In the latest close session, Commvault Systems (CVLT) was up +2.21% at $128.47. The stock's change was more than the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.34%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a drop of 0.94%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 0.16%.
The data-management software company's shares have seen an increase of 2.86% over the last month, surpassing the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 1% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.19%.
Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of Commvault Systems in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to go public on January 27, 2026. The company is expected to report EPS of $0.98, up 4.26% from the prior-year quarter. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $299 million, up 13.85% from the year-ago period.
Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $3.91 per share and revenue of $1.16 billion. These totals would mark changes of +7.12% and +16.82%, respectively, from last year.
Any recent changes to analyst estimates for Commvault Systems should also be noted by investors. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the business outlook.
Research indicates that these estimate revisions are directly correlated with near-term share price momentum. Investors can capitalize on this by using the Zacks Rank. This model considers these estimate changes and provides a simple, actionable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed an unchanged state. Commvault Systems is holding a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) right now.
Digging into valuation, Commvault Systems currently has a Forward P/E ratio of 32.15. This expresses a premium compared to the average Forward P/E of 22.92 of its industry.
The Computer - Software industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 78, which puts it in the top 32% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of our distinct industry groups by determining the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks forming the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
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