EXL raises 2026 guidance after Q1 revenue rises 13.8% to $570.4 million
EXL reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of $570.4 million, up 13.8% from a year earlier, and GAAP diluted EPS of $0.43, up from $0.40. The company raised its full-year 2026 guidance for both revenue and adjusted diluted EPS, which signals management's expectation of stronger results for the year.
Key points
- Q1 2026 revenue was $570.4 million, up 13.8% from $501.0 million (13.4% on a constant currency basis).
- GAAP diluted EPS was $0.43 versus $0.40; adjusted diluted EPS was $0.58 versus $0.48.
- Full-year 2026 revenue guidance raised to $2.30 billion to $2.33 billion from $2.275 billion to $2.315 billion.
- Adjusted diluted EPS guidance raised to $2.18 to $2.23 from $2.14 to $2.19; conference call set for April 29, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. ET.
The filing
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