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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001628280-26-005491"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CRNC"
cik: "0001768267"
company_name: "Cerence Inc."
filed_at: "2026-02-04T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T05:00:16.800311+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.85
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Cerence Reports Strong Q1 FY26 Results with Record Free Cash Flow and Adjusted EBITDA Above Guidance

## Summary
- Q1 FY26 revenue was $115.1M, including a $49.5M patent license payment; GAAP net loss was $5.2M.
- Free cash flow reached a quarterly record of $35.6M, driven by net cash provided by operating activities of $37.9M.
- Adjusted EBITDA of $44.6M exceeded the high end of guidance; full-year fiscal 2026 guidance reaffirmed.
- Five Cerence xUI customer programs are in progress with major automakers; first xUI-powered cars expected in 2026.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001628280-26-005491
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CRNC
- cik: 0001768267
- company_name: Cerence Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-02-04T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.85
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1768267/000162828026005491/0001628280-26-005491-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1768267/000162828026005491/crnc-20260204.htm

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