Forrester Q2 Revenue Tops Consensus, 2026 Guidance Holds, Buyback Resumes
FORR sits 100% above its 52-week low of $4.88.
Summary
Forrester Research reported Q2 2026 revenue of $100.2 million and GAAP EPS of $0.78, beating consensus. Full-year guidance was maintained, and the company announced it has restarted its stock buyback program.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · FORR
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Q2 Revenue and EPS Beat Consensus
Total revenues were $100.2 million, down 10.3% year-over-year but above consensus. GAAP net income was $15.3 million, or $0.78 per diluted share, compared to $3.9 million, or $0.20 per share, a year ago.
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Full-Year 2026 Guidance Maintained
Forrester reiterated its full-year revenue guidance of $350 million to $360 million and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.72 to $0.82, signaling confidence in the second-half outlook.
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Stock Buyback Program Restarted
CEO George Colony announced the company has restarted its stock repurchase program and plans to accelerate repurchases, a positive signal for shareholder returns.
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Director Retirement
Neil Bradford retired from the Board of Directors effective July 28, 2026. No reason was given beyond retirement.
Analysis · FORR · Trade & Services
Second-quarter revenue and earnings came in above consensus, with GAAP net income swinging to a $15.3 million profit from a loss a year ago. The company maintained its full-year 2026 guidance, signaling stabilization after a period of revenue declines and restructuring. The restart of the stock buyback program and a director retirement add modest governance and capital allocation updates. While the revenue decline continues, the beat and steady outlook suggest the business is finding a floor.
At the time of this filing, FORR was trading at $9.74 on NASDAQ in the Trade & Services sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $189.1M. The 52-week trading range was $4.88 to $11.57. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.