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CVLT·CommVault Systems, Inc.

$154.16
-4.69 (-2.95%)
Overnight$154.33+0.17 (+0.11%)
High
$159.80
Open
$157.07
Market Cap
6.60B
52W High
$178.61
Low
$153.75
P. Close
$154.16
P/E
96.63
52W Low
$71.75
Fwd P/E
24.89
DailyIQ Est.
$167.63
Inst. Ownership
53.3%
Short Interest
8.31%
Days to Cover
5.5
Technical Score (1D)
21
BEARISH
News Sentiment
50
MIXED
CVLT is printing 21 with SELL on the 1D view - a classic bearish stall where persistently weak conditions frustrate breakout traders. Sentiment at 50 is diverging from the indecision, reinforcing a wait-and-see tone. A sustained move beyond $160.50 or under $148.16 would reset the discussion. Range-bound conditions like this reward fading the extremes more than committing to a direction - selling strength near $160.50 and covering near $148.16, rather than betting on which way the eventual break goes. That approach stops working the moment volume expands on a close outside the range, which is the signal to abandon the range-trade and respect the new direction.
LOW TARGET
$130 -15.8%
2 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$163 +5.6%
15 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$200 +29.6%
11 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$130.00 - $200.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
6/10/10/1/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$167.63 (+8.6%)
Sector
Technology
Industry
Software - Application
Exchange
NMS
Country
United States
Symbol
CVLT
Description
Commvault Systems, Inc. is a global provider of cyber resilience solutions, specializing in data protection and recovery for businesses across various industries. The company's core offering is a comprehensive platform designed to safeguard data and cloud-native applications, ensuring business continuity through backup, replication, and disaster recovery capabilities. Commvault's value proposition centers on providing solutions for operational recovery, autonomous recovery, and cyber recovery, including cloud-based cleanroom environments for secure incident response. These offerings are designed to address the increasing complexities of hybrid and multi-cloud environments, as well as the ever-present threat of cyberattacks. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in New Jersey, Commvault aims to help organizations maintain data availability, comply with regulations, and confidently navigate their digital transformations.
Bought (1Y)
0 shares
$0
Sold (1Y)
96,174 shares
$11.3M
MORTON DAVID H JR-
Award/Grant1,317 shares2026-10-09
Adamo Nicola-
Sell1,530 shares2026-09-11
Mirchandani SanjayPresident & CEO
Gift37,372 shares2026-08-31
Mirchandani SanjayPresident & CEO
Sell6,857 shares2026-08-19
Abrahamsen Danielle NicoleChief Accounting Officer
Sell486 shares2026-08-19
65/ 100
Bullish
Overall: Bullish
✓Revenue growing year over year
✓Positive net margin
✓Positive operating cash flow
Gross Margin
81.2%
Net Margin
6.0%
Revenue CAGR
10.0%
Current Ratio
1.95x
Return on Equity
942.8%
Earnings Summary
Commvault Systems, Inc. is a global provider of cyber resilience solutions, delivering a comprehensive platform that safeguards data and cloud-native applications through backup, replication, and disaster recovery capabilities, positioning it within the technology software‑application sector. In Q1 2025 the company posted EPS of $1.03 versus an estimate of $0.93, while revenue reached $275 million, a modest increase from prior periods; in Q4 2026 EPS rose to $1.28 against an estimate of $1.11 and revenue of $311.7 million slightly below the $313.3 million estimate, indicating a slight revenue deceleration but continued EPS growth. The last two quarters show a consistent pattern of EPS beats, with Q1 2025 and Q4 2026 both exceeding analyst expectations, while revenue growth has slowed from the $275 million in Q1 2025 to $311.7 million in Q4 2026. Historically, Commvault has maintained year‑over‑year EPS growth, with recent quarters showing a steady upward trend and frequent beats against estimates, even as revenue growth has moderated. Recent news highlights a FedRAMP High‑authorized cloud service launch for U.S. federal agencies, a CISO award for BNSF Railway’s CIO, and the SHIFT 2026 conference focused on AI‑enabled resilience; these developments underscore the company’s expanding public‑sector footprint and AI strategy, potentially driving future revenue.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.85$1.01$1.17$1.33$1.49Q1'25Q4'26Q1'27Q2'27
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'27$1.24 - -
Q1'27$1.16$1.42+22.2%
Q4'26$1.11$1.28+15.6%
Q1'25$0.93$1.03+11.0%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$269M$282M$296M$309M$323MQ1'25Q4'26Q1'27Q2'27
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'27$316M - -
Q1'27$317M$314M-0.8%
Q4'26$313M$312M-0.5%
Q1'25 - $275M -

Market Data

CVLT Stock Snapshot

BEARISH21/100
$154.33+$0.17 (0.1%)
Market cap
6.60B
P/E ratio
96.6
Day range
$153.75 – $159.80
News sentiment
50/100 · Neutral
Analyst target
$162.91 (+5.6%)
Consensus
Buy · 28 analysts
52-week range+115.1% off low · -13.6% from high
$71.75$178.61
Price $154.33 DailyIQ Est. $167.63

The trend on CVLT is bearish, and its momentum ranks in the lower part of DailyIQ's universe. Thinner liquidity means moves can extend past what the fundamentals alone justify.

Behaviour On Record

What CVLT's own history says about today's numbers

Realized volatility (21d)
33.2% 63rd pct
Below its peak
-21.0%
vs 200-day average
+32.6%
Up days (1y)
57%

CommVault Systems, Inc. is currently running 33.2% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against CVLT's own 13 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 63rd percentile — a little above its own norm, against a typical reading of 27.7%. The distinction matters because a number that looks calm for one stock is turbulent for another, and the absolute figure on its own tells you neither.

CVLT is trading -21.0% below its running peak. Across 12 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -27.8%, and the deepest was -46.0% in 2020. The current pullback is therefore shallower than what this stock gives back in a typical year, which is context worth having before treating it as a dislocation.

Price sits +32.6% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 92nd percentile — a wider gap than this stock usually carries. Over the past year CVLT closed higher on 57% of sessions, and it is currently 1 session into a falling streak.

On October specifically: over 14 years of records, CVLT finished the month higher 5 of 14 times, with a median return of -4.4% and an average of -3.1%. Its strongest month historically has been May at +4.8% on average, its weakest October at -3.1%. Seasonality is a weak signal on its own — a decade is a small sample and regimes change — but it is a real distribution rather than a rule of thumb.

Overnight risk is measurable too: CVLT has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 163 of 3,266 sessions (5.0% of the time), with the largest gaps running +10.6% and -13.0%. For anyone holding through an event, that rate is a better guide to overnight exposure than the intraday range.

All figures computed from 3,267 daily closes between 2013-10-15 and 2026-10-14, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against CVLT's own 13-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of CVLT's sector?

CommVault Systems, Inc. sits in the Software sector, currently ranked 5th of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (weakening). Within its narrower Software industry group, CVLT ranks 3rd of 15 tracked industries, weakening.

Sector rank
#5 of 12
Sector state
Weakening
Sector rotation score
73
Industry rank
#3 of 15

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for CVLT?

CallsPuts

For CommVault Systems, Inc.'s nearest expiry (2026-10-16, 2 days out), open interest is call-heavy, a bullish tilt (put/call ratio of 0.33), with at-the-money implied volatility around 76.0%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±4.8% move by that expiry — a range of about $140.54–$154.77.

Put/call ratio (2026-10-16)
0.33
ATM implied volatility
76.0%
Total open interest
1,421
Expected move by 2026-10-16
±4.8% ($140.54–$154.77)

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on CVLT?

RBC Capital most recently reiterated its rating on CommVault Systems, Inc. to Sector Perform on Oct 12, 2026 with a price target of $160 (from $150). Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 0 upgrades against 0 downgrades, a net mixed lean.

Latest action
RBC Capital — Sector Perform
90-day upgrades
0
90-day downgrades
0
Net rating momentum
0
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Oct 12, 2026RBC CapitalMaintainedSector Perform$150 → $160
Oct 5, 2026ScotiabankMaintainedSector Perform$130 → $160
Jul 21, 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainedBuy$155 → $182
Jul 17, 2026OppenheimerMaintainedOutperform$150 → $175
Jul 16, 2026KeybancMaintainedOverweight$125 → $175
Jul 15, 2026MizuhoMaintainedOutperform$140 → $175
Jun 16, 2026Stephens & Co.MaintainedOverweight$135 → $155
Jun 10, 2026MizuhoMaintainedOutperform$130 → $140
May 1, 2026Wolfe ResearchInitiatedPeer Perform-
Apr 29, 2026RBC CapitalMaintainedSector Perform$100 → $110
Apr 29, 2026ScotiabankMaintainedSector Perform$105 → $110
Apr 29, 2026KeybancMaintainedOverweight$108 → $125

Peers & ETF holders

CVLT peers & ETF holders

News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

50/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
MIXED

Recent News Coverage

Most recent articles, ranked by recency (click to expand).

10+ articles
What did this article say?
On October 12, Commvault Systems (CVLT) closed its trading session at $155.37, reflecting a 1.2% decline from the previous day. The modest drop was noted without accompanying commentary on earnings, guidance, or strategic developments. The movement appears to be a routine market fluctuation rather than a reaction to new corporate information.
What did this article say?
RBC Capital analyst Dan Bergstrom raised CommVault Systems’ (CVLT) price target from $150 to $160 while keeping the rating at Sector Perform. The upgrade reflects confidence in the company’s data‑management business and its ability to generate stable cash flows. The move signals a modest upside for investors, but does not indicate a major strategic shift or new catalyst.
What did this article say?
Analysts identified Commvault (CVLT) as a growth stock to sell, citing potential challenges in sustaining its 12.2% average billings growth. The recommendation stems from concerns over product pricing, go‑to‑market strategy, and the broader competitive landscape in data protection and cyber resilience. The assessment reflects a moderate negative outlook based on current growth metrics and market dynamics.
What did this article say?
Commvault reported Q2 revenue that beat consensus estimates by 2.8%, reflecting continued demand for data protection solutions. However, the company issued next‑quarter revenue guidance that was 3.3% below analyst expectations, indicating a slowdown in growth momentum. The broader data storage sector also saw mixed performance, with overall share prices down 1.1% after earnings. These factors suggest a modest headwind for Commvault, as investors weigh the strong current results against weaker future outlook.
What did this article say?
Commvault Systems (CVLT) is projected to report fiscal Q2 results above the high end of its guidance, prompting Oppenheimer to modestly lift its annual revenue and recurring revenue forecasts. The company plans to expand its agentic offerings to meet rising demand, though this is expected to drive growth only later in fiscal 2027. Oppenheimer highlighted increased data security breaches and ransomware incidents as new revenue drivers and reiterated an outperform rating with a $175 price target.
What did this article say?
On October 7, analysts highlighted that Commvault (CVLT) has experienced weaker-than-expected billings growth of 12.2% and a decline in operating margin, raising doubts about the company’s long‑term prospects. The firm’s high customer acquisition costs and slow recoupment of sales and marketing spend further complicate its ability to justify continued investment. These factors suggest a tangible headwind that could impact future earnings and investor sentiment.
What did this article say?
Commvault announced that it will webcast a discussion of its second‑quarter fiscal year 2027 earnings results on October 27, 2026. The call will begin at 8:30 a.m. EDT and can be accessed via the company’s investor relations website or by phone. A replay of the webcast will be available afterward. The announcement provides the schedule for investors to review the company’s upcoming financial performance.
What did this article say?
Zacks reported that Commvault Systems (CVLT) anticipates earnings per share of $1.25, a 37.36% rise from the same quarter last year, and revenue of $310.8 million, up 12.53% year‑over‑year. Year‑to‑date consensus estimates project a 25.06% increase in EPS and a 10.39% rise in revenue for the fiscal year. Analysts noted that recent revisions to estimates reflect positive near‑term business trends. The guidance suggests a solid upside for CVLT, potentially boosting investor confidence ahead of the earnings release.
What did this article say?
Scotiabank analyst Patrick Colville upgraded CommVault Systems (CVLT) to a Sector Perform rating and lifted the price target from $130 to $160. The revision reflects confidence in the company’s data‑management platform and its expanding customer base. The new target suggests a bullish view on CVLT’s growth prospects and valuation potential.
What did this article say?
Commvault Systems released new AI protection tools that enable corporate IT and security teams to discover, safeguard, and recover agentic AI configurations and locally stored AI assets on Windows and macOS devices. The launch coincided with a 14.23% 30‑day share price gain and a 21.02% year‑to‑date rise, underscoring recent investor enthusiasm. Analysts noted that while the 1‑year total shareholder return fell 16.65%, the 3‑ and 5‑year returns remain robust, suggesting long‑term momentum. The company’s valuation is currently under scrutiny, with fair‑value estimates ranging from $150.28 to $160.55, indicating modest upside potential. Overall, the new tooling strengthens CVLT’s AI security positioning without delivering a transformative catalyst.

Technical Analysis

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21
BEARISH
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Institutional & Hedge Fund Ownership
25 tracked managers · $2.97B combined position · 17 adding, 8 trimming, 0 unchanged (latest 13F filings)
ManagerTrendShares Held% of Co.Position ValueFiled
BlackRock, Inc.▲ Buy6,035,56014.53%$855.42M2026-08-07
Vanguard Group Inc▲ Buy5,675,59013.66%$711.49M2026-01-29
AQR Capital Management LLC▲ Buy1,837,0304.42%$260.36M2026-08-14
Geode Capital Management, LLC▲ Buy1,225,2902.95%$173.69M2026-08-12
JPMorgan Chase & Co▲ Buy1,125,5802.71%$162.56M2026-08-12
Morgan Stanley▲ Buy871,0842.10%$123.46M2026-08-13
Renaissance Technologies LLC▼ Sell848,8982.04%$120.31M2026-08-13
AllianceBernstein L.P.▲ Buy1,115,4652.68%$86.88M2026-08-14
Northern Trust Corp▲ Buy581,6051.40%$82.43M2026-08-13
Wellington Management Group LLP▲ Buy402,0540.97%$56.98M2026-08-14
Bank of America Corp▲ Buy364,8430.88%$51.71M2026-08-14
Goldman Sachs Group Inc▼ Sell351,0630.84%$49.76M2026-08-14
D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc.▼ Sell328,4960.79%$46.56M2026-08-14
Wells Fargo & Company▲ Buy249,1740.60%$35.32M2026-08-14
FMR LLC (Fidelity)▲ Buy242,7760.58%$34.41M2026-08-13
Fisher Asset Management, LLC▲ Buy231,2990.56%$32.78M2026-08-04
Two Sigma Investments, LP▼ Sell172,1140.41%$24.39M2026-08-14
Susquehanna International Group, LLP▲ Buy127,4420.31%$18.06M2026-08-14
Invesco Ltd.▼ Sell91,9050.22%$13.03M2026-08-14
Marshall Wace, LLP▲ Buy70,3140.17%$9.97M2026-08-13
Citigroup Inc▲ Buy54,2130.13%$7.68M2026-08-03
Norges Bank▲ Buy47,6650.11%$6.76M2026-08-12
Prudential Financial Inc▼ Sell25,2590.06%$3.58M2026-08-12
Man Group plc▼ Sell25,2300.06%$3.58M2026-08-14
Millennium Management LLC▼ Sell12,9990.03%$1.84M2026-08-14
Q2 2026 flow:3.20M sh bought ($389.52M)2.20M sh sold ($311.96M)net +998.3K sh (+$77.56M)
Congressional Trading Activity
8 disclosed trades · ~$64.0K est. traded value · 5 buys, 3 sells
MemberChamberStateTypeAmountTradedFiled
Josh GottheimerHouseNJ05▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-12-052026-01-14
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-11-032025-11-18
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-10-032025-11-18
Josh GottheimerHouseNJ05▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-09-232025-10-15
Lisa McClainHouseMI09▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-09-112025-10-22
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-08-152025-09-12
Lisa McClainHouseMI09▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-08-132025-09-12
Thom TillisSenateNC▼ Sell$1K - $15K2015-02-132015-02-26