Okta, Inc. (OKTA) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
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Okta (OKTA) has been one of the most searched-for stocks on Zacks.com lately. So, you might want to look at some of the facts that could shape the stock's performance in the near term.Shares of this cloud identity management company have returned +2% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -0.5% change. The Zacks Internet - Software and Services industry, to which Okta belongs, has lost 11.8% over this period. Now the key question is: Where could the stock be headed in the near term?While media releases or rumors about a substantial change in a company's business prospects usually make its stock 'trending' and lead to an immediate price change, there are always some fundamental facts that eventually dominate the buy-and-hold decision-making.Earnings Estimate RevisionsHere at Zacks, we prioritize appraising the change in the projection of a company's future earnings over anything else. That's because we believe the present value of its future stream of earnings is what determines the fair value for its stock.We essentially look at how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to reflect the impact of the latest business trends. And if earnings estimates go up for a company, the fair value for its stock goes up. A higher fair value than the current market price drives investors' interest in buying the stock, leading to its price moving higher. This is why empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.For the current quarter, Okta is expected to post earnings of $0.57 per share, indicating a change of +29.6% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed +59.1% over the last 30 days.For the current fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $2.61 points to a change of +63.1% from the prior year. Over the last 30 days, this estimate has changed +51.9%.For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $2.85 indicates a change of +9.3% from what Okta is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has remained unchanged.Having a strong externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool, the Zacks Rank, offers a more conclusive picture of a stock's price direction in the near term, since it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. Due to the size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, Okta is rated Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:12 Month EPSRevenue Growth ForecastWhile earnings growth is arguably the most superior indicator of a company's financial health, nothing happens as such if a business isn't able to grow its revenues. After all, it's nearly impossible for a company to increase its earnings for an extended period without increasing its revenues. So, it's important to know a company's potential revenue growth.In the case of Okta, the consensus sales estimate of $649.35 million for the current quarter points to a year-over-year change of +11.2%. The $2.56 billion and $2.81 billion estimates for the current and next fiscal years indicate changes of +13.2% and +9.7%, respectively.Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryOkta reported revenues of $646 million in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +16.2%. EPS of $0.72 for the same period compares with $0.31 a year ago.Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $632.24 million, the reported revenues represent a surprise of +2.18%. The EPS surprise was +18.03%.The company beat consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. The company topped consensus revenue estimates each time over this period.ValuationNo investment decision can be efficient without considering a stock's valuation. Whether a stock's current price rightly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects is an essential determinant of its future price performance.Comparing the current value of a company's valuation multiples, such as its price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), to its own historical values helps ascertain whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, whereas comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of how reasonable its stock price is.As part of the Zacks Style Scores system, the Zacks Value Style Score (which evaluates both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics) organizes stocks into five groups ranging from A to F (A is better than B; B is better than C; and so on), making it helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.Okta is graded D on this front, indicating that it is trading at a premium to its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.ConclusionThe facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it's worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about Okta. However, its Zacks Rank #3 does suggest that it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term.Research Chief Names "Single Best Pick to Double"From thousands of stocks, 5 Zacks experts each have chosen their favorite to skyrocket +100% or more in months to come. From those 5, Director of Research Sheraz Mian hand-picks one to have the most explosive upside of all.This company targets millennial and Gen Z audiences, generating nearly $1 billion in revenue last quarter alone. A recent pullback makes now an ideal time to jump aboard. Of course, all our elite picks aren’t winners but this one could far surpass earlier Zacks’ Stocks Set to Double like Nano-X Imaging which shot up +129.6% in little more than 9 months.Free: See Our Top Stock And 4 Runners UpWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Okta, Inc. (OKTA): Free Stock Analysis ReportTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks
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29.08.2019 | Okta Buy | Canaccord Adams | |
21.08.2019 | Okta Outperform | Cowen and Company, LLC | |
02.08.2019 | Okta Market Perform | BMO Capital Markets | |
31.05.2019 | Okta Buy | Needham & Company, LLC | |
28.05.2019 | Okta Neutral | Monness, Crespi, Hardt & Co. |
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29.08.2019 | Okta Buy | Canaccord Adams | |
21.08.2019 | Okta Outperform | Cowen and Company, LLC | |
02.08.2019 | Okta Market Perform | BMO Capital Markets | |
31.05.2019 | Okta Buy | Needham & Company, LLC | |
04.04.2019 | Okta Buy | Needham & Company, LLC |
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28.05.2019 | Okta Neutral | Monness, Crespi, Hardt & Co. | |
18.10.2018 | Okta Neutral | Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated | |
05.06.2018 | Okta Hold | Needham & Company, LLC | |
02.05.2017 | Okta Hold | Canaccord Adams |
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