SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: SSNC) announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026. The company reported GAAP revenue of $1,690.0 million for the quarter, representing a 7.8% increase compared to the same period in 2025. On a non-GAAP basis, adjusted revenue was $1,691.1 million, also up 7.8% year-over-year. Adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) were $1.78 for the quarter, an increase of 14.8% from $1.55 in the prior year.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2026, GAAP revenue totaled $5,032.8 million, a 9.0% increase from $4,618.7 million in 2025. Adjusted diluted EPS for the nine-month period was $5.23, up 15.7% from $4.52. The company reported a record adjusted consolidated EBITDA of $674.8 million for Q3 2026, with a margin of 39.9%. GAAP operating income for the quarter was $409.3 million, with a margin of 24.2%.
SS&C generated $1,216.3 million in net cash from operating activities for the first nine months of 2026, a 10.4% increase from the same period in 2025. During the quarter, the company returned $225.3 million to shareholders, which included $154.8 million in share repurchases and $70.5 million in common stock dividends. The company also paid down $130.0 million in debt, resulting in a consolidated net leverage ratio of 2.63x.
Regarding guidance, SS&C anticipates full-year 2026 adjusted revenue between $6,736 million and $6,776 million. The company projects adjusted diluted EPS for the full year to be between $7.11 and $7.17. In August, SS&C increased its common stock dividend to $1.20 annually, an 11.1% increase.
