Tyler Technologies, Inc (NYSE: TYL) shares fell sharply Thursday after the company reported fiscal fourth-quarter 2025 results that missed consensus expectations, with the stock closing lower for the session. At the close, shares were trading near $319.89, down from recent levels, representing an intraday decline of about 5.6% from the prior close. Data reflect the most recent market close.
At current prices, Tyler Technologies’ market capitalization stands near $15.5 billion.
Latest Quarterly Results
For the quarter ended December 31, 2025, Tyler Technologies reported consolidated revenues of $575.2 million, a year-over-year increase of about 6.3%. Recurring revenues, which include subscriptions and maintenance, totaled approximately $514.4 million, up roughly 10.9% from the fourth quarter of 2024. SaaS revenues reached about $208.3 million, up about 20.2% year-over-year, while transaction-based revenues increased roughly 12.1%. Maintenance revenues declined by around 4.9%, consistent with the ongoing migration from on-premises to cloud-based offerings.
Net profit figures for the quarter, on a GAAP basis, were not disclosed in the available slide deck, though non-GAAP metrics highlighted recurring revenue growth and free cash flow performance. Approximate annualized recurring revenue (ARR) reached $2.1 billion, an increase of about 10.9% from the year-ago period. Free cash flow for the quarter was noted at $236.9 million, up about 9.7% year-over-year, with a free cash flow margin of approximately 41.2%. Non-GAAP operating margin was reported at around 24.1%, down slightly year-over-year after adjusting for a non-cash loss reserve.
Full-Year Results Context
For the full fiscal year 2025, total revenues were approximately $2.33 billion, up about 9.1% compared with fiscal 2024. Recurring revenues were about $2.03 billion, up roughly 12.5% over the prior year. SaaS revenues contributed around $777.8 million, up about 20.6%, while transaction revenues were about $808.4 million, up roughly 15.8%. Maintenance revenues declined about 3.8%, reflecting further transition to subscription-based models.
Business & Operations Update
During the fourth quarter, Tyler highlighted several notable contract wins across its public sector software portfolio, including engagements with counties and municipalities for enterprise software, public safety, and payments solutions. The company also reported accelerated SaaS adoption with increased conversions of on-premises clients to cloud-based offerings and elevated bookings in its core segments. Additionally, the company also outlined efforts under its Tyler 2030 | Pillars of Growth strategy focusing on broadening customer base, cloud transition completion, payments growth, and expanding into adjacent public sector markets. Tyler also outlined its AI commitment, establishing governance frameworks and integrating AI-enabled capabilities into select products, reflecting data-centric service enhancements.
Equity Analyst Commentary
Institutional research and equity analysts noted the quarterly results in the context of broader expectations, highlighting the revenue and earnings misses relative to consensus. Market commentary observed the impact of transitioning business mix and non-recurring items on reported figures. Analysts have also cited Tyler’s recurring revenue strength and customer base diversification in coverage summarizing the company’s performance and strategic positioning.
Guidance & Outlook
For the full year 2026, Tyler Technologies issued revenue guidance in the range of $2.50 billion to $2.55 billion. The company expects non-GAAP diluted earnings per share to be between $12.40 and $12.65. Management cited the ongoing migration of on-premises clients to SaaS and the timing of professional services as factors to watch in the coming fiscal periods.
Performance Summary
Tyler Technologies’ stock declined in Thursday trading following its fourth-quarter earnings release. Quarterly revenues rose year-over-year with notable growth in recurring and SaaS segments. Full-year 2025 revenues expanded compared with 2024. The company provided fiscal 2026 guidance with revenue and EPS ranges. The market reaction reflects updated financial results and investor focus on execution against strategic growth initiatives.
The post Tyler Technologies Shares Slide After Fourth-Quarter Results first appeared on AlphaStreet News.
