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Investing.com - Nutanix (NASDAQ:NTNX), the cloud computing company with a market capitalization of $17.2 billion and a "GOOD" overall financial health score according to InvestingPro, maintained its Overweight rating and $95.00 price target at KeyBanc following the company’s fourth-quarter fiscal results that exceeded analyst expectations.
The cloud computing company reported revenue growth of 19.2% in its fiscal fourth quarter, surpassing the consensus estimate of 17.6%. Operating income margin reached 18.3%, exceeding both the consensus expectation of 15.9% and coming in 230 basis points above the company’s guidance. The company maintains impressive gross profit margins of 86.4%, demonstrating strong operational efficiency.
Nutanix provided fiscal year 2026 guidance projecting 15.0% revenue growth and operating income margins of 21.5%, compared to consensus estimates of 15.0% and 21.3%, respectively. KeyBanc characterized this outlook as "highly conservative" and suggested it likely sets up for 200-300 basis points of upside in both revenue and operating income margin throughout fiscal 2026.
The results demonstrate Nutanix’s "growing importance to the ecosystem" and continued opportunity with VMware displacements, according to KeyBanc. The firm also highlighted improved go-to-market initiatives with cloud service providers and Cisco, along with integration opportunities with OEM partners.
KeyBanc classified Nutanix as "solidly in the rule-of-40 category," referring to a benchmark where a software company’s combined revenue growth rate and profit margin should exceed 40%, which the firm believes warrants the premium valuation for Nutanix shares. Based on current metrics, InvestingPro analysis suggests the stock is trading above its Fair Value, with 12 additional ProTips available for subscribers looking to dive deeper into Nutanix’s financial health and growth prospects.
In other recent news, Nutanix reported its fourth-quarter earnings for 2025, surpassing Wall Street expectations. The company achieved an earnings per share of $0.37, outperforming the forecasted $0.33. Revenue also exceeded predictions, reaching $653 million against an anticipated $642.19 million. BofA Securities responded by lowering its price target on Nutanix to $93 from $95, citing higher expenses, but maintained a Buy rating due to Nutanix’s strong performance. The company saw a 28% year-over-year growth in product revenues and added 800 new logos during the quarter. Piper Sandler reiterated an Overweight rating with a price target of $88, acknowledging challenges with fiscal metrics but remaining optimistic. These developments reflect Nutanix’s continued growth and investor interest.
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