CI&T stock carries raised 2026 guidance into a margin test

Published on 10/07/2026 at 00:52 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

CI&T stock was last at USD 3.16 on October 6, 2026, while Q2 revenue reached BRL 142.8 million. Fiscal 2026 guidance stands at USD 566-578 million.

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CI&T stock (ISIN KYG213071064) was last at USD 3.16 on the NYSE on October 6, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET, down 0.63 percent from the prior close. The company entered the next reporting cycle with fiscal 2026 revenue guidance of USD 566 million-USD 578 million, according to Investing.com.

Q2 revenue reached BRL 142.8 million

CI&T reported record second-quarter 2026 revenue of BRL 142.8 million, up 21.9 percent organically, while adjusted earnings per share came in at USD 0.07. The same Investing.com summary said adjusted EPS missed the USD 0.1023 forecast by 31.6 percent, creating a sharper contrast between top-line growth and near-term profitability.

The guidance range implies 15.5-18 percent organic growth for fiscal 2026, while CI&T retained its 15-17 percent adjusted EBITDA margin target. Gross margin improved to 32.4 percent from 30.6 percent sequentially, but sales expenses rose to 12 percent of revenue from 8 percent as the company invested in AI services.

Analysts see USD 6.08 target

MarketBeat reported on October 1, 2026 that 11 analysts assigned CI&T a Moderate Buy consensus, with seven Buy ratings, three Holds and one Sell. Their average 12-month price target was USD 6.08, with targets ranging from USD 4.00 to USD 8.00, compared with the USD 3.16 reference price.

The recent analyst record is more cautious than the consensus label suggests. According to MarketBeat, UBS lowered its target from USD 7.20 to USD 6.20 and TD Cowen cut its target from USD 6.00 to USD 5.00 on August 12, 2026, while Zacks Research upgraded the stock from Strong Sell to Hold on September 21, 2026.

Stock stays above USD 2.80 low

For investors, the central tension is visible in the numbers: Q2 revenue advanced 21.9 percent organically, yet adjusted EPS missed its forecast and expense growth pressured margins. The next test is scheduled for November 12, 2026, when CI&T is due to report its next earnings release, according to Investing.com.

On October 6, 2026, CINT traded between USD 3.11 and USD 3.25, with volume of 98,032 shares. Its 52-week range was USD 2.80-USD 5.80, and its market capitalization was USD 406.6 million.