Zoom Communications (ZM) Stock Moves -0.45%: What You Should Know

The latest trading session saw Zoom Communications (ZM) ending at $77.78, denoting a -0.45% adjustment from its last day's close. The stock exceeded the S&P 500, which registered a loss of 1.12% for the day. Elsewhere, the Dow lost 0.31%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 2.04%.Shares of the video-conferencing company have appreciated by 5.27% over the course of the past month, outperforming the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 4.05% and the S&P 500's loss of 2.91%.The upcoming earnings release of Zoom Communications will be of great interest to investors. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $1.30, reflecting a 3.7% decrease from the same quarter last year. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $1.17 billion, up 2.1% from the prior-year quarter.For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $5.37 per share and a revenue of $4.79 billion, representing changes of -3.07% and +2.68%, respectively, from the prior year.It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for Zoom Communications. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the company's business operations and its ability to generate profits.Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. Investors can capitalize on this by using the Zacks Rank. This model considers these estimate changes and provides a simple, actionable rating system.The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has shifted 5.63% upward. Right now, Zoom Communications possesses a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).From a valuation perspective, Zoom Communications is currently exchanging hands at a Forward P/E ratio of 14.54. This represents a discount compared to its industry's average Forward P/E of 27.97.Investors should also note that ZM has a PEG ratio of 9.21 right now. The PEG ratio is akin to the commonly utilized P/E ratio, but this measure also incorporates the company's anticipated earnings growth rate. Internet - Software stocks are, on average, holding a PEG ratio of 2.14 based on yesterday's closing prices.The Internet - Software industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 78, placing it within the top 32% of over 250 industries.The Zacks Industry Rank is ordered from best to worst in terms of the average Zacks Rank of the individual companies within each of these sectors. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.Don't forget to use Zacks.com to keep track of all these stock-moving metrics, and others, in the upcoming trading sessions.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 Zoom Communications, Inc. (ZM): 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