Analysts Offer Insights on Technology Companies: Verint Systems (VRNT), Xero Limited (OtherXROLF) and 8X8 (EGHT)
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Verint Systems (VRNT)
In a report issued on May 18, Dan Bergstrom from RBC Capital maintained a Buy rating on Verint Systems, with a price target of $29.00. The company's shares closed last Monday at $17.93, close to its 52-week low of $17.64.
According to TipRanks.com, Bergstrom is a 4-star analyst with an average return of 12.0% and a 60.0% success rate. Bergstrom covers the Technology sector, focusing on stocks such as CSG Systems International, CommVault Systems, and Fortinet.
Currently, the analyst consensus on Verint Systems is a Strong Buy with an average price target of $29.00.
Xero Limited (XROLF)
RBC Capital analyst Garry Sherriff maintained a Buy rating on Xero Limited on May 15 and set a price target of A$210.00. The company's shares closed last Thursday at $111.75.
Sherriff has an average return of 20.0% when recommending Xero Limited.
According to TipRanks.com, Sherriff is ranked #1346 out of 9558 analysts.
Xero Limited has an analyst consensus of Strong Buy, with a price target consensus of $128.40, implying a 14.9% upside from current levels. In a report issued on May 15, Morgans also upgraded the stock to Buy with a A$215.00 price target.
8X8 (EGHT)
Bank of America Securities analyst Michael Funk reiterated a Buy rating on 8X8 yesterday and set a price target of $3.00. The company's shares closed last Monday at $1.80, close to its 52-week low of $1.51.
According to TipRanks.com, Funk is currently ranked with 0 stars on a 0-5 stars ranking scale, with an average return of -8.0% and a 42.9% success rate. Funk covers the Technology sector, focusing on stocks such as CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings, Zoom Video Communications, and Weave Communications.
The word on The Street in general, suggests a Hold analyst consensus rating for 8X8 with a $2.22 average price target, which is a 26.1% upside from current levels. In a report issued on May 14, B.Riley Financial also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $3.00 price target.
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