15. REVENUE
Geographic revenue
Revenues by geography are determined based on client location:
(Dollars in thousands)
202520242023
U.S.$956,296 54 %$828,332 55 %$785,029 55 %
Other Americas115,266 %95,698 %85,149 %
United Kingdom (“U.K.”)189,993 11 %157,830 11 %158,014 11 %
Europe (excluding U.K.), Middle East, and Africa 270,627 16 %249,325 17 %242,303 17 %
Asia-Pacific213,630 12 %165,995 11 %162,121 11 %
$1,745,812 100 %$1,497,180 100 %$1,432,616 100 %
Revenue streams
(in thousands)
202520242023
Pega Cloud$695,902 $558,734 $461,328 
Maintenance314,593 323,304 331,856 
Consulting227,949 213,273 221,706 
Revenue recognized over time1,238,444 1,095,311 1,014,890 
Subscription license507,368 401,869 417,726 
Revenue recognized at a point in time507,368 401,869 417,726 
$1,745,812 $1,497,180 $1,432,616 
(in thousands)202520242023
Pega Cloud$695,902 $558,734 $461,328 
Maintenance314,593 323,304 331,856 
Subscription services1,010,495 882,038 793,184 
Subscription license507,368 401,869 417,726 
Subscription1,517,863 1,283,907 1,210,910 
Consulting227,949 213,273 221,706 
$1,745,812 $1,497,180 $1,432,616 
Remaining performance obligations ("Backlog")
Expected future revenue from existing non-cancellable contracts:
As of December 31, 2025:
(Dollars in thousands)Subscription servicesSubscription licenseConsultingTotal
Pega CloudMaintenance
1 year or less
$709,190 $235,152 $77,528 $53,353 $1,075,223 52 %
1-2 years
400,926 73,895 2,636 854 478,311 23 %
2-3 years
213,259 51,327 2,101 28 266,715 13 %
Greater than 3 years
214,189 32,325 7,331 88 253,933 12 %
$1,537,564 $392,699 $89,596 $54,323 $2,074,182 100 %
As of December 31, 2024:
(Dollars in thousands)Subscription servicesSubscription licenseConsultingTotal
Pega CloudMaintenance
1 year or less
$525,133 $230,866 $89,197 $50,519 $895,715 56 %
1-2 years
328,234 65,461 10,874 3,297 407,866 25 %
2-3 years
159,536 24,598 733 125 184,992 11 %
Greater than 3 years
114,256 19,935 678 50 134,919 %
$1,127,159 $340,860 $101,482 $53,991 $1,623,492 100 %

About Revenue Disclosures

Revenue disclosures under ASC 606 explain how a company identifies performance obligations, allocates transaction prices, and determines when revenue is recognized. This section is essential for understanding whether reported revenue reflects genuine economic activity or aggressive accounting choices. Analysts examine the mix of point-in-time versus over-time recognition, which directly affects revenue timing and comparability.

Key signals: rising contract liabilities (deferred revenue) suggest strong future revenue visibility, while declining contract assets may indicate slowing project milestones. Watch for variable consideration estimates — rebates, returns, and performance bonuses that require management judgment. Significant changes in disaggregated revenue by geography or product line can reveal shifting business mix before it appears in headline numbers. Compare revenue growth against contract liability growth to assess sustainability, and scrutinize any changes in the timing of recognition that coincide with earnings pressure.