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Dynatrace, Inc.

For the period ended Dec 31, 2025. Filed Feb 9, 2026.

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A company's report for each of its first three quarters. The financial statements are not audited. It shows how the business has moved since the last annual report, and what management says changed.

Dec 31, 2025 · Filed Feb 9, 2026

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Previous report: 10-Q

Period ended 2025-09-30; filed 2025-11-05.

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Item 1A. Risk Factors

Current report: 10-Q

Period ended 2025-12-31; filed 2026-02-09.

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Item 1A. Risk Factors

The baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.

Compared 277 previous paragraphs and 277 current paragraphs.

264 unchanged; 12 reworded; 1 added; 1 removed; 0 previous and 0 current paragraphs rearranged.

Tables are not compared: 0 previous and 0 current tables excluded. Dates, whitespace, punctuation and numbering changes are ignored; changes to financial figures remain significant.

A changed paragraph is not evidence that risk increased or decreased. An unchanged paragraph does not establish that risk stayed the same.

Added paragraphs (1)

Current report

Many countries have enacted or are in the process of enacting laws based on the Pillar Two proposal relating to a 15% global minimum tax issued by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (“OECD”). For fiscal 2026, we do not expect these provisions to have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements based on the guidance available thus far. On January 5, 2026, the OECD released administrative guidance on a “side-by-side” system that would exempt U.S. parented multinational businesses from certain provisions of Pillar Two, effective for fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2026. We will continue to monitor ongoing developments and evaluate any potential impact on future periods.
Removed paragraphs (1)

Previous report

The OECD reached agreement among various countries to implement a minimum 15% tax rate on certain multinational enterprises, commonly referred to as Pillar Two. Many countries continue to announce changes in their tax laws and regulations based on the Pillar Two proposals. For fiscal year 2026, we expect to meet the Transitional Country-by-Country (“CbCR”) Safe Harbor rules for most, if not all, the jurisdictions that have adopted the rules. Based on the guidance available thus far, we do not expect this legislation to have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements, but we will continue to evaluate it as additional guidance and clarification becomes available.
Reworded paragraphs (12)

Previous wording

We have experienced rapid revenue growth in recent periods. Our annual revenue grew 19% in the year ended March 31, 2025 compared to the prior year. Our revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2025 grew 19% compared to the prior-year period. This revenue growth may not be indicative of our future revenue growth, and we may not be able to sustain revenue growth consistent with recent history, or at all. We believe our ability to continue to increase our revenue depends on several factors, including, but not limited to:

Current wording

We have experienced rapid revenue growth in recent periods. Our annual revenue grew 19% in the year ended March 31, 2025 compared to the prior year. Our revenue for the nine months ended December 31, 2025 grew 19% compared to the prior-year period. This revenue growth may not be indicative of our future revenue growth, and we may not be able to sustain revenue growth consistent with recent history, or at all. We believe our ability to continue to increase our revenue depends on several factors, including, but not limited to:

Previous wording

Our business depends on the overall demand for observability and related solutions, particularly demand from mid- to large-sized accounts worldwide, and the purchase of our solutions by such organizations is often discretionary. Over the last year, we have observed global economic uncertainty at times as well as lengthening sales cycles. In an economic downturn or during periods of economic or political instability, we believe that our customers or prospects may reduce their operating or IT budgets, which could cause them to defer or forego purchases of observability and related solutions, including ours. Customers may delay or cancel IT projects or seek to lower their costs by renegotiating their vendor contracts or renewals, such as contracts with us. To the extent purchases of observability and related solutions are perceived by existing customers and potential customers to be discretionary, our revenue may be disproportionately affected by delays or reductions in general IT spending. Weak or turbulent global economic conditions or a reduction in observability and related spending, even if general economic conditions remain unaffected, could adversely impact our business, operating results and financial condition in a number of ways, including longer sales cycles, lower prices for our solutions, reduced subscription renewals, and lower revenue. For example, on October 1, 2025, the U.S. federal government entered a shutdown, suspending services deemed non-essential as a result of the failure by Congress to enact regular appropriations for the 2026 fiscal year. An extended federal government shutdown, a prolonged continuing resolution, breach of the federal debt ceiling, a potential U.S. sovereign default, and changes in laws, regulations, or policies, such as the introduction of additional tariffs, could result in increased uncertainty and volatility in the global economy and financial markets, which could have an adverse effect on our business. In addition, any negative economic effects or instability resulting from changes in the political environment and international relations in the United States or other key markets as well as resulting regulatory or tax policy changes may adversely affect our business, operating results, and financial condition.

Current wording

Our business depends on the overall demand for observability and related solutions, particularly demand from mid- to large-sized accounts worldwide, and the purchase of our solutions by such organizations is often discretionary. Over the last year, we have observed global economic uncertainty at times as well as lengthening sales cycles. In an economic downturn or during periods of economic or political instability, we believe that our customers or prospects may reduce their operating or IT budgets, which could cause them to defer or forego purchases of observability and related solutions, including ours. Customers may delay or cancel IT projects or seek to lower their costs by renegotiating their vendor contracts or renewals, such as contracts with us. To the extent purchases of observability and related solutions are perceived by existing customers and potential customers to be discretionary, our revenue may be disproportionately affected by delays or reductions in general IT spending. Weak or turbulent global economic conditions or a reduction in observability and related spending, even if general economic conditions remain unaffected, could adversely impact our business, operating results and financial condition in a number of ways, including longer sales cycles, lower prices for our solutions, reduced subscription renewals, and lower revenue. For example, from October 1, 2025 through November 12, 2025, the U.S. federal government entered a shutdown, suspending services deemed non-essential. Any future federal government shutdown, especially if for an extended federal government shutdown, a prolonged continuing resolution, breach of the federal debt ceiling, a potential U.S. sovereign default, and changes in laws, regulations, or policies, such as the introduction of additional tariffs, could result in increased uncertainty and volatility in the global economy and financial markets, which could have an adverse effect on our business. In addition, any negative economic effects or instability resulting from changes in the political environment and international relations in the United States or other key markets as well as resulting regulatory or tax policy changes may adversely affect our business, operating results, and financial condition.

Previous wording

We compete either directly or indirectly with infrastructure monitoring vendors, application performance monitoring (“APM”) vendors, log management vendors, digital experience monitoring vendors, security vendors, open source and commercial open source vendors, point solutions from public cloud providers, and IT operations management and business intelligence providers with offerings that cover some portion of the capabilities that we provide. Further, to the extent that one of our competitors establishes or strengthens a cooperative relationship with, or acquires one or more software APM, data analytics, compliance, or network visibility vendors, it could adversely affect our ability to compete. We may also face competition from companies entering our market, which has a relatively low barrier to entry in some segments, including large technology companies that could expand their platforms or acquire one of our competitors. For example, Cisco acquired Splunk in 2024.

Current wording

We compete either directly or indirectly with infrastructure monitoring vendors, application performance monitoring (“APM”) vendors, log management vendors, digital experience monitoring vendors, security vendors, open source and commercial open source vendors, point solutions from public cloud providers, and IT operations management and business intelligence providers with offerings that cover some portion of the capabilities that we provide. Further, to the extent that one of our competitors establishes or strengthens a cooperative relationship with, or acquires one or more software APM, data analytics, compliance, or network visibility vendors, it could adversely affect our ability to compete. We may also face competition from companies entering our market, which has a relatively low barrier to entry in some segments, including large technology companies that could expand their platforms or acquire one of our competitors. For example, Cisco acquired Splunk in 2024 and Palo Alto Networks acquired Chronosphere in 2026.

Previous wording

Our ability to succeed depends in significant part on the experience and expertise of our senior management team. From time to time, there may be changes in our senior management team resulting from the hiring or departure of executives. In the last two years, we hired a new Chief People Officer, Chief Customer Officer, Chief Revenue Officer, Chief Marketing Officer, and various new sales and marketing leaders in their organizations, among other leadership changes.

Current wording

Our ability to succeed depends in significant part on the experience and expertise of our senior management team. From time to time, there may be changes in our senior management team resulting from the hiring or departure of executives. In the last three years, we hired a new Chief People Officer, Chief Customer Officer, Chief Revenue Officer, Chief Marketing Officer, and various new sales and marketing leaders in their organizations, among other leadership changes.

Previous wording

All members of our senior management team are employed on an at-will basis, which means that they are not contractually obligated to remain employed with us and could terminate their employment with us at any time (subject to any applicable notice periods). Accordingly, and despite our efforts to retain our senior management team, they could terminate their employment with us at any time, which could disrupt our operations and negatively impact employee morale and our culture. After their termination, such person could go to work for one of our competitors after the expiration of any applicable non-compete period, and the restrictions on non-competition may in any case be difficult to enforce depending on the circumstances. The loss of members of our senior management team, particularly if closely grouped, could disrupt our operations, negatively impact employee morale and our culture, and adversely affect our ability to formulate and execute our business plan and thus, our business, operating results, and prospects could be adversely affected. If we fail to develop effective succession plans for our senior management team, and to identify, recruit, onboard, train and integrate strategic hires, our business, operating results, and financial condition could be adversely affected.

Current wording

Our employment agreements with members of our senior management team do not require them to remain employed with us for any specified period. Accordingly, and despite our efforts to retain our senior management team, they could terminate their employment with us at any time, subject to any applicable notice period. The loss of a member of senior management team could disrupt our operations and negatively impact employee morale and our culture. After their termination, such person could go to work for one of our competitors after the expiration of any applicable non-compete period, and the restrictions on non-competition may in any case be difficult to enforce depending on the circumstances. The loss of members of our senior management team, particularly if closely grouped, could disrupt our operations, negatively impact employee morale and our culture, and adversely affect our ability to formulate and execute our business plan and thus, our business, operating results, and prospects could be adversely affected. If we fail to develop effective succession plans for our senior management team, and to identify, recruit, onboard, train and integrate strategic hires, our business, operating results, and financial condition could be adversely affected.

Previous wording

Patent and other IP disputes are common in the markets in which we compete. Some companies in the markets in which we compete, including some of our competitors, own large numbers of patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets, which they may use to assert claims of infringement, misappropriation, or other violations of IP rights against us, our partners, our technology partners, or our customers. As the number of patents and competitors in our market increase, allegations of infringement, misappropriation, and other violations of IP rights may also increase. Our broad solution portfolio and the competition in our markets further exacerbate the risk of additional third-party IP claims against us in the future. Any allegation of infringement, misappropriation, or other violation of IP rights by a third party, even those without merit, could cause us to incur substantial costs and resources defending against the claim, could distract our management from our business, and could cause uncertainty among our customers or prospective customers, all of which could have an adverse effect on our business, operating results, and financial condition. We cannot assure you that we are not infringing or otherwise violating any third-party IP rights.

Current wording

Patent and other IP disputes are common in the markets in which we compete. Some companies in the markets in which we compete, including some of our competitors, own large numbers of patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets, which they may use to assert claims of infringement, misappropriation, or other violations of IP rights against us, our partners, our technology partners, or our customers. As the number of patents and competitors in our market increases, allegations of infringement, misappropriation, and other violations of IP rights may also increase. At the same time, non-practicing entities are driving a growing number of patent lawsuits and demands. Our broad solution portfolio and the competition in our markets further exacerbate the risk of additional third-party IP claims against us in the future. Any allegation of infringement, misappropriation, or other violation of IP rights by a third party, even those without merit, could cause us to incur substantial costs and resources defending against the claim, could distract our management from our business, and could cause uncertainty among our customers or prospective customers, all of which could have an adverse effect on our business, operating results, and financial condition. We cannot assure you that we are not infringing or otherwise violating any third-party IP rights.

Previous wording

The amount of taxes that we pay is subject to our interpretation of applicable tax laws in the jurisdictions in which we file and changes to tax laws. Significant judgment is required in determining our worldwide provision for income taxes and other tax liabilities, and in determining the realizability of tax attributes such as foreign tax credits and domestic deferred tax assets. For example, during the year ended March 31, 2025, we completed an intra-entity asset transfer of the global economic rights of our IP to Switzerland which resulted in the recognition of a discrete tax benefit and related deferred tax asset of $320.9 million (as discussed in Note 9 to our audited consolidated financial statements and the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis” section of our Annual Report). From time to time, we are subject to regular tax audits, examinations, and reviews in the ordinary course of business. While we believe that our tax estimates, assumptions, and judgments are reasonable and we have complied with all applicable income tax laws, there can be no assurance that a governing tax authority will not have a different interpretation and require us to pay additional taxes. If any amounts that we ultimately pay to a tax authority differ materially from amounts that we previously recorded or if we experience any unanticipated tax consequences, it could negatively affect our financial results and operations for the period at issue and on an ongoing basis.

Current wording

The amount of taxes that we pay is subject to our interpretation of applicable tax laws in the jurisdictions in which we file and changes to tax laws. Significant judgment is required in determining our worldwide provision for income taxes and other tax liabilities, and in determining the realizability of tax attributes such as foreign tax credits and domestic deferred tax assets. For example, during the year ended March 31, 2025, we completed the IP Transfer, an intra-entity asset transfer of the global economic rights of our IP to Switzerland which resulted in the recognition of a discrete tax benefit and related deferred tax asset of $320.9 million (as discussed in Note 9 to our audited consolidated financial statements and the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis” section of our Annual Report). From time to time, we are subject to regular tax audits, examinations, and reviews in the ordinary course of business. While we believe that our tax estimates, assumptions, and judgments are reasonable and we have complied with all applicable income tax laws, there can be no assurance that a governing tax authority will not have a different interpretation and require us to pay additional taxes. If any amounts that we ultimately pay to a tax authority differ materially from amounts that we previously recorded or if we experience any unanticipated tax consequences, it could negatively affect our financial results and operations for the period at issue and on an ongoing basis.

Previous wording

The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (the “OBBBA”), enacted on July 4, 2025, contains a number of tax reform provisions including the restoration of immediate expensing for domestic research and development expenditures, the reinstatement of 100% bonus depreciation, and modifications to the international tax framework. The OBBBA has multiple effective dates, with certain provisions effective in fiscal 2026 and other provisions effective in subsequent years. We have determined that the OBBBA will not have a material impact on fiscal 2026. We are evaluating the potential impact of the provisions effective in subsequent years, however, we do not anticipate the OBBBA to have a material impact, based on the guidance issued to date.

Current wording

The OBBBA, enacted on July 4, 2025, contains a broad range of tax reform provisions including immediate expensing of domestic research and development expenditures, the reinstatement of 100% bonus depreciation, and modifications to the international tax framework. The OBBBA has multiple effective dates, with certain provisions effective in fiscal 2026 and other provisions effective in subsequent years. The OBBBA does not have a material impact on fiscal 2026. We are evaluating the potential impact of the provisions effective in future years, however we do not anticipate the OBBBA will have a material impact.

Previous wording

Revenue from customers located outside of the United States represented 55% of our total revenue for thesix months ended September 30, 2025. As of March 31, 2025, approximately 68% of our employees were located outside of the United States. As a result, our global sales and operations are subject to a number of risks and additional costs, including the following:

Current wording

Revenue from customers located outside of the United States represented 55% of our total revenue for thenine months ended December 31, 2025. As of March 31, 2025, approximately 68% of our employees were located outside of the United States. As a result, our global sales and operations are subject to a number of risks and additional costs, including the following:

Previous wording

We sell our solutions to U.S. federal and state and foreign governmental agency customers, often through our distributors and resellers, and we may increase sales to government entities in the future. Sales to government entities are subject to a number of challenges and risks, including constraints on the budgetary process, including changes in the policies and priorities of the particular government, such as the Department of Government Efficiency (“DOGE”) to reform federal government processes and reduce government expenditures, continuing resolutions, adherence to government audit and certification requirements, debt ceiling disruptions, deficit-reduction legislation, and any shutdown or default of the particular government. Selling to government entities can be highly competitive, expensive and time consuming, often requiring significant upfront time and expense without any assurance that these efforts will generate a sale. Contracts and subcontracts with government agency customers are subject to procurement laws and regulations relating to the award, administration, and performance of those contracts. Government demand and payment for our solutions are affected by public sector budgetary cycles and funding authorizations, with funding reductions or delays adversely affecting public sector demand for our solutions, including in connection with an extended federal government shutdown. We may be subject to audit or investigations relating to our sales to government entities, and any violations could result in various civil and criminal penalties and administrative sanctions, including termination of contracts, refunds of fees received, forfeiture of profits, suspension of payments, fines, and suspension or debarment from future government business including business with governmental agencies across the country involved. Government entities, including DOGE, may have statutory, contractual, or other legal rights to terminate contracts with our distributors and resellers for convenience, non-appropriation, or due to a default. Any of these risks relating to our sales to governmental entities could adversely impact our future sales and operating results.

Current wording

We sell our solutions to U.S. federal and state and foreign governmental agency customers, often through our distributors and resellers, and we may increase sales to government entities in the future. Sales to government entities are subject to a number of challenges and risks, including constraints on the budgetary process, including changes in the policies and priorities of the particular government, such as to reform federal government processes and reduce government expenditures, continuing resolutions, adherence to government audit and certification requirements, debt ceiling disruptions, deficit-reduction legislation, and any shutdown or default of the particular government. Selling to government entities can be highly competitive, expensive and time consuming, often requiring significant upfront time and expense without any assurance that these efforts will generate a sale. Contracts and subcontracts with government agency customers are subject to procurement laws and regulations relating to the award, administration, and performance of those contracts. Government demand and payment for our solutions are affected by public sector budgetary cycles and funding authorizations, with funding reductions or delays adversely affecting public sector demand for our solutions, including in connection with an extended federal government shutdown. We may be subject to audit or investigations relating to our sales to government entities, and any violations could result in various civil and criminal penalties and administrative sanctions, including termination of contracts, refunds of fees received, forfeiture of profits, suspension of payments, fines, and suspension or debarment from future government business including business with governmental agencies across the country involved. Government entities may have statutory, contractual, or other legal rights to terminate contracts with our distributors and resellers for convenience, non-appropriation, or due to a default. Any of these risks relating to our sales to governmental entities could adversely impact our future sales and operating results.

Previous wording

We are subject to the FCPA, the U.K. Bribery Act and other anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws in other jurisdictions. These laws generally prohibit companies, their employees, and their intermediaries from improperly making or offering payments or other benefits to government officials and others in the private sector.

Current wording

We are subject to the FCPA, the U.K. Bribery Act and other anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws in other jurisdictions. These laws generally prohibit companies, their employees, and their intermediaries from improperly offering payments or other benefits to government officials and others in the private sector.

Previous wording

In May 2024, we announced a share repurchase program under which we are authorized to purchase up to $500 million of our common stock from time to time. As of September 30, 2025, a total of $232.3 million remained available for repurchase under the share repurchase program. Our share repurchase program does not have an expiration date and does not obligate us to repurchase any specific dollar amount or to acquire any specific number of shares on any particular timetable or at all. There can be no assurance that we will repurchase shares at favorable prices. Further, our share repurchases could affect the trading price of our common stock, increase its volatility, reduce our cash reserves, and may be suspended or terminated at any time, which may result in a lower market valuation of our common stock.

Current wording

As of February 9, 2026, we had substantially completed the share repurchase program for up to $500 million of our common stock that we announced in May 2024. On February 9, 2026, we announced a new share repurchase program under which we are authorized to purchase up to $1 billion of our common stock from time to time. Our new share repurchase program does not have an expiration date and does not obligate us to repurchase any specific dollar amount or to acquire any specific number of shares on any particular timetable or at all. There can be no assurance that we will repurchase shares at favorable prices. Further, our share repurchases could affect the trading price of our common stock, increase its volatility, reduce our cash reserves, and may be suspended or terminated at any time, which may result in a lower market valuation of our common stock.