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Pure Storage (PSTG) concluded the recent trading session at $56.93, signifying a +1.66% move from its prior day's close.
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Pure Storage (PSTG) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
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I reiterate my buy rating on Pure Storage due to strong demand, robust execution, and attractive valuation. 1Q26 results validate my bullish stance, with accelerating revenue growth, standout subscription momentum, and healthy margins without relying on price cuts. Key catalysts include hyperscaler traction (Meta win), AI-driven demand, new platform launches, and disciplined pricing strategy to win market share.
Pure Storage's Q1 results showcased ongoing margin pressure from a highly competitive, commoditized data storage industry, limiting pricing power and growth potential. Despite AI hype, Pure Storage's revenue growth remains tepid. Current trends may even be supported by pull-forwards in infrastructure investments, and are not necessarily sustainable. Rising R&D expenses are eroding operating profits, while the company must spend more just to maintain modest growth rates.
PSTG's fiscal Q1 2026 gains from demand for FlashBlade offerings, AI-driven storage and solid renewals of Evergreen subscriptions amid a volatile macro backdrop.
Pure Storage, Inc. (NYSE:PSTG ) Q1 2026 Results Conference Call May 28, 2025 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Paul Ziots - Vice President, Investor Relations Charlie Giancarlo - Chief Executive Officer Kevan Krysler - Chief Financial Officer Rob Lee - Chief Technology Officer Conference Call Participants Amit Daryanani - Evercore Michael Tsvetanov - Wells Fargo Howard Ma - Guggenheim Securities Pinjalim Bora - JPMorgan Mike Cikos - Needham & Company Jason Ader - William Blair Meta Marshall - Morgan Stanley Simon Leopold - Raymond James Mike Cadiz - Citigroup Max Michaelis - Lake Street Capital Markets Caden Dahl - Piper Sandler Operator Good day, and welcome to the Pure Storage First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Financial Results Conference Call. Today's conference is being recorded.
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Pure Storage (PSTG) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended April 2025, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.