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Commvault Systems, Inc

Commvault Systems, Inc. develops cyber resiliency software and services that help organizations protect, detect, and recover data and cloud-native applications after cyberattacks, including ransomware. The company sells across on-premises, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments through self-managed software, SaaS, integrated appliances, and partner-managed deployments. Its Commvault Cloud platform is organized around operational recovery, autonomous recovery, and cyber recovery use cases. Founded in 1996 and incorporated in Delaware, Commvault has built its business around recurring subscription revenue and a broad channel ecosystem.

Revenue1,184m USD
+18.9 %y/y
Operating profit (EBIT)74.0m USD
+0.3 %y/y
EBIT margin6.3%
−1.2 ppy/y
Net income70.7m USD
−7.2 %y/y
Free cash flow237m USD
+16.5 %y/y

Fiscal year 2026 · change from previous year

Development 2021–2026

-25002505007501,0001,250m USD2021: 723 m USD2021: EBIT -22 m USD20212022: 770 m USD2022: EBIT 42 m USD20222023: 785 m USD2023: EBIT -16 m USD20232024: 839 m USD2024: EBIT 75 m USD20242025: 996 m USD2025: EBIT 74 m USD20252026: 1,184 m USD2026: EBIT 74 m USD20261,18474
RevenueOperating profit (EBIT)

Business

Share of revenue
Subscription software65 %

Term-based software licenses and SaaS offerings used to protect and recover enterprise data and applications.

Customer support25 %

Support contracts tied to perpetual and term-based license arrangements.

Perpetual licenses6 %

Legacy software licenses sold in selected verticals and geographies.

Other services4 %

Professional services, implementation, education, and managed services supporting deployment and operations.

Products

Reported · share of revenue
36.8%28.1%17.1%10.0%FY2026100 %
  • Term Based Software Licenses36.8 %
  • Software As A Service28.1 %
  • Term Based Software Support17.1 %
  • Perpetual Support10.0 %
  • Services and other4.4 %
  • Perpetual License3.7 %

Source: 10-K FY2026, revenue the company reports per product line (SEC XBRL). Shares are of the lines shown and add up to 100 %.

Customers

Commvault sells to thousands of organizations ranging from large global enterprises to small and mid-sized businesses and government agencies. Its customer base spans regulated and data-intensive industries such as banking, insurance, government, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, technology, legal, manufacturing, utilities, and energy. Buyers use the platform to reduce downtime risk, improve recovery confidence, and manage data protection across hybrid and cloud environments. The company sells both directly and through a large indirect channel, with most subscription revenue flowing through resellers, systems integrators, OEMs, and marketplaces. This channel-heavy model matters because customer adoption often depends on partner reach, cloud marketplace procurement, and integration with broader security stacks.

Large enterprise customers

Buy Commvault Cloud, term licenses, and support to protect complex hybrid estates and recover quickly from cyber incidents.

Government agencies

Use the platform for secure backup, compliance, and recovery continuity in budget-constrained public-sector environments.

Regulated industries

Banks, insurers, healthcare, and pharma buy cyber resiliency tools to meet data protection, governance, and recovery requirements.

Mid-market businesses

Adopt SaaS and subscription offerings to simplify data protection without building large internal infrastructure teams.

Channel and cloud marketplace buyers

Partners and marketplace customers purchase or transact the software to speed procurement and deployment.

Strategy

Commvault’s strategy is centered on shifting customers toward recurring subscription revenue, especially SaaS and term-based software, while reducing reliance on perpetual licenses. The company is packaging its platform into clearer use-case bundles—Operational Recovery, Autonomous Recovery, and Cyber Recovery—to make the value proposition easier to buy and expand. It is also investing in indirect distribution, cloud hyperscaler marketplaces, and cybersecurity/AI integrations to widen reach and improve relevance in modern security stacks. These priorities support growth because cyber resiliency is increasingly purchased as part of broader cloud and security transformation rather than as a standalone backup tool. The company’s emphasis on adoption, quick time to value, and partner-led selling reflects a go-to-market model built for scale.

Grow subscription and SaaS mixShort term

Recurring revenue improves visibility and aligns the business with customer preference for cloud-delivered consumption.

Scale partner-led distributionMedium term

Indirect channels already generate most subscription revenue and extend reach without proportional direct-sales expansion.

Strengthen cyber ecosystem integrationsMedium term

Tighter links with security and AI vendors make the platform more relevant in incident response and recovery workflows.

Geography

2026

Commvault reports revenue on an Americas and International basis rather than by individual country. In fiscal 2025, the Americas represented 61% of total revenue and International represented 39%, showing a meaningful but still U.S.-weighted business mix. The company says its International region includes Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Australia, India, Southeast Asia, and China, so foreign exchange and regional demand trends can affect results. India is strategically important to operations because management describes it as a key factor in accessing skilled talent and supporting international growth. The company also sells through global cloud hyperscalers and marketplaces, which broadens reach across geographies without requiring a fully direct local sales footprint everywhere.

Other countries (US filing)44 %
Americas30 %
United States27 %

Share of the revenue the company reports by geography.

Risks

Commvault operates in a highly competitive and fragmented market where larger vendors can bundle adjacent products and outspend it on sales, marketing, and R&D. The company is also exposed to rapid technology change, because customers expect continuous innovation in ransomware defense, cloud recovery, and platform integration. Cybersecurity risk is both a product issue and an operating risk: the company disclosed unauthorized activity in its Azure environment by a suspected nation-state actor, highlighting the possibility of breaches, service disruption, and reputational damage. Its channel-heavy model creates dependence on resellers, integrators, OEMs, and marketplaces, so any weakness in partner execution can slow revenue growth. International exposure adds foreign exchange and geopolitical risk, while government and regulated customers can create budget-cycle and procurement volatility.

Sorted by severity
LowMediumHighLowMediumHighImpact →Likelihood →Cybersecurity incident or cloud environment compromise1Competitive pressure from Cohesity, Druva, Rubrik, and Veeam2Channel execution risk3Foreign exchange volatility4Government spending and procurement delays5
Impact is the risk’s severity and likelihood how probable it is over the next few years, both assessed from the company’s reports. Numbers match the list.
  1. Cybersecurity incident or cloud environment compromiseImpact: CriticalLikelihood: Medium

    The business depends on trust in its own security posture and platform reliability; a breach can disrupt operations and damage customer confidence.

    ExposureAzure environmentSaaS platformCustomer support operations
  2. Competitive pressure from Cohesity, Druva, Rubrik, and VeeamImpact: HighLikelihood: Medium

    Competitors may offer broader bundles, stronger pricing, or larger installed bases, which can reduce win rates and pricing power.

    Exposure: Core data protection and cyber resiliency software

  3. Channel execution riskImpact: HighLikelihood: Medium

    Most subscription revenue is generated indirectly, so partner underperformance can materially affect pipeline conversion and revenue timing.

    ExposureResellersSystems integratorsOEMsMarketplaces
  4. Foreign exchange volatilityImpact: MediumLikelihood: Medium

    International revenue and operating costs are exposed to currency movements, which can affect reported growth and margins.

    Exposure: International region

  5. Government spending and procurement delaysImpact: MediumLikelihood: Medium

    Public-sector customers can face budget constraints and shifting priorities, delaying contract awards or renewals.

    Exposure: Government agencies

Accounting

Judgemental items
Revenue recognition across multiple contract types

Different performance obligations and delivery patterns affect when revenue is recognized and how comparable quarters are.

Impact: Can shift reported revenue between periods and affect mix analysis

Goodwill and purchased intangible assets

Acquired assets must be tested for impairment, and weak performance or market changes could trigger charges.

Impact: Potential non-cash impairment expense

Income taxes

Tax estimates and uncertain positions can materially change net income and effective tax rate.

Impact: Affects earnings quality and comparability

Foreign currency transaction gains and losses

International cash, receivables, and intercompany balances create translation and transaction exposure.

Impact: Adds volatility to general and administrative expense

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Last updated: 24/09/2026