Commvault Systems (CVLT) ended the recent trading session at $172.05, demonstrating a -1.3% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a gain of 0.4% for the day. On the other hand, the Dow registered a loss of 0.04%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 0.66%.
The data-management software company's stock has dropped by 8.1% in the past month, falling short of the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 2.27% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.02%.
The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Commvault Systems in its forthcoming earnings report. The company is scheduled to release its earnings on October 28, 2025. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $0.94, showcasing a 13.25% upward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $273.48 million, up 17.23% from the year-ago period.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $4.14 per share and a revenue of $1.16 billion, demonstrating changes of +13.42% and +16.94%, respectively, from the preceding year.
It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for Commvault Systems. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. As a result, upbeat changes in estimates indicate analysts' favorable outlook on the business health and profitability.
Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. To benefit from this, we have developed the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model which takes these estimate changes into account and provides an actionable rating system.
Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 1.26% higher. Currently, Commvault Systems is carrying a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy).
Digging into valuation, Commvault Systems currently has a Forward P/E ratio of 42.12. This valuation marks a premium compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 27.71.
The Computer - Software industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 91, positioning it in the top 37% of all 250+ industries.
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