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Rubrik, Inc. (RBRK) - 2026 Fiscal Year 10-K Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

This summary covers Rubrik, Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026. Rubrik is a data security and AI company focused on "Zero Trust Data Security" to deliver cyber resilience. The company operates primarily through its Rubrik Security Cloud (RSC) suite, a cloud-native SaaS platform. In February 2026, Rubrik commercially launched Rubrik Agent Cloud (RAC), an AI operations platform designed to monitor and control agentic actions. The company is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, and trades on the NYSE under the symbol RBRK.

Key Financial Metrics

Key Business Metrics:

• Subscription ARR: $1.46 billion (34% growth YoY).
• Cloud ARR: $1.29 billion (48% growth YoY).
• Net Retention Rate: Over 120%.
• Customers with $100k+ ARR: 2,805 (25% growth YoY).

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Growth: Total revenue increased 48% year-over-year, driven primarily by a 53% increase in subscription revenue. This growth was supported by the transition of legacy customers to the RSC platform and the exercise/forfeiture of Subscription Credits (material rights), which contributed approximately $70.2 million in non-recurring revenue.
• Profitability Improvement: Net loss narrowed significantly to $348.8 million from $1.15 billion in the prior year. This improvement was largely due to a $584.5 million decrease in stock-based compensation expense, resulting from the recognition of cumulative expense related to IPO vesting in fiscal 2025.
• Capital Structure: In June 2025, the company issued $1.15 billion in 0.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2030. Proceeds were used to fully repay the $327.9 million Amended Credit Facility and fund capped call transactions ($88.6 million).
• Acquisitions: In July 2025, Rubrik acquired Predibase, a developer platform for AI models, for a total consideration of $109.1 million (cash and stock) to accelerate agentic AI adoption.
• Operating Expenses: Total operating expenses decreased 20% to $1.40 billion, primarily driven by the reduction in stock-based compensation across R&D, Sales & Marketing, and G&A.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

Outlook and Commentary: Management expects subscription revenue to continue benefiting from Subscription Credits through fiscal 2027, though the benefit is expected to reduce sequentially. The company anticipates that RSC will remain the primary revenue driver in fiscal 2027, with RAC contributing to future growth. Rubrik expects to continue incurring operating losses as it invests in R&D, sales expansion, and AI capabilities.

Key Risks and Contingencies:

• Profitability: The company has a history of operating losses and may not achieve or sustain profitability in the future.
• Supply Chain: Reliance on a limited number of contract manufacturers (specifically Supermicro) for Rubrik-branded Appliances exposes the company to component shortages and supply chain disruptions.
• AI and Cybersecurity: Risks associated with the use of generative AI tools, including potential legal liability, data leakage, and the evolving regulatory landscape (e.g., EU AI Act).
• Legal Proceedings: The company is cooperating with a Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation regarding potential violations of federal law in connection with government contracts involving a former employee. The outcome is uncertain and could result in fines or reputational harm.
• Debt Obligations: The company has $1.15 billion in convertible notes maturing in 2030. While interest-free, conversion or repurchase obligations could impact liquidity or cause dilution.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Revenue Quality: Verify the sustainability of revenue growth once the non-recurring benefits from Subscription Credits (material rights) diminish in fiscal 2027.
• Stock-Based Compensation: Assess the trajectory of stock-based compensation expenses, which were anomalously high in fiscal 2025 due to IPO vesting and significantly lower in fiscal 2026.
• DOJ Investigation: Monitor updates regarding the DOJ investigation into government contract compliance and potential financial or reputational impacts.
• Supermicro Dependency: Evaluate the risk mitigation strategies regarding the reliance on Supermicro for hardware appliances and potential supply chain constraints.
• Debt Conversion: Review the terms of the $1.15 billion Convertible Notes, specifically the conversion price ($124.76) and the impact of the capped call transactions on potential dilution.
• AI Product Adoption: Track the commercial traction of the newly launched Rubrik Agent Cloud (RAC) as a future growth driver.