Cash flow from operations was $23.1 million in the first half of 2025; cash balance was approximately $135 million with $35 million debt.
Client retention improved by 1 point to 74%, while wallet retention decreased by 1 point to 85%.
Consulting revenue was $23.4 million, down 5% year-over-year, with advisory down but consulting product line flat.
Events revenue was $10.2 million, down 23% year-over-year, despite increased attendance and satisfaction scores.
Forrester's Q2 2025 revenue was $111.7 million, down 8% year-over-year from $121.8 million in Q2 2024.
Net income and EPS decreased 24% and 25%, respectively, with net income at $9.8 million and EPS at $0.51 compared to $12.9 million and $0.68 in Q2 2024.
Operating expenses decreased 6%, driven by lower compensation-related costs and a 12% reduction in headcount compared to 2024.
Operating income decreased 24% to $13.7 million or 12.2% of revenue, down from $17.9 million or 14.7% in Q2 2024.
Research revenue declined 7% to $77.9 million, with subscription research down 3%. Excluding the divestiture of FeedbackNow, research revenue declined 5%.