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SAN FRANCISCO — Shares of Atlassian Corporation jumped more than 30 percent in trading Friday after the collaboration software company reported stronger-than-expected fiscal fourth-quarter results and issued first-quarter revenue guidance that exceeded Wall Street estimates.

The stock rose as much as 30 percent or more in morning trading, with shares trading near $143 to $148 at various points, up sharply from the previous close of about $110. The move marked one of the largest single-day gains for the company in recent months and pushed the shares toward levels last seen earlier in the year.

Atlassian, known for tools such as Jira, Confluence and other team productivity software, said revenue for the quarter ended June 30 rose 28 percent year over year to $1.77 billion. That figure topped analysts’ average estimate of roughly $1.66 billion. Cloud revenue climbed 31 percent to $1.21 billion, continuing a trend of accelerating growth in the company’s subscription-based offerings.

Subscription annual recurring revenue reached $6.61 billion, up 23 percent from a year earlier. Remaining performance obligations, a measure of contracted future revenue, increased 44 percent to $4.82 billion, providing visibility into future business.

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On a GAAP basis, Atlassian reported net income of $139 million, or 55 cents per share, compared with a net loss of $24 million, or 9 cents per share, in the year-earlier period. The company posted a GAAP operating margin of 12 percent. Adjusted earnings came in at $1.87 per share, beating the consensus forecast of $1.50.

“Simply put, we had an outstanding quarter to cap an outstanding year,” Chief Executive Officer and co-founder Mike Cannon-Brookes said in the company’s earnings materials. He noted that total revenue grew 28 percent year over year and that cloud growth accelerated, with certain AI-related tools surpassing one million monthly active users after more than doubling in a single quarter.

For the first quarter of fiscal 2027, Atlassian projected revenue between $1.705 billion and $1.715 billion, above the analyst consensus of about $1.66 billion to $1.67 billion. The company also pointed to continued cloud revenue growth in the high-20 percent range. Full-year fiscal 2027 guidance reflected more measured expectations amid broader macroeconomic uncertainty, though the near-term outlook and metrics on enterprise deals helped ease some investor concerns.

Cannon-Brookes also indicated plans to purchase up to $250 million of Atlassian shares, a move that signaled confidence in the company’s trajectory. He already holds a substantial stake in the firm.

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The results and guidance prompted positive reactions from analysts. Bank of America upgraded the stock to Buy from Neutral and raised its price target to $175 from $105, describing Atlassian as an “AI beneficiary rather than an AI victim.” The firm highlighted the company’s workflow and collaboration data as a differentiated asset. Other firms also lifted targets, citing the strong finish to the fiscal year and evidence of AI-related product traction.

Atlassian has faced questions in recent periods about the potential impact of artificial intelligence on software demand and competitive dynamics in the collaboration space. The latest numbers showed accelerating cloud growth, record enterprise deals and rising adoption of AI-enabled features, which investors interpreted as evidence that the company is successfully integrating the technology into its platform rather than being disrupted by it.

The broader software sector has experienced volatility, with some SaaS companies seeing valuation pressure amid shifting growth expectations. Atlassian’s ability to post sequential improvement in cloud metrics and return to GAAP profitability stood out against that backdrop. Trading volume on Friday was elevated, reflecting heavy investor interest following the after-hours release of results on Thursday.

Atlassian’s products are used by teams for project tracking, knowledge management, service delivery and software development. The company has emphasized its shift toward cloud deployments and the expansion of its customer base among larger enterprises. Metrics such as remaining performance obligations and annual recurring revenue serve as key indicators of that transition’s progress.

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Looking ahead, investors will watch for sustained cloud growth rates, further details on AI monetization and the company’s ability to convert strong remaining performance obligations into realized revenue. The first-quarter guidance provides an early test of momentum into the new fiscal year.

The stock’s sharp advance reflected relief that growth concerns had been addressed by the reported numbers and that management’s outlook aligned with or exceeded expectations on key near-term metrics. While full-year guidance was more cautious, the combination of beat-and-raise elements on the quarter, profitability improvement and insider buying supported the strong market reaction.

Atlassian closed its fiscal 2026 with clear evidence of demand for its core offerings and early signs that AI features are contributing to user engagement. The market’s response on Friday underscored how closely investors are monitoring the interplay between traditional software growth and the emerging role of artificial intelligence in enterprise tools.

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Kellogg’s Froot Loops and Apple Jacks will soon be made without artificial colors as the company moves to eliminate the additives from its entire cereal portfolio by the end of the year.

WK Kellogg announced this week that it is accelerating its transition to naturally sourced colors by a full year, with production of the reformulated cereals expected to begin later this year and products reaching retailers before the end of 2026.

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Kellogg said consumers can expect the same taste and familiar colors, which will instead come from natural sources including fruit and vegetable juices and other plant-based ingredients.

But one question may be top of mind for Froot Loops fans: Will the cereal’s iconic rainbow look the same?

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Kellogg’s Froot Loops will be made without artificial colors by the end of 2026 as WK Kellogg transitions its cereal portfolio to naturally sourced colors. (Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images / Getty Images)

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The company intends to maintain the familiar red, orange, yellow, green, purple and blue colors using naturally sourced alternatives.

“More and more consumers are looking for foods made with simple, recognizable ingredients and we are proud to meet those expectations, even sooner than planned,” WK Kellogg Chief Growth Officer Doug VanDeVelde said in a statement.

VanDeVelde said the company conducted extensive consumer testing to ensure the new recipes maintained the taste and colorful appearance consumers expect.

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“It wasn’t easy but we identified natural solutions for every color and we’re confident families will love the updated recipes and simplified ingredients without compromising on quality or taste,” he said.

WK Kellogg also said it is ahead of schedule in removing the preservative BHT from the small amount of cereal packaging that still contains it, although the company did not provide a specific timeline.

The transition away from artificial colors is already underway. The company said it has reformulated foods served in schools to eliminate artificial colors and stopped launching new products containing artificial colors beginning in January.

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WK Kellogg says Froot Loops will maintain their familiar rainbow of colors after the company removes artificial colors from the cereal. (Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images / Getty Images)

The accelerated timeline comes after WK Kellogg announced last August that it planned to eliminate artificial colors from its cereals by the end of 2027.

The transition is also part of the company’s “Make Eating Well Easy” initiative and its new SPOONS on-pack nutrition guide.

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