DXC Technology (NYSE:DXC) Issues FY 2026 Earnings Guidance
by Tristan Rich · The Markets DailyDXC Technology (NYSE:DXC – Get Free Report) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Friday morning. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 3.150-3.150 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 3.140. The company issued revenue guidance of $12.7 billion-$12.7 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $12.7 billion. DXC Technology also updated its Q4 2026 guidance to 0.650-0.750 EPS.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
DXC has been the subject of several research reports. Wolfe Research set a $13.00 price objective on shares of DXC Technology and gave the stock an “underperform” rating in a report on Friday. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d)” rating on shares of DXC Technology in a research note on Wednesday, October 8th. Wall Street Zen raised DXC Technology from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Sunday, November 9th. Susquehanna set a $14.00 target price on DXC Technology and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, October 31st. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus dropped their price target on DXC Technology from $15.00 to $14.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, October 31st. Six analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Reduce” and a consensus target price of $14.71.
DXC Technology Stock Down 1.7%
Shares of DXC traded down $0.25 on Friday, hitting $14.16. 1,525,911 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,660,459. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.71, a quick ratio of 1.09 and a current ratio of 1.09. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $14.57 and a 200 day simple moving average of $14.01. DXC Technology has a one year low of $11.82 and a one year high of $23.75. The company has a market capitalization of $2.47 billion, a PE ratio of 7.00 and a beta of 1.04.
DXC Technology (NYSE:DXC – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, January 29th. The company reported $0.96 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.83 by $0.13. The company had revenue of $3.19 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.18 billion. DXC Technology had a return on equity of 17.83% and a net margin of 2.93%.DXC Technology’s revenue for the quarter was down 1.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $0.92 earnings per share. As a group, equities analysts forecast that DXC Technology will post 3.35 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Insider Activity
In other DXC Technology news, SVP Christopher Anthony Voci sold 2,500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, December 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $15.15, for a total transaction of $37,875.00. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 88,605 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,342,365.75. This represents a 2.74% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Insiders own 0.61% of the company’s stock.
Key Stories Impacting DXC Technology
Here are the key news stories impacting DXC Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q3 earnings beat — DXC reported non‑GAAP EPS of $0.96 vs. consensus ~ $0.83, showing margin leverage on the quarter. PR Newswire Release
- Positive Sentiment: Strong bookings and cash generation — Bookings were $3.6B (book-to-bill 1.12x) and free cash flow was $266M for the quarter (YTD $603M), supporting deleveraging and capital return. PR Newswire Release
- Positive Sentiment: Capital actions — DXC repurchased $65M of stock and redeemed $300M of senior notes, reducing outstanding shares and debt pressure. PR Newswire Release
- Neutral Sentiment: FY 2026 outlook roughly inline — DXC updated FY EPS to ~3.15 (vs. consensus ~3.14), leaving full‑year expectations largely unchanged; investors will focus on how FY guidance reconciles with the softer Q4 range.
- Neutral Sentiment: Longer‑term AI strategy — Management targets a 10% run‑rate revenue contribution from AI Fast Track initiatives by Q2 2029; positive strategic pivot but outcomes are multi‑year. MSN Article
- Negative Sentiment: Revenue softness and miss — Total revenue was $3.19B, down ~1% year‑over‑year (organic down ~4.3%); some outlets flagged a revenue miss relative to expectations and that weakness is the key driver of the share decline. Zacks Article
- Negative Sentiment: Softer Q4 guide — DXC set Q4 EPS guidance of $0.65–$0.75 versus a ~ $0.79 street estimate, a near‑term earnings headwind that likely heightened investor caution.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On DXC Technology
Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of DXC. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC grew its stake in DXC Technology by 240.6% during the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,737 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 1,227 shares in the last quarter. Focus Partners Wealth increased its stake in shares of DXC Technology by 9.9% during the third quarter. Focus Partners Wealth now owns 15,094 shares of the company’s stock worth $202,000 after buying an additional 1,357 shares during the period. Amundi raised its holdings in DXC Technology by 5.6% in the third quarter. Amundi now owns 31,566 shares of the company’s stock valued at $429,000 after acquiring an additional 1,684 shares in the last quarter. Captrust Financial Advisors lifted its stake in DXC Technology by 14.4% in the second quarter. Captrust Financial Advisors now owns 13,798 shares of the company’s stock worth $211,000 after acquiring an additional 1,742 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Treasurer of the State of North Carolina increased its position in shares of DXC Technology by 2.4% in the 2nd quarter. Treasurer of the State of North Carolina now owns 83,805 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,281,000 after purchasing an additional 1,976 shares during the last quarter. 96.20% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
About DXC Technology
DXC Technology, headquartered in Tysons Corner, Virginia, is a global leader in IT services and solutions. The company was formed in 2017 through the merger of Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) and the Enterprise Services business of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, combining decades of experience in consulting, systems integration and managed services. Since its inception, DXC has focused on helping clients modernize IT environments and drive digital transformation across their organizations.
DXC Technology’s core service offerings encompass cloud and platform services, applications and analytics, security, and workplace and mobility solutions.