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Twilio is a cloud-based communications platform-as-a-service company offering communication building blocks that allow for a fully customized customer engagement experience spanning voice, video, chat, and SMS messaging. It does this through various application programming interfaces and prebuilt solution applications aimed at improving customer engagement. The company leverages its Super Network, a global network of carrier relationships, to facilitate high-speed, cost-effective communication.

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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. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Information Technology sector: 
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<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
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<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/11/24</td>
<td>$133.00</td>
<td>$26.8K</td>
<td>23.2K</td>
<td>120.5K</td>
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<td>MSFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/11/24</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$25.2K</td>
<td>6.5K</td>
<td>11.1K</td>
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<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/11/24</td>
<td>$182.50</td>
<td>$117.6K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
<td>7.5K</td>
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<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$28.5K</td>
<td>14.5K</td>
<td>7.1K</td>
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<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/11/24</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$62.6K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td>6.7K</td>
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<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$97.8K</td>
<td>17.4K</td>
<td>4.4K</td>
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<td>WULF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$104.8K</td>
<td>11.0K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
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<td>APLD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/11/24</td>
<td>$8.50</td>
<td>$25.0K</td>
<td>6.1K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
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<td>TWLO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/01/24</td>
<td>$63.00</td>
<td>$39.2K</td>
<td>40</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
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<td>MARA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$128.5K</td>
<td>27.7K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
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<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 trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on October 11, 2024. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $133.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.8K, with a price of $134.0 per contract. There were 23206 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 120537 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on October 11, 2024. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $420.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.2K, with a price of $252.0 per contract. There were 6574 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 11144 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on October 11, 2024. Parties traded 293 contract(s) at a $182.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 22 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $117.6K, with a price of $400.0 per contract. There were 4051 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 7539 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 9 day(s) on October 18, 2024. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.5K, with a price of $570.0 per contract. There were 14540 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 7166 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on October 11, 2024. This event was a transfer of 83 contract(s) at a $190.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $62.6K, with a price of $755.0 per contract. There were 3319 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6781 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 72 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 75 contract(s) at a $225.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $97.8K, with a price of $1305.0 per contract. There were 17475 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4459 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WULF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WULF#NASDAQ">WULF</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 37 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 3495 contract(s) at a $5.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 23 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $104.8K, with a price of $30.0 per contract. There were 11042 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3586 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For APLD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APLD#NASDAQ">APLD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 2 day(s) on October 11, 2024. This event was a transfer of 625 contract(s) at a $8.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 28 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.0K, with a price of $40.0 per contract. There were 6172 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2998 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TWLO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWLO#NYSE">TWLO</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 23 day(s) on November 1, 2024. Parties traded 714 contract(s) at a $63.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 18 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.2K, with a price of $55.0 per contract. There were 40 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2540 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MARA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 100 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 684 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 43 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $128.5K, with a price of $187.0 per contract. There were 27744 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1017 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 about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Twilio (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWLO#NYSE">TWLO</a>) underwent analysis by 8 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
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<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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</tbody>
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Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $78.25, a high estimate of $110.00, and a low estimate of $65.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 3.64% increase from the previous average price target of $75.50.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728421217_0_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Twilio. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Patrick Walravens</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Peter Weed</td>
<td>Bernstein</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Peter Weed</td>
<td>Bernstein</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Ivan Feinseth</td>
<td>Tigress Financial</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Ryan Macwilliams</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Mark Murphy</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
<td>$76.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Michael Turrin</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>James Fish</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$83.00</td>
<td>$77.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Twilio. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Twilio 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>
</ul>
For valuable insights into Twilio's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TWLO/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Twilio analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About Twilio</h2>
Twilio is a cloud-based communications platform-as-a-service company offering communication building blocks that allow for a fully customized customer engagement experience spanning voice, video, chat, and SMS messaging. It does this through various application programming interfaces and prebuilt solution applications aimed at improving customer engagement. The company leverages its Super Network, a global network of carrier relationships, to facilitate high-speed, cost-effective communication.
<h3>Financial Insights: Twilio</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With a profound presence, the company's market capitalization is above industry averages. This reflects substantial size and strong market recognition.
Revenue Growth: Twilio's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 4.31%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: Twilio's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of -2.94%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of -0.35%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Twilio's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive -0.29% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: Twilio's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.13.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
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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Twilio Stock: A Deep Dive Into Analyst Perspectives (8 Ratings)

JMP Securities analyst Patrick Walravens reiterates Twilio (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWLO#NYSE">TWLO</a>) with a Market Outperform and maintains $110 price target.

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Watching Twilio; Traders Circulate M&A Blog Comments Suggesting 'The Co Has Disclosed Some Increased Executive Payouts In Connection With A Change In Control, Which May Indicate That The Software Company Is Attracting Takeover Interest'

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Reported Friday October 4, 2024 Twilio Amended CEO And Senior Executive Severance Plans To Include Lump Sum Payments Of 24 Months' Base Salary Plus 200% Target Bonus For CEO, And 18 Months' Base Salary Plus 150% Target Bonus For Executives Upon Qualifying Termination Related To Change In Control, Along With Health Benefits And Equity Vesting

Twilio Announces Integration With OpenAI's Realtime API To Enable Over 300,000 Customers And 10M Developers To Build Conversational AI Voice Experiences Using GPT-4o

Twilio Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/twlo#NYSE">TWLO</a>) provides developers and businesses tools and products to enhance their communications with customers. Its cloud communication-as-a-service (CPaaS) platform offers basic services like voice, email, and SMS messaging to more advanced interactive services like video, artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots, voice application programming interfaces (APIs), and identity authentication. Gartner ranked it as a CPaaS leader in its Magic Quadrant for the second year in 2024. Twilio has leveraged AI into its services to provide more flexibility and enhance experiences.
The computer and technology sector leader has well-known clients, including the top streaming service Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nflx#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), Airbnb Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/abnb#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>), and rideshare duopolies Uber Technologies Inc.&nbsp;and Lyft Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/lyft#NASDAQ">LYFT</a>). It competes with 8X8 Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/eght#NASDAQ">EGHT</a>).
<h2>The Value Proposition of CPaaS </h2>
On the surface, CPaaS may not seem like a big deal, especially as an end user.&nbsp;However, the benefit of CPaaS, like most&nbsp;as-a-service platforms (aaS), is not having to bear the expense of in-house building, managing, maintaining, and upgrading the complex hardware and software infrastructure. This and the ability to scale the services to millions of customers are the major value propositions. Businesses use CPaaS to embed communication channels like voice calls, video, email, and text messaging into their mobile apps. Consumers often take these services for granted because they are commonplace these days.
For example, If you&#39;ve ever ordered an Uber or Lyft ride through their mobile apps, Twilio&#39;s platform enables the rideshare app to:
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<li>Send an SMS notification when a driver has been found.</li>
<li>Provide real-time location updates notifying you the driver is on the way and has arrived.</li>
<li>Enables driver and passenger communication features like calling and texting if you&#39;re wondering where the driver is.</li>
<li>Enables text, email, and voice calling options to contact customer service if there&#39;s a problem.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Rich Communication Services (RCS) Is a Game Changer</h2>
Twilio offers RCS, enabling businesses to take their text messaging to the next level without users downloading more apps. RCS enables companies to send rich media like videos, images, logos, and pictures in text messages. It can include buttons, links, or other triggers enabling the end user to take an action like making a payment, voting, or booking an appointment. It provides a more interactive and branded communication experience with customers, ultimately leading to an improved customer experience and higher conversion rates.
<h2>Twilio Leverages AI Services Like Auto Pilot and Flex Insights </h2>
Twilio offers its tools and services as APIs that companies and developers can customize to refine their brand and use cases. AI products like Autopilot let developers create, train, and customize interactive voice response (IVR) systems and intelligent AI chatbots that can engage customers, understand natural language, automate tasks, and authenticate and transfer customers to the right agents. Flex Insights monitors and analyzes conversations between customers and agents to provide data analytics, sentiment analysis, and transcription services to optimize workflows for and with agents.
<h2>Twilio&#39;s Recovery Is Taking Shape </h2>
Twilio&#39;s second-quarter of 2024 results indicate that business is recovering. The company reported a 17 cents EPS beat, coming in at 87 cents. Revenues grew 4.4% YoY to $1.08 billion, which also beat consensus estimates of $1.06 billion. They grew their active customer accounts to over 316,000 in the quarter compared to 304,000 in the year-ago period. The company has $800 million left in its $2 billion share buyback program, which it will complete by year&#39;s end.
The company issued Q3 2024 EPS of 81 to 86 cents versus 74 cents consensus estimates. Twilio expected revenues of $1.085 billion to $1.095 billion versus $1.09 billion consensus estimates. For fiscal 2024, Twilio is raising its non-GAAP income from operations, which ranges from $650 million to $670 million, up from the previous forecast of $585 million to $635 million. Organic revenue growth was narrowed to 6% to 7% compared to 5% to 10% previously forecast.
<h2>TWLO Stock Is in an Ascending Triangle Pattern </h2>
An ascending triangle is a bullish pattern comprised of a flat-top upper trendline resistance indicating the supply overhand. The ascending (rising) trendline is formed by higher lows, indicating rising demand. A breakout occurs when the stock surges through the upper trendline, whereas a breakdown occurs if the stock falls below the ascending trendline.
<img alt="Twilio TWLO stock chart" class="aligncenter" src="https://www.marketbeat.com/logos/articles/med_20240922163137_chartq-twlo.jpg" style="height:748px; width:915px" />
TWLO has an upper trendline resistance at $63.91. The stock has been recovering since the $52.51 swing low. The anchored VWAP support is steadily rising at $58.86. As TWLO rises to test the flat-top resistance, it also has the potential to reach the lower gap-fill level at $64.89. The upper gap fill would occur if TWLO rises to $68.85. The daily relative strength index (RSI) is rising to the 61-band. Fibonacci (Fib) pullback support levels are at $61.47, $59.56, $56.86, and $53.81.
Twilio&#39;s average consensus price target is $70.52, and its highest analyst price target is $110.00. &nbsp;
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Twilio's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWLO#NYSE">TWLO</a>) short percent of float has fallen 6.94% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.18 million shares sold short, which is 1.61% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.03 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/">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>Twilio Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1725638421_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Twilio 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 Twilio'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://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Twilio's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.67%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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8 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on Twilio (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWLO#NYSE">TWLO</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
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<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
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<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
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<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $73.5, a high estimate of $85.00, and a low estimate of $60.00. Witnessing a positive shift, the current average has risen by 1.48% from the previous average price target of $72.43.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1724425247_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Twilio is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<td>Ivan Feinseth</td>
<td>Tigress Financial</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
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<td>Ryan Macwilliams</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
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<td>Mark Murphy</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
<td>$76.00</td>
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<td>Michael Turrin</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
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<td>James Fish</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$83.00</td>
<td>$77.00</td>
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<td>James Fish</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$77.00</td>
<td>$79.00</td>
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<td>Ivan Feinseth</td>
<td>Tigress Financial</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
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<td>Meta Marshall</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
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<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 Twilio. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Twilio compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Twilio's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
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Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Twilio's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TWLO/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Twilio analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into Twilio's Background</h2>
Twilio is a cloud-based communications platform-as-a-service company offering communication building blocks that allow for a fully customized customer engagement experience spanning voice, video, chat, and SMS messaging. It does this through various application programming interfaces and prebuilt solution applications aimed at improving customer engagement. The company leverages its Super Network, a global network of carrier relationships, to facilitate high-speed, cost-effective communication.
<h3>Financial Milestones: Twilio's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is below the industry average, suggesting that it is relatively smaller compared to peers. This could be due to various factors, including perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Revenue Growth: Twilio displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 4.31%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Information Technology sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Twilio's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of -2.94%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Twilio's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of -0.35%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Twilio's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of -0.29%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: Twilio's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.13, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Beyond The Numbers: 8 Analysts Discuss Twilio Stock

Tigress Financial analyst Ivan Feinseth maintains Twilio (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWLO#NYSE">TWLO</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $75 to $85.

Tigress Financial Maintains Buy on Twilio, Raises Price Target to $85

Barclays analyst Ryan Macwilliams maintains Twilio (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWLO#NYSE">TWLO</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $70 to $65.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Twilio, Lowers Price Target to $65

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JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Twilio, Raises Price Target to $78

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Twilio Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TWLO/">TWLO</a>)
TWLO provides customer engagement platform solutions internationally. The company operates in two segments: Twilio Communications; and Twilio Segment. It offers multiple application programming interfaces and software solutions for communications between customers and end users.
On June 5, TWLO announced new product features - Linked Audiences and the Segment Data Graph, which enhances Twilio Segment's interoperability with data platforms and warehouses, offering efficiencies for businesses that manage customer data and need a real-time, unified view of their customers.
The solutions allow businesses to build audiences, enrich customer profiles, and drive more effective marketing campaigns with real-time insights. It also unlocks the transformative potential of AI, ensuring access to advanced models to drive better customer engagement results.
For the second quarter that ended on June 30, 2024, TWLO's revenue increased 4.3% year-over-year to $1.08 billion. Its <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/g/grossprofit.asp#:~:text=Gross%20profit%2C%20or%20gross%20income,fluctuate%20compared%20to%20production%20output.">gross profit</a> rose 9.9% from the prior year's period to $555.85 million. Its non-GAAP income from operations of $175.32 million reflects a growth of 46% year-over-year.
Furthermore, non-GAAP net income attributable to common stockholders came in at $150.12 million and $0.87 per share, up 48.9% and 61.1% from the prior year's quarter, respectively.
The company provided guidance for the third quarter of 2024, forecasting revenue between $1.08 billion and $1.09 billion, reflecting a 5% to 6% year-over-year growth. Moreover, the company has raised its non-GAAP operating income forecast for fiscal year 2024 to $650 million - $675 million, up from the previous range of $585 million - $635 million. TWLO expects organic revenue growth of 6% to 7% for the full year.
Analysts expect TWLO's revenue for the third quarter (ending September 2024) to increase 5.8% year-over-year to $1.09 billion, and its EPS for the same quarter is expected to grow by 47.6% from the prior year period to $0.86.
TWLO's stock has surged 14.1% over the past three months to close the last trading session at $60.50.
TWLO's solid outlook is reflected in its <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a>. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, each weighted to an optimal degree.
It has an A grade for Growth and a B  for Value and Sentiment. Within the A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-saas/">Software - SAAS</a> industry, TWLO is ranked #10 among 18 stocks.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TWLO/">Click here</a> to access additional ratings for TWLO (Quality, Stability, and Momentum).
UiPath Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/PATH/">PATH</a>)
PATH provides an end-to-end automation platform that offers a diverse range of robotic process automation (RPA) solutions in the U.S., Romania, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands. It provides a suite of interrelated software to build, manage, run, engage, measure, and govern automation within the organization.
On July 2, PATH launched new features in its platform, which infuse GenAI deeply into the UiPath Business Automation Platform&#x2122; to help businesses achieve greater outcomes with AI and automation. UiPath Autopilot offers various advantages for developers and testers with the help of GenAI and natural language processing (NLP).
The new features allow organizations to build better, faster, and more comprehensive automation.
During the second that ended July 31, 2024, PATH's total revenue increased 10.1% year-over-year to $316.25 million. Its non-GAAP gross profit rose 6.6% from the year-ago value to $263.18 million.
The company's non-GAAP net income stood at $23.76 million and $0.04 per share, respectively. Furthermore, as of July 31, 2024, the company's non-GAAP adjusted free cash flow amounted to $149.78 million, reflecting an increase of 25.6% year-over-year.
According to the company's financial outlook for the third quarter of 2025, PATH expects revenue in the range of $345 million to $350 million. Its non-GAAP operating income is projected to be approximately $27 million.
For the fiscal full year, PATH's revenue is forecasted to be between $1.42 billion and $1.43 billion, while its non-GAAP operating income is anticipated to be nearly $170 million.
Analysts expect PATH's revenue for the third quarter (ending October 2024) to increase 6.7% year-over-year to $347.64 million. For the fiscal year (ending January 2025), its revenue is expected to grow 8.7% year-over-year to $1.42 billion. Further, the company topped the consensus revenue estimates in all trailing four quarters, which is remarkable.
Over the past month, the stock has gained 2.8% to close the last trading session at $12.30.
PATH's sound fundamentals are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall grade of B, translating to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
PATH has a B grade for Quality and Growth. Out of 18 stocks in the Software - SAAS industry, it is ranked #8.
To see the other ratings of PATH for Value, Momentum, Stability, and Sentiment, <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/PATH/">click here</a>.
Shutterstock, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SSTK/">SSTK</a>)
SSTK offers a platform to connect brands and businesses to high-quality content internationally. It provides image services, including photographs, vectors, and illustrations, used in visual communications, such as websites, digital and print marketing materials, corporate communications, books, and publications.
On July 30, SSTK introduced its generative 3D API, offering a fast and ethical way to produce realistic 3D models with AI for enterprises. The generative API, built on the multimodal NVIDIA Edify generative AI architecture, has been trained exclusively on Shutterstock content. With this, studios and developers can revolutionize their pipelines and generate realistic 3D Models in Minutes.
On July 22, SSTK completed its previously announced acquisition of Envato Pty Ltd., a leader in digital creative assets and templates. The strategic acquisition aligns well with SSTK's operations as Envato elements complement SSTK's existing offering and will expand the company's reach within faster-growing audiences.
For the second quarter that ended June 30, 2024, SSTK's revenue grew 5.4% year-over-year to $220.05 million. Its income from operations improved 137.1% from the prior-year quarter to $20.67 million. Also, the company's adjusted net income amounted to $35.90 million or $1 per common share, while its adjusted EBITDA increased by 3.4% from the year-ago value to $62.07 million.
As per the company's 2024 guidance, SSTK expects revenue between $927 million and $936 million, reflecting growth of 6% - 7% year-over-year. Its adjusted net income per share is set to range from $4.18 to $4.32, and its adjusted EBITDA is projected to be between $245 million and $248 million.
Street expects SSTK's revenue for the fourth quarter (ending December 2024) to grow 17.6% from the prior year to $255.53 million. The company's EPS for the same period is expected to increase 51.8% year-over-year to $1.09. Also, it has surpassed the consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
However, the stock has plunged marginally over the past month to close the last trading session at $35.65.  
SSTK's stance is apparent in its POWR Ratings. It has a B grade for Value and is ranked #6 out of 26 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/internet-services/">Internet - Services</a> industry.
In addition to the POWR Ratings I've just highlighted, you can see SSTK's ratings for Growth, Quality, Stability, Momentum, and Sentiment <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SSTK/">here</a>.
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As AI adoption accelerates across industries, this stands to create significant traction for hypergrowth stocks. Therefore, investors wanting to capitalize on such could invest in Workday (WDAY), Twilio (TWLO), and Smartsheet (SMAR), leading to sustainable growth in the coming years. Keep reading… The demand for Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly evolving as businesses, organizations, and individuals are adopting it in growing numbers to boost efficiency and productivity. This rapid adoption is fueling opportunities for hypergrowth stocks that are increasingly adopting AI to stay competitive.
Given this backdrop, it could be wise for investors to invest in hypergrowth stocks such as Workday, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/WDAY/">WDAY</a>), Twilio Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TWLO/">TWLO</a>), and Smartsheet Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SMAR/">SMAR</a>) for potential revenue growth and expansion in product offerings.
According to a <a href="https://www.statista.com/outlook/tmo/artificial-intelligence/worldwide">Statista</a> report, the global market size for AI is anticipated to reach $826.70 billion by 2030, exhibiting a CAGR of 28.5%, with the United States having the largest market size of $50.16 billion in 2024. This makes its impact on the market significant, driving investor enthusiasm.
Moreover, with rapid integration and evolving technology, the <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/08/foxconn-chairman-says-ai-boom-still-has-time-to-go-as-llms-evolve.html">AI boom "still has some time to go,"</a> says Emily Tan, Chief Executive and Chairman of Foxconn Young Liu. AI is another growing industry, and its infrastructure still has some way to move forward.
Furthermore, with 77% of companies either using or exploring the use of AI in their businesses and 83% claiming it a top priority in their business plans, AI has become an integral part of the economy. As the reports are to be believed, AI is set to create over <a href="https://edisonandblack.com/pages/over-97-million-jobs-set-to-be-created-by-ai.html">97 million jobs by 2025</a>, contributing to the economy.
Considering these conducive trends, let's look at the fundamentals of the above-mentioned stocks in detail:
Workday, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/WDAY/">WDAY</a>)
WDAY is a global provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources. It helps customers plan, execute, analyze, and extend to its varied applications to manage their business and operations.
On September 18, WDAY announced the release of Workday Wellness, a new AI-powered solution, providing companies with a real-time view into which benefits and wellness their employees want and use. This new AI-powered solution will enhance employee well-being and create more personalized health benefits.
In the same month, WDAY agreed to acquire Evisort, a leading AI-native document intelligence platform. This acquisition will enable WDAY's customers to surface critical insights, make decisions, and take faster actions across financial and HR data faster and more efficiently with Evisort's document intelligence.
For the second quarter of 2025, which ended on July 31, WDAY's total revenues increased 16.7% year-over-year to $2.09 billion, and its non-GAAP <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/o/operatingincome.asp">operating income</a> stood at $518 million, indicating a 23% growth from the prior-year quarter period.
Its net income rose 67.1% from the year-ago value to $132 million, while its non-GAAP net income per share stood at $1.75, up 22.4% year-over-year.  Also, the company's free cash flow grew 43.3% from the year-ago value to $516 million.
The company has updated its fiscal year 2025 guidance. It now expects its subscription revenue to range between $7.70 billion and $7.73 billion, representing a growth of approximately 17%. Additionally, WDAY expects its non-GAAP operating margin to be 25.3%.
Analysts expect WDAY's revenue for the third quarter ending October 31, 2024, to increase 14.2% year-over-year to $2.13 billion, while its EPS for the same period is expected to increase 14.9% from the prior-year quarter to $1.76. The company surpassed consensus revenue and EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, which is impressive.
WDAY's revenue has grown at CAGRs of 18.9% and 19.4% over the past three and five years, respectively. Likewise, the company's total assets have increased at a CAGR of 21.2% over the past three years and 22.1% over the past five years.
WDAY shares have surged 12.8% over the past year and 5.4% over the past three months to close the last trading session at $242.47.
WDAY's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect this robust outlook. The stock has an overall rating of B, which equates to Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
WDAY has an A grade for Growth and B for Sentiment and Quality. It is ranked #22 out of 131 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-application/">Software - Application</a> industry. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/WDAY/">Click here</a> to see the additional ratings for WDAY (Value, Momentum, and Stability).
Twilio Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TWLO/">TWLO</a>)
TWLO provides a customer engagement platform comprising international communications application programming interfaces. It operates through two segments: Twilio Communications and Twilio Data &amp; Applications.
On October 1, TWLO and OpenAI collaborated to integrate OpenAI's Realtime API into its platform. This integration will enable TWLO to build conversational AI applications and agents, which will bring customers more natural interactions to the platform.
On September 9, TWLO announced expanded accessibility of Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging via its Programmable Messaging and Verify APIs to enhance branded and verified messaging and build customer trust in its source.
In the fiscal second quarter that ended on June 30, 2024, TWLO's revenue increased 4.3% year-over-year to $1.08 billion with a non-GAAP gross margin of 53.3% (up 110 bps year-over-year). The company reported non-GAAP income from operations of $175.32 million, indicating a 45.9% growth from the prior-year quarter.
TWLO's non-GAAP net income came in at $150.12 million, up 48.9% year-over-year, while its non-GAAP net income per share grew 61.1% from the year-ago value to $0.87. Also, its free cash flow increased 174.7% year-over-year to $197.58 million.
According to the financial guidance for fiscal year 2024, the company's non-GAAP income from operations is projected to be between $650 million and $675 million, with organic revenue growth anticipated to range from 6%-7%.
The consensus revenue estimate of $1.09 billion for the fiscal third quarter (ended September 2024) represents a 5.8% increase year-over-year. The consensus EPS estimate of $0.86 for the same quarter indicates a 47.6% improvement year-over-year. The company has an impressive surprise history; it surpassed the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
Moreover, TWLO's revenue has grown at CAGRs of 23.4% and 36.9% over the past three and five years, respectively. In addition, its total assets increased at 15.5% CAGR over the past five years.
The stock has surged 22.7% over the past three months and 27.7% over the past year to close the last trading session at $70.99.
TWLO's bright prospects are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
It also has an A grade for Growth and a B for Value and Sentiment. Within the A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-saas/">Software - SAAS</a> industry, it is ranked #9 out of 18 stocks. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TWLO/">Click here</a> to see TWLO's ratings for Momentum, Stability, and Quality.
Smartsheet Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SMAR/">SMAR</a>)
SMAR provides a work management platform for organizations, allowing them to plan, capture, manage, automate, and report on work at scale. The company's platform enables teams of all sizes to manage custom processes, programs, and portfolios that fit, and it delivers its cloud-based software platform globally through a subscription model.
On October 8, SMAR announced its strategic collaboration with AWS to launch a new connector for Amazon Q Business that synchronizes data and provides insights to the customers. This new connector will allow the generative AI-powered assistant to answer customers' queries through a unified search experience.
SMAR's total revenue for the second quarter (ended July 31, 2024) increased 17.3% year-over-year to $276.41 million. Its non-GAAP operating income grew 135.7% from the prior year's quarter to $45.29 million. The company's non-GAAP net income amounted to $61.64 million and $0.44 per share, reflecting increases of 180% and 175% year-over-year, respectively. In addition, SMAR's free cash flow rose 25.6% from the year-ago value to $57.15 million.
As per the fiscal year 2025 financial outlook, SMAR forecasts total revenue to range between $1.116 billion and $1.121 billion. The company also expects non-GAAP operating income between $177 million and $182 million and free cash flow of $240 million. It also expects non-GAAP net income per share to be between $1.36 and $1.39.
Street expects SMAR's revenue for the fiscal second quarter (ended September 2024) to increase 15.4% year-over-year to $283.87 million. Its EPS for the same period is expected to register a 90.1% growth from the prior year, settling at $0.30. In addition, it surpassed the consensus revenue and EPS in each of the trailing four quarters, which is promising.
Over the past three and five years, SMAR's revenue income grew at CAGRs of 31.6% and 36.5%, respectively, while its levered FCF grew at 47.3% CAGR over the past five years.
Over the past six months, the stock has gained 48.8%, closing the last trading session at $56.04.
It's no surprise that SMAR has an overall rating of B, equating to a Buy in our POWR Ratings system. It has an A grade for Growth and a B for Sentiment and Quality. Out of 18 stocks in the Software - SAAS industry, SMAR is ranked #6.
Beyond what is stated above, we've also rated SMAR for Value, Momentum, and Stability. Get all SMAR's ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SMAR/">here</a>.
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WDAY shares were trading at $244.30 per share on Tuesday afternoon, up $1.83 (+0.75%). Year-to-date, WDAY has declined -11.50%, versus a 22.99% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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The SaaS industry is experiencing rapid evolution, enabling versatility, cost-efficiency, and enhanced customer retention, making it a compelling opportunity to capitalize on this trend. Thus, it could be wise to take a look at high-growth SaaS stocks like DocuSign (DOCU), Twilio (TWLO), and Smartsheet (SMAR). Read more… The SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) industry is booming, driven by increased digitalization, the rise of remote work and a shift towards cloud-based solutions. SaaS companies offer subscription-based services that enhance business efficiency, drive innovation, and provide strong data security, making them essential for modern enterprises.
With such strong industry fundamentals, high-growth SaaS stocks like DocuSign, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DOCU/">DOCU</a>), Twilio Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TWLO/">TWLO</a>), and Smartsheet Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SMAR/">SMAR</a>) are poised for long-term returns. These companies offer innovative solutions that improve data management and streamline workflows, making them attractive options for investors looking to tap into this high-growth market.
SaaS companies are experiencing strong tailwinds because of their versatility, especially in verticals such as customer relationship management (CRM), cybersecurity, and enterprise resource planning (ERP). According to a report by <a href="https://www.saasacademy.com/blog/saas-statistics">SaaS Academy</a>, by the end of 2024, over 80% of businesses are expected to use at least one SaaS application in their operations, and 99% of companies will rely on some form of SaaS solution.
In line with these trends, global spending on SaaS is expected to <a href="https://www.gartner.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2024-05-20-gartner-forecasts-worldwide-public-cloud-end-user-spending-to-surpass-675-billion-in-2024#:~:text=SaaS%20spending%20is%20projected%20to%20grow%2020%25%20to%20total%20%24247.2%20billion%20in%202024.">grow by 20%</a>, reaching $247.20 billion in 2024. Furthermore, the global SaaS market is anticipated to hit $1.3 trillion by 2030, exhibiting a <a href="https://redline.digital/saas-industry-statistics/#:~:text=The%20global%20SaaS,108%20billion%20currently.">CAGR of 19.7%</a>. The United States currently holds a dominant market share of $108 billion, making SaaS one of the most attractive sectors for high-growth investments.
Considering these conducive trends, let's examine the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-saas/">Software - SAAS</a> industry stocks in detail, beginning with the third choice:
Stock #3: Twilio Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TWLO/">TWLO</a>)
TWLO provides a customer engagement platform comprising international communications application programming interfaces. It operates through two segments: Twilio Communications and Twilio Data &amp; Applications.
On October 1, TWLO and OpenAI collaborated to integrate OpenAI's Realtime API into its platform. This integration will enable TWLO to build conversational AI applications and agents, which will bring customers more natural interactions to the platform.
On September 9, TWLO announced expanded accessibility of Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging via its Programmable Messaging and Verify APIs to enhance branded and verified messaging and build customer trust in its source.
In the fiscal second quarter that ended on June 30, 2024, TWLO's revenue increased 4.3% year-over-year to $1.08 billion with a non-GAAP gross margin of 53.3% (up 110 bps year-over-year). The company reported non-GAAP income from operations of $175.32 million, indicating a 45.9% growth from the prior-year quarter.
TWLO's non-GAAP net income came in at $150.12 million, up 48.9% year-over-year, while its non-GAAP net income per share grew 61.1% from the year-ago value to $0.87. Also, its <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/freecashflow.asp">free cash flow</a> increased 174.7% year-over-year to $197.58 million.
According to the financial guidance for fiscal year 2024, the company's non-GAAP income from operations is projected to be between $650 million and $675 million, with organic revenue growth anticipated to range from 6%-7%.
The consensus revenue estimate of $1.09 billion for the fiscal third quarter (ended September 2024) represents a 5.8% increase year-over-year. The consensus EPS estimate of $0.86 for the same quarter indicates a 47.6% improvement year-over-year. The company has an impressive surprise history; it surpassed the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
Moreover, TWLO's revenue has grown at CAGRs of 23.4% and 36.9% over the past three and five years, respectively. In addition, its levered FCF increased at 39% CAGR over the past three years.
The stock has gained 22.9% over the past year to close the last trading session at $70.50.
TWLO's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect this robust outlook. The stock has an overall rating of B, which equates to Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
TWLO has an A grade for Growth and a B for Value and Sentiment. It is ranked #10 out of 18 stocks in the A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-saas/">Software - SAAS</a> industry. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TWLO/">Click here</a> to see the additional ratings for TWLO (Momentum, Stability, and Quality).
Stock #2: Smartsheet Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SMAR/">SMAR</a>)
SMAR provides a work management platform for organizations, allowing them to plan, capture, manage, automate, and report on work at scale. The company's platform enables teams of all sizes to manage custom processes, programs, and portfolios that fit, and it delivers its cloud-based software platform globally through a subscription model.
On October 8, SMAR announced its strategic collaboration with AWS to launch a new connector for Amazon Q Business that synchronizes data and provides insights to the customers. This new connector will allow the generative AI-powered assistant to answer customers' queries through a unified search experience.
SMAR's total revenue for the second quarter (ended July 31, 2024) increased 17.3% year-over-year to $276.41 million. Its non-GAAP operating income grew 135.7% from the prior year's quarter to $45.29 million. The company's non-GAAP net income amounted to $61.64 million and $0.44 per share, reflecting an increase of 180% and 175% year-over-year, respectively. In addition, SMAR's free cash flow rose 25.6% from the year-ago value to $57.15 million.
As per the fiscal year 2025 financial outlook, SMAR forecasts total revenue to range between $1.116 billion and $1.121 billion. The company also expects non-GAAP operating income to be between $177 million and $182 million and a free cash flow of $240 million. It also expects non-GAAP net income per share to be between $1.36 and $1.39.
Street expects SMAR's revenue for the fiscal third quarter (ending October 2024) to increase 15.4% year-over-year to $283.87 million. Its EPS for the same period is expected to register a 90.1% growth from the prior year, settling at $0.30. In addition, it surpassed the consensus revenue and EPS in each of the trailing four quarters, which is excellent.
Over the past three and five years, SMAR's revenue grew at CAGRs of 31.6% and 36.5%, respectively, while its levered FCF grew at 47.3% CAGR over the past five years.
Over the past six months, the stock has gained 53.1%, closing the last trading session at $56.02.
It's no surprise that SMAR has an overall rating of B, equating to a Buy in our POWR Ratings system. It has an A grade for Growth and a B for Sentiment and Quality. Out of 18 stocks in the same A-rated industry, SMAR is ranked #6.
Beyond what is stated above, we've also rated SMAR for Value, Momentum, and Stability. Get all SMAR ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SMAR/">here</a>.
Stock #1: DocuSign, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DOCU/">DOCU</a>)
DOCU provides cloud-based electronic signature solutions that enable sending and signing agreements, allowing organizations to do business faster with less risk and at a lower cost. It also offers contract lifecycle management software that automates workflows.
On June 4, DOCU announced the launch of a new connector for SAP Ariba solutions that will help automate workflows between DOCU's CLM and SAP Ariba, streamlining the source-to-pay process. This launch enhances DOCU's market position and firmly establishes the company as a leader.
On May 31, DOCU completed its acquisition of Lexion, a leading AI-powered agreement management company. This acquisition will strengthen DOCU's Intelligent Agreement Management (IAM) capabilities, bringing more insights, analysis, and automation to its customers.
For the second quarter of 2025, which ended on July 31, DOCU's total revenues increased 7% year-over-year to $736.03 million. Its non-GAAP income from operations stood at $237.16 million, indicating a 39.6% growth from the prior-year quarter.
DOCU's non-GAAP net income rose 34.3% from the year-ago value to $200.99 million, while its non-GAAP net income per share stood at $0.97, up 34.7% year-over-year. Also, the company's non-GAAP free cash flow grew by 7.8% from the year-ago value to $197.93 million.
Per the outlook for fiscal year 2025, DOCU expects its total revenue to be between $2.94 billion and $2.95 billion. It forecasts subscription revenue to range from $2.86 billion to $2.88 billion, with billings between $2.99 and $3.03 billion. Additionally, DOCU expects its non-GAAP operating margin to fall in the range of 29% to 29.5%.
Analysts expect DOCU's revenue for the third quarter ending October 31, 2024, to increase 6.4% year-over-year to $745.31 million, while its EPS for the same period is expected to grow 10.2% from the prior-year quarter to $0.87. The company surpassed consensus revenue and EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, which is impressive.
DOCU's revenue has grown at CAGRs of 16.8% and 28.1% over the past three and five years, respectively. Likewise, the company's total assets have increased at a CAGR of 16.8% over the past three years.
DOCU shares have surged 74.2% over the past year and 27.9% over the past month to close the last trading session at $72.60.
DOCU's bright prospects are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of A, which translates to a Strong Buy in our proprietary rating system.
It also has an A grade for Quality and a B for Growth and Value. Within the Software - SAAS industry, it is ranked first. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DOCU/">Click here</a> to see DOCU's ratings for Momentum, Stability, and Sentiment.
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DOCU shares were unchanged in premarket trading Thursday. Year-to-date, DOCU has gained 22.12%, versus a 23.66% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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