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UiPath (PATH) Surpasses Market Returns: Some Facts Worth Knowing
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In the latest close session, UiPath (PATH - Free Report) was up +1.2% at $14.30. This move outpaced the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.7%. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 0.28%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, added 0.83%.
Shares of the enterprise automation software developer have appreciated by 13.4% over the course of the past month, outperforming the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 7.7%, and the S&P 500's loss of 1.21%.
The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of UiPath in its forthcoming earnings report. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $0.19, showcasing a 18.75% upward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $442.67 million, indicating a 7.68% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
PATH's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $0.79 per share and revenue of $1.79 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of +9.72% and +11.25%, respectively.
It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for UiPath. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.
Research indicates that these estimate revisions are directly correlated with near-term share price momentum. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.
Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate remained stagnant within the past month. UiPath is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
Looking at valuation, UiPath is presently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 17.81. This signifies a discount in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 20.75 for its industry.
It's also important to note that PATH currently trades at a PEG ratio of 0.83. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. The Internet - Software industry currently had an average PEG ratio of 1.31 as of yesterday's close.
The Internet - Software industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 82, putting it in the top 34% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Keep in mind to rely on Zacks.com to watch all these stock-impacting metrics, and more, in the succeeding trading sessions.
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UiPath (PATH) Surpasses Market Returns: Some Facts Worth Knowing
In the latest close session, UiPath (PATH - Free Report) was up +1.2% at $14.30. This move outpaced the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.7%. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 0.28%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, added 0.83%.
Shares of the enterprise automation software developer have appreciated by 13.4% over the course of the past month, outperforming the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 7.7%, and the S&P 500's loss of 1.21%.
The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of UiPath in its forthcoming earnings report. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $0.19, showcasing a 18.75% upward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $442.67 million, indicating a 7.68% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
PATH's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $0.79 per share and revenue of $1.79 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of +9.72% and +11.25%, respectively.
It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for UiPath. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.
Research indicates that these estimate revisions are directly correlated with near-term share price momentum. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.
Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate remained stagnant within the past month. UiPath is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
Looking at valuation, UiPath is presently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 17.81. This signifies a discount in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 20.75 for its industry.
It's also important to note that PATH currently trades at a PEG ratio of 0.83. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. The Internet - Software industry currently had an average PEG ratio of 1.31 as of yesterday's close.
The Internet - Software industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 82, putting it in the top 34% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Keep in mind to rely on Zacks.com to watch all these stock-impacting metrics, and more, in the succeeding trading sessions.