Informatica Inc. (NYSE: $INFA), founded in 1993, is a leading software firm that develops intelligent data management and integration solutions for cloud computing.
Its software connects, manages, and unifies data across any multi-cloud hybrid system. The company’s headquarters is in Redwood City, CA.
Informatica Inc. Earnings Report
Informatica Inc. released its fiscal Q3 2023 earnings report on November 1, 2023. The company reported an increase of 15% year-over-year in its subscription annual recurring revenue to $1.08 billion.
Its cloud subscription annual recurring revenue grew 37% year-over-year to $550 million. In the report, the company also revealed plans to cut its global workforce by 10%.
Informatica reported that revenue grew 10% year-over-year to $408.6 million. Meanwhile, GAAP subscription revenue grew 22% year-over-year to $261.8 million. The company beat revenue estimates by 1.86%.
Earnings per share were also better than expected by 19.91% at $0.27 against the predicted $0.23. It has beaten EPS estimates by 75% of the time in the past four quarters. Net income for the quarter was $79.28 million, a year-over-year increase of 608.11%.
For Q4, the company gave a revenue guidance of $420-$440 million and a full-year guidance of $1.57-$1.59 billion, representing a 5% Y/Y growth at the mid-range.
Informatics Inc. (INFA) Stock Performance
INFA stock has had an exemplary run year-to-date, with a growth of 46.34% in value. In the past six months, the stock is up 52.57%.
Following the release of the earnings report, the stock experienced a modest boost in price from around $19.16 on November 1, 2023, to a high of $23.12 on November 2, 2023. At close-of-market on November 2, 2023, the stock was worth $22.58 per share.
INFA Stock Forecast
On a positive note, revenue at Informatica Inc. has grown. However, market analysts views that the stock is overvalued. However, it could face challenges in its transition to a cloud-based model. The company initially offered on-premise data management and integration solutions. But it has since transitioned to cloud-based software as a service company.
Its sales team has adapted well to its cloud-only mode, and the management team is working on simplifying related processes. Its net retention rate is an impressive 118% as of the latest quarterly report. That indicates that its products are reasonably good and the sales and marketing efforts are efficient. Operating income was also up. However, it remains negative.
Informatics Inc. will undoubtedly face stiff competition from leaders in the sector, such as Google, Microsoft, and Amazon Web Services. However, a research report by Grand View Research estimates that the global data management sector was worth $89.3 billion in 2022 and could be worth $227.7 billion in 2030.
That is a forecast CAGR of 12.1% up to 2030. The main reason for the estimate is the growing demand for real-time data by enterprises. With such a huge market opportunity, Informatica has room to grow, even amidst stiff competition.
Based on these numbers, stock analysts have given INFA stock a moderate buy rating. The analysts give the stock an average price estimate of $23.33, representing a 2.59% upside from the current price of around 22.58. The high range of the estimate is $25, while the low forecast is $21.
Should You Buy INFA Stock?
With a moderate buy rating by analysts and a modest price target for the stock, INFA stock is not particularly an attractive option for investors.
Additionally, the cloud management sector is primed for growth, which could propel the stock to new highs. As with any investment, it is important to assess various factors, including industry trends, when making any investment decision.
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