La cadena de opciones muestra datos clave de las opciones de acciones de Vimeo a varios precios de ejercicio y fechas de vencimiento. Los operadores utilizan esta información para analizar posibles operaciones y evaluar el sentimiento del mercado para Vimeo..

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Vimeo Inc is the all-in-one video software solution, providing the full breadth of video tools through a software-as-a-service model. Its comprehensive and cloud-based tools empower its users to create, collaborate and communicate with video on a single, turnkey platform. The company derives its revenue from SaaS subscription fees paid by customers for subscription plans.

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Elon Musk's past comments may have scared away advertisers from his X social media platform, which he bought for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/04/31810229/elon-musk-bought-twitter-1-year-ago-a-look-back-at-whats-happened-since-and-what-could-be-next">$44 billion in 2022.</a>
A new report says two of the largest companies in the world could provide a boost to X's advertising revenue.
What Happened: Musk's<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/24/04/38240165/disney-took-a-break-from-x-during-the-companys-suspension-of-advertising-now-one-account-is-tweeting"> push for free speech</a> and changes to content moderation on X led to some advertisers exiting the platform completely or cutting down their level of spending.
Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) is a current advertiser on X and is ramping up its spending on the platform, according to a <a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/media/amazon-raises-its-ad-spending-on-elon-musks-x-in-major-reversal-8a27228b">report </a>from the Wall Street Journal.
The e-commerce giant previously pulled a large portion of its advertising a year ago when concerns about hate speech on the platform were elevated.
The report said Amazon CEO Andy Jassy was involved in the decision to increase spending on the platform. While the report doesn't say that Amazon founder Jeff Bezos was part of the decision, the timing of the announced ad spending increase comes after Musk and Bezos have been part of several appearance together.
Both billionaires were present at President Donald Trump's inauguration and a once very public rivalry between the two appears to have been minimized due to Musk's political influence within the Trump administration.
Along with the news that Amazon is set to increase its spending on X, the report said Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) is also considering testing ads on the platform. Apple previously pulled all of its ad spending on X in 2023.
Apple's X account has 9.7 million <a href="https://x.com/Apple">followers </a>and no posts. The account has been used for advertisements and sponsored posts in the past and caused confusion when the account went silent <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/22/11/29832912/apple-exec-deletes-twitter-account-tech-giant-clears-all-posts-whats-going-on">with no posts.</a>
Apple CEO Tim Cook was a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42801809/apple-ceo-tim-cook-reportedly-donates-1-million-to-trump-inauguration-joins-ranks-of-mark-zuckerberg-jeff-bezos-and-sam-altman">donor to the Trump inauguration</a>. Apple and Musk's SpaceX were recently part of a collaboration with T-Mobile iPhone users <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43294364/apple-surprises-iphone-users-by-teaming-up-with-spacex-and-t-mobile-to-bring-starlink-satellite-texting-heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-feature">getting access to </a>Starlink. &nbsp;&nbsp;
The moves by Amazon and Apple come as Musk is viewed as one of the top allies of Trump and he heads the Department of Government Efficiency, which is in charge of cutting government spending.
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Why It's Important: News of a potential windfall in additional advertising spending comes at an interesting time for X.
Investment banks including Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>) who were part of the financing of the $44 billion buyout have been trying to sell off their debt, as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43204045/elon-musk-says-x-user-growth-is-stagnant-banks-who-financed-acquisition-selling-debt-at-10-discount">Benzinga recently reported</a>. Some banks were willing to sell the debt at 10% discounts.
Banks are looking to sell off $3 billion in loans, as reported by <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-30/x-s-post-musk-financials-signal-recovery-in-2024-after-slide?sref=TBDibEcD">Bloomberg</a>.
News of the debt sales is providing a better look at the financials of X, which went private with Musk's purchase. The report said X had adjusted EBITDA of $1.2 billion in 2024. This includes having EBITDA of $400 million on $710 million in revenue in the fourth quarter.
The fourth quarter could have gotten a bump with record usage reported during the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41766191/elon-musk-says-x-saw-record-usage-on-election-day-as-trump-closes-in-on-white-house-win">2024 presidential election</a>, an event that likely saw increased advertising revenue.
The EBITDA figure is around flat from when Musk bought the company according to the report. One big difference noted is the $1.4 billion cash on the balance sheet in 2022 versus a cash balance of $400 million today.
Bloomberg reported that investors are becoming more interested in buying the debt that banks are trying to sell off as signs of Musk turning around X are becoming more prevalent. Also drawing interest is ownership stakes in xAI that were awarded to investors of the Twitter buyout.
The bank's debt was previously receiving offers of 60 to 65 cents on the dollar versus the 90 to 95 cents offered today. Banks have received interest payments on their debt, but many have held the debt longer than they do on loans due to lower valuations assigned to X after Musk took over.
Fidelity, which owns shares of X Holdings in the&nbsp;Fidelity Blue Chip Growth Fund&nbsp;(FBGRX),&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42271676/fidelity-raises-valuation-of-elon-musks-x-but-its-still-worth-72-less-than-his-buyout-price" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">valued X at $12.3 billion recently</a>. While the company increased its valuation of X by 32.3% at the time, it valued X at 72% less than Musk paid.
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Elon Musk Bringing Advertisers Back To X: Amazon Boosts Spending, Apple Considers Return

Egg prices in the U.S. have risen 60% over the past year, due in large part to the bird flu ravaging commercial flocks. Here's a look at why experts see the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/25/01/43117087/bird-flu-update-first-commercial-case-in-georgia-moderna-receives-590-million-to-develop-vaccine"> prices continuing to climb.</a> 
The Details: The average price for a dozen large, grade-A eggs rose 60% over the past year, reaching $4.15 in December, according <a href="https://data.bls.gov/timeseries/APU0000708111">to data</a> from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The USDA predicts egg prices <a href="https://www.ers.usda.gov/data-products/food-price-outlook/summary-findings#:~:text=In%202025,%20prices%20for%20all,of%20-2.7%20to%205.5%20percent.%5C">will </a>rise another 45% in 2025 due to a strain of bird flu known as H5N1 that killed 13.2 million commercial egg-laying hens in December.
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On top of the record-high prices, consumers are also facing egg shortages and purchase limits at major retailers like Costco Wholesale Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) and Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACI#NYSE">ACI</a>). 
Data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows that a record number of more than 20 million egg-laying chickens died in the last quarter due to bird flu.&nbsp;
In an attempt to contain the virus, farmers are compensated for chickens and eggs that are destroyed through a USDA program which said it had paid out $1.25 billion to farmers since the outbreak started in 2022, according to a CBS News <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/egg-industry-chicken-deaths-bird-flu/">report</a>.&nbsp;
In fact, egg producers are reporting record profits during the latest bird flu outbreak. Cal-Maine Foods Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CALM#NYSE">CALM</a>), the nation's largest egg producer, reported<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/42862269/cal-maine-foods-stock-climbs-after-strong-q2-results-eps-beat-revenues-beat"> its most recent </a>quarterly revenue at $954.7 million, well above the $751.49 million consensus estimate.
The company attributed its high revenue in part to restricted supply resulting from bird flu outbreaks. Cal-Maine Foods stock has gained more than 75% over the past six months.&nbsp;
Telsey Advisory Group analyst Sarang Vora initiated coverage this week on Vital Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VITL#NASDAQ">VITL</a>), a smaller producer specializing in pasture-raised eggs. Vora said he sees the company&#8217;s sales growing at an annual growth rate of 19% to 20% and hitting the $1 billion mark in 2027, versus $600 million in 2024. 
This week, Rose Acre Farms, the second-largest egg producer in the U.S., confirmed its chickens had tested positive for bird flu, likely extending the period of high egg prices and shortages. 
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Eggs Prices Soar As Bird Flu Spreads: Why Experts Expect Another 45% Increase In 2025

<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/24/12/42368125/i-wonder-how-young-people-today-survive-robert-kiyosaki-says-spending-14-on-an-egg-salad-sandwich-was-hard-to-swallow">Robert Kiyosaki</a>, the author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, has never been shy about making bold predictions. On Jan. 26, he took to X to double down on what <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/07/40041316/laugh-all-you-want-robert-kiyosaki-rich-dad-poor-dad-warns-millions-of-401-k-s-and-iras-will-be-">he's been warning about for years</a>: a massive stock market crash. This time, though, he's naming a specific date – February 2025 – as the tipping point for what he calls "the biggest stock market crash in history."
In his post, Kiyosaki referenced his 2013 book, Rich Dad's Prophecy, where he claimed this crash was inevitable. But it's not just doom and gloom from him. Kiyosaki argues that market crashes create opportunities for those prepared, saying everything from cars to houses will "go on sale." He wrote, "Good news because in a crash everything goes on sale. Cars and houses on sale now."
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Even more interestingly, he predicts that billions will leave traditional investments like stocks and bonds, flowing into assets like Bitcoin, gold and silver. He advises people to "get out of fake and into real," emphasizing that even owning a single Satoshi could be enough to secure wealth in the chaos.
But Kiyosaki isn't alone in predicting trouble.
Goldman Sachs analysts also warn of a significant market correction, estimating a potential 30% drop in 2025. Their concerns stem from high valuations and ongoing economic uncertainty. Economist Harry Dent is on a similar page, pointing to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/11/42236424/1-in-5-dollars-the-government-expends-goes-to-repaying-investors-heres-why-this-spells-trouble-for-trump-and-doge">America's growing private debt</a> as a time bomb waiting to go off. Dent has even said the bubble could burst as early as mid-2025.
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Meanwhile, Jeremy Grantham, a veteran investor known for spotting financial bubbles, is predicting a "cataclysmic decline" in the stock market. He attributes this to overvaluation, demographic shifts like declining population growth, and global challenges such as climate change.
With heavyweights like Kiyosaki, Goldman Sachs, Dent and Grantham all predicting a downturn, the message is clear: prepare now. While the specifics of these warnings differ, they all share a common theme – markets are fragile, and significant challenges are ahead.
For the average investor, this means reassessing your financial strategy. Diversification becomes even more critical in uncertain times. Kiyosaki suggests moving from traditional "fake" assets like stocks and bonds into alternatives like cryptocurrency, gold and silver. While his Bitcoin predictions of "boom, boom, boom" may seem extreme, crypto has historically performed well during periods of economic uncertainty.
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Experts recommend having a clear plan for market volatility. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/08/40531988/you-dont-need-emergency-savings-says-grant-cardone-claims-that-three-months-of-savings-in-case-o">Building emergency savings</a>, paying down debt, and diversifying your investments are key steps to weather a potential storm.
No one can predict the future with absolute certainty, but financial experts' growing chorus of warnings is hard to ignore. Whether or not February 2025 brings the "biggest crash in history," it's a good time to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/are-you-rich">evaluate your financial health</a> and make adjustments if needed. After all, as Kiyosaki often reminds us, in every crash lies an opportunity – if you're prepared for it.
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Outlook
The company anticipates that adjusted earnings per share for the full year 2025 will be in the range of $7.75 to $8.05, which at the mid-point represents EPS growth of 7% excluding the impact of foreign currency translation and a higher tax rate. This range is based on current global economic activity and foreign exchange rates, ongoing soft global industrial production, and mixed demand across the various regions in which we operate. The company expects that annual EPS growth will be weighted toward the second half of 2025 as global industrial demand weakened and the U.S. dollar strengthened in the second half of 2024. Additionally, we expect to realize more than $100 million in annualized share gains in our Industrial Coatings segment beginning in the second half of the year.
Additional information related to 2025 financial projections is posted within the slides and prepared commentary associated with the fourth quarter earnings documents on the Investors section of PPG.com.
The term organic sales as used in this press release is defined as net sales excluding the impact of currency, acquisitions and divestitures.

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PPG Anticipates Adj EPS For FY25 Will Be In The Range Of $7.75-$8.05 Vs $8.68 Est.

PPG Indus (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPG#NYSE">PPG</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.61 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.65 by 2.42 percent. This is a 3.21 percent increase over earnings of $1.56 per share from the same period last year.

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PPG Indus Q4 Adj EPS $1.61 Misses $1.65 Estimate

Eli Lilly (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 6.03% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 14.45%. Currently, Eli Lilly has a market capitalization of $740.34 billion. 
Buying $100 In LLY: If an investor had bought $100 of LLY stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $1,476.91 today based on a price of $823.23 for LLY at the time of writing.
<h3>Eli Lilly's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738280753_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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$100 Invested In This Stock 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Wells Fargo analyst Donald Fandetti maintains AGNC Investment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGNC#NASDAQ">AGNC</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $12 to $11.

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Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on AGNC Investment, Lowers Price Target to $11

Billionaire Jeff Bezos appears to have a major conflict of interest on his hands with a newspaper he owns trying to get records from another<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/21/04/20675447/5-things-you-might-not-know-about-jeff-bezos"> company he founded.</a>
What Happened: While he's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/21/07/21849808/jeff-bezos-is-officially-no-longer-the-amazon-ceo">no longer the CEO</a> of Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Bezos remains a shareholder and the executive chairman of the company.
This means that a lawsuit filed by Amazon against the Washington Post, which Bezos owns, now has the billionaire on both sides of the legal fight.
The Washington Post is trying to obtain records related to Amazon's Project Kuiper satellite business, <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/jeff-bezos-amazon-sues-block-records-requests-washington-post-1236121933/">according </a>to The Hollywood Reporter.
Amazon is fighting back and has sued to block the records request as the e-commerce company states releasing the information could be harmful as it contains trade secrets.
The report says items requested by the news outlet include inspection records, investigation notes and complaints related to visits to the company by the Washington Department of Labor and Industries.
Amazon says the records contain proprietary satellite designs and other information that could give competitors "a competitive edge."
Amazon has not sued the newspaper directly, instead filing a lawsuit against a Washington state agency that agreed to disclose the records. The company is not seeking to block the release of all of the requested records, only a small portion that it believes contains trade secrets.
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Why It's Important: The news of the battle by The Washington Post against Amazon comes as the newspaper faces public pushback after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/10/41557083/jeff-bezos-ends-washington-posts-36-year-tradition-of-endorsements-leaving-staff-roiled">not endorsing a candidate </a>for president for the first time since 1988.
The decision was said to have been made by Bezos, who bought the newspaper in 2013. The move led to the exit of several newspaper workers and saw around 250,000 subscribers cancel their subscriptions as a result.
The battle between The Washington Post and Amazon and the outcome could become a storyline for Bezos and whether or not billionaires should own news outlets.
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Bezos Vs. Bezos: Amazon Files Lawsuit Related To Washington Post In Major Conflict Of Interest For Billionaire

Wells Fargo analyst Larry Biegelsen maintains NeuroPace (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NPCE#NASDAQ">NPCE</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $13 to $17.

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Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on NeuroPace, Raises Price Target to $17

Wells Fargo analyst Ike Boruchow maintains Victoria's Secret (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSCO#NYSE">VSCO</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $45 to $40.

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Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on Victoria's Secret, Lowers Price Target to $40

Wells Fargo analyst Matthew Akers maintains RTX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $151 to $156.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on RTX, Raises Price Target to $156

Wells Fargo analyst Matthew Akers maintains Lockheed Martin (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $500 to $497.

Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on Lockheed Martin, Lowers Price Target to $497

Wells Fargo analyst Derek Archila maintains Zentalis Pharma (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZNTL#NASDAQ">ZNTL</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $8 to $6.

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Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on Zentalis Pharma, Lowers Price Target to $6

Wells Fargo analyst Zachary Fadem maintains Brinker International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EAT#NYSE">EAT</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $145 to $175.

Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on Brinker International, Raises Price Target to $175

Wells Fargo analyst David Lantz maintains Monro (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNRO#NASDAQ">MNRO</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $24 to $20.

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Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on Monro, Lowers Price Target to $20

Blackstone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 6.96% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 19.23%. Currently, Blackstone has a market capitalization of $135.00 billion. 
Buying $1000 In BX: If an investor had bought $1000 of BX stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $13,976.42 today based on a price of $177.82 for BX at the time of writing.
<h3>Blackstone's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738279807_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

If You Invested $1000 In This Stock 15 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

Wells Fargo analyst Ike Boruchow maintains VF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFC#NYSE">VFC</a>) with a Underweight and raises the price target from $17 to $21.

Wells Fargo Maintains Underweight on VF, Raises Price Target to $21

UBS analyst Alex Kramm maintains Nasdaq (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDAQ#NASDAQ">NDAQ</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $79 to $89.

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UBS Maintains Neutral on Nasdaq, Raises Price Target to $89

UBS analyst Gregg Orrill maintains PG&amp;E (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCG#NYSE">PCG</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $24 to $22.

UBS Maintains Buy on PG&E, Lowers Price Target to $22

UBS analyst Ashwani Verma maintains Teva Pharmaceutical Indus (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEVA#NYSE">TEVA</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $30 to $27.

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UBS Maintains Buy on Teva Pharmaceutical Indus, Lowers Price Target to $27

The technology industry is well-positioned for significant growth thanks to businesses' widespread adoption of digital transformation initiatives across various sectors. Amid this backdrop, it could be wise to buy under $10 tech stocks, such as Vimeo (VMEO), Yext (YEXT), and Lantronix (LTRX), which could explode in 2025. Continue reading… The increasing need to modernize processes, improve customer experiences, and stay competitive in the digital age has fueled significant demand for tech solutions. Thus, investors could consider adding fundamentally sound tech stocks trading under $10, Vimeo, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/VMEO/">VMEO</a>), Yext, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/YEXT/">YEXT</a>), and Lantronix, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/LTRX/">LTRX</a>), which could explode in 2025.
The tech industry is projected to experience sustained growth in 2025, propelled by progress in <a href="https://www.thebusinessresearchcompany.com/report/information-technology-global-market-report">AI, automation, and cloud computing</a>. The growing need for cybersecurity solutions and data-driven innovations will also contribute to this expansion. Additionally, the emergence of 5G and IoT will open up new opportunities in connectivity and digital transformation.
Moreover, the rise in adoption of public and <a href="https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/software-as-a-service-saas-market-102222">hybrid cloud-based solutions</a> in organizations increases system reliability and advances new realities created by the pandemic. Additionally, more enterprises are shifting to a hybrid cloud that makes use of on-premises solutions in accordance with public cloud solutions.
Considering these factors, let's take a look at the fundamentals of the three tech stock picks.
Vimeo, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/VMEO/">VMEO</a>)
VMEO provides video software solutions worldwide. It provides video tools through a software-as-a-service model, which enables its users to create, collaborate, and communicate with video on a single platform.
VMEO forward EV/Sales of 1.68x is 14.6% lower than the industry average of 1.97x. Its forward EV/EBITDA multiple of 9.28 is 32.5% lower than the industry average of 13.75.
VMEO's <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/r/revenue.asp">revenue</a> for the nine-month period (ended September 30, 2024) increased marginally year-over-year to $313.85 million. The company reported an operating income of $17.42 million, indicating a 133% growth from the prior year period. VMEO's net earnings came in at $25.48 million, and its earnings per share stood at $0.15, up 86.8% and 87.5% year-over-year, respectively.
Analysts expect VMEO's EPS for the fiscal year (ended December 2024) to grow 40.4% year-over-year to $0.18; its revenue is expected to be $414.43 million. 
Shares of VMEO have plunged 25.8% over the past month to close the last trading session at $6.37.
VMEO's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect its robust outlook. The stock has an overall rating of A, which translates to a Strong Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
VMEO has an A grade for Quality. It also has a B grade for Value and Sentiment. It is ranked #3 out of 18 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-saas/">Software - SAAS</a> industry.
In addition to the POWR Ratings we've stated above, we also have VMEO ratings for Momentum, Stability, and Growth. Get all VMEO ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/VMEO/">here</a>.
Yext, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/YEXT/">YEXT</a>)
YEXT offers a cloud-based platform enabling businesses to control and update their information across various online platforms, helping them answer consumer questions and manage online reviews. The company primarily serves the healthcare, retail, and financial services industries.
YEXT's forward EV/Sales of 1.98x is 39.2% lower than the industry average of 3.25x. Its forward EV/EBITDA multiple of 12.36 is 20.1% lower than the industry average of 15.48.
For the third quarter that ended October 31, 2024, YEXT's revenue rose 6.9% year-over-year to $113.99 million, and its gross profit grew 34.4% from the year-ago value to $87.74 million. The company's adjusted EBITDA came in at $23.09 million, reflecting growth of 39.9% from the prior year's quarter.
Street expects YEXT's revenue for the fourth quarter (ending January 2025) to grow 11.5% year-over-year to $112.77 million, and its EPS is expected to grow 32.5% year-over-year to $0.13 for the same quarter. Moreover, the company has topped the consensus EPS estimates in three of the trailing four quarters.
Over the past six months, YEXT's stock has surged 25.9% and 18.1% over the past year to close the last trading session at $6.47.
YEXT's robust fundamentals are reflected in its POWR Ratings. It has an overall rating of A, which equates to a Strong Buy in our proprietary rating system.
The stock has an A grade for Growth and a B for Sentiment and Quality. YEXT is ranked #4 out of 40 stocks in the B-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-business/">Software - Business</a> industry.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/YEXT/">Click here</a> to access the additional YEXT ratings (Value, Momentum, and Quality).
Lantronix, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/LTRX/">LTRX</a>)
LTRX develops, markets, and sells industrial and enterprise Internet of Things (IoT) products and services in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and Japan.
LTRX's forward EV/Sales of 0.97x is 70.2% lower than the industry average of 3.25x. Its forward EV/EBITDA multiple of 12.46 is 19.5% lower than the industry average of 15.48.
During the fiscal 2024 first quarter that ended on September 30, 2024, LTRX's net revenue increased 24.9% year-over-year to $34.42 million. Its gross profit rose 13.6% from the year-ago value to $14.48 million. Also, LTRX's total assets stood at $137.86 million as of September 30, 2024, compared to $136.21 million as of June 30, 2024.
Street expects LTRX's revenue and EPS for the year ending June 2026 to increase 11.7% and 53.9% year-over-year to $152.05 million and $0.44, respectively.
LTRX's stock gained 9.8% over the past nine months to close the last trading session at $3.47.
LTRX's POWR Ratings reflect bright prospects. The stock has an overall rating of B, which equates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
The stock has an A grade for Value and a B for Momentum, Sentiment, and Growth. LTRX is ranked #8 out of 41 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/technology-hardware/">Technology - Hardware</a> industry.
In addition to the POWR Ratings highlighted above, one can access LTRX's ratings (Stability and Quality) <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/LTRX/">here</a>.
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VMEO shares were trading at $6.26 per share on Thursday afternoon, down $0.11 (-1.73%). Year-to-date, VMEO has declined -2.19%, versus a 1.16% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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Vimeo: Cost Control Worked, But Profit Growth Trajectory Unproven

UiPath, with innovative product offerings, strategic initiatives, and impressive financial standings, looks poised for long-term growth. However, considering the recent market correction, is it a buy today? Read more to find out... Market corrections are a part of the stock market dynamic and can often offer attractive investment opportunities to investors. The recent scrambling of the artificial intelligence (AI) themed segment has raised portfolio concerns amongst investors about market concentration in tech megacaps. This was due to the emergence of a low-cost Chinese AI model that rattled markets and prompted concerns.
The stocks of major corporations like Nvidia, Microsoft, and Alphabet faced a big hit due to the market tumble. Further, the major indices slumped following <a href="https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/us-tech-stock-tumble-highlights-risk-market-reliance-megacaps-2025-01-28/">the news of the DeepSeek AI model</a>.
One such affected stock is UiPath Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/PATH/">PATH</a>), a leader in robotic process automation. PATH saw its share prices drop by 5.2% in the last session. However, in the long run, the company's prospects appear promising, fueled by optimism from a potential increase in investments in Agentic AI, a probabilistic technology with high adaptability to changing environments and events.
Shares of PATH have surged 15% over the past month and 16.9% over the past six months to close the last trading session at $14.40.
PATH is a leading provider of end-to-end automation platforms that offers a range of robotic process automation (RPA) solutions internationally. It provides a suite of interrelated software to build, manage, run, engage, measure, and govern automation within the organization.
The company reported impressive financial results in the last quarter when its subscription services revenue increased by over 23% year-over-year. PATH posted a total revenue of $354.65 million, surpassing the consensus estimate of $347.72 million. Also, its non-GAAP EPS was $0.11 for the third quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $0.07.
PATH is an innovative automation company that leverages and integrates the latest innovations to deliver efficient and tech-first solutions. In the same attempt, it recently integrated Anthropic's Claude LLMs to fuel UiPath Autopilot for everyone, Clipboard AI, and a new GenAI healthcare solution offering improved productivity, cost savings, and decision-making capabilities to customers.
Further, UiPath's solutions are being increasingly utilized by major companies like Banco Azteca and Omega Healthcare to transform their operations and achieve significant efficiency gains with the strategic implementation of AI and automation.
Let's look at factors that could influence PATH's performance in the upcoming months.
Positive Recent Developments
On October 24, 2024, PATH announced that it is transforming the operations of Omega Healthcare, a global leader in revenue cycle management, healthcare, and clinical enablement services, through its AI-powered automation. The partnership will likely position PATH as a frontrunner in AI-driven automation.
Also, on October 22, 2024, PATH entered into a strategic partnership with Inflection AI, an enterprise AI company, to integrate the UiPath Platform with the new Inflection for Enterprise solution, which resulted in higher operational efficiency and effectiveness for enterprises.
The strategic partnership reinforces PATH's commitment to providing secure and efficient AI-driven solutions, positions it as a leader in innovative enterprise automation, and advances the security-focused industries in their operations.
Robust Financials
PATH's total revenue increased 8.8% year-over-year to $354.65 million during the third quarter that ended October 31, 2024. Its non-GAAP <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/g/grossprofit.asp#:~:text=Gross%20profit%20is%20the%20income,have%20been%20removed%20from%20revenue.">gross profit</a> grew 5.8% from the year-ago value to $300.36 million. The company's non-GAAP operating income of $49.72 million indicates growth of 13.8% from the prior year's quarter.
In addition, the company's non-GAAP net income came in at $59.81 million or $0.11 per share for the quarter, respectively. Its free cash flow increased 12.2% from the year-ago value to $182.87 million.
Also, the company's cash and cash equivalents and total assets stood at $773.63 million and $2.66 billion as of October 31, 2024.
According to the fourth quarter fiscal 2025 financial outlook, PATH expects revenue between $422 million and $427 million. The company's ARR is projected to range from $1.669 billion to $1.674 billion as of January 31, 2025. Also, it expects a non-GAAP operating income of approximately $100 million
Favorable Analyst Estimates
Analysts expect PATH's revenue for the second quarter (ending July 2025) to increase 12.3% year-over-year to $355.23 million. The consensus EPS estimate of $0.07 for the same quarter reflects a 68.7% year-over-year improvement. Moreover, the company surpassed the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in all of the trailing four quarters, which is remarkable.
Additionally, for the fiscal year ending January 2026, the company's revenue and EPS are expected to grow 10.7% and 7.2% from the prior year to $1.58 billion and $0.51, respectively.
High Profitability
PATH's trailing-12-month gross profit margin of 83.38% is 65.1% higher than the industry average of 50.49%. Its trailing-12-month levered FCF margin of 31.21% is considerably higher than the industry average of 11.14%.
POWR Ratings Reflect Promise
PATH's solid fundamentals are reflected in its <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a>. The stock has an overall rating of B, translating to a Buy in our proprietary system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
Our proprietary rating system also evaluates each stock based on eight distinct categories. PATH has a B grade for Quality, in sync with its higher-than-industry-profitability.
In addition, the stock has a B grade for Momentum. PATH is currently trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages of $13.64 and $13.88, respectively, indicating an uptrend.
PATH is ranked #9 in the 18-stock A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-saas/">Software - SAAS</a> industry.
Beyond what I have stated above, we have also given PATH grades for Sentiment, Value, Growth, and Stability. Get access to all the PATH Ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/PATH/">here</a>.
Bottom Line
In the recent market turbulence where even the members of the ‘Magnificent Seven' group of technology stocks were affected, PATH also followed the same wave, and its stocks went through a decline. The market correction stirred the stock market and investors' reaction and could benefit investors in the long term.
This has positioned PATH as a Buy, owing to its innovative solutions, continuous AI integration, expanding customer base, and solid financial performance in the last reported quarter.
Thus, considering the stock's profitability, long-term potential, and growth prospects, it could be prudent to invest in this stock.
How Does UiPath Inc. (PATH) Stack Up Against Its Peers?
While PATH has an overall POWR Rating of B, investors could also check out these other stocks within the A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-saas/">Software - SAAS</a> industry with A (Strong Buy) or B (Buy) ratings: Kaltura, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/KLTR/">KLTR</a>), WM Holding Company, LLC (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/MAPS/">MAPS</a>), and Vimeo Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/VMEO/">VMEO</a>).
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PATH shares were trading at $14.66 per share on Thursday afternoon, up $0.26 (+1.81%). Year-to-date, PATH has gained 15.34%, versus a 3.22% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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Driven by the increasing popularity of a more efficient, secure, and fast way of signing documents digitally, the e-signature market is experiencing robust growth. So, can DocuSign (DOCU), with its industry-leading offerings, maintain the top position in the market? Read on… The digital signature market is thriving owing to the rising adoption of digitally enabled signatures in the work process of various organizations to meet their need for secured online transactions. Moreover, digital signatures have the edge of being faster, more efficient, easily stored, and secure over conventional paper-based signature systems, resulting in improved operational efficiency.
According to a study by Fortune Business Highlights, the global digital signature market is forecasted to reach $118.88 billion by 2032, growing at an impressive <a href="https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/industry-reports/digital-signature-market-100356">CAGR of 41%</a>. This growth can also be attributed to the increasing popularity of SaaS-based actions that are rivaling the conventional analog processes.
Amid this growth, DocuSign, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DOCU/">DOCU</a>) stands out as the premier option for secure digital signatures among various multinational businesses. DOCU's shares have surged 27.2% over the past three months and 63.4% over the past six months, closing the last trading session at $91.34.
Now, let us dive deeper into the factors that could shape DOCU's performance in the near future.
Recent Developments
On November 20, 2024, DOCU unveiled <a href="https://investor.docusign.com/investors/press-releases/press-release-details/2024/Docusign-Unveils-Docusign-for-Developers-to-Accelerate-Intelligent-Agreement-Management-at-Docusign-Discover-Event/default.aspx">Docusign for Developers</a>, a powerful suite of tools and resources designed for developers, partners, and entrepreneurs to revolutionize agreement management.
The product offers businesses the ability to integrate, extend, and scale solutions on the Docusign Intelligent Agreement Management (IAM) and expects to drive the growth of businesses and DOCU alike.
Sound Financials
For the fiscal 2025 third quarter that ended October 31, 2024, DOCU's total revenue increased 7.8% year-over-year to $754.82 million. Its non-GAAP income from operations rose 19% from the year-ago value to $223.08 million.
Additionally, the company's non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income per share grew 15.1% and 13.9% from the prior year's quarter to $188.50 million and $0.90, respectively. As of October 31, 2024, DOCU's total assets amounted to $3.77 billion, compared to $2.97 billion on January 31, 2024.
Optimistic Analyst Estimates
Analysts expect DOCU's revenue and EPS for the fiscal 2025 fourth quarter (ending in January) to increase 6.8% and 11.1% year-over-year to $760.94 and $0.84, respectively. In addition, the company exceeded the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in each of the four trailing quarters, which is impressive.
Looking at the full fiscal year ending January 2025, DOCU's revenue and EPS are expected to rise 7.2% and 18.6% from the prior year to $2.96 billion and $3.53, respectively.
High Profitability
DOCU's trailing-12-month gross profit margin of 80.16% is 58.5% higher than the industry average of 50.56%. Its trailing-12-month EBIT margin stands at 6.17%, 19.1% higher than the industry average of 5.18%.
In addition, the company boasts a trailing-12-month <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/n/net_margin.asp">net income margin</a> of 34.73%, which is 804.1% higher than the sector average of 3.84%. Also, the stock's trailing-12-month levered FCF margin of 38.94% is 234.2% higher than the industry average of 11.65%.
Discounted Valuation
DOCU is currently trading at a forward non-GAAP PEG of 0.92x, which is 51.4% lower than the industry average of 1.90x. Moreover, the stock's forward EV/EBIT multiple stands at 20.16, 11.4% lower than the industry average of 22.75x.
Additionally, it has a forward Price/Cash Flow multiple of 20.01, which is 9.5% lower than the industry average of 22.11x. This indicates that DOCU is undervalued compared to the broader market, offering potential upside for investors.
POWR Ratings Reflects Optimism
DOCU's strong fundamentals are reflected in its <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a>. The stock has an overall rating of A, which equates to a Strong Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by taking into account 118 different factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
DOCU has an A grade for Quality, supported by profitability measures that exceeded industry benchmarks. Moreover, it earned a B grade for Value, driven by its discounted valuation metrics relative to the industry average.
Within the A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-saas/">Software - SAAS</a> industry, DOCU is ranked #3 out of 18 stocks. Beyond what is stated above, we have also given DOCU grades for Sentiment, Momentum, Stability, and Growth. Get all DOCU ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DOCU/">here</a>.
Bottom Line
DOCU has established a monopoly in the increasingly popular digital signature market, driven by its various SaaS offerings that enhance organizational efficiency. As organizations worldwide switch over to digitally signing documents, the company's growth appears to be solid.
Given DOCU's impressive analyst estimates, high profitability, and attractive valuation now could be the ideal time to consider adding the stock to one's portfolio.
How Does DocuSign, Inc. (DOCU) Stack Up Against Its Peers?
Although DOCU's near-term outlook appears sound, it may be worthwhile to explore its industry peers, who also exhibit strong POWR Ratings. So, consider these A (Strong Buy) rated stocks from the Software - SAAS industry:
Vimeo Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/VMEO/">VMEO</a>)
Kaltura, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/KLTR/">KLTR</a>)
WM Technology, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/MAPS/">MAPS</a>)
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DOCU shares were trading at $91.34 per share on Wednesday morning, down $0.02 (-0.02%). Year-to-date, DOCU has gained 1.56%, versus a 3.52% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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Can DocuSign Maintain Its Momentum in the E-Signature Market?

The SaaS industry is well-poised to remain resilient and witness considerable growth, driven by high demand for different SaaS solutions to improve operations. So, amid the booming tech market, let's discuss why SaaS stocks Cloud Solutions (CCSI), Vimeo (VMEO), and Kaltura (KLTR) deserve a place on your portfolio. Continue reading... Given the growing business need for enhanced capabilities and efficiency, the adoption of new technologies like SaaS is rising significantly. Businesses are strongly investing and leveraging SaaS platforms for enhanced automation, personalized experiences, and predictive insights, resulting in lucrative growth opportunities for the market.
Given the industry's tailwinds, quality SaaS stocks Consensus Cloud Solutions, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CCSI/">CCSI</a>), Vimeo, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/VMEO/">VMEO</a>), and Kaltura, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/KLTR/">KLTR</a>) could be ideal portfolio additions in a booming tech market.
Advanced technologies continuously showcase their ability to transform business operations and boost efficiency, resulting in companies' increased technology use and adoption of the latest software and innovations to enhance their capabilities and maintain a competitive edge.
In such market dynamics, <a href="https://www.rib-software.com/en/blogs/saas-trends">Software-as-a-service (SAAS)</a> has emerged as one of the most promising solutions, offering accessibility, functionality, and versatility in a dynamic business environment. Amid the growing use of public cloud services, the rise of remote work, advancements in AI and machine learning, and the preference for cloud-based solutions, the industry is on the rise.
Further, IMARC group expects the global software as a service (SaaS) market to hit around $1.17 trillion by 2033, exhibiting growth at a <a href="https://www.imarcgroup.com/software-as-a-service-market">CAGR of 14.8%</a>. The market is driven by the growing reliance on SaaS solutions across diverse industries, rising demand for payment gateways and inventory management, and increasing adoption of customer relationship management (CRM) solutions.
Given these encouraging trends, let's 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: Consensus Cloud Solutions, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CCSI/">CCSI</a>)
CCSI globally provides information delivery services with a software-as-a-service platform. It provides eFax Corporate and Unite. It also offers jsign, an electronic and digital signature solution; Conductor, an interface engine and interoperability platform; Clarity to transform unstructured documents; and eFax, an online faxing solution under the MyFax, MetroFax, Sfax, and SRfax brands.
On September 17, 2024, CCSI entered a strategic partnership with Olah Healthcare Technology, a legacy data archiving services and solutions leader. The strategic collaboration aims at modernizing data exchange and access to patient health information. The companies will work towards simplifying the transition from outdated legacy systems to modern, cloud-based technology.
The strategic partnership will strengthen CCSI's market position and offer both organizations expanded market reach, heightened brand visibility, and new revenue opportunities.
For the third quarter that ended September 30, 2024, CCSI reported revenues of $87.75 million, and its <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/g/grossprofit.asp">gross profit</a> stood at $70.09 million for the quarter. Also, the company's adjusted net income came in at $25.48 million or $1.31 per share for the quarter, respectively.
Furthermore, the company's adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow were $46.92 million and $33.59 million for the period.
Analysts expect CCSI's EPS for the fourth quarter (ended December 2024) to increase 6.1% year-over-year to $1.18. Also, the company's EPS for the fiscal year 2024 is expected to grow 7.9% year-over-year to $5.49. Moreover, CCSI has surpassed the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in three of the four trailing quarters.
CCSI's stock has gained 41% over the past six months and 32.4% over the past year to close the last trading session at $25.02.
CCSI's sound outlook is reflected in its <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a>. The stock has an overall rating of A, which translates to a Strong 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 an A grade for Value and a B grade for Quality. Within the A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-saas/">Software - SAAS</a> industry, CCSI is ranked #6 among 18 stocks.
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Stock #2: Vimeo, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/VMEO/">VMEO</a>)
VMEO provides video software solutions internationally. It offers video tools through a software-as-a-service model, enabling users to create, collaborate, and communicate with video on a single platform. The company also provides over-the-top OTT streaming and monetization services, AI-driven video creation and editing tools, and interactive and shoppable video tools.
On October 23, 2024, VMEO launched its ground-breaking app for Apple Vision Pro, the New Apple Vision Pro app. The immersive app brings viewers into the content and empowers Vision Pro users to view, upload, and share their spatial videos with others to enjoy. The app can be utilized for personal and professional uses, delivering an innovative way to tell powerful stories.
Also, on July 31, 2024, VMEO introduced its AI-powered video translation solution. The technology leverages generative AI to translate video, audio, and captions into dozens of languages and can dramatically reduce the time and cost associated with traditional translation offerings.
For the third quarter that ended September 30, 2024, VMEO's revenue amounted to $104.56 million, and its gross profit was $82.86 million. The company's operating income of $7.36 million indicates growth of 25.6% from the previous year's quarter. Also, its adjusted EBITDA increased 25.8% year-over-year to $16.10 million.
In addition, the company's net earnings came in at $9.28 million, up 9.7% year-over-year, while its EPS was $0.05 for the quarter.
For the fourth quarter of 2024, the company expects its revenue to be around $100 million, and its operating income is projected at $2 million. Also, VMEO's adjusted EBITDA is expected to be $10 million, depending on investments.
Street expects VMEO's revenue for the second quarter (ending June 2025) to increase marginally year-over-year to $104.47 million. For the fiscal year (ending December 2025), the company's revenue is expected to improve 2.1% year-over-year to $423.06 million. Also, the company has surpassed the consensus EPS and revenue estimates in all of the trailing four quarters.
Shares of VMEO have surged 75% over the past six months and 72.6% over the past year to close the last trading session at $6.37.
VMEO's POWR Ratings reflect its strong fundamentals. The stock has an overall rating of A, which equates to a Strong Buy in our proprietary rating system.
VMEO has an A grade for Quality. The stock also has a B grade for Value and Sentiment. It is ranked #3 out of 18 stocks in the same industry.
In addition to the POWR Ratings we've stated above, we also have VMEO ratings for Growth, Momentum, and Stability. Get all VMEO ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/VMEO/">here</a>.
Stock #1: Kaltura, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/KLTR/">KLTR</a>)
KLTR provides various software-as-a-service (SaaS) products and solutions and a platform-as-a-service (PaaS) internationally. The company functions through two segments: Enterprise, Education, and Technology (EE&amp;T) and Media and Telecom (M&amp;T).
On December 3, 2024, KLTR announced the beta launch of Kaltura Work Genie, an AI-powered agent to deliver hyper-personalized, immersive digital experiences for enterprise customers and employees. The solution resolves the challenges faced in delivering timely, relevant, and impactful information. It transforms endless searches into instant discovery of engaging, customized content.
Also, on November 19, 2024, KLTR launched Kaltura Class Genie, a new AI-powered agent that creates hyper-personalized learning experiences for students. Class Genie creates individualized immersive learning resources tailored to students' personal needs, depending on their preferences, engagement patterns, and past interactions.
During the third quarter that ended September 30, 2024, KLTR's total revenue increased 1.7% year-over-year to $44.29 million. Its non-GAAP gross profit grew 6.4% from the year-ago value to $29.91 million. Also, the company's non-GAAP operating income was $1.29 million for the quarter.
Further, the company's non-GAAP net income attributable to common stockholders was $2.15 million, or $0.01 per share for the period, respectively.
According to the financial outlook, KLTR projects its Subscription Revenue to grow by 2%-4% year-over-year to between $41.80 million and $42.50 million. The company's total revenue is expected to be $44 million - $44.70 million. Its adjusted EBITDA is set in the range of $0.5 million to $1.5 million.
For the full year 2024, KLTR expects Subscription Revenue growth of 2% year-over-year to $166.1 million - $166.8 million, and its total revenue is poised to grow by 1% - 2% from the prior year to $177.1 million to $177.8 million. And its adjusted EBITDA is projected to range from $5.1 million to $6.1 million.
Analysts expect KLTR's revenue for the fiscal year 2024 to grow 1.3% from the prior year to $177.47 million. The company's revenue for the first quarter (ending March 2025) is projected to increase marginally year-over-year to $44.92 million. Also, the company topped the consensus revenue estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
Over the past six months, the stock has gained 91.7% and 34.5% over the past year to close the last trading session at $2.30.
KLTR's POWR Ratings reflect its robust prospects. The stock has an overall grade of A, translating to a Strong Buy in our proprietary rating system.
KLTR has a B grade for Quality, Sentiment, Value, Stability, and Growth. The stock is ranked first among the 18 stocks within the A-rated Software - SAAS industry.
To see all the ratings of KLTR, <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/KLTR/">click here</a>.
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VMEO shares were trading at $6.25 per share on Thursday afternoon, down $0.12 (-1.88%). Year-to-date, VMEO has declined -2.34%, versus a 0.88% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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