Vertex Beats Q1 Revenue & EBITDA Guidance, Raises Full-Year Outlook on Value Creation Plan

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Vertex, Inc. announced Q1 2026 financial results, beating revenue and adjusted EBITDA guidance, and raised its full-year Adjusted EBITDA outlook due to its Value Creation Plan and a strategic acquisition.

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• Exceeded Q1 Guidance

  Vertex reported Q1 2026 total revenues of $196.6 million, up 11.1% year-over-year, and Adjusted EBITDA of $44.1 million, both above the higher end of its guidance.

• Raised Full-Year Adjusted EBITDA Guidance

  The company increased its full-year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance to $202.0 million - $208.0 million, citing the positive impact of its Value Creation Plan.

• Strategic Acquisition Completed

  Vertex acquired Brinta, an AI-first e-invoicing startup in Latin America, in Q1 2026 to expedite country coverage and integrate AI-native architecture for global compliance.

• Value Creation Plan Impact

  The Value Creation Plan, which included a 9% workforce reduction announced on 2026-04-28, is expected to generate $60-$70 million in annualized cash savings starting in 2027.

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Vertex, Inc. reported strong first-quarter results, exceeding its own guidance for both revenue and adjusted EBITDA. While the company posted a GAAP net loss for the quarter, its non-GAAP diluted EPS and Adjusted EBITDA showed significant year-over-year growth. Crucially, the company raised its full-year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance, attributing this increase to the previously announced 'Value Creation Plan' and expected annual cash savings of $60-$70 million starting in 2027. This indicates management's confidence in the cost-cutting measures to improve profitability. Additionally, the strategic acquisition of Brinta, an AI-first e-invoicing startup, positions Vertex for accelerated country coverage in Latin America and enhances its AI capabilities, signaling continued investment in growth and innovation.