Constellation Software stock fell 1.2 percent as Q2 EPS missed estimates

Published on 10/07/2026 at 06:23 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Constellation Software stock posted Q2 revenue of USD 3.34 billion, up 17 percent year over year. A 12-analyst consensus sets the average target at CAD 4,060.93.

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Constellation Software (ISIN CA21037X1006) closed at CAD 2,950.64 on the Toronto Stock Exchange on October 6, 2026, down 1.20 percent for the session. The latest quarterly picture combines 17 percent revenue growth with a 4.6 percent adjusted EPS miss, keeping acquisition execution and margins central to the stock story.

Q2 growth came with an EPS miss

According to Simply Wall St on its October 7, 2026 update, second-quarter 2026 revenue reached USD 3.34 billion, up 17 percent from the same quarter of 2025. Net income rose 389 percent to USD 274.0 million, while EPS increased from USD 2.64 to USD 12.93 but missed analyst expectations by 4.6 percent.

The figures show why revenue alone does not settle the investment case. Constellation's acquisition-led model can lift sales and reported earnings quickly, but integration costs, hardware expenses and organic growth remain important tests for the next report.

Analysts still see room above CAD 4,000

Investing.com reports a Strong Buy consensus based on 12 analysts, with 11 Buy ratings and one Hold rating. The average 12-month target is CAD 4,060.93, with published estimates ranging from CAD 3,383.05 to CAD 5,638.02.

The average target lies 37.63 percent above the October 6 price. That comparison is meaningful because the stock also sits 27.72 percent below its 52-week high of CAD 4,081.71, leaving valuation expectations dependent on continued earnings expansion and disciplined capital deployment.

Dividend date approaches

Simply Wall St lists a quarterly dividend of USD 1.00 per share payable on October 9, 2026, with a September 18 record date. The payment is a small cash-return component compared with the company's acquisition strategy, while the next earnings date listed by Yahoo Finance is November 6, 2026.

Stock remains below yearly high

Constellation Software ended the October 6 session at CAD 2,950.64, with a day range of CAD 2,913.90 to CAD 2,982.52 and volume of 33,518 shares. Its market capitalization was CAD 62.5 billion, while the 52-week range stood at CAD 2,196.00 to CAD 4,081.71.