Although the revenue and EPS for Verint (VRNT) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended July 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
Software investment firm Thoma Bravo plans to expand its artificial intelligence-powered customer experience (CX) offering by acquiring CX automation firm Verint Systems. The company agreed to buy Verint in an all-cash transaction reflecting an enterprise value of $2 billion, according to a Monday (Aug. 25) press release.
Shares of the software maker have fallen this year as revenue continues to decline.
Verint Systems (NASDAQ:VRNT) posted better-than-expected first-quarter results and reaffirmed its full-year guidance, sending its shares climbing on Thursday. The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.29 on revenue of $208 million, beating Wall Street estimates of $0.13 and $194.6 million, respectively.
Verint's stock surged after earnings due to low expectations and a new AI-driven narrative, despite average results and a weak balance sheet. The company is gaining traction with over 50 AI bots automating customer workflows, driving 24% growth in AI-related annual recurring revenue. Management guides for improving revenue growth and expects $145 million in free cash flow, valuing the stock at just 8x forward FCF.
Verint Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:VRNT ) Q1 2026 Earnings Conference Call June 4, 2025 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Dan Bodner - Chairman of the Board & CEO Grant A. Highlander - Chief Financial Officer Matthew H.
The headline numbers for Verint (VRNT) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended April 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
Verint Systems (VRNT) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.29 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.30 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.59 per share a year ago.
Customer experience and artificial intelligence (AI)-related stock Verint Systems Inc (NASDAQ:VRNT) is plummeting to 52-week lows, down 11.4% at $19.15 at last glance, after the company's disappointing fourth-quarter report.
Verint Systems Inc. VRNT on Wednesday reported worse-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and issued FY26 EPS guidance with its midpoint below estimates.
Verint Systems shares tumbled 13% in premarket trading following lower-than-expected fourth quarter results and outlook.
Verint Systems' disappointing revenue growth and increased debt load have led me to downgrade my rating from bullish to neutral. Despite a cheap valuation at 7x forward non-GAAP EPS, the financial outlook remains shaky, with management shifting focus to annual recurring revenue. Verint's AI tools and "land-and-expand" strategy show potential, but near-term financial strength is insufficient to maintain a bullish stance.