TechnologyOne upgrades earnings guidance on AI and SaaS+ momentum

The TechnologyOne Ltd (ASX: TNE) share price is in focus today after Australia’s largest ERP SaaS company lifted its FY26 profit guidance by 5 percentage points, targeting 18% to 20% profit before tax (PBT) growth and 16% to 18% annual recurring revenue (ARR) growth, fuelled by strong demand for its AI-powered SaaS+ offering.

What did TechnologyOne report?

• Upgraded FY26 PBT growth guidance to 18%–20%, up from the previous 13%–17% range
• ARR growth guidance lifted to 16%–18%
• Significant investment of $8–$9 million in AI Showcase events for H1 FY26
• First-half FY26 PBT growth expected in the high single digits due to phasing of investments
• Retirement of Non-executive Director Clifford Rosenberg after 7 years of service

What else do investors need to know?

TechnologyOne credited its upgraded outlook to the successful momentum of its SaaS+ products and forthcoming AI-driven innovations. The company said customer demand remains strong in Australia, New Zealand, and the UK, giving management confidence to aim for the top end of its new guidance range.

A key focus this half has been strategic investment in AI product launches, expected to provide future commercial opportunities but resulting in a slower first-half profit growth. Management stated that growth will be back-weighted, with a strong second half anticipated.

What did TechnologyOne management say?

Ed Chung, CEO and Managing Director, said:

SaaS+ and our products turbocharged through AI are our not so secret weapons, giving us the confidence to increase PBT growth to 18% to 20%, upgraded from our prior range of 13% to 17%, as well as guiding to ARR growth of 16% to 18%. We are targeting the top end of the guidance range for both PBT and ARR.

What’s next for TechnologyOne?

Looking ahead, TechnologyOne expects to maintain its disciplined growth rhythm as it continues transitioning from a SaaS business to its next-generation SaaS+ model. Management says recent investments in AI and international expansion are setting up the business for sustained profit and revenue growth.

Investors can expect more updates on product launches and new customer wins in FY26, as the company looks to capitalise on rising demand for cloud-based ERP solutions.

TechnologyOne share price snapshot

Over the past 12 months, TechnologyOne shares have declined 33%, trailing the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) which has risen 6% over the same period.

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