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Cerence AI Delivers Strong Q2 FY26 Results with Revenue Above Guidance; Raises and Refines Full-Year Outlook
Headlines Exceeded Q2 expectations with $64.2 million in revenue and $7.2 million in Adjusted EBITDA, both above the high end of guidance; net income within range at $1.7 million; $14.1 million in operating cash flow; and $13.6 million in free cash flowContinued customer and technology momentum, with Cerence xUI-powered vehicles starting production and expanding adoption across Audio AI and generative AI solutions with global OEMsRaises midpoints of full-year revenue, Adjusted EBITDA and free ca
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