eGain (NASDAQ:EGAN) Updates Q3 2026 Earnings Guidance

eGain (NASDAQ:EGAN) issued an update on its third quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Tuesday morning. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 0.060-0.080 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 0.020. The company issued revenue guidance of $22.2 million-$22.7 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $22.2 million. eGain also updated its FY 2026 guidance to 0.310-0.360 EPS.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities research analysts recently issued reports on the company. B. Riley assumed coverage on eGain in a report on Friday, January 23rd. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $10.50 price objective on the stock. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of eGain from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Sunday, November 16th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of eGain in a research report on Friday, January 9th. Zacks Research lowered shares of eGain from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, November 4th. Finally, Roth Mkm restated a “buy” rating and issued a $20.00 price objective (up previously from $10.00) on shares of eGain in a report on Thursday, November 13th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $15.25.

eGain Trading Down 7.5%

NASDAQ:EGAN traded down $0.78 during mid-day trading on Tuesday, hitting $9.56. The stock had a trading volume of 272,103 shares, compared to its average volume of 174,086. eGain has a twelve month low of $4.34 and a twelve month high of $15.95. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $10.39 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $9.88. The company has a market capitalization of $258.60 million, a PE ratio of 7.77 and a beta of 0.80.

eGain (NASDAQ:EGAN) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, November 12th. The technology company reported $0.17 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.11 by $0.06. The business had revenue of $23.51 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $23.22 million. eGain had a net margin of 38.19% and a return on equity of 10.05%. eGain has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.070-0.080 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 0.290-0.340 EPS. Sell-side analysts predict that eGain will post 0.05 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Key Stories Impacting eGain

Here are the key news stories impacting eGain this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Management raised FY2026 EPS guidance to $0.310–$0.360 (well above the consensus ~$0.260) and issued revenue guidance of $90.5M–$92.0M, signaling stronger full-year profitability expectations.
• Positive Sentiment: eGain raised Q3 FY2026 EPS guidance to $0.060–$0.080 versus a ~$0.020 consensus and guided revenue to $22.2M–$22.7M — a short-term beat that should support near-term earnings momentum.
• Positive Sentiment: Q2 FY2026 results topped estimates: revenue ~$22.98M and EPS $0.11 (beats). The company also highlighted strong cash generation and a healthy cash balance, per the press release. eGain Announces Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Operating picture is mixed — revenue rose ~2.6% YoY, but gross profit and operating profit declined while net income and cash from operations improved; investors may weigh growth vs. margin pressure. Quiver Quantitative Q2 Coverage
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst coverage remains light but constructive (Roth Capital buy; median recent price target around $15.25), which could amplify moves on future catalysts.
• Negative Sentiment: Notable insider selling has occurred recently (multiple sales by senior executives), which can raise investor concern about near-term stock supply and sentiment. Insider trading details

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. BNP Paribas Financial Markets raised its position in eGain by 29.3% in the 3rd quarter. BNP Paribas Financial Markets now owns 6,317 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $55,000 after purchasing an additional 1,432 shares during the last quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC acquired a new position in eGain in the third quarter valued at $106,000. Citadel Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of eGain in the third quarter valued at about $130,000. Jane Street Group LLC grew its holdings in shares of eGain by 53.7% during the first quarter. Jane Street Group LLC now owns 47,726 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $231,000 after buying an additional 16,678 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Millennium Management LLC purchased a new stake in eGain during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $328,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 53.94% of the company’s stock.

About eGain

eGain Incorporated (NASDAQ: EGAN) is a software company specializing in cloud-based customer engagement solutions. Its platform integrates knowledge management, analytics, and artificial intelligence to help organizations streamline customer service across digital channels. By centralizing information and automating routine interactions, eGain aims to improve agent productivity, reduce response times, and deliver consistent customer experiences.

The company’s product suite includes tools for knowledge authoring and delivery, AI-powered chatbots, case management, and predictive analytics.