Exploring Analyst Estimates for Fair Isaac (FICO) Q4 Earnings, Beyond Revenue and EPS

Analysts on Wall Street project that Fair Isaac (FICO) will announce quarterly earnings of $7.34 per share in its forthcoming report, representing an increase of 12.2% year over year. Revenues are projected to reach $511.78 million, increasing 12.8% from the same quarter last year.The current level reflects a downward revision of 2.7% in the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter over the past 30 days. This demonstrates how the analysts covering the stock have collectively reappraised their initial projections over this period.Prior to a company's earnings release, it is of utmost importance to factor in any revisions made to the earnings projections. These revisions serve as a critical gauge for predicting potential investor behaviors with respect to the stock. Empirical studies consistently reveal a strong link between trends in earnings estimate revisions and the short-term price performance of a stock.While investors usually depend on consensus earnings and revenue estimates to assess the business performance for the quarter, delving into analysts' forecasts for certain key metrics often provides a more comprehensive understanding.That said, let's delve into the average estimates of some Fair Isaac metrics that Wall Street analysts commonly model and monitor.Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Revenues- Scores' should arrive at $303.78 million. The estimate suggests a change of +21.9% year over year.The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'Revenues- Software' of $210.53 million. The estimate points to a change of +2.9% from the year-ago quarter.Analysts expect 'Revenues- Professional services' to come in at $21.87 million. The estimate points to a change of -4.5% from the year-ago quarter.The consensus among analysts is that 'Revenues- Scores- Business-to-consumer' will reach $57.73 million. The estimate points to a change of +10.9% from the year-ago quarter.According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Revenues- On-premises and SaaS software' should come in at $189.13 million. The estimate indicates a change of +4.1% from the prior-year quarter.Analysts' assessment points toward 'Revenues- Scores- Business-to-business' reaching $247.78 million. The estimate indicates a change of +25.7% from the prior-year quarter.It is projected by analysts that the 'Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) - Platform' will reach $267.65 million. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported $227.00 million in the same quarter last year.The combined assessment of analysts suggests that 'Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) - Total' will likely reach $761.69 million. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported $721.20 million in the same quarter last year.The consensus estimate for 'Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) - Non-Platform' stands at $494.05 million. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $494.20 million in the same quarter of the previous year. View all Key Company Metrics for Fair Isaac here>>> Shares of Fair Isaac have experienced a change of -11.2% in the past month compared to the +2.1% move of the Zacks S&P 500 composite. With a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), FICO is expected to outperform the overall market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .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 Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO): 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