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Zoom Communications Option Alert: Jan 16 $75 Puts Sweep (3) near the Bid: 700 @ $7.8 vs 2960 OI; Ref=$76.39

Zoom Communications (NASDAQ:ZM) Stock

Zoom Communications

Zoom Video Comms

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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Rosenblatt analyst Catharine Trebnick maintained a Buy rating on Zoom Communications (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>) on Thursday,<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ZM/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> lowering the price forecast from $95 to $90.</a>
Trebnick cautioned about growing macroeconomic uncertainty and potential tariff-related challenges that may hinder the company&#8217;s ability to expand revenue streams beyond the U.S. market.
The new forecast reflects a valuation of approximately 4.2 times the projected 2027 revenue, down from the previous multiple of 4.5 times.
While Zoom is trading at 3.0 times its enterprise value to estimated 2027 sales—a level consistent with the broader SaaS group average—it is growing revenue at 3% year over year, compared to the group&#8217;s 6%.
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However, the analyst notes that this valuation is still reasonable given Zoom&#8217;s strong financial footing, including a substantial $7.8 billion cash reserve and a free cash flow margin of 37%, which significantly exceeds the industry average of 26%.
Trebnick trimmed the revenue growth expectations for Zoom, now forecasting a 2.2% increase for FY26—below the company&#8217;s FY25 guidance of 2.7% at the midpoint.
For FY25, the analyst estimates revenue at $4.768 billion, reflecting 2.6% growth and slightly below both their previous estimate and the Street consensus of $4.788 billion.
FY27 revenue is also adjusted downward to $4.935 billion, implying 3.5% growth and again falling short of the consensus estimate of $4.949 billion.
As a result of these lower projections, adjusted operating income for FY25 is revised to $1.854 billion with a margin of 38.9%, just under the Street&#8217;s forecast, Trebnick writes.
Due to reduced sales volume expectations, the analyst now projects FY26 pro forma EPS at $5.34, unchanged from their previous estimate.
Looking further ahead, with anticipated revenue growth of just 3.5% in FY27, the EPS forecast has been modestly lowered to $5.48 from $5.50, the analyst writes.
Price Action: ZM shares are trading higher by 3.16% to $75.28 at last check on Thursday.
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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.

Rosenblatt analyst Catharine Trebnick maintains Zoom Communications (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $95 to $90.

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Rosenblatt Maintains Buy on Zoom Communications, Lowers Price Target to $90

Wells Fargo analyst Michael Turrin maintains Zoom Communications (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $85 to $75.

Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on Zoom Communications, Lowers Price Target to $75

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Zoom Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>) shares are trading higher Thursday following a significant global outage that temporarily disabled key parts of Zoom's platform, including video calls,<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ZM/news"> its web portal and app.</a>
What To Know: The outage, which occurred on Wednesday afternoon, was confirmed by the company and tracked in real time by Downdetector.com, according to Reuters. At its peak, over 67,000 users reported problems accessing Zoom&#8217;s services, with disruptions affecting both U.S. and international users. The company did not offer a detailed technical explanation but confirmed on social media that full service had been restored.
The brief disruption likely reminded investors of the platform's broad user base and the technical risks that come with operating such a widely used service. But, the lack of a sharp sell-off suggests the market viewed the outage as temporary and not materially damaging to Zoom&#8217;s longer-term operations or reputation. Still, a repeat of such widespread failures could draw more scrutiny given how reliant businesses, schools and government agencies have become on Zoom for communication.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Will Zoom Shares Go Up?</h1>
When trying to assess whether or not Zoom will trade higher from current levels, it's a good idea to take a look at analyst forecasts.
Wall Street analysts have an average 12 month price target of $85.25 on Zoom. The &#8220;Street high&#8221; target is currently at $97 and the &#8220;Street low&#8221; target is $7. Of all the analysts covering Zoom Communications, five have positive ratings, seven have neutral ratings and none have negative ratings.
In the last month, four analysts have adjusted price targets. Here's a look at recent price target changes <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ZM/analyst-ratings">[Analyst Ratings]</a>. Benzinga also tracks Wall Street's most accurate analysts. Check out how analysts covering Zoom have performed in recent history.
Stocks don't move in a straight line. The average stock market return is approximately 10% per year. Zoom is down 12.37% year-to-date. The average analyst price target suggests the stock could have further upside ahead.
For a broad overview of everything you need to know about Zoom, visit <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ZM">here</a>. If you want to go above and beyond, there's no better tool to help you do just that than <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>. Start your free trial today.
ZM Price Action: Zoom shares closed Thursday up 0.41% at $71.49 at the time of writing, according to<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?new_user=False&amp;backend=google-oauth2"> Benzinga Pro.</a>
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What's Going On With Zoom Shares Today?

Morgan Stanley analyst Meta Marshall maintains Zoom Communications (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $96 to $79.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Zoom Communications, Lowers Price Target to $79

Zoom Communications's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NYSE">ZM</a>) short percent of float has fallen 14.29% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 6.29 million shares sold short, which is 2.4% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.0 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>Zoom Communications Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Zoom Communications has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Zoom Communications'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>, Zoom Communications's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.20%, 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>
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Peering Into Zoom Communications's Recent Short Interest

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Keybanc slashed the price target for DoorDash, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DASH#NASDAQ">DASH</a>) from $240 to $230. Keybanc analyst Justin Patterson maintained an Overweight rating. DoorDash shares closed at $181.85 on Monday. See how other analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DASH/analyst-ratings">view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Stephens &amp; Co. increased Fastenal Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FAST#NASDAQ">FAST</a>) price target from $75 to $80. Stephens &amp; Co. analyst Tommy Moll maintained an Equal-Weight rating. Fastenal shares closed at $81.30 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FAST/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Piper Sandler cut the price target for EastGroup Properties, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EGP#NYSE">EGP</a>) from $175 to $172. Piper Sandler analyst Alexander Goldfarb maintained a Neutral rating. EastGroup Properties shares closed at $156.60 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EGP/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Mizuho cut the price target for Zoom Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>) from $105 to $71. Mizuho analyst Siti Panigrahi maintained an Outperform rating. Zoom Communications shares closed at $71.98 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>JP Morgan slashed Science Applications International Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAIC#NASDAQ">SAIC</a>) price target from $148 to $140. JP Morgan analyst Seth Seifman maintained an Overweight rating. Science Applications International shares settled at $117.55 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SAIC/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Jefferies cut Sempra (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRE#NYSE">SRE</a>) price target from $77 to $75. Jefferies analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith maintained a Hold rating. Sempra shares closed at $69.73 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SRE/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Evercore ISI Group slashed Arista Networks Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANET#NYSE">ANET</a>) price target from $130 to $100. Evercore ISI Group analyst Amit Daryanani maintained an Outperform rating. Arista Networks shares closed at $73.59 on Monday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ANET/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>JP Morgan increased the price target for Triumph Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGI#NYSE">TGI</a>) from $17 to $26. JP Morgan analyst Seth Seifman upgraded the stock from Underweight to Neutral. Triumph shares settled at $24.90 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TGI/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Mizuho analyst Siti Panigrahi maintains Zoom Communications (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $105 to $71.

Mizuho Maintains Outperform on Zoom Communications, Lowers Price Target to $71

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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Zoom Communications.
Looking at options history for Zoom Communications (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>) we detected 9 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 44% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 55% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $425,400 and 7, calls, for a total amount of $381,490.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $55.0 to $100.0 for Zoom Communications during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
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 activity within a strike price range from $55.0 to $100.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Zoom Communications 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743105758_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

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<td>PUT</td>
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<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$3.65</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$219.0K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
<td align="right">600</td>
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<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$5.65</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$5.16</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$206.4K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td align="right">400</td>
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<td>ZM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$9.35</td>
<td>$9.2</td>
<td>$9.2</td>
<td>$87.50</td>
<td>$121.4K</td>
<td>288</td>
<td align="right">132</td>
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<td>ZM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$13.2</td>
<td>$12.5</td>
<td>$12.5</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$98.7K</td>
<td>21</td>
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<td>ZM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
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<td>06/18/26</td>
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<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.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Zoom Communications, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Present Market Standing of Zoom Communications</h3>
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<li>With a trading volume of 987,627, the price of ZM is down by -1.17%, reaching $76.87.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 53 days from now.</li>
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<h3>What The Experts Say On Zoom Communications</h3>
Over the past month, 4 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $86.25.
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&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital has revised its rating downward to Outperform, adjusting the price target to $95. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Scotiabank continues to hold a Sector Perform rating for Zoom Communications, targeting a price of $75. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays has decided to maintain their Equal-Weight rating on Zoom Communications, which currently sits at a price target of $80. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Rosenblatt continues to hold a Buy rating for Zoom Communications, targeting a price of $95. 
Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest Zoom Communications options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.

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Spotlight on Zoom Communications: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity

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. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
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<th>PUT/CALL</th>
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<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>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$37.3K</td>
<td>82.7K</td>
<td>83.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$97.00</td>
<td>$36.6K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
<td>16.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XRX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$2.5 million</td>
<td>14.8K</td>
<td>15.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IBM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
<td>$51.4K</td>
<td>45</td>
<td>5.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ORCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$46.8K</td>
<td>7.6K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DELL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$97.00</td>
<td>$129.3K</td>
<td>287</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>QBTS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$8.50</td>
<td>$57.3K</td>
<td>535</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$150.7K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>U</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$48.5K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$1.1 million</td>
<td>205</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on March 28, 2025. Parties traded 171 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.3K, with a price of $217.0 per contract. There were 82778 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 83484 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PLTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on March 28, 2025. This event was a transfer of 205 contract(s) at a $97.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 20 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.6K, with a price of $179.0 per contract. There were 4212 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 16566 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For XRX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XRX#NASDAQ">XRX</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 661 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 15000 contract(s) at a $5.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $2.5 million, with a price of $170.0 per contract. There were 14865 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 15000 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding IBM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 87 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 42 contract(s) at a $245.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $51.4K, with a price of $1225.0 per contract. There were 45 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5606 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ORCL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on March 28, 2025. This event was a transfer of 720 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 37 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.8K, with a price of $65.0 per contract. There were 7631 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2675 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DELL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on March 28, 2025. Parties traded 1540 contract(s) at a $97.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 27 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $129.3K, with a price of $84.0 per contract. There were 287 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2054 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding QBTS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QBTS#NYSE">QBTS</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 31 day(s) on April 25, 2025. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $8.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $57.3K, with a price of $115.0 per contract. There were 535 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1812 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding APP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on March 28, 2025. Parties traded 201 contract(s) at a $350.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $150.7K, with a price of $750.0 per contract. There were 3585 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1501 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding U (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/U#NYSE">U</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 143 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 315 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 223 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.5K, with a price of $154.0 per contract. There were 1197 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1455 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ZM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 360 day(s) on March 20, 2026. Parties traded 1200 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $1.1 million, with a price of $988.0 per contract. There were 205 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1200 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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RBC Capital analyst Rishi Jaluria reiterates Zoom Communications (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $95 price target.

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RBC Capital Reiterates Outperform on Zoom Communications, Maintains $95 Price Target

Zoom Communications Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>) has unveiled expanded <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44357988/zoom-introduces-customizable-ai-companion-with-new-add-ons-for-businesses">capabilities at Enterprise Connect 2025</a>.
Here are some key analyst takeaways.
RBC Capital Markets On Zoom Communications
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/5846fffaee7bf6000154d142/rishi-jaluria">Analyst Rishi Jaluria</a> maintained an Outperform rating and price target of $95.
Zoom Communications' churn rates have declined, with online customer churn reaching a record low over the past two quarters, Jaluria said in the note. The company is offering basic AI features at no additional cost and is looking into AI monetization opportunities beyond 2026, expecting revenue generation to accelerate in 2027, he added.
"We came away (from the Enterprise Connect event) with a better appreciation for Zoom&#8217;s position in the competitive environment through the platform offering, and the ability to win contact center deals from an integrated offering and competitive pricing," the analyst wrote. The company is forming strategic partnerships to advance its market reach, he further wrote.
Check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">other analyst stock ratings</a>.
Rosenblatt Securities On Zoom Communications
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/585aa876b5a482000151d0ed/catharine-trebnick">Analyst Catharine Trebnick</a> reiterated a Buy rating and price target of $95.
Zoom Communications has increased its focus on building channel partners, the revenue contribution of which has risen from 30% in fiscal 2023 to 40% in 2024 and is targeted to reach 50% in 2026, Trebnick said. She added that the key drives of this growth are:
<ul>
<li>Optimized processes and systems for better program scalability</li>
<li>Extended partner access to sales statistics dashboards</li>
<li>Comprehensive sales enablement tools and training</li>
<li>Focus on streamlined implementation and deployments</li>
<li>Strategic regionalization of customer support</li>
<li>Channel manager-driven revenue growth through targeted upselling and cross-selling</li>
</ul>
ZM Price Action: Shares of Zoom Communications had risen by 1.47% to $76.56 at the time of publication on Wednesday.
Read More: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/content/44143157/zoom-stock-leading-the-video-market-after-skypes-exit">Zoom Stock: Leading the Video Market After Skype&#8217;s Exit</a>

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Rosenblatt analyst Catharine Trebnick maintains Zoom Communications (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>) with a Buy and maintains $95 price target.

Rosenblatt Maintains Buy on Zoom Communications, Maintains $95 Price Target

Across the recent three months, 12 analysts have shared their insights on Zoom Communications (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within 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">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">9</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</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>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</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">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Zoom Communications, presenting an average target of $88.08, a high estimate of $100.00, and a low estimate of $75.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 1.35% increase from the previous average price target of $86.91.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742238043_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</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>Allan Verkhovski</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ryan Macwilliams</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Karl Keirstead</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Harrigan</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$97.00</td>
<td>$97.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Thomas Blakey</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$87.00</td>
<td>$87.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Catharine Trebnick</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Parker Lane</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tyler Radke</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Thomas Blakey</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$87.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Turrin</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<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>
</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: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Zoom Communications compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Zoom Communications's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Zoom Communications's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ZM/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Zoom Communications analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About 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: Delving into Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Falling below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a reduced size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Zoom Communications's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 3.29% as of 31 January, 2025, showcasing a substantial increase in 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 is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 31.07%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Zoom Communications's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 4.18%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 3.4%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: Zoom Communications's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.01, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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