance for revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted diluted EPS, reflecting optimism despite the current GAAP performance.