Powerfleet FY26 revenue rises 22% led by services surge
Powerfleet reported a 22% increase in FY26 revenue to $443.8 million, driven by a 30% rise in services revenue. The company turned profitable at the operating level and projects FY27 revenue of $485 million to $490 million.

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Powerfleet reported a 22% increase in revenue to $443.8 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, driven by a 30% rise in services revenue to $359.8 million. The company improved its net loss by 60% to $20.6 million, or $(0.15) per share, compared to a loss of $(0.43) in the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA grew 44% to $97.0 million, with margins expanding to 22%. The company achieved positive operating income of $19.6 million for the full year, a significant turnaround from an operating loss of $25.9 million in fiscal 2025.
For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, revenue increased 11% to $114.5 million, led by services revenue of $92.9 million, which rose 14%. The company turned profitable at the operating level, reporting income from operations of $11.0 million compared to a loss of $7.0 million in the prior-year quarter. The net loss narrowed 78% to $2.7 million, while adjusted EBITDA jumped 42% to $26.4 million with a margin of 23%.
Operational Highlights
Powerfleet signed a landmark five-year agreement with the South African National Treasury, anticipated to deliver a total contract value of $100 million to $120 million. The company also secured the three largest individual contracts in its history, including individual $10 million+ total contract value agreements with a top three global food & beverage company and a global manufacturing enterprise. Additionally, the company scaled its Unity platform to nearly three million subscribers across 50,000 customers. Management noted that AI video bookings grew more than 50% in FY26 and on-site revenue increased 39%.
Balance Sheet and Cash Flows
Operating cash flow for the full year increased to $30.5 million from $(3.3) million in fiscal 2025. The company continued to invest in growth through capitalized software development costs of $18.5 million and capital expenditures of $21.6 million. As of March 31, 2026, total outstanding debt was $280.0 million, and cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash totaled $40.8 million. The company reduced its net leverage ratio to 2.47 times, down from 3.39 times at the end of fiscal 2025.
Financial Outlook
For fiscal year 2027, Powerfleet expects revenue to range from $485.000 million to $490.000 million, versus the $482.728 million analyst estimate. This represents approximately 10% year-over-year growth at the midpoint. Services revenue is expected to exceed $400 million. The company projects net income between $4 million and $8 million and adjusted EBITDA between $122 million and $125 million, representing approximately 27% year-over-year growth at the midpoint. Free cash flow is projected to range from $30 million to $35 million.
| Metric | FY26 Result | FY25 Result | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $443.8 million | $362.5 million | 22% |
| Services Revenue | $359.8 million | $276.9 million | 30% |
| Net Loss | $(20.6) million | $(51.0) million | 60% improvement |
| Adjusted EBITDA | $97.0 million | $67.3 million | 44% |
What specific strategies will management employ to sustain the projected 10% revenue growth given the recent surge in large-scale contracts?
How will the company balance its continued investment in capitalized software development with the goal of further reducing its net leverage ratio?
What are the long-term margin implications of the shift towards higher services revenue and the expansion of the AI video offerings?
























