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On Wednesday, Cantor Fitzgerald adjusted its financial outlook for Tenable Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:TENB), reducing the cybersecurity company’s 12-month price target from $50.00 to $42.00, while maintaining an Overweight rating on the stock. Currently trading at $30.47, InvestingPro analysis suggests the stock is slightly undervalued, with analyst targets ranging from $28 to $52. The revision follows Tenable’s first-quarter performance, which exceeded FactSet consensus estimates in several key financial metrics, including revenue, billings, operating income, and free cash flow.
Tenable’s first-quarter success was attributed to the robust performance of its Tenable One platform and sustained demand for cloud security solutions, maintaining impressive gross profit margins of 78%. Despite these positive results, the company’s second-quarter guidance fell short of expectations, suggesting a revenue growth of 9.4% and operating income growth of 2.8% at the midpoint. InvestingPro subscribers can access 8 additional key insights about Tenable’s financial health and growth prospects through our comprehensive Pro Research Report.
The firm also revised its full-year outlook, projecting lower figures than previously anticipated. The revised guidance factors in the company’s expectations for the coming quarters, which appear to be more conservative in light of the latest projections.
Stifel analysts highlighted the strong first-quarter results, underscoring the company’s capacity to outperform market estimates and continue its growth trajectory. The Tenable One platform, in particular, was noted for its contribution to the quarter’s achievements, indicating a positive reception and adoption among customers.
Despite the positive start to the year, the lowered guidance for the second quarter and the full year has led to a reassessment of the stock’s future performance. The new price target of $42.00 reflects Cantor Fitzgerald’s revised expectations based on the latest financial data and the company’s outlook. Trading near its 52-week low of $29.99, the stock has seen a one-year decline of 25%, though InvestingPro data indicates expected net income growth this year.
In other recent news, Tenable Holdings Inc . reported its first-quarter 2025 earnings, surpassing Wall Street expectations with earnings per share (EPS) of $0.36, compared to the forecasted $0.28. Revenue reached $239.1 million, exceeding projections of $233.73 million, marking an 11% year-over-year growth. Despite these strong financial results, the company revised its guidance for 2025, lowering expectations for calculated current billings by $17.5 million and revenue by $5 million, due to uncertainties in the U.S. public sector and potential risks from deal delays.
Scotiabank (TSX:BNS) and Needham both adjusted their price targets for Tenable, with Scotiabank reducing it to $30 and maintaining a Sector Perform rating, while Needham lowered it to $35 but upheld a Buy rating. These revisions reflect a cautious outlook despite Tenable’s solid performance, as both firms acknowledge the challenges posed by macroeconomic uncertainties. Tenable’s management remains optimistic, confirming their full-year 2025 operating profit and free cash flow forecasts, and highlighting the company’s strategic focus on cloud solutions and AI capabilities.
The company also announced the launch of new AI and cloud security capabilities, aiming to enhance its exposure management platform. Tenable’s strategic initiatives include the integration of Vulcan Cyber, which is expected to contribute to its revenue in the latter part of the year. Despite the lowered guidance, Tenable’s leadership emphasizes the importance of cloud as a critical pillar of their strategy, and they continue to see opportunities for growth in the cybersecurity landscape.
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