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Zoom Video Communications provides a communications platform that connects people through video, voice, chat, and content sharing. The company's cloud-native platform enables face-to-face video and connects users across various devices and locations in a single meeting. Zoom, which was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in San Jose, California, serves companies of all sizes from all industries around the world.

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It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Zoom Video Communications (NASDAQ: ZM). Shares have lost about 1.7% in that time frame, underperforming the S&amp;P 500.

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On Monday, Zoom Video Communications (NASDAQ: ZM) issued a better-than-expected second quarter report, while also lifting its full-year revenue outlook.

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It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Zoom Video Communications (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/zm#NASDAQ">ZM</a>). Shares have lost about 1.7% in that time frame, underperforming the S&amp;P 500.
Will the recent negative trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Zoom Video due for a breakout? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let&#39;s take a quick look at the most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers.
<h3>Zoom Q2 Earnings Beat, Enterprise Customers Drive Revenues</h3>
Zoom&#39;s second-quarter fiscal 2025 adjusted earnings of $1.39 per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 14.88% and increased 3.73% year over year.
Revenues of $1.16 billion beat the consensus mark by 1.22% and increased 2.09% year over year on strong growth from Enterprise customers. Adjusting for foreign currency impact, revenues in constant currency were $1.166 billion, up 2.4% year over year.
<h3>Quarter Details</h3>
Enterprise revenues were $682.8 million, up 3.5% year over year and represented 58.7% of total revenues. Customers contributing more than $100,000 in revenues in the trailing 12 months grew 7% to 3,933. These customers accounted for 31% of revenues, up from 29% in the year-ago quarter.
In the fiscal second quarter, as part of an effort to improve the customer experience and drive greater efficiency in operations, the company transitioned 26,800 Enterprise customers with low annualized revenue run rate&nbsp;to Online.
The number of Enterprise customers at the end of the second quarter, after accounting for the transition, was approximately 191,600.
The company reported a trailing 12-month net dollar expansion rate for Enterprise customers of 98%.
As of the end of the quarter under review, the cumulative number of Zoom Rooms licenses purchased was more than 2 million.
In the quarter, Zoom saw amazing traction with Workvivo as it reached 69 customers with more than $100,000 in ARR, roughly doubling year over year. Workvivo was named Meta Platform&#39;s only preferred migration partner for its customers as it retires Workplace from Meta.
ZM witnessed additional traction in Zoom Contact Center as it surpassed 1,100 Zoom Contact Center customers, representing more than 100% year-over-year growth. This was driven by its recently launched higher pricing tiers as well as its success in larger deals.
The company now has five customers with 100,000 or more Zoom Phone seats. Zoom AI Companion has grown significantly with more than 1.2 million customer accounts enabled as of date.
<h3>Non-GAAP Operating Details</h3>
Non-GAAP gross margin in the fiscal second quarter was 78.6%, which was slightly lower than 80.3% in the year-ago period, mainly due to investments in AI innovation.
Research and development expenses increased 7.8% year over year to $206.7 million. Sales and marketing expenses declined 3.9% to $358.7 million, while general and administrative expenses plunged 15.3% to $109.5 million.
Operating income rose 13.9% to $202.37 million year over year. The operating margin came in at 17.6% compared with the year-ago quarter&#39;s operating margin of 15.9%.
<h3>Balance Sheet</h3>
Total cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities, as of Jul 31, 2024, were $7.5 billion.&nbsp; As of Apr 30, 2024, cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities were $7.4 billion.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $449.3 million for the fiscal second quarter, up 33.7% year over year. Free cash flow was $365.1 million, up 26.2% year over year.
<h3>Guidance</h3>
Zoom expects third-quarter fiscal 2025 revenues between $1,162 million and $1,165 million.
Non-GAAP earnings per share are expected in the range of $1.29-$1.31.
For fiscal 2025, Zoom expects revenues in the range of $4.63-$4.64 billion.
Non-GAAP earnings per share are expected in the band of $5.29-$5.32.
<h2>How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?</h2>
It turns out, fresh estimates have trended upward during the past month.
The consensus estimate has shifted 12.46% due to these changes.
<h2>VGM Scores</h2>
At this time, Zoom Video has an average Growth Score of C, however its Momentum Score is doing a lot better with an A. However, the stock was allocated a grade of C on the value side, putting it in the middle 20% for this investment strategy.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of B. If you aren&#39;t focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
<h2>Outlook</h2>
Estimates have been trending upward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions looks promising. Notably, Zoom Video has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.
<h2>Performance of an Industry Player</h2>
Zoom Video is part of the Zacks Internet - Software industry. Over the past month, HubSpot (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hubs#NYSE">HUBS</a>), a stock from the same industry, has gained 6.7%. The company reported its results for the quarter ended June 2024 more than a month ago.
HubSpot reported revenues of $637.23 million in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +20.4%. EPS of $1.94 for the same period compares with $1.34 a year ago.
For the current quarter, HubSpot is expected to post earnings of $1.89 per share, indicating a change of +18.9% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
The overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions translate into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for HubSpot. Also, the stock has a VGM Score of B.
<a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2339316/zoom-video-zm-down-1-7-since-last-earnings-report-can-it-rebound?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-realtime_blog-2339316">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a>

The Federal Reserve&#8217;s decision to cut rates by a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/09/40926026/federal-reserve-delivers-bold-0-5-rate-cut-signals-further-easing-ahead">hefty 0.5% on Wednesday</a> should be helpful to small- to medium-sized companies in the cloud computing space by making it easier for them to refinance debt, according to an analyst.
Piper Sandler analyst James Fisher pointed to five such firms in particular that may benefit the most, given their heavy debt loads: Bandwidth, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAND#NASDAQ">BAND</a>), DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOCN#NYSE">DOCN</a>), Fastly, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLY#NYSE">FSLY</a>), RingCentral, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RNG#NYSE">RNG</a>), and Five9, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIVN#NASDAQ">FIVN</a>).
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&#8220;A few names in our coverage will need to refinance debt over the next few years,&#8221; he wrote in a note on Wednesday.
He noted Bandwidth has $250 million in debt coming due in March 2026 and DigitalOcean has $1.5 billion in debt maturing in December 2026. He also pointed out Fastly needs to pay up $347 million by March 2026 and RingCentral has $609 million in debt coming due in March 2026.
He said lower interest rates may better help these companies better assume the interest costs on their debt.
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Zoom Video Comms.
Looking at options history for Zoom Video Comms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>) we detected 8 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 50% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 50% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 5 are puts, for a total amount of $445,955 and 3, calls, for a total amount of $89,830.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $55.0 to $75.0 for Zoom Video Comms during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Zoom Video Comms's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Zoom Video Comms's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $55.0 to $75.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Zoom Video Comms 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726678151_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

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<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>ZM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$2.79</td>
<td>$1.66</td>
<td>$2.6</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$286.0K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$2.58</td>
<td>$1.61</td>
<td>$2.58</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$51.6K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
<td>223</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$1.41</td>
<td>$1.4</td>
<td>$1.4</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$38.1K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>313</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$13.45</td>
<td>$11.65</td>
<td>$13.2</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$36.9K</td>
<td>306</td>
<td>28</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$1.6</td>
<td>$1.43</td>
<td>$1.52</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
<td>$33.2K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>242</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Zoom Video Comms</h3>
Zoom Video Communications provides a communications platform that connects people through video, voice, chat, and content sharing. The company's cloud-native platform enables face-to-face video and connects users across various devices and locations in a single meeting. Zoom, which was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in San Jose, California, serves companies of all sizes from all industries around the world.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Zoom Video Comms, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Current Position of Zoom Video Comms</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 821,342, with ZM's price down by -2.92%, positioned at $66.12.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 61 days.</li>
</ul>
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Now, U.S. federal agencies, state and local municipalities, and approved businesses and organizations that support U.S. government missions with paid Zoom accounts will have a FedRAMP-authorized, secure AI offering available to them, all within the familiar Zoom experience. Zoom for Government was initially FedRAMP authorized in March of 2019 and received collective JAB approval in July of 2023.

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Zoom Video Comms's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NYSE">ZM</a>) short percent of float has risen 36.27% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 10.51 million shares sold short, which is 4.02% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.67 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Zoom Video Comms Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726155016_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Zoom Video Comms has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Zoom Video Comms's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Zoom Video Comms's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.15%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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On Monday, Zoom Video Communications (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/zm#NASDAQ">ZM</a>) issued a better-than-expected second quarter report, while also lifting its full-year revenue outlook. Zoom is doing a good job in proving to its rival Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/msft#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) and others that it is more than a pandemic-only wonder, with its stock going up upon the report.
Zooming in on second quarter results.
For the quarter ended on July 31st, Zoom reported revenue rose 2% to $1.162 billion, with sales growth slowing down for the tenth consecutive quarte. But revenue&nbsp;still topped LSEG&rsquo;s estimate&nbsp;of $1.15 billion.
Net income&nbsp;grew to $219 million, or 70 cents per share with&nbsp;adjusted earnings amounting to $1.39 per share&nbsp;as they rose 4% YoY.
The good news is that large accounts that represent customers contributing more than $100,000 in trailing 12-month revenue grew 7.1% while online average monthly churn reached its lowest ever rate.&nbsp;More precisely, the online monthly churn dropped to a record-low of&nbsp;2.9%,&nbsp;showing that its users are seeing the added value from AI-features and other new offerings.
<h3>A Lifted Guidance</h3>
For the October quarter, Zoom guided for revenue from $1.16 billion to $1.165 billion, surpassing Wall Street estimates of $1.157 billion.&nbsp;Zoom also announced the departure of CFO Kelly Steckelberg at&nbsp;the end of the current quarter.
As for the fiscal 2025, Zoom lifted its prior revenue guidance of up to&nbsp;$4.62 billion as it now expects it in the range between&nbsp;$4.63 billion and $4.64 billion.
Zoom&rsquo;s AI-powered tools are being deployed in the post-pandemic hybrid work era.
Despite having a scary competitor like Microsoft and its Teams, Zoom delivered a very solid quarter. The latest results reflect a strong operational execution, greater margin leverage and free cash flow generation.&nbsp;
After struggling with the post-pandemic slowdown, Zoom&#39;s business&nbsp;has stabilized. Moreover, CEO&nbsp;Eric Yuan&nbsp;mentioned that the&nbsp;Zoom Contact Center, the company&#39;s AI-powered&nbsp;omnichannel platform, landed its biggest contact center customer ever&nbsp;as it continutes to focus on growth reacceleration. With its turnaround efforts&nbsp;led by AI integration and contact centar, Zoom is hoping to go back to growing again like during the good old pandemic times. Therefore, the latest results show that Zoom is doing more than just holding its ground against Microsoft and other rivals. It certainly helps that pressures from EU regulators forced Microsoft to split its Teams and Office bundles, a move that benefited Zoom&rsquo;s competiteness. What Zoom needs to do now is find a way to sustain this impressive momentum of newer product offerings as it hopefully finds its way back to revenue acceleration in the current, fiscal third, quarter.
DISCLAIMER: This content is for informational purposes only. It is not intended as investing advice.
This article is from an unpaid external contributor. It does not represent Benzinga&#39;s reporting and has not been edited for content or accuracy.

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Zoom Video, MicroStrategy And Target Were Among Top 11 Large Cap Gainers Last Week (Aug 18-Aug 24): Are The Others In Your Portfolio?

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Zoom Video Comms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with ZM, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 32 uncommon options trades for Zoom Video Comms.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 43% bullish and 40%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 11 are puts, for a total amount of $723,282, and 21 are calls, for a total amount of $1,139,024.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $44.5 to $75.0 for Zoom Video Comms over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Zoom Video Comms's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Zoom Video Comms's whale trades within a strike price range from $44.5 to $75.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Zoom Video Comms 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1724440539_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ZM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/23/24</td>
<td>$6.75</td>
<td>$6.55</td>
<td>$6.72</td>
<td>$64.00</td>
<td>$134.4K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">279</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$7.95</td>
<td>$7.8</td>
<td>$7.95</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$117.6K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">182</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$7.7</td>
<td>$7.4</td>
<td>$7.7</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$110.8K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">343</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$7.25</td>
<td>$6.95</td>
<td>$7.2</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$110.1K</td>
<td>19</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">328</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$7.15</td>
<td>$6.9</td>
<td>$7.15</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$105.1K</td>
<td>19</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">156</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Zoom Video Comms</h3>
Zoom Video Communications provides a communications platform that connects people through video, voice, chat, and content sharing. The company's cloud-native platform enables face-to-face video and connects users across various devices and locations in a single meeting. Zoom, which was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in San Jose, California, serves companies of all sizes from all industries around the world.
In light of the recent options history for Zoom Video Comms, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Where Is Zoom Video Comms Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 8,096,516, with ZM's price up by 3.2%, positioned at $70.22.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 87 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Zoom Video Comms</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $74.6.
<ul>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from B of A Securities keeps a Neutral rating on Zoom Video Comms with a target price of $75. </li>
<li>An analyst from Benchmark has revised its rating downward to Buy, adjusting the price target to $83. </li>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Rosenblatt keeps a Buy rating on Zoom Video Comms with a target price of $78. </li>
<li>An analyst from Wells Fargo persists with their Underweight rating on Zoom Video Comms, maintaining a target price of $60. </li>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Baird keeps a Outperform rating on Zoom Video Comms with a target price of $77. </li>
</ul>
Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for Zoom Video Comms with <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.

What the Options Market Tells Us About Zoom Video Comms

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Zoom Video Communications shares are trading higher after Deutsche Bank maintained a Hold rating on the stock and raised its price target from $71 to $75.

<h3 class="wp-block-heading">A Value Investing Options Trade</h3>
In&nbsp;<a href="https://portfolioarmor.substack.com/publish/post/146389058" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">a trade alert&nbsp;</a>last month, I mentioned we were going to do something a bit different, bet on a beaten-down stock with a strong valuation:
<blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><h4 class="wp-block-heading">An Options Trade On A Former High-Flyer</h4>
Most of the stocks we place bullish options bets on here are ones with bullish charts, but occasionally, we take flyers on ones with strong fundamentals that have been beaten down. Today's options trade is on a beaten down stock.
This one was a high-flying growth stock a few years ago, and while the hype around it has long since faded, its fundamentals have gotten stronger. When it released earnings in May, it beat on both top and bottom lines; nevertheless, the stock has dropped about 10% since then. After that drop, it now has a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chartmill.com/home?a=221937" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Chartmill</a>&nbsp;Valuation Rating of 7 (on a scale of 0 to 10). It also has a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/p/piotroski-score.asp" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Piotroski F-Score</a>&nbsp;of 8 (on a scale of 0 to 9), indicating strong financial health and a lack of dilution.
Our bet on this one is that it bounces after it posts its earnings in August.
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That stock was Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>), and our trade was a vertical spread expiring on September 20th, buying the $60 strike calls and selling the $65 strike calls for a net debit of $1.60.
The maximum gain with this sort of spread is the spread itself, in this case $5, but I wrote there that I was going to open a GTC ("Good ‘Till Closed") order to exit at a net credit of $4, since I wasn't confident ZM would hit $65.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Zoom Reports Earnings</h3>
Flash forward to this week. Zoom reported an earnings beat after the close on Wednesday. It was only up modestly in the aftermarket session though, closing below $63. After seeing that, I lowered the exit price on my GTC order from $4 to $3.40.
Zoom closed at $68.04 the next day though. Had I kept my $4 price, I would have exited for a 150% gain. Instead I had a 113% gain.
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The song I used in the TikTok above about that trade includes the line, "I'm doing it wrong". That seemed fitting in light of the money I left on the table.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Going To The Same Well Again</h3>
Despite leaving a bit of money on the table here, 113% is a nice gain. So it seemed logical to go to the same well again, and see if we can find another winner. Specifically, what I screened for was a stock that:
<ul>
<li>Had options traded on it (obviously)</li>
<li>Beat on both top and bottom lines last time it reported earnings.</li>
<li>Declined since that earnings release.</li>
<li>Was oversold, with a Relative Strength Index (RSI) below 30.</li>
<li>Had a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chartmill.com/home?a=221937" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chartmill</a>&nbsp;Valuation Rating of at least 7.</li>
<li>Had a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/p/piotroski-score.asp" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Piotroski F-Score</a>&nbsp;of 8 or better.</li>
</ul>
I found a stock that met all those criteria, though it's in a different industry than Zoom. If you would like a heads up when I place a trade on it, feel free to subscribe to the Portfolio Armor trading Substack/occasional email list below.
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Trying A Winning Set-Up Again

9 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on Zoom Video Comms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $71.0, a high estimate of $83.00, and a low estimate of $55.00. A 2.15% drop is evident in the current average compared to the previous average price target of $72.56. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1724414439_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
The standing of Zoom Video Comms among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Niknam</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$71.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Phil Winslow</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Catharine Trebnick</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>William Power</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$77.00</td>
<td>$84.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nikolay Beliov</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Harrigan</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$83.00</td>
<td>$83.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Fish</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Phil Winslow</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Meta Marshall</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Zoom Video Comms. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Zoom Video Comms compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Zoom Video Comms's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ZM/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Zoom Video Comms analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into Zoom Video Comms's Background</h2>
Zoom Video Communications provides a communications platform that connects people through video, voice, chat, and content sharing. The company's cloud-native platform enables face-to-face video and connects users across various devices and locations in a single meeting. Zoom, which was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in San Jose, California, serves companies of all sizes from all industries around the world.
<h3>Financial Insights: Zoom Video Comms</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Falling below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a reduced size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Zoom Video Comms's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 1.87% as of 31 July, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: Zoom Video Comms's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 18.84%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): Zoom Video Comms's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 2.6%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 2.11%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.0.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

In-Depth Examination Of 9 Analyst Recommendations For Zoom Video Comms

Deutsche Bank analyst Matthew Niknam maintains Zoom Video Comms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>) with a Hold and raises the price target from $71 to $75.

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Deutsche Bank Maintains Hold on Zoom Video Comms, Raises Price Target to $75

Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>) shares rallied nearly 13% on Thursday as traders bid up the stock following <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/08/40495102/zoom-video-reports-better-than-expected-q2-results-strong-forward-guidance-details">the company&#8217;s quarterly results</a> but Cathie Wood&#8217;s Ark Invest&#8217;s flagship Ark Innovation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKK#NYSE">ARKK</a>) deemed it fit to divest its entire stake in the communications technology company.
What Happened: Zoom Video, considered a COVID-19 play, was a staple in the ARKK ETF. At one point in time, the stock accounted for about 11% of the fund&#8217;s portfolio weighting,<a href="https://x.com/gurgavin/status/1826684775492669631"> according </a>to an influencer. 
Trading disclosure from Ark on Tuesday showed the firm sold 424 Zoom Video shares it held in ARKK, and as a result, the proportion of the stock dropped to 0.0004% of the ETF&#8217;s holding. Zoom Video was not part of ARKK&#8217;s holding based on updated information available on Friday.
Ark now holds only a smattering of Zoom Video shares through its ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKW#NYSE">ARKW</a>), with the fund owning merely 194 shares.
Incidentally, ARKK shed all of its Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) in early 2023 just before the stock began a stratospheric climb riding on the artificial intelligence mania. 
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Why It&#8217;s Important: Zoom made its public debut on April 18, 2019, following a $360-million initial public offering. The stock soared on its debut, settling at $62 compared to the IPO price of $36 apiece. After a post-IPO surge, that took the stock as high as $104.49 in July 2019, the momentum moderated and the stock retraced almost all of its upward move before the COVID-19 pandemic struck.
The work-for-home and stay-at-home mandates that were in play during the pandemic provided a thrust to the stock and it peaked at a little under $600 in Oct. 2020. Since then, the stock has lost much of its luster. After outperforming the broader market and the tech sector during the pandemic years and until late 2022, Zoom Video has begun to lag them.
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Ark&#8217;s valuation framework for Zoom Video released in June 2022 estimated a stock price of $1,500 by 2026.
Following Ark&#8217;s dumping of Zoom Video shares, YouTuber Joseph Carlson recalled CNBC Mad Money host Jim Cramer&#8217;s <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHv12wOWX08">comments</a> regarding Wood&#8217;s purchases made way back in Feb. 2022. &#8220;The only real buyer of some of this merchandise is Cathie Wood,&#8221; he had said then. &#8220;When I see her buying things, I am shocked at what she buys and how she buys like someone who just started yesterday.&#8221;
Fund management involves researching with a research team, putting the stock through securities analysis and then running it through a trader to determine the price, Cramer said then, adding that Wood seemed to have skipped the second and third steps.
ARKK ended Thursday&#8217;s session down 2.98% at $44.25, according to<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174"> Benzinga Pro data. </a>This is a far cry from the nearly $160 level it traded in early 2021. The ETF has shed over 15% so far this year even as the S&amp;P 500 Index has climbed nearly 17%.
Zoom Video on Thursday climbed 12.97% to $68.04.
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Wall Street faced a downturn on Thursday as traders exercised caution ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell&#8217;s speech at the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/08/40466528/jackson-hole-preview-5-important-questions-ahead-of-jerome-powells-fed-speech"> Jackson Hole Symposium on Friday.</a>
Powell is anticipated to signal a potential rate cut in September, but market sentiment currently favors a smaller 25-basis-point reduction rather than a more substantial 50-basis-point cut.
On Thursday, economic data indicated that U.S. private sector activity surpassed expectations in August, according to the S&amp;P Global flash Purchasing Managers&#8217; Index (PMI). The growth was primarily driven by the services sector, which more than compensated for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40509090/august-services-growth-exceeds-expectations-as-manufacturing-slumps-inflation-gradually-eases-to-nor">the faster contraction in manufacturing.</a>
Major U.S. equity indices traded lower throughout the session, while the dollar and Treasury yields rebounded after four consecutive days of losses. 
The U.S. dollar rose nearly 0.4% against a basket of major currencies, and the yield on the 10-year Treasury note climbed six basis points. As a result, bonds fell, with the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) dropping 1.2%.
The energy sector emerged as the day&#8217;s top performer, buoyed by a more than 2% surge in oil prices. In contrast, natural gas plunged over 6% due to higher-than-expected inventory builds.
Gold also took a hit, declining over 1% and falling below the $2,500 per ounce threshold, weighed down by the strength of the dollar and rising Treasury yields. 
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) fell 1% to $60,000, failing to keep up with the Wednesday&#8217;s bullish momentum, which saw the largest cryptocurrency rise 3.6%.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h1>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>40,830.40</td>
<td>-0.1 %</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,172.03</td>
<td>-0.2%</td>
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<td>5,608.27</td>
<td>-0.2%</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>19,735.54</td>
<td>-0.5%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated At 12:41 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)&nbsp;was 0.1% lower to $559.92.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;eased 0.1% to $408.78.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust Series (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) fell 0.4% to $480.73.</li>
<li>The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) inched 0.2% lower to $215.03.</li>
<li>The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) outperformed, by 0.6%. The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) lagged, down by 0.8%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
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<li>Snowflake Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNOW#NYSE">SNOW</a>) plummeted 12% as the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/24/08/40511947/investors-are-further-confused-on-snowflake-one-analyst-says-they-know-why"> guidance disappointed despite the company</a> reported stronger-than-expected results last quarter.</li>
<li>Other stocks reacting to corporate earnings were Zoom Video Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>) up 13%; Synopsys Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNPS#NASDAQ">SNPS</a>) down 1.77%; Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/A#NYSE">A</a>) up 0.36%; Nordson Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDSN#NASDAQ">NDSN</a>) up 2.06%, Williams-Sonoma Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSM#NYSE">WSM</a>) down 7%; Viking Holdings Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VIK#NYSE">VIK</a>), down 3.81% and BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BJ#NYSE">BJ</a>), down 6.29%.</li>
<li>Major companies slated to report quarterly results after the close include Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTU#NASDAQ">INTU</a>), Workday Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDAY#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>), Ross Stores Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROSS#NASDAQ">ROSS</a>), CAVA Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAVA#NYSE">CAVA</a>) and BILL Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BILL#NYSE">BILL</a>). </li>
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Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>) shares are trading higher Thursday after the company posted better-than-expected second-quarter <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/08/40495102/zoom-video-reports-better-than-expected-q2-results-strong-forward-guidance-details">financial results on Wednesday</a>.
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Zoom reported quarterly earnings of $1.39 per share and revenue of $1.16 billion, beating analyst estimates. The company highlighted strength in large accounts and reported year-over-year revenue growth of 7.1% from customers contributing more than $100,000 in the trailing 12-month period. 
In addition to its strong quarterly results, the company issued third quarter EPS guidance above estimates and strong fiscal year 2025 guidance. 
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Zoom Video shares are climbing on heavy trading volume and trending on social media as investors digest the report. According to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, the stock has seen more than triple its average volume change hands in the session and is trading well-above the 50-day moving average of $58.25.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">ZM Stock Prediction 2024:</h3>
Equity research can be a valuable source of information for learning about a company's fundamentals. Analysts create financial models based on the fundamentals and expected future earnings of a company to arrive at a price target and recommendation for the stock.
Shares of Zoom Video Communications have an average 1-year price target of $72, representing an expected upside of 7.95%.
Because of differences in assumptions, analysts can arrive at very different price targets and recommendations. 1 analysts have bearish recommendations on Zoom Video, while 3 analysts have bullish ratings. The street high price target from Benchmark is $83, while the street low from Wells Fargo is $55.
ZM Price Action: According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, Zoom Video shares are up 11.7% at $67.35 at the time of publication Thursday.
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Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>) posted better-than-expected reported second-quarter<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/08/40495102/zoom-video-reports-better-than-expected-q2-results-strong-forward-guidance-details"> financial results on Wednesday.</a>
Zoom reported quarterly earnings of $1.39 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.21 by 14.88%. Quarterly revenue of $1.16 billion also beat the consensus estimate and is a 2.09% increase from the same period last year.
"In Q2, we outperformed our guidance across the board and grew operating cash flow and free cash flow by 33.7% and 26.2% year over year, respectively, demonstrating our continued commitment to efficient growth," said Eric S. Yuan, Zoom CEO.
Zoom sees third-quarter earnings per share between $1.29 and$1.31, versus the $1.24 estimate, and revenue in a range of $1.16 billion to $1.165 billion, versus the $1.16 billion estimate.
The company expects fiscal year 2025 earnings per share of between $5.29 and $5.32, versus the $5.05 estimate, and full-year revenue in a range of $4.63 billion to $4.64 billion, versus the $4.62 billion estimate.
Zoom Video shares gained 12.4% to trade at $67.69 on Thursday.
These analysts made changes to their price targets on Zoom Video following earnings announcement.
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/nikolay-beliov">B of A Securities analyst Nikolay Beliov </a>maintained Zoom Video with a Neutral and lowered the price target from $78 to $75.</li>
<li>Baird analyst William Power maintained Zoom Video with an Outperform and cut the price target from $84 to $77.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/6193815b37d5c30001f932b5/phil-winslow">Wells Fargo analyst Phil Winslow</a> maintained the stock with an Underweight and raised the price target from $55 to $60.</li>
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U.S. stocks were lower, with the Dow Jones index falling around 100 points on Thursday.
Shares of Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>) rose sharply during Thursday's session following <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/08/40495102/zoom-video-reports-better-than-expected-q2-results-strong-forward-guidance-details">better-than-expected reported second-quarter financial results.</a>
Zoom reported quarterly earnings of $1.39 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.21 by 14.88%. Quarterly revenue of $1.16 billion also beat the consensus estimate and is a 2.09% increase from the same period last year.
Zoom Video shares jumped 12.2% to $67.62 on Thursday.
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<li>Peloton Interactive, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTON#NASDAQ">PTON</a>) shares jumped 27% to $4.27 after reporting better-than-expected second-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Rezolve AI Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RZLV#NASDAQ">RZLV</a>) gained 21% to $10.70 after the company announced a partnership with ePages.</li>
<li>Opera Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OPRA#NASDAQ">OPRA</a>) rose 16.7% to 14.99 after the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial results. Also, the company issued FY24 revenue guidance above estimates.</li>
<li>EHang Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EH#NASDAQ">EH</a>) gained 14.6% to $14.30 after the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Grifols, S.A. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRFS#NASDAQ">GRFS</a>) rose 11.5% to $8.55.</li>
<li>Olaplex Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OLPX#NASDAQ">OLPX</a>) rose 11.4% to $2.44.</li>
<li>Calumet, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLMT#NASDAQ">CLMT</a>) gained 11.4% to $19.53.</li>
<li>QXO, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QXO#NASDAQ">QXO</a>) gained 10.2% to $14.89.</li>
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The work-from-home market appears promising due to the rising demand for digital tools and remote work solutions. With increasing remote work adoption and tech sector growth, stocks like Zoom Video Communications (ZM) and DocuSign (DOCU) could be wise choices to capitalize on this trend. Keep reading... The shift towards remote and flexible work arrangements is driving growth in the tech and software industry by increasing the demand for digital tools, cybersecurity, and cloud services. As more companies adopt remote work or hybrid policies to attract and retain top talent, investments in technology solutions to support these changes are expected to rise, boosting the sector's prospects.
Therefore, investors could consider investing in strong work-from-home stocks such as Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ZM/">ZM</a>) and DocuSign, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DOCU/">DOCU</a>), given their significant potential.
In today's competitive landscape, remote work thrives on reduced IT costs and enhanced flexibility through web and mobile access. SaaS facilitates this by lowering IT expenses, offering seamless access, and boosting efficiency. This flexibility makes remote work more practical and appealing to businesses. The global SaaS market is projected to grow at a 6.2% CAGR, reaching <a href="https://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/5939098/software-service-saas-global-market-report">$325.84 billion by 2028</a>.
Furthermore, work-from-home trends have transformed the IT services sector through remote desktop support, chat support, and video conferencing. The integration of cloud, IoT, and AI has driven demand for specialized work and collaboration, underscoring the tech industry's role in remote work. The U.S. IT services market is projected to grow to $630.76 billion by 2029, reflecting <a href="https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/united-states-it-services-market">a 6.5% CAGR</a>.
Given the favorable trends indicating promising investment opportunities, let's closely examine the fundamentals of the work-from-home stocks mentioned.
Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ZM/">ZM</a>)
ZM provides a unified communications platform in the Americas, the Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The company offers Zoom Meetings, Zoom Phone, Zoom Chat, Zoom Rooms, Zoom Conference Room Connector, Zoom Events, OnZoom, and Zoom Webinars.
On August 8, 2024, ZM unveiled new AI features, including AI-generated virtual backgrounds and enhanced meeting summaries. They also introduced a page builder for customizable event landing pages, streamlining event creation with AI-driven text and image generation.
In terms of the trailing-12-month gross profit margin, ZM's 75.89% is 53.3% higher than the 49.49% industry average. Similarly, its 41.04% trailing-12-month levered FCF margin is 295.5% higher than the 10.38% industry average. Also, its 8.33% trailing-12-month <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/r/return_on_total_assets.asp">Return on Total Assets</a> is 282.6% higher than the 2.18% industry average.
ZM's revenues for the second quarter, which ended on July 31, 2024, increased 2.1% year-over-year to $1.16 billion. Similarly, its gross profit rose marginally over the prior-year quarter to $877.43 million.
For the same quarter, the company's non-GAAP income from operations stood at $455.54 million. In addition, the company's non-GAAP net income was $436.42 million, or $1.39 per share, up 6.6% and 3.7% from the prior year's quarter, respectively.
Street expects ZM's revenue for the quarter ending October 31, 2024, to increase 2.4% year-over-year to $1.16 billion. Its EPS for the same quarter is expected to rise 1.4% year-over-year to $1.31. It surpassed the Street EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. Over the past month, the stock has gained 14.4% to close the last trading session at $68.95.
ZM's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect strong prospects. It has an overall rating of B, translating to a Buy in our proprietary system. The POWR Ratings assess stocks by 118 different factors, each with its own weighting.
It is ranked #10 out of 75 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/technology-services/">Technology - Services</a> industry. It has a B grade for Value, Sentiment, and Quality. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ZM/">Click here</a> to see ZM's ratings for Growth, Momentum, and Stability.
DocuSign, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DOCU/">DOCU</a>)
DOCU provides electronic signature solutions internationally. The company offers DocuSign e-signature solution that enables sending and signing of agreements on various devices.
On June 4, 2024, DOCU announced a new Connector for SAP Ariba solutions. This tool automates workflows between DOCU's CLM and SAP Ariba, simplifying the source-to-pay process. It will be available globally starting in September and will be showcased at SAP Sapphire events.
In terms of the trailing-12-month net income margin, DOCU's 3.81% is 3% higher than the 3.71% industry average. Likewise, its 3.42% trailing-12-month Capex / Sales is 61.3% higher than the 2.12% industry average. Furthermore, its 11.37% trailing-12-month Return on Common Equity is 139.8% higher than the 4.74% industry average.
DOCU's total revenues for the first quarter that ended April 30, 2024, rose 7.3% year-over-year to $709.64 million. The company's non-GAAP income from operations stood at $202.09 million, up 15% from the previous year's quarter. Additionally, DOCU's non-GAAP net income came in at $172.84 million and $0.82 per share, representing 15.1% and 13.9% year-over-year, respectively.
Analysts expect DOCU's EPS and revenue for the quarter ended July 31, 2024, to increase 11.8% and 5.8% year-over-year to $0.80 and $727.84 million, respectively. It surpassed the consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. Over the past nine months, the stock has gained 35% to close the last trading session at $58.89.
DOCU's POWR Ratings reflect its bright outlook. It has an overall rating of A, which translates to a Strong Buy in our proprietary system.
It is ranked first out of 18 stocks in the A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-saas/">Software – SAAS</a> industry. It has an A grade for Growth and a B for Value and Quality. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DOCU/">Click here</a> to access additional ratings for DOCU's Momentum, Stability, and Sentiment ratings.
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