Forrester Research Q2 revenue falls to $100.2 million; 2026 guidance maintained
Forrester reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $100.2 million, down from $111.7 million a year earlier, and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.40 versus $0.51. GAAP net income rose to $15.3 million, or $0.78 per diluted share, helped by a $12.3 million income tax benefit, and the company kept its full-year 2026 guidance and restarted its stock buyback. Director Neil Bradford also retired from the board effective immediately.
Key points
- Q2 2026 total revenues were $100.2 million, compared with $111.7 million in Q2 2025.
- GAAP diluted EPS was $0.78 versus $0.20 a year earlier; adjusted diluted EPS was $0.40 versus $0.51.
- 2026 guidance was maintained: GAAP total revenues of $350.0 million to $360.0 million and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.72 to $0.82.
- Contract value was $283.2 million, down 3% from the prior year; the company restarted its stock buyback program.
The filing
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