Verint maintained at Buy rating by Needham post virtual analyst day

Published 15/01/2025, 12:38
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On Wednesday, Verint Systems (NASDAQ:VRNT) received a reaffirmation of its Buy rating from Needham.

Following a virtual analyst day event, Needham highlighted Verint's introduction of new financial metrics, such as Subscription Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) and cash contribution margin.

These metrics aim to align the company's SaaS revenue recognition with its cash flow timing more accurately.

During the event held on Tuesday, Verint outlined its financial strategy and performance metrics, emphasizing the company's focus on Subscription ARR and Free Cash Flow (FCF).

Needham has maintained its Free Cash Flow estimate for the fiscal year 2025 at $165 million and has adjusted the forecast for fiscal year 2026 to $185 million.

The company's capital allocation priorities were also discussed, with an expectation that Verint might reduce some of its higher-cost debt in the near term rather than increasing share buybacks. This approach is seen as a potential means to improve the company's financial health and shareholder value.

The analyst day also shed light on Verint's product and platform differentiation. The company is positioning itself through a broad AI application platform, support for hybrid contact centers, and the Verint Data Hub, which is designed to train AI bots.

These initiatives are part of Verint's strategy to distinguish itself in the competitive market of AI and analytics solutions.

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