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INTU·Intuit Inc.

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+. (+.%)
After Hours
High
$271.96
Open
$260.30
Market Cap
71.73B
52W High
$813.70
Low
$255.07
P. Close
$255.05
P/E
15.65
52W Low
$252.84
Fwd P/E
71.80
DailyIQ Est.
$547.77
Technical Score (1D)
27
SELL
News Sentiment
50
MIXED
Zacks has just flagged Intuit as a trending stock, signaling renewed market interest after a period of muted activity. This designation follows a recent 57% year‑to‑date decline that stemmed from a downgraded TurboTax growth outlook and growing concerns about AI disrupting the tax‑filing arena. Stifel’s downgrade from Buy to Hold and the accompanying cut in the price target to $275 reflect a shift toward value‑based pricing and a more cautious view of Intuit’s near‑term prospects. The company is expected to announce a formal strategic pivot at its September analyst day, where it may confirm a 4‑6% TurboTax growth target versus the previously projected 10%. The potential re‑pricing of Intuit’s products could tighten margins and alter the competitive dynamics in the small‑business software sector. Over the next 1–10 trading days, traders should monitor the immediate market reaction to the trending designation, as it may prompt a short‑term rally or a reassessment of the company’s valuation. The upcoming earnings release will also be critical, as it will provide updated guidance on the new growth targets and the impact of AI initiatives on revenue streams. Analysts will likely scrutinize any changes in the Global Business Solutions segment, which is expected to see adjusted growth targets amid broader market‑share losses. Finally, keep an eye on the September analyst day for confirmation of the strategic pivot and any further adjustments to pricing or product positioning that could reshape Intuit’s outlook.
Earnings Summary
Intuit Inc., a financial technology firm headquartered in Mountain View, delivers integrated solutions such as QuickBooks, TurboTax, and Credit Karma that simplify accounting, tax preparation, and personal finance for consumers and small businesses. In the most recent quarters, Intuit posted Q3 2025 earnings of $3.34 per share on $3.885 billion of revenue and Q3 2026 earnings of $12.80 per share on $8.558 billion, a dramatic jump from the $2.75 EPS and $3.831 billion revenue reported in Q2 2025 and the $11.65 EPS on $7.754 billion in Q1 2025; the company has consistently beat analyst estimates in four of the five quarters available, with only a slight miss in Q3 2026. Historically, Intuit’s revenue has fluctuated, rising from $3.963 billion in Q4 2024 to $7.754 billion in Q1 2025, dipping to $3.831 billion in Q2 2025, and then climbing to $8.558 billion in Q3 2026, while EPS has mirrored this volatility but shows an overall upward trend. Recent news highlights a new creative‑strategic partnership with Mother New York aimed at boosting QuickBooks branding and AI‑driven growth, a Goldman Sachs downgrade citing potential TurboTax erosion from AI tools, and institutional endorsement from Columbia Global Technology Growth Fund, all of which underscore both marketing momentum and emerging competitive pressures. Investors should watch how the agency partnership translates into marketing spend and brand lift, the company’s strategy to counter AI disruption in TurboTax, and any forthcoming FY2026 guidance on recurring revenue and pricing, as these factors will shape the next‑quarter earnings outlook and valuation dynamics.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$1.04$4.37$7.70$11.03$14.36Q4'24Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q3'26Q4'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q4'26$3.59 - -
Q3'26$12.82$12.80-0.2%
Q3'25$3.09$3.34+8.0%
Q2'25$2.66$2.75+3.4%
Q1'25$10.91$11.65+6.8%
Q4'24$2.58$3.32+28.9%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$3.1B$4.7B$6.3B$7.9B$9.5BQ4'24Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q3'26Q4'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q4'26$4.4B - -
Q3'26$8.8B$8.6B-2.6%
Q3'25 - $3.9B -
Q2'25 - $3.8B -
Q1'25 - $7.8B -
Q4'24 - $4.0B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

INTU Stock Snapshot

INTU is currently trading at $256.13, giving Intuit Inc. a market cap of 71.73B and a P/E ratio of 15.7. Today's range spans $255.07–$271.96, with shares opening at $260.30 and moving up $1.08 (0.4%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 27/100 (SELL) with a news sentiment reading of 50/100.

Over the past year INTU has traded between $252.84 and $813.70 - the current price is +1.3% off the 52-week low and -68.5% from the high. 43 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $488.17 (range $275.00–$921.00), implying upside of +90.6%.

Short sellers have a clear thesis in INTU - large-cap, Technology, 71.73B market cap. Score: 27/100 (SELL). Sentiment: neutral (50/100). Price: $256.13 (near 52-week lows). The current P/E ratio stands at 15.7. At this capitalization tier, the borrow is relatively easy, the liquidity absorbs the size, and the technical confirmation provides a clean stop-out level. The 52-week range of $252.84–$813.70 establishes the structural target zones - and the SELL signal is the systematic entry trigger.

The current SELL phase for INTU (27/100) at $256.13 (near 52-week lows) suggests that the market is discounting either a fundamental deterioration or a sector headwind that hasn't fully appeared in the earnings line yet. Sentiment at 50/100 (neutral) confirms that news flow is not providing a counternarrative. At 71.73B in Technology capitalization, INTU has the liquidity for institutional exits to be orderly — but orderly doesn't mean shallow within the $252.84–$813.70 range.