PagerDuty Q2 FY27: ARR crosses $501M, non-GAAP EPS at $0.32
- PagerDuty reported Q2 FY27 revenue of $124.4 million, up 0.8% YoY, beating the high end of guidance
- Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $0.32, up from $0.30 in the prior-year quarter
- ARR grew to $501 million as of July 31, 2026, crossing the $500 million milestone
- Free cash flow was $32.8 million; the company posted its fifth consecutive quarter of GAAP profitability
- Full-year FY27 revenue guidance set at $491.5 million – $496.5 million, with non-GAAP EPS of $1.33 – $1.37

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PagerDuty, Inc. reported second-quarter fiscal 2027 revenue of $124.4 million, up 0.8% year over year, with non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.32 and Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) crossing $501 million for the first time.
The company also posted its fifth consecutive quarter of GAAP profitability, with net income attributable to common stockholders of $4.7 million. Non-GAAP operating income came in at $29.5 million, representing a non-GAAP operating margin of 23.7%. Free cash flow for the quarter was $32.8 million.
Key Financial Highlights
The table below summarises Q2 FY27 performance against the prior-year period.
| Metric | Q2 FY27 | Q2 FY26 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $124.4 million | $123.4 million | +0.8% |
| Non-GAAP EPS (diluted) | $0.32 | $0.30 | +6.67% |
| GAAP EPS (diluted) | $0.06 | $0.10 | — |
| Operating income (GAAP) | $10.2 million | $3.6 million | — |
| Non-GAAP operating income | $29.5 million | $31.4 million | — |
| GAAP operating margin | 8.2% | 2.9% | — |
| Non-GAAP operating margin | 23.7% | 25.4% | — |
| Free cash flow | $32.8 million | $30.2 million | — |
| Cash, equivalents & investments | $470.0 million | — | — |
Net cash provided by operating activities was $36.9 million. The company held cash, cash equivalents, and investments of $470.0 million as of July 31, 2026.
Operational Metrics
Key customer and retention metrics as of July 31, 2026 are presented below.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| ARR | $501 million |
| Total paid customers | 15,506 |
| Customers with ARR over $100 thousand | 884 |
| Dollar-based net retention rate | 98% |
Notable customer expansions during the quarter included Anthropic, PBC; Banco Pichincha, C.A.; CoreWeave, Inc.; Delivery Hero SE; Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.; and Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
What the Numbers Show
Earnings growth significantly outpaced revenue expansion. While top-line growth was marginal at 0.8%, non-GAAP diluted EPS improved 6.67% year over year, reflecting continued operational leverage. GAAP operating income expanded to $10.2 million from $3.6 million in the prior-year quarter, indicating meaningful improvement in profitability on a reported basis even as non-GAAP operating margin contracted slightly from 25.4% to 23.7%.
CEO John DiLullo commented: "We delivered revenue above the high end of our guidance range, crossed $500 million in ARR, and generated $33 million in free cash flow this quarter, providing encouraging signals that our strategy is gaining traction. Non-GAAP operating income also came in ahead of expectations and we enjoyed our fifth consecutive quarter of GAAP profitability. AI is transforming how software is built and operated, and PagerDuty is uniquely positioned to benefit from that shift."
Leadership and Product Developments
During and after the quarter, PagerDuty made several leadership changes:
- Appointed John DiLullo as Chief Executive Officer
- Named Eric Prengel as Chief Financial Officer; announced the retirement of Howard Wilson
- Appointed Alex Shootman to the Board of Directors
On the product side, major upgrades were made to the company's autonomous SRE agent, incident management lifecycle integration, and its agentic offering for on-call shift management. PagerDuty also announced a distribution agreement in Australia with Ingram Micro.
Financial Outlook
For the third quarter of fiscal 2027, PagerDuty expects:
| Metric | Guidance |
|---|---|
| Total revenue | $123.0 million – $125.0 million |
| Non-GAAP operating margin | 26.5% – 27.5% |
| Non-GAAP EPS (diluted) | $0.34 – $0.36 |
For the full fiscal year 2027, the company expects:
| Metric | Guidance |
|---|---|
| Total revenue | $491.5 million – $496.5 million |
| Non-GAAP operating margin | 25.0% – 26.0% |
| Non-GAAP EPS (diluted) | $1.33 – $1.37 |
The Q3 and full-year EPS guidance assumes approximately 80 million diluted shares and a non-GAAP tax rate of 20%.
How will the integration of AI-driven autonomous SRE agents impact PagerDuty's customer acquisition costs and expansion revenue in the coming quarters?
Given the marginal 0.8% top-line growth, what specific strategies is the new leadership team implementing to accelerate ARR growth beyond the $500 million milestone?
Will the slight contraction in non-GAAP operating margin from 25.4% to 23.7% signal increased investment in AI infrastructure that could pressure future profitability targets?
































