Core Insights - GitLab (GTLB) shares have declined by 16.8% year-to-date, underperforming the broader Zacks Computer & Technology sector, which has risen by 7%, and the Zacks Internet - Software industry, which has increased by 16.2% [1][2][10] - The underperformance is attributed to macroeconomic uncertainties and heightened competition in AI-enabled DevSecOps, particularly from larger competitors like Microsoft [2][10] - Despite challenges, GitLab is experiencing strong demand for its DevSecOps platform, with significant growth in its customer base [4][5] Stock Performance - GitLab's stock has lagged behind Microsoft, which has gained 19.4% year-to-date [2][10] - The company reported a 13% year-over-year increase in customers with over $5K in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) and a 26% increase in customers with over $100K in ARR in Q1 FY26 [5][10] Product and Portfolio Expansion - GitLab launched GitLab 18 in May 2025, introducing AI-native features and integrated tools for Premium and Ultimate customers at no additional cost [6][7] - The company achieved FedRAMP Moderate Authority to Operate status for GitLab Dedicated for Government, enhancing its offerings for federal agencies [8] Partnerships and Collaborations - GitLab is leveraging partnerships with major cloud platforms like Google Cloud and Amazon to expand its reach among large enterprise customers [11][12] - The integration of Amazon Q's AI agents into GitLab's platform aims to accelerate development and streamline security processes [11] Financial Guidance - For Q2 FY26, GitLab expects revenues between $226 million and $227 million, reflecting a growth of approximately 24% year-over-year [13] - For the full fiscal year 2026, the revenue forecast is between $936 million and $942 million, indicating a similar growth rate [14] Earnings Estimates - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for GTLB's Q2 FY26 earnings is 16 cents per share, with a year-over-year increase of 6.67% [15] - The consensus for fiscal 2026 earnings is pegged at 75 cents per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 1.35% [16] Valuation Metrics - GTLB is currently trading at a forward price/sales ratio of 7.57X, which is higher than the sector average of 6.57X, indicating a stretched valuation [17]

Core Insights - Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the software-as-a-service (SaaS) sector, with five companies emerging as leaders: Palantir Technologies, GitLab, Salesforce, ServiceNow, and Adobe [1] Group 1: Palantir Technologies - Palantir's revenue is accelerating, with a 39% year-over-year growth in Q1, marking the seventh consecutive quarter of growth [3] - U.S. commercial sales surged 71% last quarter, driven by the adoption of its Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP), while U.S. government revenue increased by 45% [3] - AIP structures data into an "ontology," enabling AI to identify risks and provide actionable solutions, with recent additions of AI agents to automate these solutions [4][5] Group 2: GitLab - GitLab is a leader in DevSecOps and recently launched GitLab 18, featuring over 30 enhancements, including the GitLab Duo Agent Platform for deploying AI agents throughout the software development lifecycle [6] - A survey indicated that developers spend only about 20% of their time coding, highlighting significant productivity potential [7] - GitLab's revenue grew by 27% last quarter, with customers expanding their usage as AI-driven development becomes more prevalent [8] Group 3: Salesforce - Salesforce aims to lead in digital workforce solutions with its Agentforce platform, which has gained over 4,000 paying customers since its launch [9] - The strategy involves unifying applications, data, automation, and metadata into a framework called ADAM, offering prebuilt agents and no-code tools [10] - If successful in becoming a digital workforce leader, Salesforce's stock could see substantial upside [11] Group 4: ServiceNow - ServiceNow is enhancing its enterprise AI capabilities, helping companies digitize operations and reduce costs through its generative AI assistant, Now Assist [12][13] - The company has seen a quadrupling of Pro Plus deals, which include AI solutions, year-over-year in Q1 [14] Group 5: Adobe - Adobe integrates AI across its offerings, with its Firefly generative AI model allowing content creation from text prompts while ensuring intellectual property protection [15] - AI tools are also embedded in Adobe's Document Cloud and Express solutions, contributing to a 15% increase in subscription revenue for this segment [16]

Key Takeaways GitLab is gaining from strong demand for its DevSecOps platform and enterprise customer expansion. New releases, such as GitLab 18 and Duo with Amazon Q, are enhancing security, AI, and DevOps workflows. GTLB's partnerships with major cloud providers are boosting its footprint among large enterprises.GitLab (GTLB) is benefiting from strong demand for its DevSecOps platform. Its solutions, such as GitLab Ultimate, Dedicated, and GitLab Duo, play a significant role in driving customer adoption ...

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Global Research Highlights Halftime Report & All Things "AI" Investment Strategy Resilient growth in a precarious world As we close out the first half of the year, BofA's Head of Global Econ, Claudio Irigoyen, upgrades our 2025 global growth forecast by 20bp, largely explained by China benefiting from the trade truce. We expect the global economy to grow 3% in 2025 and 2026, accelerating to 3.3% in 2027. We forecast global inflation to hover around 2.5% as economies absorb the tariffs shock. While trade de- ...

Core Viewpoint - Artificial intelligence (AI) is positioned as a significant technological advancement with substantial investment potential, still in its early stages [1] Group 1: AI Investment Opportunities - Five top AI-related stocks identified for long-term investment include Nvidia, Broadcom, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Palantir Technologies, and GitLab, each with unique niches and growth opportunities [2] Group 2: Nvidia - Nvidia's GPUs are essential for AI infrastructure, holding over 90% market share in the GPU space, driven by increasing demand from cloud computing and tech companies [4][5] - The company's CUDA software platform enhances its competitive edge, making it the preferred choice for AI developers [4] - Continued growth in AI infrastructure spending positions Nvidia as a clear winner in the sector [6] Group 3: Broadcom - Broadcom focuses on networking components and custom AI chip design, with AI networking revenue increasing by 70%, accounting for 40% of total AI revenue [8] - The potential market for custom AI chips is estimated between $60 billion to $90 billion, with significant demand expected from top customers [9] - Transitioning VMWare customers to subscription models and its VMware Cloud Foundation platform further strengthens Broadcom's position [10] Group 4: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing is a leader in advanced semiconductor manufacturing, producing AI chips for major clients like Nvidia and Apple [12] - High-performance computing now constitutes 59% of its revenue, up from 46% a year ago, indicating strong growth driven by AI [13] - TSMC's advanced-node capacity and pricing power position it favorably in the AI infrastructure build-out [14] Group 5: Palantir Technologies - Palantir focuses on the applications and workflow layers of AI, developing an AI operating system that organizes data for various industries [16] - The company's AI Platform (AIP) has seen a 39% revenue increase last quarter, showcasing its growth potential [17] - Despite high valuation risks, Palantir's unique position in the AI space presents significant opportunities [18] Group 6: GitLab - GitLab leads in the DevSecOps space, enhancing software development productivity through AI-driven tools [20] - The company has achieved strong revenue growth of 25% to 40% over the past two years, with a 122% dollar-based net retention rate [21] - GitLab's technology is enhancing, rather than replacing, software developers, driving its growth trajectory [22]

以Mike Cikos为首的Needham分析师团队表示："GitLab公布了有史以来超出预期的幅度最小的财报，仅比营收指引的高端高出0.7%(过去4个季度的平 均水平为3.2%)。" Cikos补充道："管理层提到了SaaS产品组合规模扩大和线性化带来的不利影响。我们认为，颠覆的速度以及Cursor和Windsurf等竞争产品的涌现，正 在市场上制造噪音。" 尽管存在这些问题，Cikos仍然看好这家软件开发平台提供商。Cikos仍将GitLab与微软(MSFT.US)的Github视为两大领先的 DevSecOps平台。 CFRA维持对GitLab的"买入"评级，但将目标价从69美元下调至49美元。 CFRA分析师Janice Quek表示："虽然我们注意到该季度客户增长的放缓幅度超过预期，但我们也看到了一些积极因素，比如剩余履约价值(RPO)强 劲，反映出良好的交易势头和订单积压。GTLB提到了部分低端市场客户的成本敏感性，我们认为这可能是一个短期问题，与2025年4月的宏观经济 波动有关。" 智通财经APP获悉，软件开发商GitLab(GTLB.US)在公布略好于市场预期的第一季度业绩后，股价大幅下跌， ...

GitLab Inc. (GTLB -10.45%) reported Q1 FY2026 results on June 10, 2025, posting revenue grew 27% year-over-year to $214.5 million and a non-GAAP operating margin reached 12%. The earnings call highlighted accelerated AI adoption, strategic customer wins, record adjusted free cash flow, and reaffirmed its guidance of approximately 24% top-line growth for FY2026, delineating critical platform initiatives and market expansion opportunities for long-term investors.Accelerated AI-Driven Product Adoption and Key ...

Key Takeaways GTLB posted Q1 non-GAAP earnings of 17 cents per share, topping estimates and up from 3 cents a year earlier. Revenue rose 27% to $214.4M, driven by strong DevSecOps demand and SaaS growth of 35% Y/Y. GTLB shares fell 13% post-earnings on AI competition worries and uncertainty in the public sector.GitLab (GTLB) reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 non-GAAP earnings of 17 cents per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 13.33%. The company reported earnings of 3 cents per share in the y ...

GitLab TodayGTLBGitLab$44.12 -4.39 (-9.06%) 52-Week Range$37.90▼$74.18Price Target$65.38Add to WatchlistThere was absolutely nothing wrong with GitLab’s NASDAQ: GTLB Q1 earnings report and guidance. Nothing that is, except a wee bit of tepidness relative to analysts' relatively high bar. The sticking point, the cause for the 12% post-release price plunge, is that the guidance for Q2 revenue and the full year is slightly below the forecasts.  By slight, that means the top end of the range aligns with the co ...