Robert W. Baird has recently initiated Confluent Inc (CFLT) stock to Neutral rating, as announced on September 4, 2024, according to Finviz. Earlier, on August 9, 2024, JP Morgan had raised the stock from a Neutral to Overweight, setting a price target of $25. Evercore ISI also initiated Outperform rating with a price target of $35. Additionally, Oppenheimer initiated Outperform rating on May 17, 2024, with a target price of $37. Canaccord Genuity analysts, in their report published on May 8, 2024, also raised Buy rating and set a price target of $35 for Confluent Inc’s stock. Analyst ratings are significant because they provide insights into stock performance expectations, influencing investor decisions and market sentiment.
Confluent Inc (CFLT) Stock Trading Recap
On Wednesday, Confluent Inc (CFLT) stock saw a decline, ending the day at $30.57 which represents a decrease of $-0.72 or -2.30% from the prior close of $31.29. The stock opened at $31.29 and touched a low of $30.16 during the day, reaching a high of $31.33. The volume of shares traded was 3.12 million falling short of the average volume of 4.14 million.
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CFLT Stock Performance and Moving Averages
In recent trading, Confluent Inc (CFLT) stock price has shown some volatility, fluctuating 7.00% over the last five trades and 32.74% over the past 30 trades. This represents a notable shift from earlier in the year. Over the last six months, the stock has risen by 10.92%, and it has gained 46.27% in the previous three months. Currently, CFLT is trading at 7.85%, 27.40%, and 15.61% relative to its 20-Day, 50-Day, and 200-Day Simple Moving Averages, respectively.
As of the latest trading close, CFLT, a Technology sector stock, is trading -12.83% below its 52-week high but remains 71.84% above its 52-week low. The Average True Range (ATR) (14 days) of 1.31 highlights the stock’s average volatility, providing insight into how much the price typically fluctuates. This measure is crucial for understanding potential price swings and assessing overall market risk.
Confluent Inc’s Profitability and Valuation Ratios
Confluent Inc’s profitability metrics reveal financial health. The company currently boasts an operating margin of -42.70% and a profit margin of -38.35%, with a gross margin of 10.92%. The profit margin, also known as the revenue ratio or gross profit ratio, measures how efficiently a company converts sales into net income; higher margins indicate greater profitability.
In terms of valuation, Confluent Inc’s market capitalization stands at $10.03 billion. Market cap represents the total value of all outstanding shares and is a key indicator of a company’s market value. The forward P/E ratio, which uses projected earnings for the next financial year, is 88.27. Additionally, the Price-to-Sales Ratio is 10.95, reflecting the market’s valuation of the company’s sales, while the Price-to-Book Ratio is 10.71, comparing the market value to the company’s book value.
Understanding Insider Trading
Investors often prefer to invest in shares held by company insiders, as management is typically more aligned with the company’s success and shareholder interests. Currently, insiders own just 24.73% of Confluent Inc (CFLT)’s shares, while financial institutions hold 68.75%.
Notable insider trades include Schultz Erica, PRESIDENT, FIELD OPERATIONS at Confluent Inc (CFLT), who sold 63729 shares on Nov 26 ’24, at $31.6 each, totaling $2.01 million. On Nov 25 ’24, Buscemi Stephanie, CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER, sold 26047 shares for $32.89 each, amounting to $0.86 million. Additionally, on Nov 22 ’24, Buscemi Stephanie sold 22906 shares at $31 each, generating $0.71 million.
