From Yahoo Finance: 2025-05-25 17:00:00

Jefferies analyst, Samad Samana, maintained a Hold rating on Verint Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: VRNT) shares and lowered the price target from $32 to $19. The firm revised its model based on Q4 performance and fiscal 2026 projections, with non-GAAP EPS falling below expectations at $0.99. SaaS revenue was lower than expected, impacting total revenue of $254 million and causing a 37.20% year-to-date stock dip. However, the company exceeded cash contribution, cash generation, and ARR projections. SaaS ACV from new deals grew 30% YoY to $32 million, while subscription ARR reached $712 million (up 5.2% YoY). Verint Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: VRNT) increased its Subscription ARR projection to $768 million (8% YoY growth) for FYE 2026, forecasting $960 million in revenue and cash generation. Despite potential growth, some AI stocks may offer higher returns with limited downside risk compared to VRNT. Check out the report on the cheapest AI stock for more promising options.

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