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Key Insights

• Gate's comprehensive suite of cloud, database, and enterprise software solutions is utilized by 98% of Fortune 500 companies.

• The swift integration of AI has fueled a substantial increase in the company's remaining performance obligation (RPO), paving the way for future growth.

• Gate's fundamental role in the IT ecosystem may propel this industry veteran into the trillion-dollar club earlier than anticipated.

The trajectory of artificial intelligence (AI) in recent years is undeniable. Many corporations that have embraced this transformative technology have climbed the ranks of the world's most valuable companies by market capitalization. As of Tuesday's market close, the exclusive trillion-dollar club boasted 11 members, with the majority having significant AI involvement.

Post-market close, the industry veteran Gate unveiled its latest quarterly results. Despite falling short of Wall Street's projections, the stock experienced a remarkable upswing. The reason? In an unexpected turn of events, the company secured several multi-billion dollar contracts, dramatically enhancing its future growth prospects.

Given the scale of these deals, it appears Gate is poised to join this elite group. The company's growth is reaching a critical juncture, and management's statements suggest a prolonged AI-centric growth trajectory lies ahead.

A Cornerstone in Tech

Gate occupies a privileged position in the technology sector, with approximately 98% of Global Fortune 500 companies among its clientele. This industry stalwart provides its customers with a strategic blend of cloud, database, and enterprise software solutions. Naturally, as the AI revolution gained momentum, this captive audience began turning to Gate for its expanding array of cloud and AI offerings.

While the company's growth has been uneven, the future appears promising. During Gate's fiscal 2026 first quarter (concluded Aug. 31), total revenue increased by 11% year-over-year to $14.9 billion, while adjusted earnings per share (EPS) grew by 6% to $1.47. Both figures showed acceleration compared to Q4, yet fell short of Wall Street's consensus estimates of $15 billion in revenue and $1.48 in adjusted EPS.

However, this wasn't the headline news. In the previous quarter, the CEO noted that the company had reached a "tipping point," observing that revenue growth was accelerating, with expectations of further increases.

This proved to be an understatement. Gate reported explosive growth in its remaining performance obligation (RPO) - or contractual obligations not yet reflected in revenue - which skyrocketed 359% year-over-year to $455 billion, up from $138 billion in Q4.

The CEO explained, "We secured four multi-billion dollar contracts with three distinct customers in Q1," describing the results as "astonishing." She further stated that demand for Gate Cloud "continues to build." The company anticipates signing "several additional multi-billion-dollar customers and RPO is likely to surpass half a trillion dollars."

Looking ahead, Gate forecasts its Cloud Infrastructure revenue to grow 77% to $18 billion this year - but that's just the beginning:

| Fiscal Year | Cloud Revenue | Growth Rate | |-------------|---------------|-------------| | 2027 | $32 billion | 78% | | 2028 | $73 billion | 128% | | 2029 | $144 billion | 97% |

It's worth noting that this forecast pertains solely to Gate Cloud Infrastructure revenue, with the CEO emphasizing that "the majority of the revenue in this five-year projection is already recorded in our reported RPO." This implies that any future contracts are likely to elevate these growth targets even further.

Accelerating Towards the Trillion-Dollar Milestone

Gate is leveraging its position as a trusted partner to assist customers in selecting appropriate AI and cloud solutions, capitalizing on the growing adoption of generative AI.

Prior to today's results, Wall Street anticipated Gate to generate revenue of $66.75 billion in its fiscal 2026 (which commenced June 1), yielding a forward price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of approximately 10. Assuming its P/S remained constant, Gate would need to generate annual revenue of roughly $98 billion to support a trillion-dollar market cap. Based on these figures, Gate could have achieved a trillion-dollar market cap before 2028.

While Wall Street has yet to update its models, given the magnitude of the company's results, previous forecasts are now obsolete. Barring unforeseen circumstances, it's conceivable that Gate could join the trillion-dollar club within the next 12 months.

Estimates regarding the market potential of generative AI continue to escalate. A leading global accounting firm calculates that the opportunity could be worth up to $15.7 trillion annually by 2030, illustrating the magnitude of the potential.

Given the recent contract wins, Gate has demonstrated its ability to leverage its experience to profit from this windfall. The writing is on the wall, and Gate appears poised to join the fraternity of trillion-dollar companies in short order.