ZoomInfo Cuts Full-Year Revenue and Profit Guidance, Reports Weak Q1 Performance

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ZoomInfo reported weak first-quarter results and significantly lowered its full-year revenue, operating income, and free cash flow guidance, signaling a challenging outlook for the company.

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• Full-Year Guidance Significantly Lowered

  The company cut its full-year 2026 GAAP revenue guidance from $1.247-$1.267 billion to $1.185-$1.205 billion. Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income guidance was lowered from $456-$466 million to $437-$447 million, and Unlevered Free Cash Flow guidance was reduced from $435-$465 million to $400-$420 million.

• Weak First Quarter Financial Results

  Q1 2026 GAAP revenue increased only 1.5% year-over-year to $310.2 million. GAAP Cash flow from operations and Unlevered free cash flow both decreased 4% year-over-year to $114.7 million and $119.7 million, respectively.

• Decline in Enterprise Customers and Retention

  The company closed the quarter with 1,900 customers having $100,000 or greater in annual contract value, a decrease of 21 from the prior quarter. The net revenue retention rate was 90%, indicating customer churn or reduced spending.

• Increased Revolving Credit Facility

  ZoomInfo secured an incremental revolving credit commitment increase of $26 million, bringing the total revolving credit commitments under its First Lien Credit Agreement to $276 million, providing additional liquidity.

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ZoomInfo's updated full-year guidance signals a significant deterioration in its business outlook, with substantial cuts to revenue, operating income, and free cash flow projections. This follows a weak first quarter characterized by minimal revenue growth, declining cash flow, and a drop in high-value customers, reflected in a low net revenue retention rate. The company is already trading near its 52-week low, and this negative financial update, coupled with the recently announced 20% workforce reduction, indicates a challenging period ahead as the company grapples with slowing demand and operational adjustments. While the increased revolving credit facility provides some liquidity, it does not offset the fundamental business headwinds.