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Intuit Inc. is a leading financial technology and software company headquartered in Mountain View, California. Its flagship products include TurboTax for consumer and small-business tax preparation, QuickBooks for small-business accounting and payments, Credit Karma for consumer credit and personal finance, and Mailchimp for marketing automation. Intuit operates across three primary segments — Global Business Solutions, Consumer, and Credit Karma — and generates a large share of revenue from recurring subscriptions, which investors value for their predictability.
Intuit's competitive strengths include deep brand recognition, a large and loyal customer base, high switching costs, and a broad ecosystem that spans tax, accounting, payroll, and marketing tools. Investors follow the stock closely because of its durable cash flows, its dominant position in U.S. tax software, and — more recently — the debate over how generative artificial intelligence could reshape demand for its products.
Over the last 30 days, INTU has been a standout performer. Shares rose from a closing price of $284.47 on July 22, 2026, to $367.00 on August 21, 2026, a gain of approximately 29%. The move has been broad-based, with the stock outperforming the S&P 500 and the broader computer and technology sector during the period.
The picture over the trailing quarter is more nuanced. Measured from the May 22, 2026 close of roughly $319.94, shares are up about 15% — but the path was far from linear. INTU fell sharply through late May and June, touching a 52-week low of $252.84, before staging a sustained recovery into August. As a result, the 30-day surge represents the strongest leg of a broader rebound rather than a steady uptrend.
Several factors contributed to the recent rally. First, INTU entered the period deeply oversold after a year dominated by concerns that generative AI could disrupt tax and accounting software, and buyers stepped back in as those fears were reassessed. Second, optimism built ahead of the fiscal Q4 earnings report on August 25, with consensus estimates pointing to revenue of roughly $4.27 billion, up about 11% year over year, and earnings per share near $3.59.
Fundamental support has also remained in place. In its May 20 report, Intuit posted fiscal Q3 EPS of $12.80, ahead of the roughly $12.57 consensus, on revenue of $8.56 billion, up 10.4% year over year. Growth engines such as TurboTax Live, Credit Karma, and Global Business Solutions have continued to expand. Management has also approved a new $8 billion share repurchase program and raised the quarterly dividend by 15% to $1.20 per share, signaling confidence in cash generation.
Analyst actions during the period were mixed. Some firms cut price targets or ratings — Morgan Stanley downgraded the stock to Hold and reduced its target to $335, while Truist lowered its target to $350 — reflecting lingering uncertainty around TurboTax and AI. Others, including William Blair and Oppenheimer, maintained Buy ratings. The overall consensus remains a Moderate Buy, though the sharp rally has moved shares closer to several price targets.
The quarterly trend has been defined by a recovery from extreme weakness. Intuit entered 2026 under significant pressure, with shares cascading more than 60% between January and June as investors weighed the threat that AI-powered tools could undercut demand for paid tax and accounting software. The company also carried out a restructuring that included a reduction of roughly 17% of its workforce.
Amid that sell-off, Intuit continued to report solid financial results. Revenue growth has been supported in part by price increases and a shift toward higher-value, assisted offerings such as TurboTax Live, which is expected to account for more than half of TurboTax revenue. As the AI-disruption debate cooled and the stock broke back above its 50-day moving average, dip buyers returned, driving the multi-month rebound now underway. Even so, INTU remains far below its prior highs, underscoring how much ground it has yet to reclaim.
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The near-term focus is Intuit's fiscal Q4 2026 earnings report on August 25. Beyond the headline numbers, investors will scrutinize fiscal 2027 guidance, particularly for TurboTax, where consensus expectations and the pace of AI-related disruption remain key debates. Continued momentum in Credit Karma and Global Business Solutions, progress on the company's restructuring and cost-cutting initiatives, and the pace of share repurchases will also matter.
Longer term, the central question remains whether Intuit's AI strategy can accelerate revenue growth or whether AI-enabled alternatives erode demand for its paid products. A pending securities-fraud lawsuit, macroeconomic conditions affecting small businesses and consumer credit, and the trajectory of interest rates are additional factors that could influence the stock. Investors should monitor these developments rather than rely on the recent rally alone.
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INTU moved above its 50-day moving average on July 27, 2026 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend. In of 55 similar past instances, the stock price increased further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The 10-day moving average for INTU crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on July 29, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In of 19 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher 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 INTU advanced for three days, in of 317 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 201 cases where INTU Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
The RSI Indicator has been in the overbought zone for 1 day. Expect a price pull-back in the near future.
The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the overbought zone for 3 days. The longer the ticker stays in the overbought zone, the sooner a price pull-back is expected.
INTU broke above its upper Bollinger Band on August 13, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is seriously undervalued 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 (4.904) is normal, around the industry mean (28.672). P/E Ratio (22.570) is within average values for comparable stocks, (79.190). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.960) is also within normal values, averaging (1.753). Dividend Yield (0.013) settles around the average of (0.046) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (4.950) is also within normal values, averaging (70.832).
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable 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 Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. INTU’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
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 Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. INTU’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 94, placing this stock worse than average.
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
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