Automation Anywhere Reports Strong Q1 FY 2026 Growth
Automation Anywhere, a leading force in Agentic Process Automation (APA), has announced remarkable financial achievements for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026. The company attributes its success to a growing market demand for its APA system. Notably, reported APA bookings surged significantly, reflecting an upturn in enterprise investments in automation technology. With a 51% attach rate within its installed customer base and notable increases in upsell bookings, Automation Anywhere’s revenue and annual recurring revenue (ARR) were at the high end of industry expectations. Additionally, its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) exceeded guidance, demonstrating robust financial stewardship and operational effectiveness.
At the Imagine 2025 event, Automation Anywhere unveiled groundbreaking innovations in AI, including the industry’s first Process Reasoning Engine (PRE) along with several new agentic AI solutions, advancing towards the vision of artificial general intelligence (AGI) in the workplace. Mihir Shukla, co-founder and CEO of Automation Anywhere, expressed that the strong Q1 results highlight the accelerated global penetration of their AI-powered automation solutions. He added, “The momentum from Imagine 2025, coupled with PRE and new agentic AI solutions, reinforces our commitment to helping enterprises achieve an autonomous status.” This exciting development marks a transition beyond conventional task-based automation towards an era where AI can reason, learn, and adapt within intricate business processes, ultimately delivering transformative results for clients.
Key Q1 Business Highlights
During Q1, Automation Anywhere solidified its leadership position within the industry. The company welcomed Jeff Immelt, former Chairman and CEO of GE, to its Board of Directors. Immelt’s extensive insight into business strategy and transition management is anticipated to be instrumental as the company moves further into the age of the Autonomous Enterprise. Furthermore, Automation Anywhere earned the distinction of being named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape Worldwide Business Automation Platforms 2025 Vendor Assessment, enhancing its reputation in the field.
Kapil Vyas, the company’s Senior Vice President and Head of IT, AI Automation, received accolades as a CIO 100 winner, recognizing his innovative approach to information technology.
Imagine 2025: A Catalyst for Innovation and Client Success
The Imagine 2025 conference was a showcase for Automation Anywhere’s industry-leading capabilities in AI-driven process automation, significantly enhancing customer and partner engagement. The event heralded the introduction of the PRE, an intelligent AI engine that operates beyond traditional LLMs by comprehending enterprise contexts, directing workflows, and orchestrating actions to realize specific objectives. In addition, the introduction of four new agentic AI solutions reflects the company’s efforts to deepen its APA offerings, alongside a comprehensive autonomous enterprise package aimed at expediting broad-scope automation initiatives.
The event was a platform for over 20 prominent customers to share their transformative automation stories, including noteworthy participants like CVS Health, Washington Post, Alight, RR Donnelley, and KPMG. Notably, over 140 customers and partners engaged in creative sessions, illustrating their hands-on experience with Automation Anywhere’s sophisticated technologies.
A unique highlight included a fireside chat featuring Indra Nooyi, the former Chairman and CEO of PepsiCo, in conversation with CEO and co-founder Mihir Shukla. Their discussion provided rich insights into leadership dynamics, business transformation, and the trajectory of AI’s future.
The event further featured strong collaborative input from key partners, such as AWS, Google Cloud, Lydonia, and UST, emphasizing the strength of Automation Anywhere’s cooperative ecosystem in advancing automation solutions across industries.
About Automation Anywhere
Automation Anywhere stands at the forefront of Agentic Process Automation (APA) and is guided by its vision to enhance the future of work by unlocking human potential through automation. More information can be found on their website at
www.automationanywhere.com.