Headline–confidence gap
Headline confirmed
Management confidence reinforces the reported beat.
IRM · Q3 2026
IRON MOUNTAIN INC
51EarnIQ signal
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Confidence rising
Mild quarter-over-quarter shiftRecord Q2 results, surging digital and data center segments, and an upward guidance revision signal strong operational momentum.
- ✓Guidance was raised, with high specificity.
- ✓Management tone registered as confident (90/100).
- ✓EarnIQ detected 0 potential management deflections.
EPS: reported vs expected+6.4%$0.60 vs $0.56
Revenue: reported vs expected+2.1%$2.0B vs $2.0B
Guidance specificityHighRaised
Market expectations supplied by Finnhub · Reported vs consensus estimate
We delivered another record-breaking quarter, with our second quarter results exceeding our expectations due to our team’s strong execution of our growth plans.
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The evidence behind the signal
Management language
Why confidence moved
“We delivered another record-breaking quarter, with our second quarter results exceeding our expectations due to our team’s strong execution of our growth plans and the continued trust of our clients.”
“Looking ahead, we are committed to capitalizing on the significant growth opportunities across our business.”
“Based on our strong Q2 outperformance and positive outlook, we are increasing our full year guidance.”
Guidance specificity
90/100
High specificity
Management increased full year 2026 guidance, projecting total revenue of $7,940 to $8,010 million, Adjusted EBITDA of $2,945 to $2,975 million, and AFFO per share of $5.87 to $5.93.
Pressure point
Changes in customer preferences and
0 potential deflections detected in management communication.
Narrative break
What changed
Accelerated momentum in data center leasing and cross-selling across ALM and digital businesses.
Q&A evidence
Management responses
No material Q&A deflections were detected.
Key positives
- Achieved record quarterly revenue of $2.0 billion, representing an 18.5% increase year-over-year on a reported basis.
- Growth businesses of data center, digital, and asset lifecycle management (ALM) collectively grew more than 50% year over year in the second quarter.
- Strong data center leasing performance with 110 megawatts leased year-to-date through July.
Key risks
- Changes in customer preferences and demand for our storage and information management services, including shifts from paper and tape storage to alternative technologies.
- Risks associated with complying with complex laws, regulations, and customer requirements regarding data privacy and cybersecurity issues.
- Ability to fund capital expenditures and raise debt or equity capital amid changing cost of debt environments.
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Signal composition
What drove the EarnIQ score
Tone+20
Eps Beat+0
Guidance+15
New Signal+8
Miss Penalty+0
Qoq Improvement+8
Deflection Penalty+0