Upgrades - RBC Capital upgraded Sealed Air (SEE) to Outperform from Sector Perform with a price target of $48, up from $35, citing stabilization in Protective and continued strength in Food segments, along with over $100 million of cost reductions and G&A optimization [2] - Citi upgraded Tractor Supply (TSCO) to Buy from Neutral with a price target of $62, up from $60, noting same-store sales momentum and earnings growth heading into 2026 [2] - Piper Sandler upgraded PNC Financial (PNC) to Overweight from Neutral with a price target of $220, up from $211, expressing confidence in PNC's near-term prospects due to its conservative guidance and attractive valuation [3] - HSBC upgraded Iqvia (IQV) to Buy from Hold with a price target of $235, up from $195, expecting easing regulatory clouds in pharma to support a re-rating of the shares [3] - MoffettNathanson upgraded Roblox (RBLX) to Neutral from Sell, acknowledging that user metrics have significantly improved driven by new viral experiences [4] Downgrades - Jefferies downgraded Freshpet (FRPT) to Hold from Buy with a price target of $53, down from $97, citing an abrupt and persistent growth slowdown and lack of near-term catalysts [5] - HSBC downgraded Bloom Energy (BE) to Hold from Buy with a price target of $100, up from $44, while expecting consensus estimates to revise higher but awaiting a better entry point [5] - RBC Capital downgraded Graphic Packaging (GPK) to Sector Perform from Outperform with a price target of $21, down from $25, due to oversupply in bleached paperboard limiting price increases [5] - JPMorgan downgraded RenaissanceRe (RNR) to Neutral from Overweight with an unchanged price target of $303, adopting an incrementally cautious view on reinsurance pricing [5] - Northland downgraded Nutanix (NTNX) to Market Perform from Outperform with a price target of $76, highlighting risks related to VMware customer migrations and competition from Red Hat [5]

Core Insights - Zacks Premium offers various tools for investors to enhance their stock market engagement and confidence [1] - The Zacks Style Scores are designed to help investors select stocks with the highest potential to outperform the market in the short term [2] Zacks Style Scores Overview - Stocks are rated from A to F based on value, growth, and momentum characteristics, with A indicating the highest potential for outperformance [3] - The Style Scores are categorized into four types: Value Score, Growth Score, Momentum Score, and VGM Score [3][4][5][6] Value Score - Focuses on identifying undervalued stocks using financial ratios such as P/E, PEG, and Price/Sales [3] Growth Score - Evaluates a company's financial health and future growth potential through earnings, sales, and cash flow analysis [4] Momentum Score - Targets stocks experiencing upward or downward price trends, utilizing recent price changes and earnings estimate shifts [5] VGM Score - Combines all three Style Scores to identify stocks with the best value, growth, and momentum characteristics [6] Zacks Rank Integration - The Zacks Rank leverages earnings estimate revisions to guide investors in building successful portfolios, with 1 (Strong Buy) stocks achieving an average annual return of +23.81% since 1988 [7] - Investors are encouraged to select stocks with a Zacks Rank of 1 or 2 and Style Scores of A or B for optimal success [9] Stock Example: Nutanix (NTNX) - Nutanix Inc. provides an integrated enterprise cloud operating system and is currently rated 3 (Hold) with a VGM Score of B [11] - The company is positioned well for growth, with a Growth Style Score of A and a projected year-over-year earnings growth of 17.3% for the current fiscal year [12] - Recent upward revisions in earnings estimates and a strong earnings surprise average of +20.2% further enhance Nutanix's attractiveness to investors [12]

Core Insights - Aligned Data Centers successfully raised $12 billion at the beginning of the year to expand its infrastructure in response to the growing demand for AI facilities [1][6] - The company is currently in advanced discussions for a potential $40 billion acquisition by BlackRock's Global Infrastructure Partners, which could be one of the largest transactions in the data center sector [2][3] - AI-related companies have seen significant investment, with $141 billion in corporate credit issuance this year, surpassing last year's total of $127 billion [3] Company Overview - Founded in 2013, Aligned focuses on providing custom data centers with an emphasis on efficiency and sustainability, currently managing or developing 78 data centers across the Americas [5] - Aligned has raised funds to build out 5 gigawatts of data center capacity, enough to power half of New York City on a hot day, although much of this capacity is still in the planning stages [6][7] - The company currently has over 600 megawatts of operational capacity and an additional 700 megawatts under construction, positioning it as a significant player in the market [7] Market Context - The demand for AI infrastructure is driving companies like Aligned to expand rapidly, with tech firms prepared to invest hundreds of billions in physical infrastructure [4] - Aligned's potential revenue, based on industry-standard pricing, could reach nearly $1.6 billion annually, increasing to $3.4 billion when including capacity under construction [9] - Comparatively, Coreweave Inc., another cloud provider, has a market value exceeding $65 billion, highlighting the high valuations in the AI infrastructure market [8][10]

Nutanix (NTNX) ended the recent trading session at $75.53, demonstrating a +1.53% change from the preceding day's closing price. This move outpaced the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.34%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 0.09%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 0.42%. Shares of the enterprise cloud platform services provider have appreciated by 10.83% over the course of the past month, outperforming the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 8.07%, and the S&P 500's gain of 3.54%.An ...

My previous investment thought on Nutanix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTNX ) was a buy rating because I believe the business can continue to grow robustly, and there are signs of NTNX winning share from VMware. MyI focus on long-term investments while incorporating short-term shorts to uncover alpha opportunities. My investment approach revolves around bottom-up analysis, delving into the fundamental strengths and weaknesses of individual companies. My investment duration is the medium to long-term. Ultimately, I aim to ...

It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Nutanix (NTNX) . Shares have added about 15.7% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Nutanix due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at its latest earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important catalysts.Nutanix Q3 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Revenues Increase Y ...

Part I [Business Overview](index=6&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Business) Nutanix is a hybrid multicloud computing leader, providing a unified software platform for applications and AI, simplifying distributed app and data management. - Nutanix is a hybrid multicloud computing leader, offering a unified software platform for running applications and AI and managing data anywhere, with a vision to simplify distributed app and data operations[19](index=19&type=chunk) - The Nutanix Cloud Platform supports diverse workloads including business-critical applications, data platforms, enterprise AI (machine learning, generative AI, agentic AI), general-purpose, end-user computing, and cloud-native applications[20](index=20&type=chunk) - Nutanix has transitioned to a subscription-based business model, offering term-based licenses and SaaS subscriptions typically ranging from one to five years, with support and entitlements included[21](index=21&type=chunk)[22](index=22&type=chunk)[31](index=31&type=chunk)[32](index=32&type=chunk) - Key growth strategies include landing new end customers through targeted sales and marketing, expanding sales to existing customers by targeting new workloads and upselling, and driving renewals and retention for profitable growth[40](index=40&type=chunk)[44](index=44&type=chunk) - The company had over **29,000 end customers** as of July 31, 2025, across diverse industries, with approximately **77% of customers** with Nutanix for 18+ months making repeat purchases[39](index=39&type=chunk)[329](index=329&type=chunk) [Overview](index=6&type=section&id=Overview) Nutanix is a hybrid multicloud computing leader focused on simplifying distributed application and data management through its unified software platform. - Nutanix is a hybrid multicloud computing leader, offering a unified software platform for running applications and AI and managing data anywhere[19](index=19&type=chunk) - The company's mission is to delight customers with an open, secure platform with rich data services that increases their ability to take advantage of new technologies such as cloud native and AI, optimizes how they run their organizations today, and accelerates innovation, efficiency, and growth[19](index=19&type=chunk) - Nutanix pioneered hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) and developed its native hypervisor, Nutanix AHV, transitioning to a subscription-based business model[21](index=21&type=chunk) [The Nutanix Cloud Platform](index=6&type=section&id=The%20Nutanix%20Cloud%20Platform) The Nutanix Cloud Platform provides a consistent operating model for applications and data across core data centers, edge, and public clouds. - The Nutanix Cloud Platform provides a consistent cloud operating model for running applications and managing data in core data centers, at the edge, and in public clouds[20](index=20&type=chunk) - It supports diverse workloads including business-critical applications, data platforms, enterprise AI (machine learning, generative AI, agentic AI), general-purpose workloads, end-user computing, and cloud-native applications[20](index=20&type=chunk) - Key components include Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI) for distributed HCI, Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) for unified management, Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP) for enterprise-grade Kubernetes, Nutanix Unified Storage (NUS) for consolidated data services, Nutanix Database Service (NDB) for automated database management, and Nutanix Enterprise AI (NAI) for centralized inferencing[23](index=23&type=chunk)[24](index=24&type=chunk)[25](index=25&type=chunk)[26](index=26&type=chunk)[27](index=27&type=chunk)[28](index=28&type=chunk)[29](index=29&type=chunk)[30](index=30&type=chunk) [Delivery of Our Solutions](index=9&type=section&id=Delivery%20of%20Our%20Solutions) Nutanix solutions are deployed across various environments, offered via subscription licenses, with hardware typically purchased from partners. - The Nutanix Cloud Platform can be deployed in core data centers, at the edge, or in public/managed clouds (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud via NC2), running on various qualified hardware platforms[31](index=31&type=chunk) - Subscription term-based licenses typically range from one to five years, with cloud-based SaaS subscriptions extending up to five years[31](index=31&type=chunk) - Customers generally purchase qualified hardware platforms from channel partners or OEMs, and support and entitlements are included within subscription fees[31](index=31&type=chunk)[32](index=32&type=chunk) [Our Partners](index=9&type=section&id=Our%20Partners) Nutanix leverages a diverse partner ecosystem, including channel, OEM, and cloud partners, to drive sales and solution adoption. - Nutanix leverages channel, OEM, ecosystem, and cloud partners to drive sales and adoption of its solutions[33](index=33&type=chunk) - Channel partners (distributors, resellers, MSPs, telcos, GSIs) represented **41% of total revenue** for fiscal 2025 from the top two distributors[34](index=34&type=chunk) - OEM partners (Cisco, Dell, Fujitsu, HPE, Lenovo) sell Nutanix software bundled with their hardware, including new solutions integrating with Dell PowerFlex and certifying Cisco UCS blade servers[35](index=35&type=chunk) - Ecosystem partners (e.g., AMD, Intel, Nvidia) integrate their products with Nutanix solutions, while cloud partners (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud) extend the platform's reach[36](index=36&type=chunk)[37](index=37&type=chunk) [Our Support Programs](index=10&type=section&id=Our%20Support%20Programs) Nutanix provides various levels of software and hardware support, alongside professional services for optimal environment management. - Nutanix offers varying levels of software support and hardware support for Nutanix-branded NX platforms[38](index=38&type=chunk) - Professional services are provided for assessment, design, deployment, and optimization of Nutanix environments[38](index=38&type=chunk) [Our End Customers](index=10&type=section&id=Our%20End%20Customers) Nutanix serves a broad base of over **29,000 end customers** across diverse industries and also supports service providers. - Nutanix serves a broad and diverse base of over **29,000 end customers** as of July 31, 2025, across industries like financial services, retail, manufacturing, public sector, and technology[39](index=39&type=chunk) - The company also sells to service providers who use the Nutanix Cloud Platform to offer cloud-based services to their own customers[39](index=39&type=chunk) [Growth Strategy](index=10&type=section&id=Growth%20Strategy) Nutanix's growth strategy focuses on customer acquisition, expansion, and retention, while driving profitable growth and deepening partner engagement. - Key growth elements include landing new end customers through sales and marketing investments and partner networks, expanding sales to existing customers via a 'land-and-expand' strategy, and driving renewals and retention[40](index=40&type=chunk) - The company aims to build on its hybrid multicloud vision, deepen engagement with all partner types, and drive profitable growth by balancing investments with operational efficiencies[44](index=44&type=chunk) [Sales and Marketing](index=11&type=section&id=Sales%20and%20Marketing) Sales efforts involve a global force supporting partners, while marketing focuses on educating customers and promoting cloud platform capabilities. - Sales primarily involve a global sales force interacting directly with IT decision-makers and supporting channel partners and OEMs[42](index=42&type=chunk) - Marketing focuses on educating customers about the benefits of the cloud software platform, driving market awareness of virtualization, cloud-native, and enterprise AI-ready capabilities, and leveraging co-marketing with partners[43](index=43&type=chunk) [Research and Development](index=12&type=section&id=Research%20and%20Development) R&D efforts are dedicated to enhancing existing technologies, developing new solutions, and supporting current customer deployments. - R&D efforts focus on enhancing existing technologies, developing new ones in current and adjacent markets, and supporting existing customer deployments[45](index=45&type=chunk) - Significant resources are dedicated to global R&D teams to support solution enhancements, improve ecosystem partner integration, and expand platform technologies and features[45](index=45&type=chunk) [Manufacturing](index=12&type=section&id=Manufacturing) Nutanix does not manufacture hardware; its NX series platforms are manufactured by Super Micro Computer, Inc. - Nutanix does not manufacture hardware; its NX series hardware platforms are manufactured by Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Supermicro)[46](index=46&type=chunk) - Supermicro designs, assembles, and tests the Nutanix-branded hardware, procuring components from third-party suppliers[46](index=46&type=chunk) [Competition](index=12&type=section&id=Competition) Nutanix operates in intensely competitive cloud infrastructure and platform services markets, facing diverse competitors and evolving competitive factors. - Nutanix operates in intensely competitive cloud infrastructure and platform services markets, facing competition from software providers (VMware, Microsoft, Red Hat), public cloud providers (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure), and traditional IT systems vendors (Dell, HPE, NetApp)[47](index=47&type=chunk)[49](index=49&type=chunk) - Competitive factors include platform features, scalability, performance, ecosystem, management, total cost of ownership, customer choice, application mobility, and customer experience[50](index=50&type=chunk)[54](index=54&type=chunk) - The company has expanded into adjacent markets like Kubernetes management, data/platform services, AI platform services, and cloud management, facing new and established competitors[50](index=50&type=chunk) [Intellectual Property](index=13&type=section&id=Intellectual%20Property) Nutanix protects its intellectual property through patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and confidentiality agreements. - Nutanix relies on patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secret laws, confidentiality procedures, and employee agreements to protect its intellectual property[52](index=52&type=chunk) - As of July 31, 2025, the company had **578 issued U.S. patents** (expiring between 2033 and 2045) and **159 non-provisional patent applications** pending[52](index=52&type=chunk) [Facilities](index=13&type=section&id=Facilities) Nutanix's corporate

Group 1 - Nutanix Inc. stock price is currently at $74.43, reflecting a 3.45% decrease in the current market session, but has increased by 9.30% over the past month and 22.74% over the past year [1] - The P/E ratio of Nutanix is 118.6, which is higher than the aggregate P/E ratio of the Software industry at 116.15, suggesting that Nutanix may perform better than its industry peers, although it may also indicate that the stock is overvalued [6] - The P/E ratio is a useful metric for evaluating a company's market performance, but it should be used cautiously as it can indicate both undervaluation and weak growth prospects [8] Group 2 - A higher P/E ratio typically indicates that investors expect better future performance from the company, which may lead to optimism about rising dividends [5] - Investors should consider the P/E ratio alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors for a comprehensive analysis of a company's financial health [8]

Core Insights - Nutanix has appointed Greg Lavender to its board of directors, effective September 17, 2025, bringing extensive technology experience to the company [1][3] - Lavender has over 40 years of experience in software, cloud, artificial intelligence, and enterprise infrastructure, previously serving as CTO at Intel and holding senior roles at VMware, Citigroup, Cisco Systems, and Sun Microsystems [3][4] - Lavender's expertise includes building open ecosystems, advancing confidential computing, and integrating hardware and software innovation for AI and cloud-native workloads [4] Company Overview - Nutanix is a leader in hybrid multicloud computing, providing a unified software platform for running applications and managing data across multiple clouds and locations [5][6] - The company serves over 29,000 customers globally, helping organizations simplify operations for both traditional and modern applications [6] - Nutanix aims to empower organizations in their digital transformation and to operate hybrid multicloud environments efficiently and cost-effectively [6]

Group 1: Company Buyback Announcements - Dropbox announced a $1.5 billion share buyback program, representing 18% of its market capitalization, and has reduced its outstanding share count by approximately 35% since April 2021 [4][2] - Nutanix increased its buyback authorization by $350 million, bringing its total buyback capacity to $461 million, which is 2.2% of its market capitalization [8][6] - Salesforce raised its buyback authorization by $20 billion, totaling $50 billion, with a current buyback capacity of approximately $25.7 billion, equating to 11.1% of its market capitalization [14][12] Group 2: Company Performance and Market Position - Dropbox's stock has increased by around 28% over the past 52 weeks, despite facing significant competition in the cloud storage market [3][2] - Nutanix's shares have gained over 31% in the past year, benefiting from competitive advantages against VMware [6][7] - Salesforce has added 6,000 paying customers to its AI offering, Agentforce, in just three quarters, highlighting its growth in the enterprise software sector [13][12] Group 3: Financial Metrics and Implications - The buyback programs of these companies are expected to positively impact key metrics like earnings per share (EPS), which often correlates with rising share prices [1] - Salesforce has reduced its outstanding share count by approximately 4.7% since November 2022, with an average quarterly buyback spending of around $2 billion [15][14] - Nutanix's share count has increased by less than 1% in 2025, indicating a slowdown in dilution, which may allow for future reductions in share count as free cash flow improves [9][8]