Five9 (FIVN), a cloud-native contact center software provider, has garnered mixed ratings from analysts in the latest quarter. A total of 8 analysts have provided ratings for the company, with a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives. The table below summarizes the recent ratings and compares them to the preceding months:
Bullish: 4
Somewhat Bullish: 4
Indifferent: 0
Somewhat Bearish: 0
Bearish: 0
Over the past 30 days, there has been one bullish rating and no other changes in sentiment. Looking back over the past months, the ratings have fluctuated but overall remain positive.
In addition to the ratings, analysts have also provided evaluations of 12-month price targets for Five9. The average target is $91.62, with a high estimate of $100.00 and a low estimate of $84.00. This average target represents an increase of 8.55% compared to the previous average target of $84.40.
Examining the recent actions taken by analysts can provide insights into how financial experts perceive Five9. Here are some key analyst actions, ratings, and price targets:
– Scott Berg from Needham maintains a Buy rating with a price target of $90.00.
– Thomas Blakey from Keybanc raises the rating to Overweight with a price target of $93.00, up from $86.00.
– James Fish from Piper Sandler also raises the rating to Overweight with a price target of $86.00, up from $84.00.
– Matthew Niknam from Deutsche Bank raises the rating to Buy with a price target of $90.00, up from $85.00.
– Terry Tillman from Truist Securities maintains a Buy rating with a price target of $100.00.
– Michael Turrin from Wells Fargo raises the rating to Overweight with a price target of $100.00, up from $90.00.
These actions and adjustments to ratings and price targets reflect analysts’ reactions to recent developments related to Five9.
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Five9’s market position. It is important to consider factors such as market capitalization, revenue growth, net margin, return on equity (ROE), return on assets (ROA), and debt management. Five9 has a smaller market capitalization compared to industry averages, displayed positive revenue growth in the past three months, has a net margin below industry averages, lags behind industry averages in ROE and ROA, and faces challenges in debt management with a higher debt-to-equity ratio than the industry average.
Analyst ratings are determined through extensive research, including attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and communicating with insiders. It is important to remember that analyst ratings are opinions, and investors should consider multiple factors when making investment decisions.
Overall, the recent ratings and price targets from analysts suggest a generally positive outlook for Five9. However, investors should conduct their own research and consider their own investment strategies before making any decisions.
