CommVault Systems (NASDAQ:CVLT) Stock

COMMVAULT SYSTEMS INC

CommVault Systems

CommVault Systems Inc provides data and information management software applications and services. The firm sells software licenses and services to large global enterprises, small- and midsize businesses, and government agencies through both its salesforce and its network of reseller partners. Its software solutions include Cleanroom Recovery, HyperScale X, Air Gap Protect, Compliance, Cloud Rewind, and Clumio Backtrack. The company operates in the United States and exports to many other countries.

CommVault Systems Inc

CommVault Systems's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVLT#NYSE">CVLT</a>) short percent of float has risen 7.63% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.13 million shares sold short, which is 6.63% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.09 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>CommVault Systems Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747335624_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for CommVault Systems has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing CommVault Systems's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, CommVault Systems's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.56%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Is the Market Bullish or Bearish on CommVault Systems?

Commvault Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVLT#NASDAQ">CVLT</a>) reported upbeat fourth-quarter financial results and issued FY26 revenue <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/cvlt/earnings">guidance above estimates</a>.
CommVault Systems reported quarterly earnings of $1.03 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 93 cents per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $275.04 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $262.43 million.
&#8220;It was a record-breaking year at Commvault,&#8221; said Sanjay Mirchandani, President and CEO. &#8220;Commvault surpassed all key metrics, ended the year with over 12,000 subscription customers, and is firmly positioned as a growth company with subscription revenue up 45% in Q4. We continue to deliver cloud-first innovations that solve a hard problem for customers – strengthening their cyber resilience.&#8221;
CommVault said it sees FY2026 sales of $1.130 billion to $1.140 billion, versus estimates of $1.10 billion.
Commvault shares fell 1.3% to trade at $166.52 on Wednesday.
These analysts made changes to their price targets on Commvault following earnings announcement.
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<li>RBC Capital analyst Brad Erickson maintained CommVault Systems with a Sector Perform and raised the price target from $175 to $185.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Aaron Rakers maintained the stock with an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $180 to $190..</li>
<li>Oppenheimer analyst Param Singh maintained CommVault Systems with an Outperform rating and raised the price target from $180 to $200.</li>
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These Analysts Boost Their Forecasts On Commvault Systems Following Q4 Results

Oppenheimer analyst Param Singh maintains CommVault Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVLT#NASDAQ">CVLT</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $180 to $200.

Oppenheimer Maintains Outperform on CommVault Systems, Raises Price Target to $200

Wells Fargo analyst Aaron Rakers maintains CommVault Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVLT#NASDAQ">CVLT</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $180 to $190.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on CommVault Systems, Raises Price Target to $190

RBC Capital analyst Brad Erickson maintains CommVault Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVLT#NASDAQ">CVLT</a>) with a Sector Perform and raises the price target from $175 to $185.

RBC Capital Maintains Sector Perform on CommVault Systems, Raises Price Target to $185

DA Davidson analyst Rudy Kessinger maintains CommVault Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVLT#NASDAQ">CVLT</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $185 to $200.

DA Davidson Maintains Buy on CommVault Systems, Raises Price Target to $200

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Commvault Systems shares are trading higher after the company reported Q4 financial results and beat its adjusted EPS and revenue estimates. Additionally, the company issued FY26 revenue guidance above estimates.

CommVault Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVLT#NASDAQ">CVLT</a>) sees FY2026 sales of $1.130 billion-$1.140 billion vs $1.10 billion analyst estimate.

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CommVault Systems Sees FY2026 Sales $1.130B-$1.140B vs $1.10B Est

CommVault Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVLT#NASDAQ">CVLT</a>) sees Q1 sales of $266.000 million-$270.000 million vs $263.49 million analyst estimate.

CommVault Systems Sees Q1 Sales $266.000M-$270.000M vs $263.49M Est

CommVault Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVLT#NASDAQ">CVLT</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.03 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.93 by 10.75 percent. This is a 30.38 percent increase over earnings of $0.79 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $275.04 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $262.43 million by 4.81 percent. This is a 23.17 percent increase over sales of $223.29 million the same period last year.

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CommVault Systems Q4 Adj. EPS $1.03 Beats $0.93 Estimate, Sales $275.04M Beat $262.43M Estimate

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Shares of software companies are trading higher amid overall market strength due to March's strong durable goods orders economic data, and President Trump's announcement that he met with China earlier today. Also, the industry may be moving up ahead of Alphabet's earnings report scheduled for after market close.

CommVault Systems's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVLT#NYSE">CVLT</a>) short percent of float has risen 6.8% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.86 million shares sold short, which is 5.81% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.68 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>CommVault Systems Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745510418_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for CommVault Systems has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing CommVault Systems's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, CommVault Systems's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.01%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

How Do Investors Really Feel About CommVault Systems?

Across the recent three months, 4 analysts have shared their insights on CommVault Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVLT#NASDAQ">CVLT</a>), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish.
In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months.
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
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In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for CommVault Systems, presenting an average target of $175.0, a high estimate of $195.00, and a low estimate of $147.00. Staying constant with the previous average price target, the current average remains unchanged. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745431257_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
The standing of CommVault Systems among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C; 
&#x7C;Eric Heath &#x7C;Keybanc &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $185.00&#x7C;$195.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;James Fish &#x7C;Piper Sandler &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $147.00&#x7C;$154.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Eric Heath &#x7C;Keybanc &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $195.00&#x7C;$192.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Thomas Blakey &#x7C;Cantor Fitzgerald &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $173.00&#x7C;$159.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to CommVault Systems. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of CommVault Systems compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
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To gain a panoramic view of CommVault Systems's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CVLT/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on CommVault Systems analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into CommVault Systems's Background</h2>
CommVault Systems Inc provides data and information management software applications and services. The firm sells software licenses and services to large global enterprises, small- and midsize businesses, and government agencies through both its salesforce and its network of reseller partners. Its software solutions include Commvault Complete Backup and Recovery, HyperScale, Hedvig, and Metallic. The company operates in the United States and exports to many other countries.
<h3>CommVault Systems's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a smaller scale relative to peers. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: CommVault Systems's revenue growth over a period of 3M has been noteworthy. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 21.13%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: CommVault Systems's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 4.2%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): CommVault Systems's ROE is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 3.9%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 1.11%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: CommVault Systems's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.04.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per 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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What Analysts Are Saying About CommVault Systems Stock

Guggenheim analyst Howard Ma reiterates CommVault Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVLT#NASDAQ">CVLT</a>) from Neutral to Neutral.

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Guggenheim Reiterates Neutral on CommVault Systemsto Neutral

Keybanc analyst Eric Heath maintains CommVault Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVLT#NASDAQ">CVLT</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $195 to $185.

Keybanc Maintains Overweight on CommVault Systems, Lowers Price Target to $185

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Shares of software companies are trading higher following President Trump's decision to implement a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for all countries except China.

Piper Sandler analyst James Fish maintains CommVault Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVLT#NASDAQ">CVLT</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $154 to $147.

Piper Sandler Maintains Neutral on CommVault Systems, Lowers Price Target to $147

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Commvault Wins Coveted "Outstanding Cyber Resilience" Global InfoSec Award for 2025

Commvault Announces Fiscal 2025 Fourth Quarter Financial Results

Commvault and Deloitte Forge Strategic Alliance to Help Enhance Cyber Resilience and Incident Response

Commvault Extends Support to Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization Workloads for Enhanced, Cloud-Native Cyber Resilience

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