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“Innodata Surges After Blowout Q1 and Strong AI-Driven Growth Outlook” 🚨🚨🚨

Innodata is soaring in premarket trading after reporting stronger-than-expected first-quarter results and raising its full-year revenue guidance, fueled by rising demand for AI data engineering services.

The stock jumped nearly 80% after the company posted a standout quarter and signaled accelerating momentum from artificial intelligence-related contracts and partnerships.

For Q1, Innodata reported revenue of $90.1 million, well above analyst expectations of $76.5 million. Adjusted EBITDA came in at $25.0 million, more than double the $10.4 million forecast.

The company also raised its full-year revenue growth outlook to around 40% or higher, up from its prior guidance of roughly 35%, reflecting stronger-than-expected demand across its AI data services business.

CEO Jack Abuhoff described the updated outlook as “prudent,” while noting that additional large-scale deals are not yet included in the forecast. He highlighted ongoing discussions with a major technology company that could add approximately $51 million in revenue in 2026 if finalized.

Management also said it is in talks with 15 additional companies and two hyperscalers regarding its new agentic AI systems platform, signaling expanding exposure to high-value enterprise AI infrastructure.

Earlier this year, Innodata disclosed a partnership with Palantir Technologies to support AI data and engineering initiatives, further positioning the company within the fast-growing AI ecosystem.

The strong quarter has pushed Innodata back into positive territory for the year, reversing earlier losses and reinforcing investor enthusiasm around AI-enabling infrastructure firms.