i3 Verticals Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 2/6
i3 Verticals's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -21.4%, while the Software industry saw earnings growing at 21% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 0.1% per year. i3 Verticals's return on equity is 0.8%, and it has net margins of 1.2%.
Key information
-21.43%
Earnings growth rate
-19.45%
EPS growth rate
| Software Industry Growth | 17.33% |
| Revenue growth rate | 0.13% |
| Return on equity | 0.81% |
| Net Margin | 1.18% |
| Next Earnings Update | 07 May 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Apr 21
IIIV: Margin Execution And Buybacks Will Drive Future Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed their price targets on i3 Verticals by $6 and $2, respectively, reflecting updated views on discount rates, growth, margins and future P/E assumptions, while keeping fair value estimates broadly in line. Analyst Commentary Recent research comments on i3 Verticals point to a mixed stance, with price targets adjusted to reflect updated views on discount rates, growth, margins and future P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • Apr 05
IIIV: Margin Execution And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have reduced their price targets on i3 Verticals by $2 to $6, citing updated assumptions for discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E. These changes leave their overall view of the stock's fair value broadly unchanged.Narrative Update • Mar 22
IIIV: Rebased Expectations And Execution On Margins Will Support Upside
The analyst price target for i3 Verticals has been reduced by a mid single digit dollar amount, with the change largely tied to updated models from analysts who lowered their $6 and $2 estimates after reassessing growth, profitability, and valuation multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates point to a mixed setup for i3 Verticals, with price targets trimmed but underlying views split between what could go right on execution and what might limit the re-rating of the shares.Narrative Update • Mar 06
IIIV: Rebased Expectations And Public Sector Focus Will Support Upside
Analysts have trimmed their average price target on i3 Verticals by $6 and then by a further $2, reflecting updated views on the company’s risk profile and long term earnings potential, while keeping fair value estimates broadly aligned with prior assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around i3 Verticals focuses less on a single data point and more on how the new price targets line up with execution risk, earnings visibility, and the time it might take for growth initiatives to show through in the numbers.
New Narrative • Feb 25
SaaS Shift And Public Sector Contracts Will Support Steadier Earnings Despite Margin Pressures
Catalysts About i3 Verticals i3 Verticals provides software and payment solutions focused on government, education and other regulated markets, with a growing emphasis on SaaS and transaction based offerings. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Narrative Update • Feb 20
IIIV: Margin Expansion And Public Sector Focus Will Support Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price targets on i3 Verticals to reflect a lower fair value estimate of about $31, while still citing expectations for revenue growth, improving profit margins, and a more moderate future P/E profile around 31x. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on i3 Verticals points to a mixed but constructive view, with price targets reduced to align with a lower fair value estimate around US$31, while still recognizing potential for growth and margin improvement.
New Narrative • Feb 08
Recurring SaaS And AI Adoption Will Transform Long-Term Prospects In Public Sector Software
Catalysts About i3 Verticals i3 Verticals provides software and payments solutions focused on public sector and education markets in areas such as JusticeTech, transportation, utilities and licensing. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Analysis Article • Feb 06
Lacklustre Performance Is Driving i3 Verticals, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:IIIV) 26% Price Drop
To the annoyance of some shareholders, i3 Verticals, Inc. ( NASDAQ:IIIV ) shares are down a considerable 26% in the...Narrative Update • Feb 05
IIIV: FY27 Project Timing And Public Sector Focus Will Support Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target on i3 Verticals to US$28 from US$30, pointing to a more muted FY26 outlook. Nonrecurring professional services revenue tied to utilities and transportation projects is now expected to be recognized in FY27, and recent divestitures and one-time items add noise to the near-term growth picture.Narrative Update • Jan 22
IIIV: Project Timing Shifts Will Support FY27 Services And Public Sector Visibility
Analysts have trimmed their price target on i3 Verticals to US$28 from US$30, citing a more muted FY26 outlook, as some nonrecurring professional services revenue is now expected to be recognized in FY27 and recent divestitures and one time items have added timing noise to the growth story. Analyst Commentary Recent Street commentary on i3 Verticals focuses less on a change in long term conviction and more on how the timing of revenue and recent portfolio moves affect the story over the next couple of years.Narrative Update • Jan 07
IIIV: Project Timing Shifts Will Support FY27 Services Revenue Visibility
Analysts have trimmed their price target on i3 Verticals to US$28 from US$30, citing a more muted FY26 outlook. Some nonrecurring professional services revenue is now expected to be recognized in FY27, and recent divestitures and one-time items have made the growth profile harder to read in the near term.Narrative Update • Dec 22
IIIV: Project Timing Shifts Will Support FY27 Recurring Revenue Resilience
Analysts have trimmed their price target on i3 Verticals to $28 from $30, citing a more muted FY26 outlook as revenue recognition on certain utilities and transportation projects is pushed into FY27. They also noted that recent divestitures introduce timing-related noise into the growth profile.Narrative Update • Dec 08
IIIV: Project Timing Shifts Will Support Recurring Revenue Resilience
Analysts have modestly reduced their price target on i3 Verticals, trimming fair value by roughly $0.50 per share to reflect slightly slower near term revenue growth and margin expectations amid timing related project delays and divestiture related noise. Analyst Commentary Street research reflects a more cautious stance on i3 Verticals, with reduced long term revenue expectations linked to project timing and a less visible growth algorithm following recent portfolio changes.Narrative Update • Nov 24
IIIV: Recurring Revenue Streams Will Support Resilience Amid Project Delays
Analysts have revised their price target for i3 Verticals downward, lowering it from $37.00 to $34.67. This change comes as near-term growth expectations are tempered by delays in professional services revenue and recent business divestitures.Analysis Article • Nov 23
i3 Verticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:IIIV) Looks Inexpensive After Falling 28% But Perhaps Not Attractive Enough
The i3 Verticals, Inc. ( NASDAQ:IIIV ) share price has fared very poorly over the last month, falling by a substantial...Seeking Alpha • Nov 03
i3 Verticals: Sell Before Earnings
Summary i3 Verticals is rated a "Sell" due to questionable rally sustainability and limited AI-driven growth compared to peers. IIIV relies heavily on M&A for expansion, raising concerns about organic growth, integration, and future liquidity given its thin capitalization. Recent ARR trends are choppy, with sequential declines despite a recurring revenue model and public sector focus, highlighting integration challenges. Current valuation multiples are not compelling given IIIV's modest growth outlook and integration risks; I recommend locking in gains and seeking better opportunities. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Aug 15
Digitization And AI Will Boost Public Sector Expansion
Analysts have raised their price target for i3 Verticals from $32.00 to $37.00, citing Q3 outperformance, successful public sector transition, improved business clarity, and a stronger risk/reward profile. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts cite outperformance in Q3 results, reflecting successful execution and a smooth transition to a pure-play Public Sector software company.Analysis Article • Aug 09
i3 Verticals, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:IIIV) Shares Lagging The Industry But So Is The Business
NasdaqGS:IIIV 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore i3 Verticals's Fair Values from the Community and select yours...New Narrative • May 28
Public Sector Digitization And Acquisitions Will Fuel Future Transformation
Strategic focus on public sector modernization, software integration, and AI-driven solutions positions the company for recurring revenue growth and margin expansion.Analysis Article • Apr 16
Is i3 Verticals (NASDAQ:IIIV) A Risky Investment?
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Feb 27
What Does i3 Verticals, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:IIIV) Share Price Indicate?
i3 Verticals, Inc. ( NASDAQ:IIIV ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a double-digit share price rise of...Analysis Article • Feb 12
Improved Revenues Required Before i3 Verticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:IIIV) Stock's 27% Jump Looks Justified
i3 Verticals, Inc. ( NASDAQ:IIIV ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 27% after a shaky period...Analysis Article • Oct 10
i3 Verticals, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:IIIV) Shares Lagging The Industry But So Is The Business
With a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 1.5x i3 Verticals, Inc. ( NASDAQ:IIIV ) may be sending bullish signals at the...Analysis Article • Jul 03
i3 Verticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:IIIV) Screens Well But There Might Be A Catch
i3 Verticals, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:IIIV ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 1.4x might make it look like a buy right now...Analysis Article • Feb 16
i3 Verticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:IIIV) Could Be Riskier Than It Looks
You may think that with a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 1.3x i3 Verticals, Inc. ( NASDAQ:IIIV ) is a stock worth...Analysis Article • May 11
i3 Verticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:IIIV) Second-Quarter Results: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year
i3 Verticals, Inc. ( NASDAQ:IIIV ) last week reported its latest quarterly results, which makes it a good time for...Analysis Article • Jan 10
Is i3 Verticals (NASDAQ:IIIV) A Risky Investment?
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' It's only natural to consider a company's...Analysis Article • Nov 18
Is i3 Verticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:IIIV) Trading At A 27% Discount?
Today we will run through one way of estimating the intrinsic value of i3 Verticals, Inc. ( NASDAQ:IIIV ) by projecting...Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How i3 Verticals makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 25 | 214 | 3 | 116 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 213 | 4 | 116 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 248 | -55 | 183 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 243 | -62 | 177 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 188 | -4 | 100 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 191 | -11 | 100 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 198 | -24 | 119 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 210 | -20 | 138 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 196 | -26 | 152 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 190 | -17 | 106 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 253 | -25 | 183 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 277 | -19 | 185 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 330 | -15 | 198 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 188 | -33 | 155 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 300 | -14 | 183 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 282 | -14 | 173 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 253 | -5 | 154 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 224 | -4 | 133 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 195 | -5 | 112 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 164 | -2 | 93 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 154 | -2 | 83 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 150 | 0 | 78 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 220 | -1 | 75 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 286 | -2 | 74 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 333 | -3 | 68 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 376 | -3 | 61 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 352 | -9 | 55 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 339 | -8 | 47 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 331 | -6 | 43 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 324 | -7 | 39 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 311 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 277 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 263 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 200 | -2 | 20 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: IIIV has a large one-off gain of $1.9M impacting its last 12 months of financial results to 31st December, 2025.
Growing Profit Margin: IIIV became profitable in the past.
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: IIIV has become profitable over the past 5 years, growing earnings by -21.4% per year.
Accelerating Growth: IIIV has become profitable in the last year, making the earnings growth rate difficult to compare to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: IIIV has become profitable in the last year, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Software industry (14.2%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: IIIV's Return on Equity (0.8%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/06 12:42 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/06 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/09/30 |
Data Sources
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
i3 Verticals, Inc. is covered by 12 analysts. 6 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Mark Palmer | Benchmark Company |
| Jason Kupferberg | BofA Global Research |
| Matthew VanVliet | BTIG |