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Zoom Communications에 대한 매도 수량은 투자자에게 Zoom Communications의 주식 하락에 베팅하는 정도를 알려줍니다. 매도 수량 데이터는 2주마다 업데이트됩니다.

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Zoom Video Communications provides a communications platform that connects people through video, voice, chat, and content sharing. The company's cloud-native platform enables face-to-face video and connects users across various devices and locations in a single meeting. Zoom, which was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in San Jose, California, serves companies of all sizes from all industries around the world.

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During the last three months, 22 analysts shared their evaluations of Zoom Communications (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>), revealing diverse outlooks from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $89.5, along with a high estimate of $115.00 and a low estimate of $70.00. Observing a 15.56% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $77.45. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734616856_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Zoom Communications by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Samad Samana</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Meta Marshall</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ryan Macwilliams</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Siti Panigrahi</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Catharine Trebnick</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Harrigan</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$97.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Levine</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Weed</td>
<td>Bernstein</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$89.00</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nikolay Beliov</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Karl Keirstead</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rishi Jaluria</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kash Rangan</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Parker Lane</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Turrin</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Fish</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$89.00</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Catharine Trebnick</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Meta Marshall</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Ives</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Parker Lane</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rishi Jaluria</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Harrigan</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$83.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Catharine Trebnick</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Zoom Communications. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Zoom Communications compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Zoom Communications's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Zoom Communications's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ZM/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Zoom Communications analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Zoom Communications</h2>
Zoom Video Communications provides a communications platform that connects people through video, voice, chat, and content sharing. The company's cloud-native platform enables face-to-face video and connects users across various devices and locations in a single meeting. Zoom, which was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in San Jose, California, serves companies of all sizes from all industries around the world.
<h3>Zoom Communications: A Financial Overview</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is below the industry average, suggesting that it is relatively smaller compared to peers. This could be due to various factors, including perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Revenue Growth: Zoom Communications's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 October, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 3.59%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: Zoom Communications's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 17.58% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 2.41%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 1.95%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Zoom Communications's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.01, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
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<li>Jefferies analyst Samad Samana upgraded Zoom Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>) from Hold to Buy and raised the price target from $85 to $100. Zoom shares closed at $82.05 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ZM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Deutsche Bank analyst Matt Niknam upgraded the rating for Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HPE#NYSE">HPE</a>) from Hold to Buy and maintained the price target of $25. Hewlett Packard shares closed at $20.59 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HPE/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Keybanc analyst Eric Heath upgraded Okta, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKTA#NASDAQ">OKTA</a>) from Sector Weight to Overweight and announced a $115 price target. Okta shares closed at $81.41 on Wednesday. See how other analysts view this stock.</li>
<li>Telsey Advisory Group analyst Cristina Fernandez upgraded the rating for RH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RH#NYSE">RH</a>) from Market Perform to Outperform and raised the price target from $485 to $500. RH shares closed at $396.39 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RH/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Jefferies analyst Samad Samana upgrades Zoom Communications (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>) from Hold to Buy and raises the price target from $85 to $100.

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Jefferies Upgrades Zoom Communications to Buy, Raises Price Target to $100

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<li>Truist Securities raised the price target for Community Healthcare Trust Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHCT#NYSE">CHCT</a>) from $22 to $23. Truist Securities analyst Michael Lewis maintained a Buy rating. Community Healthcare Trust shares closed at $18.85 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CHCT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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<li>Cantor Fitzgerald raised Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACHR#NYSE">ACHR</a>) price target from $10 to $13. Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Andres Sheppard maintained an Overweight rating. Archer Aviation shares closed at $9.09 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ACHR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Morgan Stanley boosted Zoom Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>) price target from $86 to $96. Morgan Stanley analyst Meta Marshall maintained an Equal-Weight rating. Zoom Communications shares closed at $84.60 on Tuesday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ZM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">New On The Block</h2>
Intevac, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IVAC#NASDAQ">IVAC</a>), which manufactures technologies for applications like solar cells and hard disk drives, has undergone a makeover. With its old restructuring woes in the rearview mirror, the company&#8217;s forecasted EBITDA is looking a lot healthier — basically, it&#8217;s flexing its financial muscles. Now, investment bank Houlihan Lokey is putting out feelers to see what kind of strategic alternatives are out there, which basically means they're chatting with anyone who might want <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/mergers-and-acquisitions">to ink a deal</a>.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Updates From The Block</h2>
Hershey Trust Co., holding a hefty 80% of the voting power at The Hershey Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>), recently told Mondelez International, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDLZ#NASDAQ">MDLZ</a>) to try again after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/12/42398159/whats-going-on-with-hershey-stock-monday">rejecting their preliminary bid</a>, calling it &#8220;too low,&#8221; according to <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-11/hershey-s-main-owner-said-to-reject-mondelez-s-offer-as-too-low?sref=TBDibEcD&amp;embedded-checkout=true">Bloomberg</a>. Meanwhile, Mondelez is wrestling with skyrocketing cocoa and coffee prices, possibly using that stress as fuel for their merger plans. Cocoa prices have gone through the roof—up over three times in the past year, and there was a 20% leap between October and November alone. Blame it on bad weather in cocoa-growing regions, shrinking global inventories, and the usual supply chain drama. Even BofA Securities analyst Peter T. Galbo jumped in, noting that Hershey looks like a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/12/42483141/hershey-merger-talks-fail">pretty tasty merger target</a> amid all the cocoa chaos​.
Nippon Life Insurance wants to acquire all the shares it doesn&#8217;t already own in Resolution Life Group Holdings. The all-cash deal of $8.2 billion is the largest overseas acquisition ever by a Japanese insurer. It&#8217;s also only the second major deal Nippon Life has announced this year. It's clear that Japanese insurers, like Nippon Life, are on the lookout for opportunities abroad.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Off The Block</h2>
Dow agreed to sell a 40% stake in its U.S. Gulf Coast infrastructure assets to a fund managed by Macquarie Asset Management for $2.4 billion. The new partnership, cheekily named Diamond Infrastructure Solutions, will act as a go-to provider of top-tier infrastructure services for Dow and other industrial clients in Texas and Louisiana.
Novolex, the packaging giant backed by Apollo Global Management, has sealed the deal to acquire Pactiv Evergreen. The price hovers around <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42395976/pactiv-evergreen-realreal-kodiak-sciences-and-other-big-stocks-moving-higher-on-monday">$3.22 billion</a>. The Wall Street Journal <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/apollo-backed-novolex-to-buy-pactiv-evergreen-for-3-22-billion-0e4815cf">reported</a> that the price tag equates to about $18 per share in cash, which is a sweet 23% premium over the stock's closing price of $14.66 on Dec. 6. It's also about 32% above where Pactiv's stock was trading on Dec. 2, right before rumors started flying about Apollo sniffing around for a takeover. 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bankruptcy Block</h2>
The Onion's owners are upset with a bankruptcy judge for nixing their winning bid to buy Alex Jones&#8216; Infowars company. A federal bankruptcy judge declared <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/24/11/41982446/jokes-on-jones-onion-backed-by-families-of-sandy-hook-victims-buys-info-wars">last month's auction</a> and The Onion's offer "flawed," citing issues like a lack of transparency and an uneven playing field, as well as the failure to maximize value for Jones' creditors. This decision came after Elon Musk <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42229130/elon-musks-x-objects-to-sale-of-conspiracy-theorist-alex-joness-infowars-accounts-to-the-onion-claims-ownership-over-joness-social-media">stirred the pot</a>. Jones vowed that even if Infowars gets shut down, he'll simply move his operations to his backup studios and keep broadcasting via satellites, stations, and of course, Musk&#8217;s X platform. Despite all the drama, the ruling was a rare victory for Jones, who's been battling legal claims from the families of victims from the Sandy Hook tragedy, which he defamed by calling it a hoax.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Notes From The Block</h2>
Fitch Ratings <a href="https://www.fitchratings.com/research/corporate-finance/us-corporate-m-a-could-accelerate-in-2025-credit-implications-mixed-02-12-2024">identified</a> several sectors with ample dry powder and legroom for acquisitions. They include construction, aerospace, gaming and leisure, healthcare, banking, and tech. Benzinga narrowed down which companies, based on growth potential and brand recognition, will likely attract suitors in 2025. These are primarily mid-size firms with market caps between $5 and $12 billion.
<ul>
<li>Dutch Bros Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BROS#NYSE">BROS</a>): This takeover target boasts expanding profits, minimal debt load, strong brand recognition, and potentially untapped markets in the coffee-crazed northeastern U.S.</li>
<li>Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>): On Dec. 10, news broke that Sycamore Partners was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42421855/walgreens-stock-jumps-on-report-of-potential-private-equity-sale-what-you-need-to-know">exploring an acquisition</a> of Walgreens, who intend to take the company private and potentially split up its divisions.</li>
<li>Roku Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROKU#NASDAQ">ROKU</a>): ROKU's market cap is just under $12 billion, which is couch cushion cash for companies like Disney, Netflix, or Apple that could benefit from adding a hardware supplier</li>
<li>Zoom Video Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>): With a $26 billion market cap, Zoom needs a buyer with deep pockets like Google, Microsoft, or Apple, but the company has plenty of positive free cash flow and a sturdy balance sheet.</li>
</ul>
For <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/24/12/42473024/5-merger-and-acquisition-targets-to-buy-before-trump-takes-over">more coverage, click here</a>.
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Deal Dispatch: Hershey Wants More From Mondelez, Houlihan Shops Intevac, Onion And Infowars Saga Continues

Merger and acquisitions activity peaked in the United States in 2021, but after SPACs got shellacked and the Biden administration took a harsher view of large-scale mergers, deals became fewer and further between.
This trend is expected to reverse in 2025 as the Federal Reserve lowers interest rates and a more M&amp;A-friendly Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enters the fold. Analysts at Goldman Sachs expect many <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/goldman-sachs-sees-more-larger-162800585.html">larger-scale deals</a> to be explored in the next 12 months, and one may already be underway as Mondelez International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLDZ#NASDAQ">MLDZ</a>) is again considering purchasing chocolate conglomerate Hershey Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>).
Today, we'll explore five more stocks that could be M&amp;A targets in 2025.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How We Made Our Picks</h2>
Fitch Ratings has identified <a href="https://www.fitchratings.com/research/corporate-finance/us-corporate-m-a-could-accelerate-in-2025-credit-implications-mixed-02-12-2024">several sectors</a> with ample dry powder and legroom for acquisitions, such as homebuilding and construction, aerospace, gaming and leisure, healthcare, banking, and (of course) tech. We looked for companies in these industries and narrowed down our selections based on growth potential, brand recognition, financial position, and number of potential suitors. These are primarily mid-size firms with market caps between $5 and $12 billion.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Dutch Bros Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BROS#NYSE">BROS</a>)</h3>
If you're annoyed waiting in long lines at Starbucks or Dunkin&#8217; for your morning coffee, you aren't alone. Even with mobile orders and online promos, drive-thru lines are a constant pressure point for big chains, and as coffee prices continue to rise, customers might consider eschewing the line altogether.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="304" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12163047/Bros-1024x304.png" alt="" class="wp-image-690339" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12163047/Bros-1024x304.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12163047/Bros-300x89.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12163047/Bros-768x228.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12163047/Bros.png 1302w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>
Artisan coffee chains like Dutch Bros might be a way for bigger companies to gain a competitive edge without sacrificing quality. BROS is a fast-growing coffee chain with over 900 stores in the United States, mainly in the Western part of the country, that prides itself on quick drive-thru experiences and attentive service. While 900 stores might seem quaint to giants like Starbucks, this is impressive growth from the 135 stores in operation in 2009, and the company also sells its name-brand varieties online. Dutch Bros revenue growth has continued its steady ascent, and gross profits have more than doubled since 2020. BROS is a takeover target thanks to these expanding profits, minimal debt load, strong brand recognition, and potentially untapped markets in the coffee-crazed northeastern United States.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>)</h3>
Walgreens has long been a takeover target, but realistic dealmaking scenarios have failed to materialize, and the stock has been stuck in a multi-year decline. While a public acquisition has eluded WBA, 2025 could be the year the company returns to private markets.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="304" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12163047/WBA-1024x304.png" alt="" class="wp-image-690340" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12163047/WBA-1024x304.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12163047/WBA-300x89.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12163047/WBA-768x228.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12163047/WBA.png 1302w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>
On December 10, news broke that Sycamore Partners was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42421855/walgreens-stock-jumps-on-report-of-potential-private-equity-sale-what-you-need-to-know">exploring an acquisition</a> of Walgreens, who intend to take the company private and potentially split up its divisions. WBA stock has plummeted from a $100 billion market cap in 2015 to just $8.5 billion at the end of 2024, making a private market acquisition much more feasible.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Roku Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROKU#NASDAQ">ROKU</a>)</h3>
Roku's stock chart will forever be distorted by the COVID-19 pandemic and meme stock craze, which saw its price jump from $100 to $500 in less than a year. When rates began rising in early 2022, ROKU was decimated and has traded under $100 per share for the better part of the last two years. But Netflix and Disney+ have shown that streaming services are the new way Americans watch TV, and Roku provides hardware and software to bring these services into living rooms.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="299" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12163048/ROKU-1024x299.png" alt="" class="wp-image-690341" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12163048/ROKU-1024x299.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12163048/ROKU-300x88.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12163048/ROKU-768x224.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12163048/ROKU.png 1300w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>
ROKU made a record $1.5 billion in gross profits in 2023 thanks to more customers ditching cable for streaming services requiring Roku's products, such as smart TVs, streaming sticks, and the all-new Roku Ultra, the company's fastest and highest-quality device. ROKU's market cap is just under $12 billion, which is couch cushion cash for companies like Disney, Netflix, or Apple that could benefit from adding a hardware supplier that can entice potential customers to sign up for their services (and steer them from the competition).
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Zoom Video Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>)</h3>
Another company with a rollercoaster stock chart is Zoom, the video conferencing service that kept people connected during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Zoom found itself in the right place at the right time, and its stock exploded from $76 in January 2020 to nearly $500 by the start of November. But by August 2022, the stock had given up all its COVID gains and settled back under $100.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="300" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12163048/ZM-1024x300.png" alt="" class="wp-image-690342" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12163048/ZM-1024x300.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12163048/ZM-300x88.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12163048/ZM-768x225.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12163048/ZM.png 1302w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>
ZM shares have traded under the $100 mark for most of the last two years, but the previous three months have shown the stock shaking off the cobwebs. In October, ZM's 50-day moving average made a bullish cross over the 200-day MA, and there's optimism that Zoom's infrastructure, brand recognition, and return to positive sales growth will make it a desirable acquisition in 2025. With a $26 billion market cap, Zoom needs a buyer with deep pockets like Google, Microsoft, or Apple, but the company has plenty of positive free cash flow and a sturdy balance sheet.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">SPDR Regional Banking ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRE#NYSE">KRE</a>)</h3>
Now, no one is actually looking to acquire a banking ETF. However, the small and mid-size bank sector is ripe for consolidation, and the performance of this index shows how much optimism has flooded the industry since Donald Trump's election night victory. In 2023, the number of FDIC-insured commercial banks <a href="https://www.statista.com/statistics/184536/number-of-fdic-insured-us-commercial-bank-institutions/">grew to 4,470</a>, the first expansion in more than two decades (over 8,000 banks were insured in 2000). Many market analysts believe this to be a one-time blip and expect consolidation to resume under new FTC leadership.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="300" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12163103/KRE-1024x300.png" alt="" class="wp-image-690343" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12163103/KRE-1024x300.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12163103/KRE-300x88.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12163103/KRE-768x225.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12163103/KRE.png 1302w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>
The S&amp;P Regional Banking ETF got a massive boost on the Wednesday following the presidential election as a deregulation agenda paves the way for bank mergers and acquisitions. KRE is a relatively small fund with only $5.7 billion in assets under management, but it holds a diverse range of regional banking stocks. Over 140 banks and financial services firms fill the index, ranging from large caps like Truist Financial ($60 billion market cap) to niche local banks like Atlantic Union Bancshares (under $4 billion market cap). Selecting which of the more than 4,000 banks will be acquired is a monumental task; buying this small ETF is a way to take advantage of the overall M&amp;A trend.
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5 Merger and Acquisition Targets to Buy Before Trump Takes Over

On CNBC's &#8220;<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2024/12/11/final-trades-meta-rockwell-zoom-video-and-the-xlu.html">Halftime Report Final Trades</a>,&#8221; Rob Sechan of NewEdge Wealth said Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) continues its near-term momentum.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg sold approximately $88 million worth of company stock over the past week, according to regulatory filings with the U.S. Securities and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42454694/meta-ceo-mark-zuckerberg-sells-88m-in-shares-amid-stocks-2024-surge-of-82">Exchange Commission (SEC) on Wednesday</a>.
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Stephanie Link of Hightower picked Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROK#NYSE">ROK</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ROK/analyst-ratings">as her final trade.</a>
On Monday, Keybanc analyst Ken Newman upgraded Rockwell Automation from Sector Weight to Overweight and maintained the price target of $345. Citigroup analyst Andrew Kaplowitz maintained the stock with a Buy and raised the price target from $313 to $345.
Shannon Saccocia of NB Private Wealth named The Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) as her final trade.
Joseph M. Terranova of Virtus Investment Partners picked Zoom Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>).
On Nov. 25, Zoom reported third-quarter revenue of $1.18 billion, beating the consensus estimate of $1.16 billion. The communications company reported third-quarter adjusted earnings of $1.38 per share, beating analyst estimates of $1.31 per share. 
Zoom expects fiscal&nbsp;fourth-quarter&nbsp;revenue to be in the range of&nbsp;$1.175&nbsp;billion&nbsp;to&nbsp;$1.18 billion&nbsp;versus estimates of&nbsp;$1.17 billion. The company sees&nbsp;fourth-quarter&nbsp;adjusted earnings of&nbsp;$1.29&nbsp;to&nbsp;$1.30&nbsp;per share versus <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/management/24/11/42176089/zoom-communications-q3-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-online-churn-hits-all-time-low-company-name-change-and-more">estimates of&nbsp;$1.28&nbsp;per share.&nbsp;</a>
Price Action:
<ul>
<li>Rockwell Automation shares gained by 1.3% to close at $297.38 on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Meta shares gained by 2.2% to settle at $632.68 during Wednesday's session.</li>
<li>The Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund fell 0.6% during Wednesday's session.</li>
<li>Zoom shares gained 3.3% to close at $86.59.</li>
</ul>
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Meta, Zoom, Rockwell Automation And More On CNBC's 'Final Trades'

High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bearish on Zoom Communications (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in ZM often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 24 options trades for Zoom Communications. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 29% bullish and 50% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $59,325, and 23 calls, totaling $5,473,185.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $65.0 to $125.0 for Zoom Communications over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Zoom Communications's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Zoom Communications's whale trades within a strike price range from $65.0 to $125.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Zoom Communications Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733948754_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ZM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$21.55</td>
<td>$20.75</td>
<td>$21.18</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$877.7K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$21.9</td>
<td>$21.0</td>
<td>$21.17</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$787.5K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$21.6</td>
<td>$21.05</td>
<td>$21.21</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$731.4K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>740</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$21.5</td>
<td>$21.25</td>
<td>$21.32</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$334.7K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>996</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$21.75</td>
<td>$21.4</td>
<td>$21.49</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$326.6K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Zoom Communications</h3>
Zoom Video Communications provides a communications platform that connects people through video, voice, chat, and content sharing. The company's cloud-native platform enables face-to-face video and connects users across various devices and locations in a single meeting. Zoom, which was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in San Jose, California, serves companies of all sizes from all industries around the world.
<h3>Current Position of Zoom Communications</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 2,300,397, the ZM's price is up by 2.76%, now at $86.15. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 75 days.</li>
</ul>
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DocuSign, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOCU#NASDAQ">DOCU</a>) stock climbed after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results and issued fourth-quarter and fiscal 2025 revenue guidance above estimates.
On Thursday, DocuSign reported <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/12/42352653/docusign-stock-soars-on-q3-earnings-beat-revenue-beat-strong-guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">third-quarter revenue</a> of $754.8 million, up 8%, topping the&nbsp;consensus estimate of $745.26 million. It reported third-quarter adjusted EPS of 90 cents, above analyst estimates of 87 cents.
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DocuSign forecasts fourth-quarter revenue of $758 million—$762 million, compared to analyst estimates of $755.95 million. 
Wall Street rerated the stock and raised its price targets.
<ul>
<li>RBC Capital analyst Rishi Jaluria maintained DocuSign with a Sector Perform and raised the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DOCU/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">price target from&nbsp;$57&nbsp;to&nbsp;$90</a>.</li>
<li>Piper Sandler analyst Rob Owens reiterated DocuSign with a Neutral and raised the price target from&nbsp;$60&nbsp;to&nbsp;$90.</li>
<li>JPMorgan analyst Mark R Murphy maintained an Underweight on DocuSign with a price target of $70.</li>
</ul>
RBC Capital: Due to peer multiple expansion, the price target reflects 18x Enterprise Value/Calendar 2025 Free Cash Flow from the prior 11x.&nbsp;&nbsp;
DocuSign reported a good beat-and-raise quarter, leading to an after-hours stock rally. Billings acceleration highlighted the quarter. One-third of billings came from early renewals, but usage trends are increasing. 
The company raised its guidance well ahead of outperformance, and NRR improved. While there was improvement in the core business, the case for meaningful acceleration rests on ramping up Intelligent Agreement Management (IAM), which remains early.
Jaluria noted most of the outperformance coming from results in the third quarter as more of a function of the demand environment stabilizing. He wants to see more proof points regarding IAM adoption to get comfortable underwriting acceleration. 
Operating margin expansion was impressive, but the upside is becoming more muted. Jaluria expects this trend to continue into fiscal 2026 as management strives to accelerate growth back to double-digits. Overall, the quarter was solid, but clarity into IAM driving a sustained growth acceleration still needs improvement.
Jaluria projects fourth-quarter revenue of $760.2 million and EPS of $0.83.
Piper Sandler: The third-quarter top- and bottom-line metrics came in above expectations, with billings growth showing upside on an easy comp, driven partly by early quarterly renewals. IAM showed strength in its first full quarter, with ~80% of sales representatives closing three or more IAM deals. 
While Owens is encouraged by the acceleration, he noted it is still too early until newer products and solutions contribute meaningfully to the model &#8211; and overall growth. The analyst awaits durable signs of inflection from newer growth levers.
Owens projects fourth-quarter revenue of $760 million and EPS of $0.87.
JP Morgan: In Murphy&#8217;s preview, he expressed a positive tone heading into DocuSign&#8217;s third-quarter results while raising his price target, calling out the likelihood for positive early indications on newer product initiatives such as IAM, improvements in transactional activity including envelope and consumption patterns, and further operational refinements to the business that could support a pick-up in underlying organic growth trends. 
Overall, Murphy noted this aligns well with DocuSign results as it posts a mild uptick in third-quarter revenue growth and billings growth, which is picking up more noticeably off a very depressed second-quarter level alongside positive demand commentary. 
As a reminder, across his recent notes, he had explicitly called out DocuSign as among a group of beaten down, pandemic pull-forward stocks that could see positive share price reactions if they deliver growth rates that are stabilizing or picking up, which has primarily played out across this group, including for Twilio Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWLO#NYSE">TWLO</a>) and Zoom Communications, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>) in recent months. 
Overall, Murphy remains complimentary of DocuSign&#8217;s turnaround execution and innovation efforts. However, it remains focused on a more straightforward path to recapturing sustainable, long-term double-digit growth, reiterating it as an aspirational target today, alongside a cleaner GAAP profitability framework to provide further valuation support that SBC doesn&#8217;t inflate.
While acknowledging a moderation in the pace of revenue deceleration, Murphy noted the risk/reward dynamic for DocuSign shares as inferior relative to our broader software coverage list, with revenue and billings growth continuing to show muted growth. 
The analyst noted it would take time for the company&#8217;s investments in self-serve motion and product innovation to bear fruit and regain investor confidence in its long-term ability to drive higher ARPU and steady new customer wins, particularly among large enterprises.
Murphy projects fourth-quarter revenue of $760.0 million and EPS of $0.85.
Price Action: DOCU stock is up 28% at $107.00 at last check Friday.
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DocuSign Stock Jumps On Strong Q3, Analysts Await Proof Of Sustained Growth

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Information Technology sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$36.8K</td>
<td>14.6K</td>
<td>58.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$138.00</td>
<td>$29.4K</td>
<td>29.3K</td>
<td>57.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$440.00</td>
<td>$34.8K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
<td>16.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$142.00</td>
<td>$81.2K</td>
<td>4.3K</td>
<td>13.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$24.50</td>
<td>$110.3K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
<td>8.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$56.5K</td>
<td>21.3K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LRCX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$57.1K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RIOT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$90.3K</td>
<td>39.8K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$30.4K</td>
<td>5.6K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IREN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$27.6K</td>
<td>27.5K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on December 6, 2024. Parties traded 80 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.8K, with a price of $460.0 per contract. There were 14692 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 58478 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on December 6, 2024. Parties traded 190 contract(s) at a $138.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.4K, with a price of $155.0 per contract. There were 29386 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 57586 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 4 day(s) on December 6, 2024. This event was a transfer of 400 contract(s) at a $440.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.8K, with a price of $87.0 per contract. There were 3466 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 16871 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on December 6, 2024. Parties traded 350 contract(s) at a $142.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $81.2K, with a price of $232.0 per contract. There were 4358 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 13704 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding INTC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on December 6, 2024. Parties traded 1250 contract(s) at a $24.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $110.3K, with a price of $88.0 per contract. There were 5332 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8123 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MARA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 109 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $56.5K, with a price of $565.0 per contract. There were 21329 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4074 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LRCX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 18 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 157 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $57.1K, with a price of $365.0 per contract. There were 2938 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2413 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RIOT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIOT#NASDAQ">RIOT</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 109 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 400 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 28 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $90.3K, with a price of $226.0 per contract. There were 39892 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1277 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ZM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 46 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 195 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.4K, with a price of $156.0 per contract. There were 5617 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1165 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding IREN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IREN#NASDAQ">IREN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 46 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.6K, with a price of $55.0 per contract. There were 27510 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1106 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Information Technology Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Zoom Video Comms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with ZM, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 8 uncommon options trades for Zoom Video Comms.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 50% bullish and 50%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $54,701, and 6 are calls, for a total amount of $254,240.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $75.0 and $100.0 for Zoom Video Comms, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Zoom Video Comms's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Zoom Video Comms's whale trades within a strike price range from $75.0 to $100.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Zoom Video Comms Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732740497_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ZM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$2.56</td>
<td>$2.48</td>
<td>$2.48</td>
<td>$92.50</td>
<td>$55.8K</td>
<td>409</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$12.55</td>
<td>$12.35</td>
<td>$12.35</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$49.4K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>48</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$8.45</td>
<td>$8.3</td>
<td>$8.3</td>
<td>$82.50</td>
<td>$44.8K</td>
<td>158</td>
<td>54</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$13.7</td>
<td>$13.45</td>
<td>$13.7</td>
<td>$92.50</td>
<td>$41.1K</td>
<td>313</td>
<td>97</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$3.45</td>
<td>$3.4</td>
<td>$3.45</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$33.1K</td>
<td>944</td>
<td>490</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Zoom Video Comms</h3>
Zoom Video Communications provides a communications platform that connects people through video, voice, chat, and content sharing. The company's cloud-native platform enables face-to-face video and connects users across various devices and locations in a single meeting. Zoom, which was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in San Jose, California, serves companies of all sizes from all industries around the world.
In light of the recent options history for Zoom Video Comms, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Where Is Zoom Video Comms Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 3,924,357, the price of ZM is up by 2.46%, reaching $85.46.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 89 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Zoom Video Comms</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $93.4.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Benchmark has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Zoom Video Comms, which currently sits at a price target of $97. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Piper Sandler keeps a Neutral rating on Zoom Video Comms with a target price of $89. 
&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities persists with their Neutral rating on Zoom Video Comms, maintaining a target price of $90. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Mizuho has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Zoom Video Comms, which currently sits at a price target of $105. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Morgan Stanley continues to hold a Equal-Weight rating for Zoom Video Comms, targeting a price of $86. 
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Looking At Zoom Video Comms's Recent Unusual Options Activity

<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-11-27/zoom-privacy-investigation-by-sec-from-2020-close-to-settlement">https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-11-27/zoom-privacy-investigation-by-sec-from-2020-close-to-settlement</a>
Zoom Communications Inc. has offered $18 million to settle a four-year-old US Securities and Exchange Commission probe related to its privacy policies and communications.
In the most recent quarter, the company recorded an $18 million expense for a "tentative settlement offer" with the financial regulator, Zoom disclosed Tuesday in a filing. A company spokesperson said the proposal still requires SEC approval.

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Barclays analyst Ryan Macwilliams maintains Zoom Video Comms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $70 to $85.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Zoom Video Comms, Raises Price Target to $85

The U.S. stock market traded mixed on Tuesday morning, with major indices showing tight movements as investors awaited the release of the Federal Reserve's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/interest-rates">November meeting minutes</a>. 
Reports are expected to provide fresh critical insights into the central bank's outlook for interest rates. Fed futures currently assign a 59% probability of a 25-basis-point rate cut in December. The remaining odds suggest the Fed may hold rates steady in the 4.5%-4.75% range, as per CME FedWatch.
Fed futures are currently assigning a 59% chance to a 25-basis-point Fed rate cut in December, while remaining odds point to the option of holding rates steady at 4.5%-4.75%, as per CME FedWatch. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">25% Tariffs On All Imports</h3>
In a relatively quiet trading session, both Mexican and Canadian assets saw a surge in volatility after President-elect Donald Trump pledged to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/currency-etfs/24/11/42190765/trumps-tariff-threats-slam-mexican-peso-canadian-dollar-only-the-beginning-of-a-sorely-needed-repricing-expert-warns">raise tariffs to 25% on all imports from Mexico and Canada</a>, citing efforts to combat drug trafficking and illegal immigration.
The Mexican peso dropped 2.5%, falling to 22.80 per U.S. dollar, a level of weakness not seen since August 2022. The iShares MSCI Mexico ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWW#NYSE">EWW</a>) also declined sharply, tumbling 2.9%.
President Claudia Sheinbaum responded with a retaliatory warning, suggesting Mexico could impose its own tariffs, escalating the risk of economic damage for both nations.
The Canadian dollar fared slightly better, sliding 0.7% but still reaching its lowest level in more than four years.
U.S. Treasury yields ticked higher, reversing some of the sharp declines seen on Monday following President-elect Trump's announcement of Scott Bessent as his pick for Treasury Secretary. The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) fell 0.5%, cooling off after Monday's 2.6% rally.
Gold traded flat, remaining near $2,010 per ounce. Oil prices fell 0.8% to $68.30 per barrel, as markets monitored developments around the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah as the Israeli Security Cabinet meets for the official approval.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) rose slightly by 0.7%, after logging its worst single-day performance in more than four months on Monday. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<td>6,013.26</td>
<td>0.4%</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>20,891.08</td>
<td>0.4%</td>
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<td>44,656.98</td>
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<td>2,426.91</td>
<td>-0.6%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:52 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) edged 0.4% higher to $596.83, eyeing the seventh straight session of gains.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;inched 0.1% lower to $447.10.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) rose 0.5% up to $508.98.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) fell 0.4% to $241.28.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Utilities Sector Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) outperformed, rising 1%. The&nbsp;Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLB#NYSE">XLB</a>) lagged, down 0.9%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
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<li>Shares of automakers fell after President-elect Donald Trump threatened tariffs on goods <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/11/42196251/general-motors-stellantis-lead-automaker-stock-declines-as-trump-proposes-aggressive-tariffs-on-mexico-canada">imported from Canada and Mexico.</a> Ford Motor Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>), General Motors Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) and Stellantis N.V. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLA#NYSE">STLA</a>) were down 2.3%, 8.4% and 5.3%, respectively. For GM this may potentially mark the worst day since August 2021. </li>
<li>Eli Lilly &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) rose 5.4% while Amgen Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>) tumbled over 8%, after the latter saw weight-loss drug results coming in below analyst expectations. </li>
<li>Zoom Video Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>) fell over 7% in reaction to quarterly earnings. </li>
<li>Other stocks reacting to quarterly results included Semtech Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMTC#NASDAQ">SMTC</a>), up 18%, Analog Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADI#NASDAQ">ADI</a>), down 3%, Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/A#NYSE">A</a>), down 1.8%, Woodward Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WWD#NASDAQ">WWD</a>), up 6%, Best Buy Co. Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>), down 7%, Dicks Sporting Goods Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKS#NYSE">DKS</a>), down 0.2%, VinFast Auto Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFS#NASDAQ">VFS</a>), up 1%. </li>
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Zoom Video Communications Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>) shares tanked in early trading on Tuesday, after the company reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/price-target/24/11/42194138/whats-going-on-with-zoom-communications-stock-tuesday">upbeat third-quarter results</a>.
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/58c6ab8db85e9300015f1ae0/kash-rangan">Analyst Kash Rangan</a> maintained a Neutral rating while raising the price target from $72 to $86.
Zoom Video reported "solid" quarterly results, with revenue beating consensus by 1%, operating margin by 90 basis points (bps), and billings growth by 350 bps, Rangan said in a note. The results indicated "stability in the core," with Enterprise revenues growing 6% and the company recording record-low online churn, he added.
The stock lost around 5% in after-hours trading on Monday as the company announced a lower-than-expected upward revision of its fourth-quarter guidance, "undermining confidence in a near-term growth inflection," the analyst stated. 
Zoom Videos' AI momentum is highlighted by AI Companion's monthly active users (MAUs) rising 59% versus the previous quarter, "which we believe helps validate Zoom's AI approach and sets a strong foundation for eventual monetization," he further wrote.
Check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">other analyst stock ratings</a>.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">JPMorgan On Zoom Video Communications</h1>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/58d5296ab85e930001416e5a/mark-murphy">Analyst Mark Murphy</a> reiterated a Neutral rating and price target of $80.
Zoom Video guided to fourth-quarter revenue growth of 2.7%, representing a deceleration from the third quarter's 3.6% growth, Murphy said. Management hinted that revenue growth in fiscal 2026 would be closer to the fourth quarter's 2.7% projection, which is below current Street expectations of 3.3%, he added.
Investors may remain on the sidelines until there is greater visibility into the pace of revenue growth as well as medium-term pro-forma operating and free cash flow margins, the analyst stated. "All else equal, we think the repurchasing of shares sends a supportive signal as to Zoom's view of the underlying business," he further wrote.
ZM Price Action: Shares of Zoom Video Communications declined by 6.91% to $82.95 at the time of publication on Tuesday.
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The cloud software industry is poised for continued expansion, with advancements in AI and cloud computing as significant catalysts. Amid this backdrop, it could be wise to invest in cloud stocks, such as Salesforce (CRM), Zoom Communications (ZM), and DocuSign (DOCU). Continue reading… Businesses are increasingly adopting public and hybrid cloud-based tools, facilitating scalability and flexibility in operations. Thus, investors could consider investing in fundamentally sound cloud stocks: Salesforce, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CRM/">CRM</a>), Zoom Communications Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ZM/">ZM</a>), and DocuSign, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DOCU/">DOCU</a>).
Cloud computing has become an indispensable part of modern business operations, offering a wide range of benefits driving its rapid adoption. The <a href="https://market.us/report/cloud-computing-market/">versatility of cloud computing</a> has led to its adoption across various industries and diverse use cases. Enterprises are increasingly implementing cloud solutions to improve mobility and decentralized data storage and computing.
On top of it, IMARC Group expects the global software as a service market to grow at a <a href="https://www.imarcgroup.com/software-as-a-service-market">CAGR of 14.8% by 2033</a>. The incorporation of AI and ML into SaaS solutions enhances operational efficiency and enables advanced data analytics, thereby driving market growth.
Considering these factors, let's take a look at the fundamentals of the three cloud software stock picks.
Salesforce, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CRM/">CRM</a>)
CRM provides Customer Relationship Management (CRM) technology that brings companies and customers together worldwide. The company's service includes sales to store data, monitor leads and progress, forecast opportunities, gain insights through analytics and relationship intelligence, and deliver quotes, contracts, and invoices.
In terms of the trailing-12-month <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/e/ebitda-margin.asp">EBITDA margin</a>, CRM's 25.70% is 147.3% higher than the 10.39% industry average. Likewise, its 76.94% trailing-12-month gross profit margin is 52.6% higher than the 50.44% industry average. Its 19.75% trailing-12-month EBIT margin is 279% higher than the 5.21% industry average.
CRM's total revenues for the fiscal third quarter that ended on October 31, 2024, rose 8.3% year-over-year to $9.44 billion. Similarly, the company's non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income per share came in at $2.32 billion and $2.41 per share, up 12.2% and 14.2% over the prior-year quarter, respectively.
Street expects CRM's EPS and revenue for the quarter ending January 31, 2024, to increase 14.2% and 8.1% year-over-year to $2.61 and $10.04 billion, respectively. It surpassed the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in three of the trailing four quarters. Over the past year, the stock has gained 34% to close the last trading session at $350.57.
CRM's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect its robust outlook. 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, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
It has a B grade for Quality. It is ranked #19 out of 126 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-application/">Software - Application</a> industry.
Beyond what is stated above, we've also rated CRM for Stability, Growth, Momentum, Sentiment, and Value. Get all CRM ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CRM/">here</a>.
Zoom Communications Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ZM/">ZM</a>)
ZM provides a comprehensive, unified communications platform, offering products such as Zoom Meetings, Zoom Phone, Zoom Rooms, and Zoom Webinars, alongside solutions like the Zoom Developer Platform and Zoom Contact Center. Its services cater to diverse end-users, including individuals and industries like education, healthcare, finance, government, and retail.
In terms of the trailing-12-month EBITDA margin, ZM's 19.23% is 85.1% higher than the 10.39% industry average. Likewise, its 75.83% trailing-12-month gross profit margin is 50.3% higher than the 50.44% industry average. Its 16.74% trailing-12-month EBIT margin is 221.4% higher than the 5.21% industry average.
During the fiscal third quarter that ended October 31, 2024, ZM's revenue increased 3.6% year-over-year to $1.18 billion. Its non-GAAP income from operations grew 2.4% from the year-ago value to $457.79 million. In addition, the company's non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income per share came in at $435.07 million and $1.38, up 8.4% and 7% over the prior-year quarter, respectively.
Street expects ZM's revenue for the fiscal year (ending January 31, 2025) to increase 3.2% year-over-year to $4.67 billion. Its EPS for the same year is expected to increase 5.1% year-over-year to $5.47. It surpassed Street's revenue and EPS estimates in all of the trailing four quarters, which is impressive.
Over the past six months, the stock has gained 48.6% to close the last trading session at $84.60.
ZM's robust fundamentals are reflected in its POWR Ratings. It has an overall rating of B, which equates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
The stock has a B grade for Value and Quality. ZM is ranked #14 out of 78 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/technology-services/">Technology - Services</a> industry.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ZM/">Click here</a> to access the additional ZM ratings (Growth, Sentiment, Momentum, and Stability).
DocuSign, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DOCU/">DOCU</a>)
DOCU provides electronic signature solutions and tools like Contract Lifecycle Management, Document Generation, and Gen for Salesforce, catering to businesses, real estate professionals, and government agencies. Its features support identification, notarization, and compliance needs for users across industries, including life sciences and federal institutions.
DOCU's 80.16% trailing-12-month gross profit margin is 58.9% higher than the 50.44% industry average. Its 6.17% trailing-12-month EBIT margin is 18.5% higher than the 5.21% industry average.
In the fiscal third quarter ended October 31, 2024, DOCU's total revenue reached $754.82 million, up 7.8% year-over-year. Its non-GAAP income from operations was $223.08 million, up 19% from the year-ago value. Moreover, its non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income per share stood at $ 188.50 million and $0.90, respectively, representing increases of 15.1% and 13.9% over the prior-year quarter.
Street expects DOCU's revenue and EPS for the fourth quarter ending January 31, 2025, to increase 6.8% and 11.1% year-over-year to $760.94 million and $ 0.84, respectively. It surpassed Street revenue and EPS estimates in all of the trailing four quarters.
Over the past year, the stock has gained 55.6% to close the last trading session at $98.17. It soared 65.1% year-to-date.
DOCU's POWR Ratings reflect bright prospects. The stock has an overall rating of A, which equates to a Strong Buy in our proprietary rating system.
The stock has an A grade for Quality and a B for Growth. DOCU is ranked #4 out of 18 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-saas/">Software - SAAS</a> industry.
In addition to the POWR Ratings highlighted above, one can access DOCU's ratings (Momentum, Value, Stability, and Sentiment) <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DOCU/">here</a>.
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CRM shares were trading at $347.91 per share on Wednesday afternoon, down $2.66 (-0.76%). Year-to-date, CRM has gained 32.80%, versus a 27.48% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
<hr><div style="clear:both;"></div> <h2>About the Author: Nidhi Agarwal</h2> <img src='https:/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Nidhi-Agarwal_Headshot-3.jpg' style="float:left; padding:5px;width:125px;">Nidhi is passionate about the capital market and wealth management, which led her to pursue a career as an investment analyst. She holds a bachelor's degree in finance and marketing and is pursuing the CFA program.

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