Freshworks news and competitive intelligence
Freshworks is a maker of CRM, customer service and IT service management software. Here are its most important recent business moves, with links to the original reporting.
Week of October 17, 2026 · from 12 news articles
Summary
Freshworks has made significant moves in expanding its AI and software spend management capabilities through the acquisition of Torii. The company also reported its Q2 earnings and received positive analyst attention following its addition to the S&P index. Recent developments include stock grants to directors and scheduled Q3 earnings announcements.
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- Freshworks reported Q2 earnings amid sales software sector context Yahoo Finance Oct 16, 2026
- Freshworks added to S&P index, shifting investment narrative Simply Wall Street Oct 16, 2026
- Freshworks to acquire Torii to expand AI and software spend management Indian Startup News Oct 14, 2026
- Freshworks to acquire Torii to expand AI and software spend management BW Disrupt Oct 14, 2026
- Freshworks to acquire Torii to expand AI spend governance offerings Inc42 Oct 13, 2026
- Cantor Fitzgerald reiterates Freshworks stock rating on Torii deal Investing.com Oct 13, 2026
- Freshworks to acquire Torii to expand AI spend management capabilities The Economic Times Oct 13, 2026
- Freshworks Q3 2026 earnings date and estimates announced MarketBeat Oct 13, 2026
- Freshworks buys Torii for AI spend governance SaasRise Oct 12, 2026
- Freshworks to acquire Israeli startup Torii to help control AI costs CTech Oct 12, 2026
- Apogee Enterprises reports upbeat Q2 earnings, joins Freshworks among big stocks Benzinga Oct 6, 2026
- Shares replace cash pay for Freshworks director Austin in 1,513-share grant Stock Titan Oct 2, 2026
Previous weeks
Week of October 9, 2026
Summary
Freshworks has demonstrated strong financial performance with Q2 earnings surpassing estimates and recently turned profitable, though Wall Street remains cautious. The company appointed Ryan Manning to unify product and technology teams, signaling a strategic leadership move. Additionally, Freshworks continues to be analyzed for its stock valuation and platform strategy in the mid-market SaaS sector.
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- Analysis discusses impact of recent moves on Freshworks stock valuation Trefis Oct 9, 2026
- Freshworks posts upbeat Q2 earnings, joining other big stocks Benzinga Oct 6, 2026
- Freshworks Neo platform strategy case study in mid-market SaaS MarkHub24 Oct 4, 2026
- Freshworks director receives shares instead of cash for Q3 2026 pay Stock Titan Oct 2, 2026
- Shares replace cash pay for Freshworks director Austin in 1,513-share grant Stock Titan Oct 2, 2026
- Comparison of Drift and Freshworks revenue, funding, and team size GetLatka Sep 28, 2026
- Freshworks stock is priced at a premium to its fair value Yahoo Finance Sep 3, 2026
- Freshworks Q2 earnings call highlights and top analyst questions Yahoo Finance Aug 12, 2026
- Freshworks just turned profitable, but Wall Street remains skeptical Yahoo Finance Aug 12, 2026
- Freshworks appoints Ryan Manning to unify product and technology teams Yahoo Finance Aug 5, 2026
- Freshworks surpasses Q2 earnings and revenue estimates Yahoo Finance Aug 4, 2026
- Freshworks Q2 earnings call highlights key company updates Yahoo Finance Aug 4, 2026
Week of October 1, 2026
Executive Summary
Freshworks reported multiple quarterly earnings results throughout 2026, showing ongoing company performance updates. The company completed a significant acquisition of Device42 in June 2024, valued at $238.1 million. Most recently, KeyCorp initiated coverage on Freshworks stock with a target price of USD 18, reflecting renewed investor interest.
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- KeyCorp starts coverage and sets USD 18 target for Freshworks stock AD HOC NEWS Oct 1, 2026
- Freshworks Q3 2026 earnings report released with results and call slides TipRanks Sep 25, 2026
- Freshworks Q4 2025 earnings report published with detailed results and slides TipRanks Sep 25, 2026
- Freshworks Q2 2026 earnings report with results, call, and slides released TipRanks Sep 25, 2026
- Freshworks Q1 2026 earnings report published with results and call slides TipRanks Sep 25, 2026
- Freshworks Q4 2024 earnings report with results, call, and slides available TipRanks Sep 26, 2026
- Freshworks Q3 2024 earnings report released with detailed results and slides TipRanks Sep 25, 2026
- Freshworks acquired Device42 for $238.1M, deal closed in June 2024 Dealroom Sep 19, 2026
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