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Asana’s AI pivot faces profitability test ahead of earnings

Second-quarter results expected to show revenue growth but a sequential earnings decline as the company’s AI strategy comes under scrutiny. Analysts remain divided on long-term upside.

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Priya Anand · Equities & Earnings Desk · 3 Sept 2026 · 18:50 · 1 min read
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Asana’s AI pivot faces profitability test ahead of earnings

Asana Inc. is set to report second-quarter fiscal 2027 results on Thursday after the market close, with investors focusing on the company’s AI-driven pivot and its path to profitability.

Analysts project earnings of $0.0875 per share on revenue of $214.15 million, representing year-over-year growth of 45.83% in earnings and 8.76% in revenue. Sequential revenue is expected to rise 4.4% from the prior quarter’s $205.1 million, though earnings per share are projected to decline from the $0.10 reported in May. Estimates for both metrics have held steady over the past 60 days.

The company’s stock, currently trading at $9.80, carries a mean price target of $9.27, implying 5.4% downside potential. Among 15 analysts covering the stock, five maintain buy ratings, eight have hold ratings, and two recommend selling. Citizens analyst Patrick Walravens stands out with a buy rating and a $15 price target, citing Asana’s AI integration as a key differentiator.

Asana’s strategic repositioning as "the operating system for human-agent teams" follows its May acquisition of StackAI, which aims to enhance cross-system execution capabilities. Analysts highlight a case study where Asana used AI to complete a software migration in two weeks for $12,000—a project initially estimated to take five years and cost $6 million.

Profitability metrics remain mixed. Trailing twelve-month EBITDA growth stands at 43.95%, while operating income growth is at 40.86%. The workforce management software market, valued at $9.76 billion in 2026, is increasingly driven by AI integration for predictive workforce management, according to industry reports.

Last quarter, Asana reported earnings of $0.10 per share, beating the $0.07 consensus, and revenue of $205.1 million, exceeding the $203.9 million forecast. The earnings surprise of 42.86% underscored the company’s ability to outperform expectations, but the upcoming results will test whether its AI strategy can translate into sustained profitability.

This article was produced with AI assistance and edited by a Finance Review Daily journalist.
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Priya Anand
Equities & Earnings Desk

Priya covers listed equities and corporate earnings, reading quarterly results and guidance for what they signal about sector health and forward valuations.

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