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The provided documents detail the financial results and strategic updates for Fair Isaac Corporation, commonly known as FICO, for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026. According to the earnings report and call transcript, the company experienced a 16% increase in total revenue, reaching $512 million, largely fueled by a significant 29% growth in its Scores segment. Leadership highlighted the successful expansion of the FICO Platform, noting that annual recurring revenue for software reached $766 million as more clients migrated to cloud-based solutions. The sources also outline a new strategic partnership with Plaid intended to integrate real-time cash flow data into credit assessments. While operating income surged by 30%, the company continued its aggressive share repurchase program, spending over $162 million to buy back stock during the quarter. Despite strong performance, executives maintained a cautious outlook on future guidance due to uncertainties surrounding industry loan volumes and potential regulatory shifts.