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description: "Unity Software (NYSE: U) shares surged 14.80% to $40.72 after reporting Q2 2026 results that beat Wall Street estimates. Revenue reached $546.47 million, up 24% year-over-year, with adjusted EPS of $0.28 versus a projected loss. The company also provided strong Q3 guidance, projecting strategic revenue between $540 million and $550 million. CEO Matt Bromberg hailed the quarter as arguably the best in the company's public history."
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# Unity Software Stock Surges as Q2 Earnings Top Wall Street Estimates

**Unity Software Inc** (NYSE:U) shares are trading higher Thursday afternoon after the company delivered impressive second-quarter 2026 financial results that surpassed Wall Street expectations, paired with third-quarter guidance that exceeded analyst forecasts.

-   Unity Software stock is showing exceptional strength. Why is U stock up today?

## Strong Q2 Beats Wall Street Projections

For the second quarter, Unity reported revenue of $546.47 million, reflecting a 24% year-over-year increase. This easily topped analyst consensus estimates of $514.61 million. Strategic revenue climbed 38% to $486.41 million, led by a 35% surge in Grow Solutions revenue to $389 million. 

Adjusted EPS arrived at 28 cents per share, beating the consensus estimate for a loss of 9 cents per share and marking a significant improvement over the 18 cents reported in the prior-year period. Operating cash flow rose to $206 million, while free cash flow jumped to $202 million.

## Upward Q3 Outlook and CEO Commentary

Looking ahead, Unity projected third-quarter strategic revenue between $540 million and $550 million, ahead of Wall Street consensus estimates of $538.79 million. Third-quarter adjusted EBITDA is expected to reach $185 million to $190 million, up 69% to 74% year-over-year.

Highlighting the momentum, President and CEO **Matt Bromberg** praised the company’s operational strength, noting that this was “arguably the best quarter in Unity’s history as a public company”. 

He further emphasized that “the ongoing success of Unity Vector AI, combined with the most exciting product roadmap in Unity’s history, is helping drive substantial value for creators, players and shareholders”.

## Unity Software Share Surge Thursday Afternoon

**U Price Action:** Unity Software shares were up 14.80% at $40.72 at the time of publication on Thursday, according to Benzinga Pro data.

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