Verint Systems, Inc (NASDAQ: VRNT) has experienced a decline in its stock price by -0.56 compared to its previous closing price of 26.75. However, the company has seen a fall of -3.62% in its stock price over the last five trading days. businesswire.com reported 2024-12-20 that MELVILLE, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–As previously announced Verint® (NASDAQ: VRNT) will hold its Investor Day on January 14, 2025. Verint management will discuss the evolution of the CX Automation market, Verint’s AI momentum, customer reported AI business outcomes, initial guidance for FYE26 and its long-term financial model. The event is designed for two hours and at the conclusion of the prepared remarks there will be a Q&A session. Please see below for additional information on the event.
Is It Worth Investing in Verint Systems, Inc (NASDAQ: VRNT) Right Now?
The price-to-earnings ratio for Verint Systems, Inc (NASDAQ: VRNT) is above average at 28.03x, Company’s 36-month beta value is 1.26.Analysts have differing opinions on the stock, with 2 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 2 as “overweight,” 3 as “hold,” and 0 as “sell.”
The public float for VRNT is 61.25M, and currently, short sellers hold a 5.83% ratio of that floaft. The average trading volume of VRNT on January 03, 2025 was 856.34K shares.
VRNT’s Market Performance
VRNT’s stock has seen a -3.62% decrease for the week, with a 9.56% rise in the past month and a 12.19% gain in the past quarter. The volatility ratio for the week is 3.34%, and the volatility levels for the past 30 days are at 4.47% for Verint Systems, Inc The simple moving average for the past 20 days is -6.95% for VRNT’s stock, with a -9.05% simple moving average for the past 200 days.
Analysts’ Opinion of VRNT
Evercore ISI, on the other hand, stated in their research note that they expect to see VRNT reach a price target of $28, previously predicting the price at $50. The rating they have provided for VRNT stocks is “In-line” according to the report published on September 07th, 2023.
Jefferies gave a rating of “Hold” to VRNT, setting the target price at $40 in the report published on January 05th of the previous year.
VRNT Trading at 4.08% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought VRNT to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -30.31% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 4.47%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 3.34%, as shares surge +2.43% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading +20.80% upper at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, VRNT fell by -3.62%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by -14.39% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $28.59. In addition, Verint Systems, Inc saw -3.10% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further losses.
Insider Trading
Reports are indicating that there were more than several insider trading activities at VRNT starting from MORIAH ELAN, who sale 35,556 shares at the price of $27.72 back on Dec 19 ’24. After this action, MORIAH ELAN now owns 101,014 shares of Verint Systems, Inc, valued at $985,438 using the latest closing price.
FANTE PETER, the Chief Administrative Officer of Verint Systems, Inc, sale 16,233 shares at $27.52 during a trade that took place back on Dec 19 ’24, which means that FANTE PETER is holding 73,314 shares at $446,765 based on the most recent closing price.
Stock Fundamentals for VRNT
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- 0.13 for the present operating margin
- 0.7 for the gross margin
The net margin for Verint Systems, Inc stands at 0.08. The total capital return value is set at 0.06. Equity return is now at value 6.12, with 3.57 for asset returns.
Based on Verint Systems, Inc (VRNT), the company’s capital structure generated 0.5 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at 0.38. The debt to equity ratio resting at 1.01. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is 11.5.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is 143.09 million with net debt to EBITDA at 1.78. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 2.07. The receivables turnover for the company is 3.73for trailing twelve months and the total asset turnover is 0.41. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 1.32.
Conclusion
In a nutshell, Verint Systems, Inc (VRNT) has experienced a mixed performance in recent times. The stock has received mixed “buy” and “hold” ratings from analysts. It’s important to note that the stock is currently trading at a significant distance from its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
