Veeva (VEEV) Q4 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

Veeva Systems (VEEV) reported $720.89 million in revenue for the quarter ended January 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of 14.3%. EPS of $1.74 for the same period compares to $1.38 a year ago.The reported revenue represents a surprise of +3.24% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $698.28 million. With the consensus EPS estimate being $1.58, the EPS surprise was +10.13%.While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.Here is how Veeva performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts: Non-GAAP Gross Margin- Professional Services and other: 24.7% versus the nine-analyst average estimate of 22.9%. Non-GAAP Gross Margin- Subscription services: 86.7% versus 85.7% estimated by nine analysts on average. Revenues- Subscription services: $608.58 million versus the 10-analyst average estimate of $595.93 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +16.7%. Revenues- Professional services and other: $112.31 million versus the 10-analyst average estimate of $102.35 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +2.9%. Revenues- Professional services and other- Veeva R&D Solutions: $66.70 million compared to the $59.40 million average estimate based on five analysts. The reported number represents a change of +5.5% year over year. Revenues- Subscription services- Veeva R&D Solutions: $315.19 million versus the five-analyst average estimate of $312.72 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +21.4%. Revenues- Subscription services- Veeva Commercial Solutions: $293.39 million versus $283.40 million estimated by five analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +12% change. Revenues- Professional services and other- Veeva Commercial Solutions: $45.61 million versus the five-analyst average estimate of $42.85 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -0.6%. View all Key Company Metrics for Veeva here>>>Shares of Veeva have returned -6.4% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -4.1% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), indicating that it could underperform the broader market in the near term.Zacks Names #1 Semiconductor StockIt's only 1/9,000th the size of NVIDIA which skyrocketed more than +800% since we recommended it. NVIDIA is still strong, but our new top chip stock has much more room to boom.With strong earnings growth and an expanding customer base, it's positioned to feed the rampant demand for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Internet of Things. Global semiconductor manufacturing is projected to explode from $452 billion in 2021 to $803 billion by 2028.See This Stock Now for Free >>Want 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 Veeva Systems Inc. (VEEV): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks