Freshworks beats Q1 2026 revenue and profit estimates, lands largest deals ever including $1M+ ARR contract

Freshworks reported Q1 2026 revenue of $228.6M, up 16% year-over-year, surpassing expectations with strong demand for its Employee Experience platform. The company achieved its sixth consecutive quarter of exceeding forecasts, highlighted by landing its two largest deals ever, including the first contract exceeding $1 million in annual recurring revenue. Freshworks also showed solid operating cash flow of $62.4M and expects continued growth with Q2 revenue guidance between $232M-$235M. The company is investing strategically in AI and customer experience to drive long-term shareholder value.