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Investing.com - KeyBanc initiated coverage on Nutanix (NASDAQ:NTNX) Wednesday with an overweight rating and a $95.00 price target, citing the company’s critical position in hybrid multi-cloud enterprise environments. The stock, currently trading at $73.42, has shown strong momentum with a 39% return over the past year. According to InvestingPro data, analysts maintain a bullish consensus with price targets ranging from $78.54 to $100.
The research firm highlighted Nutanix’s hardware-agnostic platform that can be deployed anywhere, making it increasingly strategic for enterprises and channel partners in modern cloud infrastructure. This strategic positioning is reflected in the company’s impressive 86.37% gross profit margin and 16.11% revenue growth over the last twelve months.
KeyBanc identified several catalysts for Nutanix, including a shrinking competitive landscape, multi-year opportunity to gain market share from VMware, and expanding distribution relationships with major partners like Cisco (NASDAQ:CSCO), Dell (NYSE:DELL), Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), and Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL).
The firm projects Nutanix will deliver mid-teens revenue growth and 25-30% free cash flow margins, creating what it describes as a "solid rule of 40 financial profile" that justifies premium valuation.
Nutanix currently trades at 30.4x 2026 EV/EBITDA and 26.7x P/FCF, which KeyBanc acknowledges is rich compared to historical levels but warranted given the company’s financial trajectory and operational profile.
In other recent news, Nutanix Inc . reported its third-quarter fiscal year 2025 earnings, surpassing analysts’ expectations with an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.42, compared to the forecasted $0.38. The company also exceeded revenue projections, posting $639 million against an anticipated $594.44 million, marking a 22% year-over-year revenue increase. Piper Sandler has subsequently raised its price target for Nutanix to $88 from $76, maintaining an Overweight rating, reflecting confidence in the company’s growth trajectory and potential to capitalize on upcoming catalysts. The firm cited Nutanix’s strong momentum in customer acquisitions and its robust opportunity with VMware as reasons for the optimistic outlook.
Additionally, Nutanix announced the resignation of board director Brian Stevens, effective June 14, 2025, with no disagreements cited regarding company operations. This change was disclosed in a recent SEC filing, which did not indicate any immediate replacement or further changes to the executive team. The company’s partnerships with Dell and Cisco continue to strengthen its market position, contributing to its competitive edge in the hybrid multi-cloud market. Nutanix’s strategic initiatives and partnerships are seen as pivotal to its ongoing expansion and adaptation to market demands. These developments come amid a dynamic backdrop, with Nutanix focusing on enhancing its sales, marketing, and R&D investments to sustain growth in its large deal pipeline.
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