GitLab 2026 Q3 Earnings Swings to Loss as Net Income Deteriorates 131.6%

GitLab (GTLB) reported Q3 2026 results with revenue exceeding expectations but sustained losses. The company raised full-year guidance despite a 131.6% net income decline and mixed market reactions.

Revenue

GitLab’s total revenue grew 24.6% year-over-year to $244.35 million, driven by robust subscription demand. Subscription revenue, including self-managed and SaaS offerings, reached $223.26 million, while license revenue, encompassing self-managed and other products, totaled $21.09 million. The performance highlights the company’s focus on recurring revenue streams and platform expansion.

Earnings/Net Income

GitLab swung to a $0.05 loss per share in Q3 2026, a 127.8% decline from a $0.18 profit in the prior year. The net loss of $8.80 million marked a 131.6% deterioration from a $27.80 million net income, underscoring ongoing financial challenges.

Post-Earnings Price Action Review

The strategy of buying GTLB when earnings beat and holding for 30 days underperformed significantly, with a total return of -43.79% versus a 51.76% benchmark. While the strategy showed no losses during the backtest period (maximum drawdown of 0.00%), its low Sharpe ratio of -0.18 and high volatility of 73.53% highlighted its risk profile.

CEO Commentary

CEO William Staples emphasized 25% revenue growth, 18% non-GAAP operating margin, and strategic initiatives like the GitLab Duo Agent platform to leverage AI-driven workflows. The company aims to address the “AI Paradox” by integrating deterministic validation with AI tools, positioning itself in the DevOps and security markets.

Guidance

GitLab projected Q4 FY26 revenue of $251–252 million (19% YoY growth) and full-year revenue of $946–947 million (25% YoY). For FY27, the company anticipates normalizing the tailwinds from the FY24 price increase but faces challenges in U.S. public sector and SMB segments.

Additional News

GitLab announced the appointment of Jessica Ross as CFO, effective January 15, 2026, bringing seasoned finance leadership to balance growth and profitability. Analysts at Wolfe Research, Mizuho, and Goldman Sachs trimmed price targets following cautious guidance, with Wolfe maintaining an Outperform rating. The company was recognized as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for DevOps Platforms, reinforcing its competitive positioning.