Okta (OKTA) Stock Falls Amid Market Uptick: What Investors Need to Know

In the latest trading session, Okta (OKTA) closed at $124.05, marking a -0.1% move from the previous day. This change lagged the S&P 500's 0.73% gain on the day. On the other hand, the Dow registered a loss of 0.64%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 1.61%.Coming into today, shares of the cloud identity management company had gained 23.09% in the past month. In that same time, the Computer and Technology sector gained 11.93%, while the S&P 500 gained 9.07%.The upcoming earnings release of Okta will be of great interest to investors. The company's earnings report is expected on May 27, 2025. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $0.77, reflecting a 18.46% increase from the same quarter last year. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $679.73 million, up 10.17% from the year-ago period.For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $3.19 per share and a revenue of $2.86 billion, representing changes of +13.52% and +9.41%, respectively, from the prior year.Any recent changes to analyst estimates for Okta should also be noted by investors. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the company's business outlook.Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. To capitalize on this, we've crafted the Zacks Rank, a unique model that incorporates these estimate changes and offers a practical rating system.The Zacks Rank system, running from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), holds an admirable track record of superior performance, independently audited, with #1 stocks contributing an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.34% lower. Okta currently has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).In terms of valuation, Okta is presently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 38.9. For comparison, its industry has an average Forward P/E of 69.51, which means Okta is trading at a discount to the group.Meanwhile, OKTA's PEG ratio is currently 2.65. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. By the end of yesterday's trading, the Security industry had an average PEG ratio of 3.1.The Security industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 54, which puts it in the top 22% of all 250+ industries.The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.Be sure to use Zacks.com to monitor all these stock-influencing metrics, and more, throughout the forthcoming trading sessions.Only $1 to See All Zacks' Buys and SellsWe're not kidding.Several years ago, we shocked our members by offering them 30-day access to all our picks for the total sum of only $1. No obligation to spend another cent.Thousands have taken advantage of this opportunity. Thousands did not - they thought there must be a catch. Yes, we do have a reason. We want you to get acquainted with our portfolio services like Surprise Trader, Stocks Under $10, Technology Innovators,and more, that closed 256 positions with double- and triple-digit gains in 2024 alone.See Stocks Now >>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 Okta, Inc. (OKTA): 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