Cloud service company Snowflake got optimistic outlooks from analysts at Deutsche Bank and Piper Sandler.
Deutsche Bank analyst Patrick Colville initiated coverage of Snowflake with a buy rating and a $305 price target. Emphasizing the relevance of data analytics, Colville said, “We see a world where the use of data is democratizing, many more roles and functions are becoming data consumers. … Our estimates call for data warehouse (analytical processing) spending to grow to $45.2bn in 2024, a 13% CAGR from 2019.”
Brent Bracelin of Piper Sandler began coverage of Snowflake with an overweight rating and a $264 price target, citing the company’s new cloud-native software layer, that Bracelin believes has the potential to redefine and modernize the enterprise data stack.
While Bracelin did say that there are high valuation risks that could lead to elevated stock volatility over the next six months, he is also sanguine about Snowflake’s “unique cloud product and proven leadership team capable of executing on a compelling 10-year growth trajectory” . According to the analyst, a premium valuation is warranted for longer-term oriented investors looking out 3-5 years based on several factors. He cited “triple-digit growth last quarter at $0.5 billion revenue scale, a proven leadership team stacked with A-plus talent and a clear path to multi-billion dollar revenue run-rate within two years.”
According to Tickeron's report, SNOW is expected to report earnings to rise 14.29% to -23 cents per share on December 30.The last earnings report on September 30 showed earnings per share of -20 cents, beating the estimate of -23 cents.
SNOW saw its Momentum Indicator move below the 0 level on February 29, 2024. This is an indication that the stock could be shifting in to a new downward move. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 67 similar instances where the indicator turned negative. In of the 67 cases, the stock moved further down in the following days. The odds of a decline are at .
SNOW moved below its 50-day moving average on February 29, 2024 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
The 10-day moving average for SNOW crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on March 06, 2024. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 6 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where SNOW declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator for SNOW entered a downward trend on March 27, 2024. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
The RSI Indicator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where SNOW's RSI Indicator exited the oversold zone, of 20 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. of 47 cases where SNOW's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for SNOW just turned positive on March 25, 2024. Looking at past instances where SNOW's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 34 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where SNOW advanced for three days, in of 223 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
SNOW may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 89, placing this stock slightly better than average.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. SNOW’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (10.320) is normal, around the industry mean (28.767). P/E Ratio (0.000) is within average values for comparable stocks, (148.690). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (2.899) is also within normal values, averaging (2.798). Dividend Yield (0.000) settles around the average of (0.085) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (18.692) is also within normal values, averaging (77.911).
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
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