Please note that with the exception of revenue, financial measures discussed today are on a non-GAAP basis, unless otherwise noted, and have been adjusted to exclude certain charges. A10 continued to deliver on our strategic plan centered around the current AI-driven demand cycle while simultaneously focusing on disciplined execution. This was our third quarter in the last four with double-digit growth. On a trailing twelve-month basis, we have grown revenue by 12.1% and delivered TTM Adjusted EBITDA margins of 29.7%, in line with the rule of 40 we outlined several years ago.

During the same period, we have grown service provider revenue by 11% and enterprise revenue by 13%, demonstrating the importance of the strategic shift we have made. A key contributor to our growth is the relevance of our core platform to the demands of AI infrastructure build-out, which create new challenges with greater traffic within the networks. As a result, the customer behind this build-out represents a high percent of total revenue this quarter. Our disciplined operating model balances targeted investment with margin expansion, converting growth into profitability and cash, while dynamically reinvesting in strategic priorities.

We continue to meet our objectives for EBITDA margin, reflecting our ability to reallocate resources based on best business opportunities. As a reminder, with the exception of revenue, all of the metrics discussed on this call are a non-GAAP basis unless otherwise stated. As Dhrupad noted, Q1 results were aligned with our business model goals and delivered revenue growth of 13.4% to $75 million. Turning to mix, product revenue was $44 million or 59% of total revenue, growing 22.3% year-over-year, with service revenue comprising the remainder.

What went well
  • Total revenue grew 13.4% year-over-year to $75 million, the third quarter of double-digit growth in the last four.
  • Product revenue accelerated 22.3% year-over-year to $44 million, representing 59% of total revenue, led by security-led demand.
  • On a trailing-twelve-month basis, revenue grew 12.1% with Adjusted EBITDA margins of 29.7%, in line with the rule of 40.
  • A10 was selected as a technology partner for a new application at one of the most significant AI infrastructure build-outs in the industry, with that customer representing a high percentage of total revenue.
  • Adjusted EBITDA was $22.5 million, or 30% of revenue, consistent with the business model goals.
  • Non-GAAP gross margin was 80.6% and operating margin was 25.2%, with net income of $17.7 million ($0.24 diluted EPS).
  • Over the trailing period, service provider revenue grew 11% and enterprise revenue grew 13%, reflecting the strategic shift.
  • The company returned $6.8 million to shareholders in the quarter through $4.3 million of dividends and $2.5 million of buybacks.
What went wrong
  • Operating cash flow and free cash flow were temporarily impacted by the timing of receivables and inventory investments.
  • In EMEA, management cited headwinds related to regional conflicts, with the Middle East portion described as harder right now.
  • In APJ/Japan, spending remained conservative as customers deferred discretionary spend and pushed out CapEx amid an uncertain capital environment and low GDP growth.
  • The company faced delivery and cost challenges tied to component pricing, most notably memory (DDR), including price increases, longer lead times, and supplier allocation not expected to improve for at least four quarters.
  • Service revenue lagged product growth, as product growth typically shows up in service revenue only about four quarters later at renewal.
  • Traditional Americas telco customers were stable rather than growing, extending asset lives and deferring discretionary spend.

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Reported 2026-04-28 · figures from the A10 Networks, Inc. Q1 2026 earnings call.

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