William Blair has recently raised CommVault Systems, Inc. (CVLT) stock to Outperform rating, as announced on January 30, 2025, according to Finviz. Earlier, on January 17, 2025, Cantor Fitzgerald had initiated the stock to Neutral, setting a price target of $159. KeyBanc Capital Markets also initiated Overweight rating with a price target of $192. Additionally, Oppenheimer initiated Outperform rating on November 13, 2024, with a target price of $200. Guggenheim analysts, in their report published on October 15, 2024, also reduced Neutral rating for CommVault Systems, Inc.’s stock. Analyst ratings are significant because they provide insights into stock performance expectations, influencing investor decisions and market sentiment.
CommVault Systems, Inc. (CVLT) Stock Trading Recap
On Tuesday, CommVault Systems, Inc. (CVLT) stock saw a modest uptick, ending the day at $168.73 which represents a slight increase of $2.77 or 1.67% from the prior close of $165.96. The stock opened at $172.99 and touched a low of $165.35 during the day, reaching a high of $173. The volume of shares traded was 0.87 million exceeding the average volume of 0.49 million.
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CVLT Stock Performance and Moving Averages
In recent trading, CommVault Systems, Inc. (CVLT) stock price has shown some volatility, fluctuating 12.79% over the last five trades and 4.17% 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 26.73%, and it has gained 5.42% in the previous three months. Currently, CVLT is trading at 9.40%, 4.95%, and 7.86% relative to its 20-Day, 50-Day, and 200-Day Simple Moving Averages, respectively.
As of the latest trading close, CVLT, a Technology sector stock, is trading -11.25% below its 52-week high but remains 72.83% above its 52-week low. The Average True Range (ATR) (14 days) of 8.46 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.
CommVault Systems, Inc.’s Profitability and Valuation Ratios
CommVault Systems, Inc.’s profitability metrics reveal financial health. The company currently boasts an operating margin of 9.07% and a profit margin of 18.14%, with a gross margin of 26.73%. 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, CommVault Systems, Inc.’s market capitalization stands at $7.42 billion. Market cap represents the total value of all outstanding shares and is a key indicator of a company’s market value. The stock’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 44.30, assessing the company’s valuation relative to its earnings. The forward P/E ratio, which uses projected earnings for the next financial year, is 35.65. Additionally, the Price-to-Sales Ratio is 7.87, reflecting the market’s valuation of the company’s sales, while the Price-to-Book Ratio is 25.80, 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 1.67% of CommVault Systems, Inc. (CVLT)’s shares, while financial institutions hold 98.28%.
Notable insider trades include Pickens Allison, Director at CommVault Systems, Inc. (CVLT), who sold 1,232 shares on Mar 03 ’25, at $171.98 each, totaling $0.21 million. On Feb 19 ’25, Merrill Gary, Chief Commercial Officer, sold 3,287 shares for $186.94 each, amounting to $0.61 million. Additionally, on Feb 19 ’25, Mirchandani Sanjay sold 12,318 shares at $185.96 each, generating $2.29 million.
