Another round of earnings highlight the technology, finance, and retail sectors. Oliver Renick, Kevin Green and Diane King Hall break down the reports minutes after they drop.
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Intuit Inc (NASDAQ:INTU, ETR:ITU) projected fiscal second quarter revenue and profit below Wall Street estimates, sending its shares more than 5% lower after Thursday's closing bell. For the quarter ending in January, the financial technology firm projected revenue in the range of $3.81 billion to $3.85 billion, short of the $3.87 billion expected.
Intuit's fiscal first-quarter results exceeded expectations. The finance software company reaffirmed its full-year view but said promotional changes in the current quarter will affect revenue timing.
Intuit projected second-quarter revenue and profit below market estimates on Thursday, hampered by sluggish demand for its financial management services and a planned change in the timing of its promotions.
Intuit has added a generative artificial intelligence (AI)-powered financial assistant to QuickBooks. The new Intuit Assist for QuickBooks is designed to help small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) by generating estimates, invoices, bills and payment reminders and delivering personalized recommendations, the company said in a Wednesday (Nov. 20) press release.
Intuit Inc. INTU will release earnings results for the first quarter, after the closing bell, on Thursday, Nov. 21.
Intuit has shown impressive growth with strong revenue and net income increases, driven mainly by its Small Business & Self-Employed and Consumer segments. Despite its quality and growth potential, Intuit's stock remains expensive, justifying a 'hold' rating as it is likely to perform in line with the broader market. Management's guidance for fiscal 2025 indicates continued growth, but analysts expect a decline in profits, making an upgrade unlikely unless results significantly exceed expectations.
Besides Wall Street's top -and-bottom-line estimates for Intuit (INTU), review projections for some of its key metrics to gain a deeper understanding of how the company might have fared during the quarter ended October 2024.
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Intuit's strong financials, including 80% gross margins and 18% net profit margins, position it well for growth, especially with embedded fintech and A.I. integration. TurboTax, QuickBooks, Mailchimp, and Credit Karma are key products driving Intuit's consumer and small business market expansion. Cybersecurity risks are significant for Intuit due to its handling of sensitive financial data, making it a prime target for cyberattacks.
Intuit (INTU) closed at $697.35 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.92% move from the prior day.