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On Tuesday, Macquarie analysts maintained their positive stance on GitLab Inc (NASDAQ:GTLB), reiterating an Outperform rating and a price target of $90.00. The analysts highlighted GitLab’s robust year-over-year (Y/Y) revenue growth of 29%, aligned with the company’s impressive 30.93% revenue growth over the last twelve months. The company also showed a significant improvement in non-GAAP operating margin, which rose by 960 basis points Y/Y, supporting its remarkable 88.79% gross profit margin. According to InvestingPro data, GitLab maintains strong financial health with a current ratio of 2.47, indicating solid liquidity. The company’s Remaining Performance Obligations (RPO), current RPO (cRPO), and calculated billings also showed strong growth, increasing by 40%, 35%, and 32% Y/Y, respectively.
GitLab, currently valued at $9.13 billion, recently announced several key developments, including the appointment of a new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), Ian Steward, who previously worked at Tricentis. The company also reported successful fourth-quarter wins with major clients such as AWS Professional Services, Zscaler (NASDAQ:ZS), Anthropic, Barclays (LON:BARC), and Caisse de Depot. InvestingPro analysis reveals 8 additional key tips about GitLab’s financial position and market performance, available exclusively to subscribers. Additionally, GitLab’s Dedicated offering saw a 90% Y/Y growth, and its Duo Workflow entered private beta in March.
The analysts expressed satisfaction with GitLab’s initial revenue guidance for fiscal year 2026, which they believe contains significant potential for upside. This projection suggests a considerable acceleration in sequential revenue additions compared to previous years when the company’s initial revenue guidance fell short of investor expectations. The guidance, combined with strong booking metrics, indicates robust business trends according to the analysts.
The report also pointed out GitLab’s Duo coding assistance as a notable application of Large Language Models (LLMs) within the application stack. Macquarie’s analysts believe that GitLab’s strategy to incorporate agentic AI into the software development lifecycle through its Duo Enterprise and Workflow products positions the company at the forefront of AI disruption in the software stack. With analyst targets ranging from $58 to $90, and a consensus recommendation of 1.48 (Strong Buy), GitLab presents an interesting opportunity. Discover comprehensive valuation metrics and detailed analysis in GitLab’s full InvestingPro Research Report, part of our coverage of over 1,400 US stocks.
In other recent news, GitLab Inc has reported a strong fiscal fourth-quarter performance, with revenue exceeding guidance by 2.9% and a 29% year-over-year increase, according to Bernstein and Goldman Sachs. The company’s operating margin improved significantly, reaching 18%, and free cash flow margin rose to 29%, as noted by Goldman Sachs. GitLab’s Ultimate product has become a significant contributor, now accounting for half of its Total (EPA:TTEF) Annual Recurring Revenue, with a 90% year-over-year growth in its Dedicated offering. Analysts from Needham and Wolfe Research have highlighted GitLab’s record-breaking quarter for high-value customer orders, with a notable number of first orders exceeding $100,000.
In terms of analyst ratings, Needham has maintained a Buy rating with an $85 price target, while Goldman Sachs also retains a Buy rating but has adjusted the price target to $80. Bernstein and Wolfe Research have both reduced their price targets to $76 and $69, respectively, yet continue to recommend the stock as Outperform. DA Davidson has reiterated a Neutral rating with a $60 price target, citing GitLab’s strong customer growth and product traction. Recent leadership changes, including the appointment of a new Chief Revenue Officer, have been positively received by analysts, who see these developments as supportive of GitLab’s strategic direction. Despite some guidance coming slightly below consensus estimates, analysts remain optimistic about GitLab’s growth potential and market positioning.
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