Guggenheim raises Rubrik stock target to $80, maintains buy rating

Published 18/03/2025, 12:48
Guggenheim raises Rubrik stock target to $80, maintains buy rating

Tuesday, Guggenheim analysts increased their price target on Rubrik Inc (NYSE:RBRK) shares to $80 from $76, while reiterating a Buy rating on the company’s stock. The research firm hosted meetings with Rubrik’s CEO Bipul Sinha, CFO Kiran Choudary, and VP IR Melissa Franchi, which reinforced the analysts’ view of Rubrik’s innovative approach to addressing modern cyber threats. Currently trading at $70.84, the stock has demonstrated remarkable momentum with a 31.62% gain in the past week alone. According to InvestingPro data, 14 analysts have recently revised their earnings expectations upward, reflecting growing confidence in the company’s prospects.

Rubrik has developed a Cyber Resilience Platform, known as Rubrik Security Cloud, which has been recognized with the Red Dot Design Award. This platform serves as a security policy engine for enterprise data, irrespective of its location. The company’s focus on such forward-thinking solutions is seen as a strong positioning for both current and future market needs.

The company’s New Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) growth was highlighted as significantly outperforming other companies in Guggenheim’s coverage universe during the last quarter, a period when many competitors struggled. With revenue growth of 41.19% and an impressive gross margin of 70.02%, Rubrik has demonstrated strong execution. The analysts noted Rubrik’s impressive profit performance in conjunction with this hyper-growth, which is often challenging to achieve without reaching a certain scale. InvestingPro subscribers can access detailed financial health scores and comprehensive analysis of Rubrik’s growth trajectory among other valuable insights.

Guggenheim’s report also commended Rubrik’s go-to-market strategy and execution, which has been crucial in achieving the company’s strong financial results. This performance aligns with previous observations made by Guggenheim in their field checks, as detailed in their fourth-quarter fiscal year 2025 preview.

The analysts’ decision to raise the price target reflects their confidence in Rubrik’s continued growth and the company’s strategic focus on innovation to anticipate and solve emerging cybersecurity challenges. With a market capitalization of $13.12 billion and a strong consensus rating of 1.41 (Strong Buy), Rubrik continues to attract institutional attention. For deeper insights into Rubrik’s valuation and growth metrics, investors can access the comprehensive Pro Research Report available exclusively on InvestingPro.

In other recent news, Rubrik Inc has reported impressive financial results and received several analyst updates. The company announced a strong fourth-quarter performance for fiscal year 2025, exceeding guidance across key metrics such as annual recurring revenue (ARR), total revenue, and free cash flow (FCF). These results have led to optimistic projections for fiscal year 2026, with ARR growth surpassing consensus estimates by a notable margin. Analysts from firms like BMO Capital, Truist Securities, Piper Sandler, KeyBanc, and Rosenblatt Securities have responded with various adjustments to their price targets for Rubrik, reflecting confidence in the company’s ongoing performance.

BMO Capital raised its price target to $77, maintaining an Outperform rating, while highlighting Rubrik’s robust subscription ARR growth and FCF results. Truist Securities reaffirmed a $90 price target, citing Rubrik’s strong market position in data security as a key factor. Piper Sandler increased its target to $87, emphasizing the company’s transition to cloud-based services and potential for further growth. Meanwhile, KeyBanc adjusted its target to $82 due to lower peer multiples, yet maintained an Overweight rating, pointing to Rubrik’s strong ARR and operating margin improvements.

Rosenblatt Securities also raised its target to $82, following Rubrik’s fourth-quarter earnings that surpassed expectations with a 47% year-over-year revenue increase. The company’s guidance for fiscal year 2026 indicates continued growth, with an estimated revenue midpoint that suggests a 30% year-over-year increase. These developments underscore Rubrik’s strong position in the market and its potential for future expansion.

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