Stock Repurchases and Financing Activities - Company repurchased 14.8 million shares of common stock for $1.9 billion at a weighted-average price of $130.87 per share during the nine months ended October 31, 2024[328] - Net cash used in financing activities was $106.4 million for the nine months ended October 31, 2024, driven by $1.9 billion in stock repurchases and $359.6 million in taxes paid for equity awards[339] - Board authorized an additional $2.5 billion stock repurchase program in August 2024, extending the expiration date to March 2027[328] Cash Flow and Operating Activities - Net cash provided by operating activities increased to $527.0 million for the nine months ended October 31, 2024, up from $503.5 million in the same period in 2023[336] - Company expects to generate positive net cash flows from operating activities for fiscal 2025[336] Investments and Market Risks - Strategic investments increased to $296.2 million as of October 31, 2024, up from $234.4 million as of January 31, 2024, driven by growth in non-marketable equity securities under the Measurement Alternative from $190.2 million to $280.6 million[353] - Strategic investments are subject to market risks, including volatility and potential impairment, which could impact financial results[352] - The company anticipates additional volatility in operations due to market price changes and impairments related to strategic investments[354] - The company's strategic investments are subject to market-related risks, including volatility and potential impairment, which could impact financial results[352] Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Investments - Company had $5.0 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and investments as of October 31, 2024, with a hypothetical 100 basis point interest rate change impacting market value by $19.1 million[345] - The company holds $5.0 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and investments as of October 31, 2024, with a hypothetical 100 basis point interest rate change impacting market value by $19.1 million[345] Debt Issuance and Hedging - Company issued $2.3 billion in Notes in September 2024 and entered into Capped Calls for $195.5 million to reduce potential dilution[347] - In September 2024, the company issued $2.3 billion in Notes, with no regular interest accrual, and entered into Capped Calls costing $195.5 million to mitigate potential dilution[347] - Foreign currency forward contracts were used to hedge against exchange rate risks, with all contracts maturing within twelve months[349] - Foreign currency exchange risk is managed through forward contracts, with a 10% change in the U.S. dollar value not expected to materially impact operating results[350] Investing Activities - Net cash used in investing activities was $34.2 million for the nine months ended October 31, 2024, primarily due to $75.6 million spent on property, equipment, and business combinations[337] Internal Controls and Reporting - Disclosure controls and procedures were deemed effective as of October 31, 2024, ensuring timely and accurate reporting[356] - No material changes in internal control over financial reporting were identified during the quarter ended October 31, 2024[357]

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Snowflake (SNOW) shares jumped 32.8% following its impressive third-quarter fiscal 2025 results on Nov. 20. SNOW reported non-GAAP earnings of 20 cents per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 33.33% and reflecting strong operational performance and customer-base expansion. SNOW's earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the trailing four quarters while missing once, the average earnings surprise being 35.39%. Find the latest EPS estimates and surprises on Zacks Earnings Calendar. SN ...

After struggling since the spring, Snowflake (SNOW 2.38%) stock has surged much higher following the release of earnings for its fiscal 2025's third quarter (ended Oct. 31). After an abrupt leadership change and questions about how well it could compete amid the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), the company is again winning over customers and investors.Amid the renewed confidence in Snowflake stock, investors have gone from questioning whether it is a buy to asking whether it is too late to buy into thi ...

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Snowflake Inc. (NYSE: SNOW ) reported a mixed Q3 ’25 earnings result on November 20, 2024 , as sales growth moderated to 28% with the adjusted operating margin declining to 6.25%, down from 9.80% in Q3 ’24. Despite theMichael Del Monte is a buy-side equity analyst with over 5 years of industry experience. Prior to working in the investment management industry, Michael spent over a decade in professional services working in industries that range from O&G, OFS, Midstream, Industrials, Information Technology, ...

Key TakeawaysWedbush upgraded Snowflake as the analysts predicted that the artificial intelligence software era is here.Wedbush said Snowflake was in the "sweet spot" to benefit from AI product demand.The analysts added that it was time for the broader software sector to "get in on the AI party." Shares of Snowflake (SNOW) gained about 3% Monday afternoon as Wedbush upgraded the stock, saying the cloud software provider is in the "sweet spot" to benefit from the booming demand for artificial intelligence (A ...

Core Insights - Wedbush Securities analyst Daniel Ives has increased optimism regarding the AI revolution's impact on the software sector, particularly through generative AI adoption and large language model launches [1][2]. Company Summaries - **Snowflake Inc (SNOW)**: Upgraded to Outperform with a price target raised to $190, supported by a 30x long-term free cash flow estimate. The company is expected to benefit significantly from the rise in AI use cases over the next 12 to 18 months [3][4]. - **Elastic NV (ESTC)**: Upgraded to Outperform with a new price target of $135, based on an 8x fiscal year 2026 enterprise value-to-revenue ratio. The company is strategically aligned with enterprises transitioning to next-generation platforms, with customers moving from legacy vendors to Elastic's AI-powered solutions [4][5]. - **Palantir Technologies Inc (PLTR)**: Price target raised from $57 to $75, leveraging a 38x long-term free cash flow target. The company's AIP strategy is expected to drive demand as enterprises recognize the value of AI across various use cases [5]. - **Salesforce Inc (CRM)**: Price target increased from $325 to $375, citing a 28x long-term EBITDA valuation. Rising customer enthusiasm for Salesforce's AI-integrated products is anticipated to drive the next wave of growth for the company [6]. Industry Overview - The software sector is entering an inflection point, with projections of $2 trillion in AI spending in the coming years. Enterprises are expected to adopt AI at scale by 2025, positioning companies like Snowflake, Elastic, Palantir, and Salesforce to benefit from this technological revolution [7].