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NASDAQ: SSNC SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc 8-K

SS&C reports Q2 2026 revenue up 10.3% to $1.7B, EPS up 18.1%, returns $499M to shareholders

Filed July 23, 2026 · Period ending July 23, 2026 · ~1 min read

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Key Changes

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    Q2 2026 adjusted revenue reached $1,696.9M (up 10.3% YoY, 7.6% organic growth) with adjusted diluted EPS of $1.76 (up 18.1% from $1.49 in Q2 2025). Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 50 bps to 39.5%.

  • high

    Company returned $499.2M to shareholders in Q2 2026: record 6.4M shares repurchased for $435.2M (avg. $67.57/share) plus $64.0M in dividends. Net leverage stands at 2.75x EBITDA.

  • high

    Full-year 2026 guidance raised: adjusted revenue midpoint increased to $6,752M (from $6,744M), adjusted EPS midpoint to $7.09 (from $6.90). Q3 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $1.73–$1.79.

  • medium

    Operating cash flow for six months ended June 30, 2026 was $716.4M, up 11.1% YoY. GAAP operating margin expanded 220 bps to 24.6%; adjusted operating margin rose 60 bps to 38.5%.

  • medium

    Alternative assets under administration grew $593B over two years. GlobeOp segment (hedge fund and private markets administration) posted 9.0% organic revenue growth in Q2 2026.

Summary

SS&C Technologies reported strong Q2 2026 results with adjusted revenue of $1,696.9 million (up 10.3% year-over-year, 7.6% organic) and adjusted diluted EPS of $1.76 (up 18.1%). The company demonstrated operational leverage with adjusted EBITDA margin expanding 50 basis points to 39.5% and GAAP operating margin up 220 basis points to 24.6%.

Operating cash flow for the first half of 2026 reached $716.4 million, up 11.1% from the prior year. Capital allocation was aggressive: SS&C returned $499.2 million to shareholders in the quarter through a record 6.4 million share repurchase ($435.2 million at an average price of $67.57 per share) and $64.0 million in dividends.

The balance sheet remains healthy with net leverage at 2.75x EBITDA and secured net leverage at 1.70x. Management raised full-year 2026 guidance, lifting the adjusted EPS midpoint to $7.09 from $6.90 previously and the revenue midpoint to $6,752 million. For retail holders, the combination of double-digit revenue growth, margin expansion, and substantial capital return signals management confidence in the business trajectory. The raised guidance and strong cash generation support the sustainability of the buyback program. Alternative assets under administration grew $593 billion over two years, reflecting strength in the fund administration franchise.

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Event · Item 2.02 — Results of Operations and Financial Condition

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SS&C Technologies announced Q2 2026 financial results via press release and earnings presentation.

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On July 23, 2026, SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.

SS&C Technologies disclosed its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. The company issued a press release and earnings presentation to communicate these results to investors. Specific financial metrics (revenue, earnings, margins, guidance) are contained in the attached exhibits but are not detailed in the 8-K body itself.

Event · Exhibit 99.1

SS&C reported Q2 2026 results: revenue up 10.3%, diluted EPS up 34.7%, and returned $499.2M to shareholders via buybacks and dividends.

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Q2 2026 GAAP revenue $1,695.7 million, up 10.3%, Fully Diluted GAAP Earnings Per Share $0.97, up 34.7%

Adjusted revenue $1,696.9 million, up 10.3%, Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share $1.76, up 18.1%

SS&C reported Q2 2026 GAAP revenue of $1,695.7 million (up 10.3% year-over-year) and GAAP diluted EPS of $0.97 (up 34.7%). On an adjusted basis, revenue was $1,696.9 million (up 10.3%) and diluted EPS was $1.76 (up 18.1%). Adjusted organic revenue growth was 7.6%.

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Operating income margin | 24.6% | 22.4% | 220 bps | 24.4% | 23.0%

140 bps ... Adjusted operating income margin

38.5% | 37.9% | 60 bps | 38.5% | 38.0%

50 bps ... Adjusted consolidated EBITDA margin

39.5% | 39.0% | 50 bps | 39.5% | 39.1% | 40 bps

SS&C's Q2 2026 GAAP operating margin expanded 220 basis points to 24.6%, while adjusted operating margin rose 60 basis points to 38.5%. Adjusted consolidated EBITDA margin improved 50 basis points to 39.5%, reflecting operational leverage and margin expansion.

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Returned $499.2 million to shareholders in Q2 2026, which included a record 6.4 million shares repurchased for $435.2 million and $64.0 million in common stock dividends.

SS&C returned $499.2 million to shareholders in Q2 2026, comprising $435.2 million in share repurchases (a record 6.4 million shares) and $64.0 million in dividends. Management stated they returned 100% of allocated capital to shareholders year-to-date, reflecting confidence in long-term value.

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Net cash generated from operating activities of $716.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, up 11.1 percent compared to the same period in 2025. ... SS&C’s consolidated net leverage ratio as defined in our credit agreement stood at 2.75 times consolidated EBITDA as of June 30, 2026. SS&C’s net secured leverage ratio stood at 1.70 times consolidated EBITDA as of June 30, 2026.

SS&C generated $716.4 million in operating cash flow for the six months ended June 30, 2026, up 11.1% year-over-year. The company's consolidated net leverage ratio was 2.75x EBITDA and net secured leverage was 1.70x EBITDA as of quarter-end, indicating a healthy balance sheet.

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FY 2026 | Adjusted Revenue ($M) | $6,672 – $6,832 | Adjusted Net Income ($M) | $1,670 – $1,770 ... Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share $6.93 – $7.25 | Cash from Operating Activities ($M) | $1,717 – $1,817

SS&C provided full-year 2026 guidance: adjusted revenue of $6,672–$6,832 million, adjusted net income of $1,670–$1,770 million, adjusted diluted EPS of $6.93–$7.25, and operating cash flow of $1,717–$1,817 million. This guidance reflects management's expectations for continued growth and strong cash generation.

Event · Exhibit 99.2

SS&C Technologies reported Q2 2026 results with record adjusted revenue of $1,696.9M (+10.3%), adjusted EPS of $1.76 (+18.1%), and returned $499.2M to shareholders.

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Record Adjusted Revenue of $1,696.9 million, up 10.3 percent. Q2 2026 Adjusted Organic Revenue Growth was 7.6 percent. ... Record adjusted consolidated EBITDA of $670.7 million, up 11.7 percent, with a margin of 39.5 percent. Record adjusted diluted earnings per share of $1.76, up 18.1 percent.

SS&C Technologies reported Q2 2026 adjusted revenue of $1,696.9 million, up 10.3% year-over-year, with organic revenue growth of 7.6%. Adjusted consolidated EBITDA reached $670.7 million (39.5% margin), up 11.7%, and adjusted diluted EPS was $1.76, up 18.1% from $1.49 in Q2 2025. Operating cash flow for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $716.4 million, up 11.1% from the prior-year period.

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Q3 2026 Adjusted Revenues ($M) $1,657 – $1,697 ... Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share $1.73 – $1.79

SS&C issued Q3 2026 guidance with adjusted revenues of $1,657 million to $1,697 million (5.0% organic growth at midpoint) and adjusted diluted EPS of $1.73 to $1.79. The company expects interest expense of $103 million to $105 million and an effective tax rate of 21.5% to 23.5%.

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FY 2026 (as of 7/23/26) ... Adjusted Revenues ($M) Midpoint $6,672 – $6,832 $6,752 ... Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share Midpoint $6.93 – $7.25 $7.09

SS&C raised its full-year 2026 guidance, with adjusted revenue midpoint increasing to $6,752 million (from $6,744 million previously) and adjusted diluted EPS midpoint rising to $7.09 (from $6.90 previously). The company expects organic growth of 5.5% at midpoint and operating cash flow of $1,717 million .

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