ZoomInfo Technologies Inc. (GTM) Seen Emerging From Down-Cycle Pressure, According to KeyBanc

ZoomInfo Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:GTM) is among the best NASDAQ stocks under $10 to buy. On December 15, KeyBanc upgraded ZoomInfo Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:GTM) to ‘Sector Weight’ from ‘Underweight’ without a price target, as reported by TheFly. This adjustment was part of the firm’s 2026 outlook, with the firm preferring small- and mid-cap software over large-cap software. According to KeyBanc, the company has moved past the worst of its down-market pressure and potential challenges from its private rivals.

The research firm views the company’s guidance strategy of delivering meaningful annual and quarterly earnings beats as intact, heading into 2026. KeyBanc highlights the company’s sustained commitment to share repurchases as a favorable point for stock performance. What’s even more interesting is that the firm expects that even with low-single-digit top-line growth, ZoomInfo Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:GTM) is well-positioned to perform consistently relative to the firm’s coverage universe and the broader software sector next year.

During the latest earnings call, management emphasized the company’s unique footing in the market, noting that many of the “world’s fastest-growing and most innovative AI-native companies,” particularly Levelpath, Pano.ai, and Tilts, use ZoomInfo Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:GTM) to “scale their sales teams and need data, signals, and workflow to scale in the enterprise.” Reaffirming this, Henry Schuck, the CEO and Founder, said,

“For 20 years, ZoomInfo has been the trusted source of truth for company and contact data. That foundation isn’t going away.”

ZoomInfo Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:GTM) is a Washington-based provider of go-to-market intelligence and engagement platforms. Founded in 2007, the company serves a wide range of industries, including education, financial services, and telecommunications.

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