DocuSign에 대한 매도 수량은 투자자에게 DocuSign의 주식 하락에 베팅하는 정도를 알려줍니다. 매도 수량 데이터는 2주마다 업데이트됩니다.

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Docusign offers Agreement Cloud, a broad cloud-based software suite that enables users to automate the agreement process and provide legally binding e-signatures from nearly any device. The company was founded in 2003 and completed its initial public offering in May 2018.

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도큐사인(NASDAQ:DOCU)은 목요일에 시장 마감 후 2분기 재무 결과를 발표했다. 이 보고서의 요약은 다음과 같다. 2분기 실적: 도큐사인은 2분기 매출을 7억 3,600만 달러로 보고했는데, 이는 컨센서스 예상치인 7억 2,736만 달러를 넘어섰다. 이 전자 서명 클라우드 회사는 2분기 조정된 주당순이익(EPS)을 97센트로 보고했는데, 이는 애널리스트 추정치인 주당 80센트를 뛰어넘는 수치이다.

도큐사인: 양호한 2분기 실적과 연간 가이던스 상향 조정으로 주식이 소폭 상승

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금요일 아침(현지시간) 미국 주식 선물이 상승하며, 오늘 투자자의 관심을 끌 수 있는 일부 주식은 다음과 같다:월스트리트는 J.질(NYSE:JILL)이 개장 전에 1억 5,492만 달러의 매출과 주당 99센트의 분기 이익을 보고할 것으로 예상하고 있다. J.질의 주가는 시간외 거래에서 0.8% 상승한 35.50달러를 기록했다. 이 회사는 여성 의류 업계에서 전문 소매업체로 운영되고있다.

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도큐사인(NASDAQ:DOCU)은 목요일 시장 마감 후 1분기 재무 결과를 발표했다. 알아야 할 주요 내용은 다음과 같다. 1분기 실적: Benzinga Pro에 따르면 도큐사인의 1분기 수익은 전년 동기 대비 7% 증가한 7억 960만 달러로, Benzinga Pro에 따르면 컨센서스 예상치 7억 713만 3,000 달러를 넘어섰다. 이 전자 계약 클라우드 회사는 1분기 조정 이익을 주당 82센트로 보고했는데, 이는 분석가 추정치인 주당 79센트를 뛰어넘는 수치이다.

도큐사인: 제1분기 매출 및 순이익 예상 초과 그리고 긍정적인 전망에도 주가 하락

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JP Morgan analyst Daniel Chen maintains iQIYI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IQ#NASDAQ">IQ</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $2.5 to $1.8.

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RBC Capital analyst Darko Mihelic reiterates Manulife Financial (TSX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MFC#TSX">MFC</a>) with a Outperform and maintains C$49 price target.

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A poll of Benzinga readers found that they don't believe Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) should be broken up. This comes as the Department of Justice (DOJ) suggested divesting the Chrome browser to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/11/42105079/googles-unlawful-behavior-stifles-market-entry-for-rivals-doj-says-alphabet-must-sell-chrome-to-end-search-monopoly">break a search monopoly.</a>
What Happened: Google parent Alphabet has long <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/21/07/22094354/could-new-justice-department-hire-lead-to-google-breakup">been a target</a> of potential antitrust investigations due to the company's large market share in online search.
The DOJ recommended that Google share search data with competitors to foster fair competition. The department also said Google should consider selling its Android operating system.
"Google's unlawful behavior has deprived rivals not only of critical distribution channels but also distribution partners who could otherwise enable entry into these markets by competitors in new and innovative ways," the DOJ&nbsp;said in a statement.
A recent poll of Benzinga readers found that they don't believe Alphabet should be split up.
"Should the Department of Justice break up Alphabet (Google)?" Benzinga asked.
The results were:
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<li>Yes: 36%</li>
<li>No: 64%</li>
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While the DOJ is targeting Chrome as the potential unit to be divested, Benzinga readers have other preferences.
"Which part of Alphabet would you most want to invest in if it splits up," Benzinga asked.
The results were:
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<li>YouTube: 43%</li>
<li>Google Search: 31%</li>
<li>Android: 17%</li>
<li>Chrome: 9%</li>
</ul>
Benzinga readers ranked YouTube as the top choice for a standalone unit, while Chrome was the least favored.
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Why It's Important: While Alphabet likely does not want to split up or sell any of its units, investors could end up the winners <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/08/40378964/google-stock-swings-on-doj-investigation-analyst-says-googl-is-worth-more-in-pieces">according to analysts.</a>
Jefferies analyst Brent Thill recently said that a breakup or business separation could be good for shareholders.
&#8220;We don&#8217;t believe a full breakup would happen. Even if it did, it would be good for shareholders because the sum of the parts is greater than the whole,&#8221; Thill&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/YahooFinance/status/1823722376716280107" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">told&nbsp;</a>Yahoo Finance.
Needham analyst Laura Martin has been emphasizing for months that a forced breakup of Alphabet could lead to a significantly higher valuation.
&#8220;We believe that GOOGL is worth more in pieces than together, so we welcome regulators&#8217; attempts to break up GOOGL,&#8221; Martin said in a new investor note.
A break-up could put a spotlight on the valuation of video platform YouTube, Martin said.
&#8220;We calculate that YouTube would be valued between $455B-$643B if separately traded.&#8221;
Martin said Alphabet shares would likely trade higher if the company breaks up because investors would be willing to pay more for &#8220;pure-play assets,&#8221; more data points could be publicly shared, and employees would receive shares in business lines they directly impact.
Martin has a Buy rating on Alphabet and price target of $210.
GOOG Price Action: Alphabet stock trades at $167.81 Friday versus a 52-week trading range of $129.40 to $193.31. Alphabet stock is up 21.3% year-to-date, trailing the 25.6% gain of the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust, which tracks the S&amp;P 500.
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The study was conducted by Benzinga from Nov. 21 through Nov. 22, 2024, and included the responses of a diverse population of adults 18 or older. Opting into the survey was completely voluntary, with no incentives offered to potential respondents. The study reflects results from 88 adults.
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U.S. stocks traded higher this morning, with the Dow Jones index gaining by more than 300 points on Friday.
Following the market opening Friday, the Dow traded up 0.72% to 44,184.62 while the NASDAQ rose 0.07% to 18,985.33. The S&amp;P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.35% to 5,969.29.
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Leading and Lagging Sectors Consumer staples shares rose by 1% on Friday.
In trading on Friday, communication services shares fell by 0.4%.
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Gap, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GAP#NYSE">GAP</a>) reported better-than-expected earnings for its second quarter and raised its outlook for FY24 gross margin.
&nbsp;The company reported quarterly earnings of 54 cents per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 40 cents per share.
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<li>SKK Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SKK#NASDAQ">SKK</a>) shares shot up 76% to $1.95 after declining around 75% on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Shares of DevvStream Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DEVS#NASDAQ">DEVS</a>) got a boost, surging 77% to $0.8931.</li>
<li>Replimune Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REPL#NASDAQ">REPL</a>) shares were also up, gaining 48% to $16.37 after the company on Thursday announced it received breakthrough therapy designation status for RP1 and will submit an RP1 biologics license application to the FDA under an accelerated approval pathway.</li>
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<li>Autonomix Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMIX#NASDAQ">AMIX</a>) shares dropped 52% to $6.53 after the company announced the pricing of a $9 million underwritten public offering.</li>
<li>Shares of Aptose Biosciences Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APTO#NASDAQ">APTO</a>) were down 44% to $0.1374 after the company announced the pricing of an $8 million public offering.</li>
<li>Cemtrex, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CETX#NASDAQ">CETX</a>) was down, falling 42% to $0.1148 after the company announced its board approved a 1-for-35 reverse stock split.</li>
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Commodities In commodity news, oil traded up 0.8% to $70.67 while gold traded up 0.9% at $2,697.70.
Silver traded up 1.2% to $31.33 on Thursday, while copper fell 0.8% to $4.0910.
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European shares were higher today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 rose 1.2%, Germany's DAX gained 0.9% and France's CAC 40 rose 0.7%. Spain's IBEX 35 Index rose 0.2%, while London's FTSE 100 gained 1.4%.
The S&amp;P Global UK composite PMI declined to 49.9 in November versus 51.8 in the previous month, while Eurozone composite PMI dipped to 48.1 in November from 50 in the prior month.
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Asian markets closed mixed on Friday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 gaining 0.68%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index falling 1.89%, China's Shanghai Composite Index dipping 3.06% and India's BSE Sensex gaining 2.54%.
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<li>The S&amp;P Global US Services PMI climbed to 57 in November versus 55 in the previous month, while manufacturing PMI increased to 48.8 in November from 48.5 in the previous month.</li>
<li>The University of Michigan consumer sentiment for the US fell to 71.8 in November versus a preliminary reading of 73.</li>
<li>The year-ahead inflation expectations in the U.S fell to 2.6% in November from 2.7% in October.</li>
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JP Morgan analyst Anne Samuel maintains Evolent Health (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVH#NYSE">EVH</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $45 to $15.

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Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>) shares are trading higher on Friday. The company has agreed to sell its Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) business to Protective Industrial Products, Inc. (PIP) for <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/n42135452/honeywell-to-sell-personal-protective-equipment-business-to-protective-industrial-products" rel="noreferrer noopener">$1.325 billion in an all-cash deal</a>.
This move aligns with Honeywell&#8217;s strategy to streamline its portfolio, focusing on core businesses and pursuing high-return acquisitions that support its three key megatrends: automation, the future of aviation, and energy transition.
This sale follows Honeywell&#8217;s 2021 divestiture of its Lifestyle and Performance Footwear Business to Rocky Brands for $230 million, marking the company&#8217;s exit from the PPE sector.
However, Honeywell will retain its gas detection portfolio within the Industrial Automation segment.
The sale of the PPE business is expected to close in the first half of 2025, pending customary conditions.
Vimal Kapur, Chairman and CEO of Honeywell said, &#8221;Now with this transaction, the business will be positioned to accelerate its growth trajectory as it benefits from Odyssey&#8217;s historic investing in the PPE sector and scaling similar businesses&nbsp;to expand into new products, geographies and end markets.&#8221;
&#8220;As we continue to simplify and optimize Honeywell&#8217;s portfolio, the sale of the PPE business will enable us to further strengthen our core business in alignment with our three compelling megatrends.&#8221;
&#8221;The combination of today&#8217;s announcement, with the strategic acquisitions we have made over the past year, positions us to continue to drive profitable growth and strong cash generation while creating compelling long-term value for our shareowners.&#8221;
Last month, Honeywell announced a plan to spin off its Advanced Materials business into an independent, U.S. publicly traded company, which is targeted to be <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/10/n41223435/honeywell-announces-plan-to-spin-off-advanced-materials-business-to-shareowners" rel="noreferrer noopener">completed by the end of 2025 or early 2026.</a>
Honeywell held cash and equivalents of about&nbsp;$10.6 billion as of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41516652/honeywells-mixed-q3-eps-beats-misses-on-sales-and-lowers-fy24-revenue-outlook" rel="noreferrer noopener">September 30, 2024</a>.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIVO#NYSE">DIVO</a>) and&nbsp;Invesco Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPA#NYSE">PPA</a>).
Price Action: HON shares are up 1.01% at $228.38 at the last check Friday.
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JP Morgan analyst Andrew Steinerman maintains Vestis (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSTS#NYSE">VSTS</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $15 to $16.

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Elon Musk and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/11/42038767/im-one-of-you-how-anti-woke-warrior-vivek-ramaswamy-became-a-billionaire-at-only-38">Vivek Ramaswamy</a> have been appointed to lead a new <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/42026862/musk-and-ramaswamy-seek-spending-cut-wins-where-others-failed">government-efficiency commission</a> created by Donald Trump. The stated goal is to cut government spending and one approach being considered involves reducing or eliminating certain federal agencies.&nbsp;
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As Business Insider reports, while Ramaswamy expects to &#8220;delete&#8221; whole government agencies, Musk emphasized that the plan is not to leave people without support but to streamline the federal workforce in areas they consider &#8220;bloated.&#8221; He has mentioned the possibility of offering severance packages of up to two years&#8217; pay to those affected.
According to official government data, 2,278,730 Americans worked for the federal government as of March 2024. Some departments are significantly larger than others. For example, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42021130/with-doug-collins-as-va-leader-whats-next-for-cannabis-and-psychedelics-in-veterans-healthcare">Department of Veterans Affairs</a> employs nearly half a million people, while the Department of Education has just over 4,000 employees. Within the Treasury Department, most of the 100,000+ employees work for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Departments with more than 100,000 employees:
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<li>Department of Veterans Affairs (486,522)</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (222,539)</li>
<li>Department of the Army (221,037)</li>
<li>Department of the Navy (216,537) </li>
<li>Department of the Air Force (168,505)</li>
<li>Department of Defense (156,803)</li>
<li>Department of Justice (116,614)</li>
<li>Department of the Treasury (108,869)</li>
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Many federal workers earn competitive salaries, with most departments offering six-figure averages. The Department of Education <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40963177/us-department-of-energy-to-invest-3b-in-battery-production">and Energy</a> tend to have the highest average salaries among government agencies, at $144,561 and $143,486, respectively.
Departments with the highest average salary:
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<li>Department of Education ($144,561)</li>
<li>Department of Energy ($143,486)</li>
<li>Department of Transportation ($139,474)</li>
<li>Department of Housing and Urban Development ($134,503)</li>
<li>Department of State ($132,587)</li>
<li>Department of Health and Human Services ($130,117)</li>
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This is not the first time a commission like this has been formed. According to Business Insider, Ronald Reagan had the Grace Commission in the 1980s, which aimed to find waste and inefficiencies in federal spending. However, it is important to note that Musk and Ramaswamy&#8217;s new effort does not have the authority to make these changes on its own – it will need Congress to back its recommendations.
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To fulfill their goals, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41998717/elon-musk-and-vivek-ramaswamy-are-looking-for-high-iq-small-government-revolutionaries-who-are-willing-to-put-in-80-hours-at-doge">Musk and Ramaswamy are seeking</a> &#8220;super high-iQ small-government revolutionaries&#8221; to help reduce federal inefficiencies under President-elect Donald Trump. DOGE&#8217;s official account on X posted a call for applicants willing to work 80+ hours a week to streamline government spending and cut bureaucracy. Interested candidates are encouraged to DM their CVs, with Musk and Ramaswamy supposedly personally reviewing the top 1% of applicants.
While Musk and Ramaswamy&#8217;s approach aims to make the government &#8220;leaner&#8221; and potentially more efficient, there are significant concerns regarding the impact of such drastic cuts. Eliminating entire agencies could result in disruptions to essential public services, affecting everything from health care to education to veterans&#8217; support. The loss of federal jobs could also have a broader economic impact, particularly in regions where government employment forms a significant part of the local economy.&nbsp;
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In the current session, the stock is trading at $145.85, after a 0.73% spike. Over the past month, Cava Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAVA#NYSE">CAVA</a>) stock increased by 7.08%, and in the past year, by 333.82%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are optimistic but others are more likely to look into the price-to-earnings ratio to see if the stock might be overvalued.

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<h3>Cava Group P/E Compared to Competitors</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Cava Group has a better P/E ratio of 353.17 than the aggregate P/E ratio of 69.6 of the Hotels, Restaurants &amp; Leisure industry. Ideally, one might believe that Cava Group Inc. might perform better in the future than it's industry group, but it's probable that the stock is overvalued. 

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In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

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Price Over Earnings Overview: Cava Group

JP Morgan analyst Matthew Boss maintains Gap (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GAP#NYSE">GAP</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $26 to $28.

JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on Gap, Raises Price Target to $28

JP Morgan analyst Matthew Boss maintains Ross Stores (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROST#NASDAQ">ROST</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $171 to $173.

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JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Ross Stores, Raises Price Target to $173

Keybanc analyst Jason Celino maintains Procore Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCOR#NYSE">PCOR</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $68 to $85.

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Keybanc Maintains Overweight on Procore Technologies, Raises Price Target to $85

Stifel analyst Simon Yarmak upgrades Pebblebrook Hotel (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEB#NYSE">PEB</a>) from Hold to Buy and raises the price target from $14.75 to $15.

Upgrades

Stifel Upgrades Pebblebrook Hotel to Buy, Raises Price Target to $15

JP Morgan analyst Alexei Gogolev maintains Procore Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCOR#NYSE">PCOR</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $75 to $85.

JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Procore Technologies, Raises Price Target to $85

Stifel analyst Simon Yarmak downgrades Diamondrock Hospitality (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DRH#NYSE">DRH</a>) from Buy to Hold and lowers the price target from $10.75 to $10.25.

Downgrades

Stifel Downgrades Diamondrock Hospitality to Hold, Lowers Price Target to $10.25

DIRECTV announced Friday it would terminate its agreement to acquire EchoStar Corp&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SATS#NASDAQ">SATS</a>) <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/directv-announces-termination-of-agreement-to-acquire-echostars-video-distribution-business-302313823.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">video distribution business, DISH DBS</a>. 
The decision follows DISH DBS noteholders&#8217; refusal to accept EchoStar&#8217;s proposed Exchange Debt Offer Terms, a critical condition for the deal to proceed. 
EchoStar stock tanked after the update.
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DirecTV CEO Bill Morrow said &#8220;the proposed Exchange Terms were necessary to protect DirecTV&#8217;s balance sheet and our operational flexibility.&#8221;
DirecTV <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41094002/echostar-stock-dives-on-directv-dish-deal-the-details" rel="noreferrer noopener">agreed to acquire</a> EchoStar&#8217;s video business for $1 and assume Dish DBS&#8217;s net debt. The companies launched an exchange offer for five Dish DBS note series totaling approximately $9.75 billion in face value.
DirecTV plans to continue investing in next-generation streaming technologies and developing new packaging options integrating live TV with direct-to-consumer platforms. The company aims to provide customers with enhanced flexibility and tailored content options that align with evolving viewer preferences.
The termination of the DISH acquisition does not impact TPG&#8217;s plan to purchase the remaining 70% stake in DirecTV from AT&amp;T Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>), which remains scheduled to close in the second half of 2025. This strategic move is expected to strengthen DirecTV&#8217;s market positioning further.
EchoStar reported a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/41905346/echostar-q3-earnings-and-sales-falter-but-gains-ground-with-sling-tv-subscribers" rel="noreferrer noopener">third-quarter loss</a> of 52 cents per share, missing analysts&#8217; expected loss of 37 cents. Revenue came in at $3.89 billion, a 5.3%, falling short of the $3.909 billion consensus estimate.
During the quarter, net Pay-TV subscribers declined by 43,000, while Sling TV added 145,000 new users. The company closed the period with 8.03 million Pay-TV subscribers, including 5.89 million for DISH TV and 2.14 million for Sling TV.
Price Action: EchoStar&#8217;s shares are trading lower by 3% to $22.86 at last check Friday.
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EchoStar Shares Sink As DirecTV Terminates Acquisition Agreement

Bearish flow noted in DocuSign (DOCU) with 3,209 puts trading, or 1.3x expected. Most active are Nov-24 55 puts and Nov-24 60 puts, with total volu...

DocuSign put volume heavy and directionally bearish

With robust demand, and the need for higher efficiency, the SAAS market is poised for continued growth and expansion. Therefore, it could be ideal to closely monitor high-growth SAAS stocks UiPath (PATH), CCC Intelligent Solutions (CCCS), and DocuSign (DOCU) for substantial benefit. Read on... The popularity of Software-as-a-Service (SAAS) is rapidly surging among organizations to boost their efficiency and adopt the latest technologies. SAAS has emerged as a prominent force in the technology and business landscape, and this trend is set to continue further as organizations deploy and use software.
Given the industry's strong outlook, investors could consider high-growth SAAS stocks UiPath Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/PATH/">PATH</a>), CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CCCS/">CCCS</a>), and DocuSign, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DOCU/">DOCU</a>) in November.
With the rapid transformation from traditional software applications to cloud-based software services, the Software-as-a-service market is poised to expand exponentially. Companies are increasingly investing in digital transformation and adopting trends like Vertical SaaS, DaaS, and iPaaS in order to boost their operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and versatility.
<a href="https://www.gartner.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2024-05-20-gartner-forecasts-worldwide-public-cloud-end-user-spending-to-surpass-675-billion-in-2024#:~:text=SaaS%20spending%20is%20projected%20to,consumption%20model%2C%E2%80%9D%20said%20Nag.">Gartner projected worldwide end-user spending</a> on public cloud services to increase by 20.4%, reaching $675.4 billion this year, driven by generative AI (GenAI) and application modernization.
Also, SaaS continues to dominate the cloud market in end-user spending, having a projection of 20% growth in spending to reach $247.2 billion in 2024.
Following these lucrative trends, the global Software as a Service (SaaS) market is expected to grow from $317.55 billion in 2024 to $1.23 billion by 2032, exhibiting growth at a <a href="https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/software-as-a-service-saas-market-102222">CAGR of 18.4%</a>. In global comparison, the U.S. SaaS market is anticipated to grow to $236.69 billion by 2032, driven by the adoption of public and hybrid cloud-based tools.
With growing needs, companies engaged in SAAS services are positioned to capitalize on the industry's bright prospects and will yield high growth in the long run. Thus, investors could scoop up high-growth SaaS companies' stocks to advance their portfolios.
Now, let's take a closer look at the fundamentals of the top <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-saas/">Software - SAAS</a> stocks mentioned above, beginning with the third choice.
Stock #3: UiPath Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/PATH/">PATH</a>)
PATH provides an end-to-end automation platform offering a diverse range of international robotic process automation (RPA) solutions. It provides a suite of interrelated software to build, manage, run, engage, measure, and govern automation within the organization.
On October 22, PATH announced a strategic partnership with Inflection AI to integrate the UiPath Platform with the new Inflection for Enterprise solution, enabling enterprises to achieve greater levels of operational efficiency and effectiveness without compromising trust and AI security options.
The strategic partnership will integrate Inflection AI within UiPath Autopilot and provide an important private cloud alternative for agentic automation tailored to the industries.
On October 15, PATH announced the integration of the UiPath Platform with the SAP Build Process Automation solution, to be sold as one of the SAP Solution Extensions. The offering will enable true enterprise-wide transformation by allowing customers to embrace a holistic view of automation across heterogeneous environments that span both SAP and non-SAP systems.
For the second that ended July 31, 2024, PATH's total revenue increased 10.1% year-over-year to $316.25 million. Its non-GAAP <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/g/grossprofit.asp#:~:text=Gross%20profit%2C%20or%20gross%20income,fluctuate%20compared%20to%20production%20output.">gross profit</a> grew 6.6% from the year-ago value to $263.18 million. Also, the company's non-GAAP net income amounted to $23.76 million or $0.04 per share for the quarter, respectively.
Furthermore, as of July 31, 2024, the company's non-GAAP adjusted free cash flow was $149.78 million.
Analysts expect PATH's revenue and EPS for the fiscal year (ending January 2026) to increase 11.3% and 10.5% year-over-year to $1.58 billion and $0.44, respectively. Further, the company has topped the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in all four trailing quarters.
PATH's stock has surged 3.1% over the past three months to close the last trading session at $12.70.
PATH's solid outlook is reflected in its <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a>. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, each weighted to an optimal degree.
The stock has a B grade for Growth and Quality. Within the A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-saas/">Software - SAAS</a> industry, PATH is ranked #11 among 18 stocks.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/PATH/">Click here</a> to access additional ratings of PATH (Stability, Value, Sentiment, and Momentum).
Stock #2: CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CCCS/">CCCS</a>)
CCCS operates as a software-as-a-service company for the property and casualty insurance economy. Its cloud-based SaaS platform connects trading partners, facilitates commerce, and supports mission-critical, artificial intelligence-enabled digital workflow across the insurance economy.
On September 4, CCCS launched CCC&#xAE; Payroll, a new solution designed to streamline payroll management for collision repair shops. CCC Payroll is integrated into the CCC ONE&#xAE; platform and enables shops to track production and labor and streamline payroll within a single system, simplifying the payroll process.
The new solution simplifies the payroll process and gives greater visibility to employees.
On July 30, CCCS unveiled CCC&#xAE; Intelligent Reinspection, a new solution designed to help auto insurers streamline the review of incoming repair facility estimates, expediting repairer workflows and claims resolutions. The new solution leverages AI technology, and identifies areas for review, and provides reason codes based on insurer rules, helping reinspectors.
For the third quarter that ended on September 30, 2024, CCCS' revenues increased 7.8% year-over-year to $238.48 million. Its adjusted gross profit rose 8% from the prior year's period to $185.93 million. The company's adjusted operating income of $91.19 million reflects growth of 10.3% from the previous year's quarter.
Furthermore, the company's adjusted net income stood at $62.58 million and $0.10 per share, up 9.5% and 11.1% year-over-year, respectively. Its adjusted EBITDA increased 9.3% from the year-ago value to $101.55 million.
Analysts expect CCCS' revenue for the fourth quarter (ending December 2024) to increase 7.3% year-over-year to $245.23 million. For the same period, its EPS is expected to grow 8% year-over-year to $0.10. Further, the company topped the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in all trailing four quarters, which is remarkable.
Over the past year, the stock has gained 2.3% to close the last trading session at $10.93.
CCCS' sound fundamentals are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall grade of A, translating to a Strong Buy in our proprietary rating system.
CCCS has a B grade for Momentum, Stability, Sentiment, and Growth. It is ranked #4 among the 18 stocks within the A-rated Software - SAAS industry.
To see the other ratings of CCCS for Quality and Value, <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CCCS/">click here</a>.
Stock #1: DocuSign, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DOCU/">DOCU</a>)
DOCU provides electronic signature solutions internationally. The company provides an e-signature solution, enabling the sending and signing of agreements on various devices, Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM), Document Generation streamlines the process of generating new, custom agreements, and Gen for Salesforce.
On June 4, DOCU launched a new connector for SAP Ariba solutions that automate workflows between Docusign CLM and SAP Ariba solutions to help businesses accelerate time to value and eliminate friction in source-to-pay agreement processes. The launch enhanced DOCU's market position and firmly established the company as a leader.
On May 31, DOCU acquired Lexion, a leading AI-powered agreement management company. The acquisition strengthened DOCU's position in Intelligent Agreement Management (IAM) and added more AI-assisted capabilities to its platform, bringing more insights, analysis, and automation to its customers.
DOCU's total revenues increased 7% year-over-year to $736.03 million during the second quarter that ended on July 31, 2024. It reported non-GAAP income from operations of $237.16 million, indicating growth of 39.6% year-over-year. The company's non-GAAP free cash flow grew 7.8% from the year-ago value to $197.93 million.
Additionally, the company's non-GAAP net income came in at $200.99 million and $0.97 per share, up 34.3% and 34.7% from the prior year's quarter, respectively.
According to the company's fiscal year 2025 outlook, DOCU expects total revenue between $2.94 billion and $2.95 billion, while it forecasts subscription revenue to range from $2.86 billion to $2.88 billion.
For the third quarter (ending October 2024), analysts expect DOCU's revenue to grow 6.4% year-over-year to $745.32 million. For the same period, the company's EPS is expected to increase 10.6% year-over-year to $0.87. Also, it has surpassed the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
DOCU's stock has surged 22.9% over the past six months and 80.9% over the past year to close the last trading session at $70.15.
DOCU's POWR Ratings reflect its promising prospects. The stock has an overall rating of A, which equates to a Strong Buy in our proprietary rating system.
DOCU has an A grade for Quality and a B grade for Growth and Value. It is ranked #2 among 18 stocks in the same industry.
In addition to the POWR Ratings I've just highlighted, you can see DOCU's ratings for Stability, Momentum, and Sentiment <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DOCU/">here</a>.
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DOCU shares were trading at $68.98 per share on Wednesday afternoon, down $1.17 (-1.67%). Year-to-date, DOCU has gained 16.03%, versus a 23.16% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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The SaaS sector offers a blend of innovation and resilience, making it an intelligent investment as businesses turn to cloud solutions. Given this trend, it could be wise to invest in high-growth SaaS stocks, DocuSign (DOCU), Twilio (TWLO), and Smartsheet (SMAR). Keep reading… As more companies rely on cloud solutions and AI-driven tools to enhance operations and boost efficiency, the SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) industry is expected to develop significantly. Thus, investors might want to scoop up shares of SaaS stocks, such as DocuSign, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DOCU/">DOCU</a>), Twilio Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TWLO/">TWLO</a>), and Smartsheet Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SMAR/">SMAR</a>), given their growth potential.
As the SaaS industry evolves, growth potential lies not only in core functionalities but also in strategic partnerships and expanding service portfolios. Modern technological advances have also contributed to the growth of personalized products, and that has <a href="https://medium.com/@marketing.cyperstudio/evolution-of-the-saas-industry-the-rise-of-customized-saas-products-fe2a77eb9964">enabled SaaS providers to provide highly customized systems</a> that can adapt and learn from user behavior thanks to machine learning, artificial intelligence, and advanced analytics.
According to <a href="https://www.statista.com/outlook/tmo/public-cloud/software-as-a-service/worldwide">Statista</a>, the global SaaS market is anticipated to reach $793.10 billion by 2029, exhibiting a CAGR of 19.3%. It is estimated that by 2025, <a href="http://pages.bettercloud.com/rs/719-KZY-706/images/2020_StateofSaaSOpsReport.pdf">85% of business apps will be SaaS-based</a>.  Gartner predicts that by 2026, <a href="https://www.gartner.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2021-08-02-gartner-says-four-trends-are-shaping-the-future-of-public-cloud">public cloud spending is projected to exceed 45%</a> of all enterprise IT spending.
Moreover, SaaS companies often generate recurring revenue through subscription models, which ensures cash flow stability and makes them resilient during economic downturns. This makes them a compelling addition to portfolios with long-term goals.
Now, let's take a closer look at the fundamentals of the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-saas/">Software - SAAS</a> stocks mentioned above, beginning with the third choice.
Stock #3: Twilio Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TWLO/">TWLO</a>)
TWLO provides a customer engagement platform comprising international communications application programming interfaces. It operates through two segments: Twilio Communications and Twilio Data &amp; Applications.
On October 1, TWLO and OpenAI collaborated to integrate OpenAI's Realtime API into its platform. This integration will enable TWLO to build conversational AI applications and agents, which will bring customers more natural interactions to the platform.
On September 9, TWLO announced expanded accessibility of Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging via its Programmable Messaging and Verify APIs to enhance branded and verified messaging and build customer trust in its source.
In the fiscal second quarter that ended on June 30, 2024, TWLO's revenue increased 4.3% year-over-year to $1.08 billion with a non-GAAP gross margin of 53.3% (up 110 bps year-over-year). The company reported non-GAAP income from operations of $175.32 million, indicating a 45.9% growth from the prior-year quarter.
TWLO's non-GAAP net income came in at $150.12 million, up 48.9% year-over-year, while its non-GAAP net income per share grew 61.1% from the year-ago value to $0.87. Also, its <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/freecashflow.asp">free cash flow</a> increased 174.7% year-over-year to $197.58 million.
According to the financial guidance for fiscal year 2024, the company's non-GAAP income from operations is projected to be between $650 million and $675 million, with organic revenue growth anticipated to range from 6%-7%.
The consensus revenue estimate of $1.09 billion for the fiscal third quarter (ended September 2024) represents a 5.8% increase year-over-year. The consensus EPS estimate of $0.86 for the same quarter indicates a 47.6% improvement year-over-year. The company has an impressive surprise history; it surpassed the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
Moreover, TWLO's revenue has grown at CAGRs of 23.4% and 36.9% over the past three and five years, respectively. In addition, its total assets increased at 15.5% CAGR over the past five years.
The stock has surged 34.5% over the past year and 17.6% over the past three months to close the last trading session at $70.60.
TWLO's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect this robust outlook. The stock has an overall rating of B, which equates to Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
TWLO has an A grade for Growth and a B for Value and Sentiment. It is ranked #9 out of 18 stocks in the A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-saas/">Software - SAAS</a> industry. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TWLO/">Click here</a> to see the additional ratings for TWLO (Momentum, Stability, and Quality).
Stock #2: Smartsheet Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SMAR/">SMAR</a>)
SMAR provides a work management platform for organizations, allowing them to plan, capture, manage, automate, and report on work at scale. The company's platform enables teams of all sizes to manage custom processes, programs, and portfolios that fit, and it delivers its cloud-based software platform globally through a subscription model.
On October 8, SMAR announced its strategic collaboration with AWS to launch a new connector for Amazon Q Business that synchronizes data and provides insights to the customers. This new connector will allow the generative AI-powered assistant to answer customers' queries through a unified search experience.
SMAR's total revenue for the second quarter (ended July 31, 2024) increased 17.3% year-over-year to $276.41 million. Its non-GAAP operating income grew 135.7% from the prior year's quarter to $45.29 million.
The company's non-GAAP net income amounted to $61.64 million and $0.44 per share, reflecting increases of 180% and 175% year-over-year, respectively. In addition, SMAR's free cash flow rose 25.6% from the year-ago value to $57.15 million.
As per the fiscal year 2025 financial outlook, SMAR forecasts total revenue to range between $1.116 billion and $1.121 billion. The company also expects non-GAAP operating income to be between $177 million and $182 million and a free cash flow of $240 million. It also expects non-GAAP net income per share to be between $1.36 and $1.39.
Street expects SMAR's revenue for the fiscal third quarter (ending October 2024) to increase 15.4% year-over-year to $283.87 million. Its EPS for the same period is expected to register a 90.1% growth from the prior year, settling at $0.30. In addition, it surpassed the consensus revenue and EPS in each of the trailing four quarters, which is excellent.
Over the past three and five years, SMAR's revenue income grew at CAGRs of 31.6% and 36.5%, respectively, while its levered FCF grew at 47.3% CAGR over the past five years.
Over the past six months, the stock has gained 46%, closing the last trading session at $55.89.
It's no surprise that SMAR has an overall rating of B, equating to a Buy in our POWR Ratings system. It has an A grade for Growth and a B for Sentiment and Quality. Out of 18 stocks in the same A-rated industry, SMAR is ranked #6.
Beyond what is stated above, we've also rated SMAR for Value, Momentum, and Stability. Get all SMAR ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SMAR/">here</a>.
Stock #1: DocuSign, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DOCU/">DOCU</a>)
DOCU provides cloud-based electronic signature solutions that enable sending and signing agreements, allowing organizations to do business faster with less risk and at a lower cost. It also offers contract lifecycle management software that automates workflows.
On June 4, DOCU announced the launch of a new connector for SAP Ariba solutions that will help automate workflows between DOCU's CLM and SAP Ariba, streamlining the source-to-pay process. This launch should enhance DOCU's market position and firmly establish the company as a leader.
On May 31, DOCU completed its acquisition of Lexion, a leading AI-powered agreement management company. This acquisition will strengthen DOCU's Intelligent Agreement Management (IAM) capabilities, bringing more insights, analysis, and automation to its customers.
For the second quarter of 2025, which ended on July 31, DOCU's total revenues increased 7% year-over-year to $736.03 million. Its non-GAAP income from operations stood at $237.16 million, indicating a 39.6% growth from the prior-year quarter.
DOCU's non-GAAP net income rose 34.3% from the year-ago value to $200.99 million, while its non-GAAP net income per share stood at $0.97, up 34.7% year-over-year. Also, the company's non-GAAP free cash flow grew by 7.8% from the year-ago value to $197.93 million.
Per the outlook for fiscal year 2025, DOCU expects its total revenue to be between $2.94 billion and $2.95 billion. It forecasts subscription revenue to range from $2.86 billion to $2.88 billion, with billings between $2.99 and $3.03 billion. Additionally, DOCU expects its non-GAAP operating margin to fall in the range of 29% to 29.5%.
Analysts expect DOCU's revenue for the third quarter ending October 31, 2024, to increase 6.4% year-over-year to $745.32 million, while its EPS for the same period is expected to grow 10.6% from the prior-year quarter to $0.87. The company surpassed consensus revenue and EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, which is impressive.
DOCU's revenue has grown at CAGRs of 16.8% and 28.1% over the past three and five years, respectively. Likewise, the company's total assets have increased at a CAGR of 16.8% over the past three years.
DOCU shares have surged 76.1% over the past year and 25.8% over the past three months to close the last trading session at $70.56.
DOCU's bright prospects are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of A, which translates to a Strong Buy in our proprietary rating system.
It also has an A grade for Quality and a B for Growth and Value. Within the A-rated Software - SAAS industry, it is ranked #2. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DOCU/">Click here</a> to see DOCU's ratings for Momentum, Stability, and Sentiment.
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DOCU shares were trading at $71.34 per share on Thursday afternoon, up $0.78 (+1.11%). Year-to-date, DOCU has gained 20.00%, versus a 22.96% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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The cloud computing industry is growing rapidly, driven by the increasing demand for scalable, cost-effective solutions. Amid this backdrop, it might be wise to consider affordable cloud stocks like CCC Intelligent Solutions (CCCS), Twilio (TWLO), and DocuSign (DOCU), which have solid growth potential. Read more… Businesses across industries are transitioning to cloud-based services to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs. This makes the cloud tech sector primed for outsized growth. Therefore, investors looking for an opportunity to capitalize on the sector's growth prospects might consider cloud tech stocks CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CCCS/">CCCS</a>), Twilio Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TWLO/">TWLO</a>), and DocuSign, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DOCU/">DOCU</a>), which are trading under $100 but possess immense growth prospects.
Analysts are increasingly optimistic about cloud stocks, citing their ability to deliver sustainable returns. Moreover, Trump's return to administration means <a href="https://www.fierce-network.com/cloud/what-trump-win-means-cloud-policy">more mergers and acquisitions for cloud players</a>. Gartner forecasts worldwide end-user spending on public cloud services to <a href="https://www.gartner.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2024-05-20-gartner-forecasts-worldwide-public-cloud-end-user-spending-to-surpass-675-billion-in-2024#a__text_Worldwide_20end_2Duser_20spending_20on_247_2C203">grow 20.4% year-over-year in 2024</a>, amounting to $675.4 billion.
According to Statista, the global software as a service (SaaS) market is anticipated to reach $793.10 billion by 2029, <a href="https://www.statista.com/outlook/tmo/public-cloud/software-as-a-service/worldwide">exhibiting a CAGR of 19.3%</a>, further underscoring how the cloud tech sector is set to become more integral to global business operations.
Given this backdrop, let's take a closer look at the fundamentals of the three <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-saas/">Software - SAAS</a> stocks, beginning with the third choice.
Stock #3: CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CCCS/">CCCS</a>)
CCCS provides a SaaS platform for the property and casualty (P&amp;C) insurance economy. The company's cloud-based software serves as a service platform connecting trading partners, facilitating commerce, and enabling digital workflow across the platform through artificial intelligence.
On September 4, CCCS launched CCC&#xAE; Payroll, a new solution designed to streamline payroll management for collision repair shops. This new solution will enable shops to track production and labor within a single system, the CCC ONE&#xAE; Platform, simplifying the process and enhancing transparency.
On July 30, the company launched CCC&#xAE; Intelligent Reinspection, a new solution designed to help auto insurers streamline the review of incoming repair facility estimates, expediting repairer workflows and claims resolutions. This new solution will use AI-powered analysis and audit capabilities to assess incoming shop estimates based on insurer-provided rules.
CCCS' revenues for the third quarter (ended September 30, 2024) increased 7.8% year-over-year to $238.48 million. It reported an adjusted gross profit of $185.93 million, up 8% year-over-year, with a gross profit margin of 77% (up 300 bps).
The company's adjusted <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/n/netincome.asp">net income</a> came in at $62.58 million and $0.09 per share, up 9.5% and 11.1% year-over-year, respectively. Also, its adjusted EBITDA increased 9.3% year-over-year, amounting to $101.55 million. CCCS' free cash flow rose 6.4% from the year-ago value to $49.38 million.
As per the business outlook for the fiscal year 2024, CCCS forecasts revenue to be between $941 million and $945 million. The company also expects adjusted EBITDA to range from $394 million to $396 million.
Street expects CCCS' revenue for the fiscal fourth quarter (ending December 2024) to increase 7.3% year-over-year to $245.23 million. Its EPS for the same period is expected to register an 8.3% growth from the prior year, settling at $0.10. In addition, it surpassed the consensus revenue and EPS in each of the trailing four quarters, which is excellent.
Over the past three years, CCCS' revenue grew at a CAGR of 11.6%.
Over the past three months, the stock has gained 12%, closing the last trading session at $11.77.
CCCS' <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect its promising outlook. The stock has an overall rating of B, which equates to Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, each weighted to an optimal degree.
CCCS' has a B grade for Growth and Stability. It is ranked #9 out of 18 stocks in the A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-saas/">Software - SAAS</a> industry. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CCCS/">Click here</a> to see the other CCCS ratings for value, momentum, sentiment, and quality.
Stock #2: Twilio Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TWLO/">TWLO</a>)
TWLO provides a customer engagement platform comprising international communications application programming interfaces. It operates through two segments: Twilio Communications and Twilio Data &amp; Applications.
On October 1, TWLO and OpenAI collaborated to integrate OpenAI's Realtime API into its platform. This integration will enable TWLO to build conversational AI applications and agents, which will bring customers more natural interactions to the platform.
On September 9, TWLO announced expanded accessibility of Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging via its Programmable Messaging and Verify APIs to enhance branded and verified messaging and build customer trust in its source.
In the fiscal third quarter that ended on September 30, 2024, TWLO's revenue increased 9.7% year-over-year to $1.13 billion with a GAAP gross margin of 51% (up 100 bps year-over-year). The company reported non-GAAP income from operations of $182.42 million, indicating a 33.7% increase from the prior-year quarter.
TWLO's non-GAAP net income came in at $163.92 million, up 53.6% year-over-year, while its non-GAAP net income per share grew 75.9% from the year-ago value to $1.02.
According to the financial guidance for fiscal year 2024, the company's non-GAAP income from operations is projected to be between $700 million and $710 million, with organic revenue growth anticipated to range from 7.5% to 8%.
The consensus revenue estimate of $1.16 billion for the fiscal fourth quarter (ending December 2024) represents a 7.8% increase year-over-year. The consensus EPS estimate of $1 for the same quarter indicates a 16.6% improvement year-over-year. The company has an impressive surprise history; it surpassed the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
Moreover, TWLO's revenue has grown at CAGRs of 19.4% and 33.9% over the past three and five years, respectively. In addition, its total assets increased at 14.5% CAGR over the past five years.
Shares of TWLO have surged 59.1% over the past three months and 57.9% over the past nine months to close the last trading session at $96.59.
It's no surprise that TWLO has an overall rating of B, equating to a Buy in our POWR Ratings system. It has an A grade for Growth and a B for Value and Sentiment. Out of 18 stocks in the same A-rated industry, TWLO is ranked #8.
Beyond what is stated above, we've also rated TWLO for Momentum, Stability, and Quality. Get all TWLO ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TWLO/">here</a>.
Stock #1: DocuSign, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DOCU/">DOCU</a>)
DOCU provides cloud-based electronic signature solutions that enable sending and signing agreements, allowing organizations to do business faster with less risk and at a lower cost. It also offers contract lifecycle management software that automates workflows.
On June 4, DOCU announced the launch of a new connector for SAP Ariba solutions that will help automate workflows between DOCU's CLM and SAP Ariba, streamlining the source-to-pay process. This launch should enhance DOCU's market position and firmly establish the company as a leader.
For the second quarter of 2025, which ended on July 31, DOCU's total revenues increased 7% year-over-year to $736.03 million. Its non-GAAP income from operations stood at $237.16 million, indicating a 39.6% growth from the prior-year quarter.
DOCU's non-GAAP net income rose 34.3% from the year-ago value to $200.99 million, while its non-GAAP net income per share stood at $0.97, up 34.7% year-over-year. Also, the company's non-GAAP free cash flow grew by 7.8% from the year-ago value to $197.93 million.
Per the outlook for fiscal year 2025, DOCU expects its total revenue to be between $2.94 billion and $2.95 billion. It forecasts subscription revenue to range from $2.86 billion to $2.88 billion, with billings between $2.99 and $3.03 billion. Additionally, DOCU expects its non-GAAP operating margin to fall in the range of 29% to 29.5%.
Analysts expect DOCU's revenue for the third quarter ended October 31, 2024, to increase 6.4% year-over-year to $745.32 million, while its EPS for the same period is expected to grow 10.6% from the prior-year quarter to $0.87. The company surpassed street revenue and EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, which is impressive.
DOCU's revenue has grown at CAGRs of 16.8% and 28.1% over the past three and five years, respectively. Likewise, the company's levered FCF has increased at a CAGR of 36.9% over the past five years.
DOCU shares have surged 82.4% over the past year and 53.6% over the past nine months to close the last trading session at $79.11.
DOCU's bright prospects are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of A, which translates to a Strong Buy in our proprietary rating system.
It also has an A grade for Quality and a B for Growth and Value. Within the Software - SAAS industry, it is ranked #3. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DOCU/">Click here</a> to see DOCU's ratings for Momentum, Stability, and Sentiment.
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DOCU shares were trading at $78.43 per share on Monday morning, down $0.68 (-0.86%). Year-to-date, DOCU has gained 31.93%, versus a 24.45% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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