Commvault Systems (CVLT) Stock Slides as Market Rises: Facts to Know Before You Trade

In the latest trading session, Commvault Systems (CVLT) closed at $121.34, marking a -2.11% move from the previous day. This change lagged the S&P 500's 0.11% gain on the day. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.07%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 0.22%. Prior to today's trading, shares of the data-management software company had lost 3.65% lagged the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 1.07% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.08%.Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of Commvault Systems in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $0.98, showcasing a 4.26% upward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Alongside, our most recent consensus estimate is anticipating revenue of $299 million, indicating a 13.85% upward movement from the same quarter last year. For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $3.91 per share and revenue of $1.16 billion, which would represent changes of +7.12% and +16.82%, respectively, from the prior year. Investors should also pay attention to any latest changes in analyst estimates for Commvault Systems. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. 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. 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 ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, there's been a 0.1% fall in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. Right now, Commvault Systems possesses a Zacks Rank of #5 (Strong Sell). Looking at its valuation, Commvault Systems is holding a Forward P/E ratio of 31.7. This expresses a premium compared to the average Forward P/E of 24.89 of its industry. The Computer - Software industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 67, finds itself in the top 28% echelons of all 250+ industries. The Zacks Industry Rank is ordered from best to worst in terms of the average Zacks Rank of the individual companies within each of these sectors. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1. Ensure to harness Zacks.com to stay updated with all these stock-shifting metrics, among others, in the next trading sessions. Zacks' Research Chief Picks Stock Most Likely to "At Least Double"Our experts have revealed their Top 5 recommendations with money-doubling potential – and Director of Research Sheraz Mian believes one is superior to the others. Of course, all our picks aren’t winners but this one could far surpass earlier recommendations like Hims & Hers Health, which shot up +209%.See Our Top Stock to Double (Plus 4 Runners Up) >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report CommVault Systems, Inc. (CVLT): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks