Latest quarter
Samsara reported Q2 FY2027 revenue of $508.4 million, above the consensus estimate of $483.3 million. Adjusted earnings per share were $0.20, compared with the consensus estimate of $0.17.
Revenue rose 29.9% from $391.5 million a year earlier. In its filing, Samsara attributed revenue growth primarily to new customers and increased purchases by existing customers. The filing also said higher sales volume and additional product features contributed to increased cloud, cellular and connected-device costs.
Samsara reported a gross margin of 77.2%, compared with 76.9% a year earlier. Its operating margin was 0.96%, compared with −6.80% a year earlier, while diluted earnings per share were $0.03 versus −$0.03. Free cash flow rose to $64.7 million from $44.2 million.
| Q2 FY2027 | Q2 FY2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $508.4 million | $391.5 million | 29.9% |
| Diluted EPS | $0.03 | −$0.03 | — |
| Gross margin | 77.2% | 76.9% | 0.3 percentage points |
| Operating margin | 0.96% | −6.80% | 7.8 percentage points |
| Free cash flow | $64.7 million | $44.2 million | 46.5% |
| Against the consensus | Reported | Consensus | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adjusted EPS | $0.20 | $0.17 | Beat by 17.6% |
| Revenue | $508.4 million | $483.3 million | Beat by 5.20% |
Adjusted EPS is the figure the consensus estimates, not the GAAP EPS above.
What management said on the call
In its filing, Samsara said it plans to continue investing in sales and marketing to attract customers and expand their use of its platform. The company said its ability to attract customers depends in part on economic conditions and its international expansion.
Samsara also said it plans to invest in device hardware, cloud infrastructure, cellular connectivity and customer support. The company said the timing and level of those investments will affect future costs of revenue, while higher hardware component prices may also increase those costs.
Guidance
For Q3 FY2027, Samsara expects revenue of $514.0 million to $516.0 million, a non-GAAP operating margin of 21.0% and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.18 to $0.19. The company also expects to be GAAP profitable in the quarter.
For FY2027, Samsara expects non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.76 to $0.78 and a non-GAAP operating margin of 21.0%.
| Metric | For | Guide | Previous guide | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS, GAAP | Q3 FY2027 | Samsara expects to be GAAP profitable in Q3 FY2027. | — | — |
| EPS, non-GAAP | FY2027 | $0.76–$0.78 | — | New |
| EPS, non-GAAP | Q3 FY2027 | $0.18–$0.19 | — | New |
| Operating margin, non-GAAP | FY2027 | 21.0% | — | New |
| Operating margin, non-GAAP | Q3 FY2027 | 21.0% | — | New |
| Revenue growth, Year Over Year Growth | FY2027 | 26.0% | — | New |
| Revenue growth, Year Over Year Growth | Q3 FY2027 | 24.0% | — | New |
| Revenue | FY2027 | $2.0 billion–$2.0 billion | — | New |
| Revenue | Q3 FY2027 | $514.0 million–$516.0 million | — | New |