Samsara (NYSE:IOT) Announces Quarterly Earnings Results

Samsara (NYSE:IOT) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday. The company reported $0.18 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.13 by $0.05, FiscalAI reports. The business had revenue of $444.30 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $422.29 million. Samsara had a negative return on equity of 3.49% and a negative net margin of 2.79%.The business’s quarterly revenue was up 28.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $0.11 earnings per share. Samsara updated its Q1 2027 guidance to 0.120-0.130 EPS and its FY 2027 guidance to 0.650-0.690 EPS.

Here are the key takeaways from Samsara’s conference call:

• Strong top-line momentum: FY26 ending ARR was $1.9 billion (30% YoY) with $432 million of net new ARR for the year and a Q4 net new ARR of $145 million (31% YoY in constant currency), including a record 13 deals >$1M ACV.
• Product and AI acceleration: Samsara outlined a three-phase strategy (connect, analyze, automate), launched the first AI agent, the AI Safety Coach, and highlighted Asset Tags momentum including a new smaller XS form factor, a next-gen tag with six-year battery life, and an integration with Hubble to extend detection inside buildings.
• Customer composition and engagement are improving: 100K+ ARR customers reached 3,194 (ARR $1.2B, +37% YoY), 61% of total ARR, with strong multi-product adoption (96% of 100K+ customers use 2+ products) and target dollar-based net retention of ~115% for core customers.
• Improving profitability and conservative guidance: FY26 non-GAAP gross margin was 78%, non-GAAP operating margin 17%, free cash flow margin 13%, the company achieved a second consecutive quarter of GAAP profitability and guided FY27 revenue of $1.965–1.975B (~21% YoY) with continued GAAP profitability expected.
• Potential headwinds and execution items to watch: Management flagged rising NAND/storage costs and broader supply-chain dynamics (which they say are manageable and modeled into guidance), and international expansion remains focused on North America and Western Europe, leaving geopolitical and component-cost risks as watch items.

Samsara Stock Up 4.0%

Shares of NYSE IOT opened at $29.85 on Friday. Samsara has a 52 week low of $23.38 and a 52 week high of $48.40. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $30.39 and its 200 day moving average price is $35.53. The firm has a market cap of $17.22 billion, a P/E ratio of -373.13 and a beta of 1.60.

Key Stories Impacting Samsara

Here are the key news stories impacting Samsara this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat revenue and EPS consensus and ARR grew ~30% year-over-year, showing durable top‑line momentum that investors reward. Samsara Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results
• Positive Sentiment: Management issued FY‑2027 EPS and revenue guidance well above street expectations (FY EPS 0.65–0.69 vs. consensus ~0.33; Q1 guidance also above estimates), a key catalyst driving the rally. Earnings / Guidance Details
• Positive Sentiment: Company commentary highlights AI platform adoption as a growth driver and efficiency contributor—supporting the narrative of sustainable, AI-fueled revenue expansion. Samsara’s FY26 Shows Accelerated Growth at Scale as AI Platform Delivers Clear Benefits
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts remain generally constructive (several buy/overweight ratings and a median 6‑month target near $48), which can underpin further upside if execution continues. Analyst Coverage and Price Targets
• Neutral Sentiment: Some investors see the one‑year share decline as creating an attractive entry point; valuation and momentum views are influencing buying interest. Is Samsara Pricing Attractive After A 34% One Year Share Price Decline
• Negative Sentiment: Profitability metrics are mixed: while revenue and cash flow improved, operating profit and GAAP income showed weakness in some reports, creating ambiguity around near‑term margins. Q4 Financial Details and Margin Notes
• Negative Sentiment: Large insider selling activity has been flagged by data providers, which can concern some investors about near‑term share pressure or founder liquidity. Insider Trading and Institutional Activity

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research analysts recently issued reports on the company. TD Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Samsara in a research report on Monday. Zacks Research lowered Samsara from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. Jefferies Financial Group set a $57.00 price objective on shares of Samsara in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. Wells Fargo & Company lowered their target price on shares of Samsara from $52.00 to $43.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. Finally, Truist Financial dropped their target price on shares of Samsara from $39.00 to $30.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, February 17th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have given a Buy rating, four have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Samsara currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $45.13.

Insider Buying and Selling at Samsara

In related news, insider Adam Eltoukhy sold 4,688 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, February 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $26.79, for a total transaction of $125,591.52. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 246,675 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $6,608,423.25. This trade represents a 1.87% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, CAO Benjamin Louis Kirchhoff sold 1,731 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, February 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $26.64, for a total transaction of $46,113.84. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer owned 121,913 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,247,762.32. This represents a 1.40% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 2,905,115 shares of company stock valued at $92,037,864. 46.49% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Samsara

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Brighton Jones LLC acquired a new position in Samsara in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $13,464,000. PharVision Advisers LLC acquired a new position in shares of Samsara in the 3rd quarter valued at $317,000. Panagora Asset Management Inc. purchased a new stake in Samsara during the fourth quarter worth $347,000. Beacon Pointe Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in Samsara by 14.1% during the fourth quarter. Beacon Pointe Advisors LLC now owns 10,557 shares of the company’s stock worth $374,000 after buying an additional 1,304 shares in the last quarter. Finally, CIBC Bancorp USA Inc. acquired a new stake in Samsara during the third quarter valued at $379,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 96.02% of the company’s stock.

About Samsara

Samsara develops an industrial Internet of Things (IoT) platform designed to help organizations monitor, manage, and optimize physical operations. The company combines connected hardware — including telematics devices, GPS trackers, dash cameras, and environmental sensors — with cloud-based software to provide real-time visibility into vehicles, mobile equipment, and fixed assets. Its software offers tools for fleet management, driver and worker safety, asset tracking, compliance (including electronic logging), maintenance scheduling, and operational analytics.

The Samsara platform emphasizes integration of live data streams with analytics and workflow features to drive efficiency and safety across industries that rely on dispersed equipment and mobile workforces.