01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed February 4, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Rubrik, Inc. (NYSE: RBRK) filed a Current Report on Form 8-K on February 4, 2026 to announce management changes and preliminary expectations for its fourth fiscal quarter and fiscal 2026 results.
The company stated that its preliminary fourth-quarter results exceed all guided metrics, according to its press release, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 under Item 2.02. The company noted these expectations are preliminary and subject to revision during financial closing procedures and finalization of consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026. On the management side, Brian McCarthy, President, Global Sales and Field Operations, notified the company on February 2, 2026 of his intent to resign effective February 6, 2026, to pursue another opportunity.
Jesse Green, previously President, Rubrik Americas, was promoted to Chief Revenue Officer to succeed him and will lead the global revenue organization. The press release describes Green as having nearly three years at Rubrik and prior go-to-market experience at MongoDB, AppDynamics, and BMC Software.
The company plans to report fourth-quarter and fiscal year 2026 results on March 12, 2026. The filing's forward-looking statements list risks including the transition of sales and revenue leadership and retention of sales talent, and the press release references the Predibase and Laminar acquisitions.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Preliminary Q4 fiscal 2026 results exceed all guided metrics, per the press release (Exhibit 99.1).
- Brian McCarthy, President, Global Sales and Field Operations, is resigning effective February 6, 2026, to pursue another opportunity.
- Jesse Green, formerly President, Rubrik Americas, was promoted to Chief Revenue Officer, succeeding McCarthy.
- Company describes its Q3 fiscal 2026 as a record third quarter, followed by a very strong fourth quarter, per CEO Bipul Sinha.
- Preliminary results are subject to revision pending financial closing procedures for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026.
- Fourth-quarter and fiscal year 2026 results are scheduled to be reported on March 12, 2026.
- Recent acquisitions cited include Predibase and Laminar.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Rubrik announcing preliminary results now?
The filing states the company issued a press release announcing, among other things, management changes and its preliminary expectations for fourth-quarter and fiscal 2026 results. The company notes these expectations are subject to revision during financial closing and finalization of its fiscal 2026 consolidated financial statements.
Who is leaving and who is replacing them?
Brian McCarthy, President, Global Sales and Field Operations, notified the company of his intent to resign effective February 6, 2026, to pursue another opportunity. Jesse Green, previously President, Rubrik Americas, was promoted to Chief Revenue Officer to succeed him.
What do the preliminary results indicate?
According to the press release, preliminary fourth-quarter financial results exceed all guided metrics. The filing does not provide specific revenue or other financial figures for the quarter.
When will Rubrik report full results?
The company is set to report fourth-quarter and fiscal year 2026 results on March 12, 2026, as stated in the press release.
What risks does the company highlight related to these changes?
The forward-looking statements cite risks including Rubrik's ability to successfully transition its sales and revenue leadership, manage and retain sales talent, and integrate acquisitions, among other factors described in its Risk Factors and recent SEC filings.
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