CCC Delivers 10% Revenue Growth to $285.9M in Q2 and Sets Full-Year Outlook
CCC sits 42% above its 52-week low of $4.08.
Summary
CCC Intelligent Solutions posted Q2 2026 revenue of $285.9 million, a 9.8% increase year-over-year, alongside adjusted EBITDA of $115.5 million. The company also issued full-year 2026 revenue guidance of $1.158–$1.164 billion and adjusted EBITDA guidance of $485–$491 million.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · CCC
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Q2 Revenue Up 10%
Driven by expanding AI-enabled workflow adoption among large insurers, total revenue reached $285.9 million, up 9.8% from $260.5 million in Q2 2025.
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Strong Profitability and Cash Flow
Adjusted EBITDA came in at $115.5 million, representing a 40% margin, while free cash flow surged to $82.4 million from $27.4 million a year ago, reflecting improved operating leverage.
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Full-Year Guidance Issued
The company expects full-year 2026 revenue of $1.158–$1.164 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $485–$491 million, implying continued steady growth.
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Activist and Sale Process Backdrop
These results arrive amid reports that Elliott Management has built a stake and the company is exploring a sale, making the numbers a critical reference point for any deal valuation.
Analysis · CCC · Technology
Solid Q2 results saw revenue climb 10% to $285.9 million, while adjusted EBITDA margin held steady at 40%. Free cash flow of $82.4 million provides ample liquidity against the company's $1.27 billion debt load. Full-year guidance points to continued mid-single-digit growth, and with activist interest and a potential sale process in the background, these numbers serve as a key data point for any valuation discussions.
At the time of this filing, CCC was trading at $5.80 on NASDAQ in the Technology sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $3.6B. The 52-week trading range was $4.08 to $10.50. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.