SailPoint raises FY26 ARR outlook to $1.11B, driven by AI-driven identity security transformation and 28% YoY revenue growth

SailPoint reported Q2 2026 ARR of $982 million, a 28% YoY increase, with SaaS ARR up 37%. CEO Mark McClain attributed the growth to a 48% increase in customers with ARR over $1 million, driven by AI in identity security transformation. The company raised its full-year 2026 ARR outlook to $1.11 billion.

Title: SailPoint Reports Strong Q2 2026 Financial Results

SailPoint Technologies (NYSE: SAIL) has reported robust financial performance for its fiscal second quarter of 2026, with Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) reaching $982 million, a 28% year-over-year increase. The company's SaaS ARR grew by 37% to $623 million, reflecting a successful transition to a SaaS-focused business model SailPoint Q2 2026 slides: ARR surges 28% as identity security demand accelerates^[1].

CEO Mark McClain attributed the growth to a 48% increase in customers with ARR exceeding $1 million, driven by the company's focus on AI in identity security transformation. The company's total revenue reached $264 million, representing a 33% increase year-over-year, while subscription revenue grew by 36% to $248 million SailPoint Q2 2026 slides: ARR surges 28% as identity security demand accelerates^[1].

SailPoint's strong performance was also evident in its profitability metrics. Adjusted operating margin reached 20.4% in Q2 2026, a significant improvement from 10.7% in Q2 2025, representing a 980 basis point increase year-over-year SailPoint Q2 2026 slides: ARR surges 28% as identity security demand accelerates^[1].

The company highlighted the growing complexity of identity security in modern enterprises, emphasizing the exponential growth of various identity types, particularly machine identities and AI agents. SailPoint positioned itself as a leader in addressing these challenges through its comprehensive identity security platform SailPoint Q2 2026 slides: ARR surges 28% as identity security demand accelerates^[1].

SailPoint raised its full-year 2026 ARR outlook to $1.11 billion, expecting total ARR of $1,105-$1,115 million, representing 26-27% year-over-year growth. The company also expects total revenue of $1,052-$1,058 million, representing 22-23% year-over-year growth, and an adjusted operating margin of 16.7-17.2% SailPoint Q2 2026 slides: ARR surges 28% as identity security demand accelerates^[1].

Looking ahead, SailPoint outlined multiple levers to support long-term growth, including driving new customer acquisition, expanding relationships with existing customers, leveraging its partner network, expanding its global footprint, and continuing to innovate its product portfolio. The company emphasized the critical role of identity security in addressing emerging cyber threats, particularly as organizations increasingly adopt AI technologies and face growing regulatory pressures SailPoint Q2 2026 slides: ARR surges 28% as identity security demand accelerates^[1].

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SailPoint Q2 2026 slides: ARR surges 28% as identity security demand accelerates^[1] https://ng.investing.com/news/company-news/sailpoint-q2-2026-slides-arr-surges-28-as-identity-security-demand-accelerates-93CH-2097692