Elastic Q1 FY27: $478M Revenue, $19.9M Restructuring Charge, $40M Buyback
ESTC has more than doubled off its 52-week low of $42.05 on elevated volume (4.6× avg).
Summary
Elastic's Q1 FY27 10-Q confirms 15% revenue growth to $478M and adds new details: $19.9M restructuring charge, $40M share buyback, $978.8M cloud commitments, and a $70M Deductive AI acquisition.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · ESTC
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Q1 FY27 Revenue Up 15%
Total revenue of $478.1M, up 15% YoY from $415.3M. Subscription revenue grew 15% to $448.7M; Elastic Cloud grew 20% to $235.2M.
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Restructuring Charge Recorded
$19.9M in employee severance and termination benefits recorded in Q1 from the June 24, 2026 workforce reduction plan (7% of workforce). $13.0M paid during the quarter; $6.9M liability remains.
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Share Repurchase Activity
804,601 shares repurchased for $40.0M at a weighted-average price of $49.71 per share. $120.0M remains available under the $500M program authorized October 2025.
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Cloud Hosting Commitments Increased
Non-cancelable cloud hosting capacity commitments increased to $978.8M over the next five years, up from prior levels disclosed in the 10-K.
Analysis · ESTC · Technology
Elastic's Q1 FY27 10-Q confirms the strong results previewed in yesterday's 8-K — revenue up 15% to $478M with a net loss of $16.7M — but adds material new details. The company recorded $19.9M in restructuring charges from its June 24 workforce reduction, repurchased $40M of stock at $49.71 per share, and increased cloud hosting commitments to $978.8M over five years. The subsequent acquisition of Deductive AI for ~$70M extends its AI capabilities. With $1.46B in cash and marketable securities and $132M in operating cash flow, the balance sheet remains strong despite the operating loss.
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