NICE(US:NICE) ZACKS·2025-05-01 22:55Company Performance - Nice (NICE) closed at $156.04, with a slight increase of +0.12% from the previous session, underperforming the S&P 500 which gained 0.63% [1] - Over the past month, shares of Nice have decreased by 1.17%, while the Computer and Technology sector gained 1.66% [1] Upcoming Financial Results - The upcoming earnings report is expected to show an EPS of $2.84, reflecting a 10.08% increase year-over-year [2] - Revenue is projected at $699.39 million, up 6.08% from the same quarter last year [2] Annual Estimates - For the annual period, earnings are anticipated to be $12.17 per share, a rise of +9.44% from the previous year, with revenue expected to reach $2.92 billion, indicating a +6.66% increase [3] Analyst Estimates and Stock Performance - Recent changes in analyst estimates are crucial as they often indicate short-term business trends, with positive revisions suggesting optimism about the company's outlook [3][4] - The Zacks Rank system, which reflects these estimate changes, currently ranks Nice at 3 (Hold) [5] Valuation Metrics - Nice has a Forward P/E ratio of 12.8, which is a discount compared to the industry average of 26.31 [6] - The PEG ratio for Nice stands at 1.19, while the Internet - Software industry has an average PEG ratio of 2.16 [6] Industry Context - The Internet - Software industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector, currently holding a Zacks Industry Rank of 141, placing it in the bottom 43% of over 250 industries [7] - Historically, the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]