Option chain shows key data for Twilio's stock options at various strike prices and expiration dates. Traders use this information to analyze potential trades and assess market sentiment for Twilio.

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Twilio is a cloud-based communications platform-as-a-service company offering communication building blocks that allow for a fully customized customer engagement experience spanning voice, video, chat, and SMS messaging. It does this through various application programming interfaces and prebuilt solution applications aimed at improving customer engagement. The company leverages its Super Network, a global network of carrier relationships, to facilitate high-speed, cost-effective communication.

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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Twilio (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWLO#NYSE">TWLO</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the positions showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with TWLO, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 8 options trades for Twilio.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 37% bullish and 25%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $28,604, and 7, calls, for a total amount of $311,820.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $75.0 to $140.0 for Twilio during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Twilio's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Twilio's whale activity within a strike price range from $75.0 to $140.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Twilio Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732216001_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TWLO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$5.9</td>
<td>$5.7</td>
<td>$5.8</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$87.0K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>150</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TWLO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$6.95</td>
<td>$5.75</td>
<td>$7.0</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$70.0K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>12</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TWLO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$2.02</td>
<td>$2.01</td>
<td>$2.02</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$40.4K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
<td>414</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TWLO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$39.75</td>
<td>$39.15</td>
<td>$39.15</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$31.3K</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>8</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TWLO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$7.3</td>
<td>$7.15</td>
<td>$7.15</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$28.6K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Twilio</h3>
Twilio is a cloud-based communications platform-as-a-service company offering communication building blocks that allow for a fully customized customer engagement experience spanning voice, video, chat, and SMS messaging. It does this through various application programming interfaces and prebuilt solution applications aimed at improving customer engagement. The company leverages its Super Network, a global network of carrier relationships, to facilitate high-speed, cost-effective communication.
In light of the recent options history for Twilio, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Where Is Twilio Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 2,724,508, with TWLO's price up by 0.68%, positioned at $99.11.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 83 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Twilio</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $95.8.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Piper Sandler continues to hold a Overweight rating for Twilio, targeting a price of $94. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Baird keeps a Neutral rating on Twilio with a target price of $80. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo persists with their Equal-Weight rating on Twilio, maintaining a target price of $80. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Oppenheimer has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Twilio, which currently sits at a price target of $90. 
&#x2A; In a positive move, an analyst from Monness, Crespi, Hardt has upgraded their rating to Buy and adjusted the price target to $135. 
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Twilio (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWLO#NYSE">TWLO</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with TWLO, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 28 uncommon options trades for Twilio.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 39% bullish and 39%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $70,258, and 26 are calls, for a total amount of $1,721,641.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $62.5 and $130.0 for Twilio, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Twilio's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Twilio's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $62.5 to $130.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Twilio Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731439860_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TWLO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$29.8</td>
<td>$29.0</td>
<td>$29.8</td>
<td>$67.50</td>
<td>$283.1K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
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<tr>
<td>TWLO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$14.75</td>
<td>$13.55</td>
<td>$14.65</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$146.5K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td align="right">168</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TWLO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$6.25</td>
<td>$6.1</td>
<td>$6.1</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$104.3K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td align="right">209</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TWLO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/29/24</td>
<td>$6.35</td>
<td>$5.85</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$93.00</td>
<td>$94.5K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td align="right">317</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TWLO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/29/24</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$6.15</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$93.00</td>
<td>$90.0K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td align="right">472</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Twilio</h3>
Twilio is a cloud-based communications platform-as-a-service company offering communication building blocks that allow for a fully customized customer engagement experience spanning voice, video, chat, and SMS messaging. It does this through various application programming interfaces and prebuilt solution applications aimed at improving customer engagement. The company leverages its Super Network, a global network of carrier relationships, to facilitate high-speed, cost-effective communication.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Twilio, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Twilio</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 3,030,892, the price of TWLO is up 3.43% at $97.28. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 92 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Twilio</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $82.8.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo persists with their Equal-Weight rating on Twilio, maintaining a target price of $80. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Oppenheimer has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Twilio, which currently sits at a price target of $85. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Mizuho keeps a Neutral rating on Twilio with a target price of $70. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from TD Cowen keeps a Hold rating on Twilio with a target price of $85. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Piper Sandler persists with their Overweight rating on Twilio, maintaining a target price of $94. 
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Twilio's Options: A Look at What the Big Money is Thinking

Twilio shares are trading higher after Wells Fargo upgraded the stock from Equal-Weight to Overweight and raised its price target from $80 to $120.

In the last three months, 21 analysts have published ratings on Twilio (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWLO#NYSE">TWLO</a>), offering a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
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<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">12</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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</table>
Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $84.81, a high estimate of $120.00, and a low estimate of $70.00. This current average reflects an increase of 17.17% from the previous average price target of $72.38. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731423641_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
The perception of Twilio by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Michael Turrin</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Turrin</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ryan Macwilliams</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kash Rangan</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$77.00</td>
<td>$67.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>William Power</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Taylor McGinnis</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
<td>$74.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Latimore</td>
<td>Northland Capital Markets</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
<td>$66.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ittai Kidron</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>J. Derrick Wood</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Murphy</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$83.00</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Samad Samana</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Siti Panigrahi</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Fish</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$94.00</td>
<td>$83.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ryan Koontz</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$91.00</td>
<td>$71.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Meta Marshall</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$77.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Turrin</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ittai Kidron</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick Walravens</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Weed</td>
<td>Bernstein</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Weed</td>
<td>Bernstein</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ivan Feinseth</td>
<td>Tigress Financial</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Twilio. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Twilio compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Twilio's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into Twilio's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TWLO/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Twilio analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering Twilio: A Closer Look</h2>
Twilio is a cloud-based communications platform-as-a-service company offering communication building blocks that allow for a fully customized customer engagement experience spanning voice, video, chat, and SMS messaging. It does this through various application programming interfaces and prebuilt solution applications aimed at improving customer engagement. The company leverages its Super Network, a global network of carrier relationships, to facilitate high-speed, cost-effective communication.
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of Twilio</h3>
Market Capitalization: Positioned above industry average, the company's market capitalization underscores its superiority in size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Revenue Growth: Twilio's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 9.67%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Information Technology sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Twilio's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of -0.86%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Twilio's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive -0.11% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of -0.09%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: Twilio's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.14, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
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Beyond The Numbers: 21 Analysts Discuss Twilio Stock

Wells Fargo analyst Michael Turrin upgrades Twilio (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWLO#NYSE">TWLO</a>) from Equal-Weight to Overweight and raises the price target from $80 to $120.

Wells Fargo Upgrades Twilio to Overweight, Raises Price Target to $120

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Information Technology sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/08/24</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
<td>$44.1K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
<td>37.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/08/24</td>
<td>$139.00</td>
<td>$25.6K</td>
<td>5.9K</td>
<td>33.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/08/24</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$36.5K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
<td>7.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/29/24</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
<td>$43.8K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>954</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$34.2K</td>
<td>14.5K</td>
<td>940</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$35.7K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td>498</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$111.00</td>
<td>$28.4K</td>
<td>410</td>
<td>475</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TWLO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/08/24</td>
<td>$89.00</td>
<td>$26.1K</td>
<td>255</td>
<td>454</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ADBE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/13/24</td>
<td>$480.00</td>
<td>$71.6K</td>
<td>9</td>
<td>395</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$31.8K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td>390</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For PLTR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on November 8, 2024. This event was a transfer of 300 contract(s) at a $51.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.1K, with a price of $147.0 per contract. There were 4068 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 37376 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on November 8, 2024. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $139.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 23 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.6K, with a price of $256.0 per contract. There were 5963 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 33732 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on November 8, 2024. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $250.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.5K, with a price of $730.0 per contract. There were 4639 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 7055 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding FSLR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 24 day(s) on November 29, 2024. Parties traded 209 contract(s) at a $285.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.8K, with a price of $210.0 per contract. There were 1730 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 954 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 73 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 45 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.2K, with a price of $760.0 per contract. There were 14514 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 940 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TSM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), we observe a put option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 45 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $190.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.7K, with a price of $715.0 per contract. There were 2691 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 498 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 10 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 254 contract(s) at a $111.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.4K, with a price of $112.0 per contract. There were 410 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 475 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TWLO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWLO#NYSE">TWLO</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on November 8, 2024. This event was a transfer of 172 contract(s) at a $89.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.1K, with a price of $152.0 per contract. There were 255 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 454 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ADBE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADBE#NASDAQ">ADBE</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 38 day(s) on December 13, 2024. Parties traded 25 contract(s) at a $480.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $71.6K, with a price of $2865.0 per contract. There were 9 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 395 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NN#NASDAQ">NN</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 801 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 60 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.8K, with a price of $530.0 per contract. There were 2656 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 390 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

FSLR

MSTR

NVDA

PLTR

10 Information Technology Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

These ten large-cap stocks were the best performers in the last week. Are they in your portfolio?
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<li>Reddit, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDDT#NYSE">RDDT</a>) shares jumped 38.86% after the company reported third-quarter results and issued&nbsp;Q4&nbsp;revenue&nbsp;guidance&nbsp;above estimates, and many <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41631795" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">analysts raised the price forecast</a>.</li>
<li>Paycom Software (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAYC#NYSE">PAYC</a>) stock escalated 27.95% after the company reported third-quarter results and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/payc/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">analysts boosted the price forecast</a>.</li>
<li>Mobileye Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBLY#NASDAQ">MBLY</a>) gained 22.89% last week after the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41653083" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">company reported Q3 earnings</a> and sales that beat analyst estimates. Many analysts revised their <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/mbly/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price forecast on the stock</a>.</li>
<li>Exelixis (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXEL#NASDAQ">EXEL</a>) gained 22.43% after reporting better-than-expected Q3 earnings and raising its FY24 sales outlook. Many <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EXEL/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">analysts also raised their price forecasts for</a> the stock.</li>
<li>Garmin Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRMN#NYSE">GRMN</a>)&nbsp;shares surged 22.11% after the company reported&nbsp;Q3 financial results <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41625504" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">and raised its annual&nbsp;outlook</a>.</li>
<li>Roblox Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBLX#NYSE">RBLX</a>) shares increased 22.07% after the company reported better-than-expected&nbsp;third-quarter results and a year-over-year increase in daily <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41654520" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">active users and hours engaged</a>. Many analysts upped the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/rblx/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price forecast on the stock</a>.</li>
<li>Twilio (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWLO#NYSE">TWLO</a>) stock increased 20.39% after the company reported better-than-<a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41639676" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">expected&nbsp;financial results</a>. Several analysts boosted the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/twlo/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">stock&#8217;s price forecast</a>.</li>
<li>Snap Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNAP#NYSE">SNAP</a>) shares rose 19.90% after the company reported quarterly results and several analysts revised the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41633681" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">stock&#8217;s price forecast</a>.</li>
<li>Waters Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAT#NYSE">WAT</a>) shares gained 19.31% last week. The company reported better-than-expected Q3 earnings and raised its annual outlook.</li>
<li>Atlassian Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEAM#NASDAQ">TEAM</a>) climbed 18.87% last week on Q1 earnings and a strong Q2 outlook. The company&#8217;s board approved a new $1.5 billion share repurchase program, and many <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/team/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">analysts boosted the stock&#8217;s price forecast</a>.</li>
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Wells Fargo analyst Michael Turrin maintains Twilio (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWLO#NYSE">TWLO</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $75 to $80.

Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on Twilio, Raises Price Target to $80

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Information Technology sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/08/24</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$50.3K</td>
<td>9.4K</td>
<td>5.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$42.5K</td>
<td>5.8K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ALAB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$29.0K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$246.2K</td>
<td>90</td>
<td>405</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CFLT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$83.7K</td>
<td>539</td>
<td>287</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$55.0K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
<td>254</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TWLO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$30.1K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>228</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ON</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$107.9K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>170</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$27.5K</td>
<td>21</td>
<td>142</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$32.9K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td>139</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For PLTR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 7 day(s) on November 8, 2024. This event was a transfer of 283 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.3K, with a price of $178.0 per contract. There were 9454 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5220 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 14 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.5K, with a price of $850.0 per contract. There were 5859 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1865 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ALAB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALAB#NASDAQ">ALAB</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 14 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.0K, with a price of $580.0 per contract. There were 3958 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1263 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 441 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $246.2K, with a price of $12310.0 per contract. There were 90 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 405 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CFLT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CFLT#NASDAQ">CFLT</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 77 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 125 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $83.7K, with a price of $670.0 per contract. There were 539 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 287 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 231 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.0K, with a price of $550.0 per contract. There were 4039 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 254 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TWLO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWLO#NYSE">TWLO</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 77 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 60 contract(s) at a $85.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.1K, with a price of $503.0 per contract. There were 1486 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 228 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ON (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ON#NASDAQ">ON</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 231 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 170 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $107.9K, with a price of $635.0 per contract. There were 1757 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 170 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding INTC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 35 day(s) on December 6, 2024. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $21.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.5K, with a price of $275.0 per contract. There were 21 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 142 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 777 day(s) on December 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $240.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.9K, with a price of $3295.0 per contract. There were 3870 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 139 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Twilio shares are trading higher after Goldman Sachs maintained a Neutral rating on the stock and raised its price target from $67 to $77. Also, Baird maintained a Neutral rating on the stock and raised its price target from $65 to $80.

Goldman Sachs analyst Kash Rangan maintains Twilio (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWLO#NYSE">TWLO</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $67 to $77.

Goldman Sachs Maintains Neutral on Twilio, Raises Price Target to $77

Baird analyst William Power maintains Twilio (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWLO#NYSE">TWLO</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $65 to $80.

Baird Maintains Neutral on Twilio, Raises Price Target to $80

UBS analyst Taylor McGinnis maintains Twilio (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWLO#NYSE">TWLO</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $74 to $88.

UBS Maintains Buy on Twilio, Raises Price Target to $88

Northland Capital Markets analyst Michael Latimore maintains Twilio (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWLO#NYSE">TWLO</a>) with a Market Perform and raises the price target from $66 to $86.

Northland Capital Markets Maintains Market Perform on Twilio, Raises Price Target to $86

Oppenheimer analyst Ittai Kidron maintains Twilio (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWLO#NYSE">TWLO</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $85 to $90.

Oppenheimer Maintains Outperform on Twilio, Raises Price Target to $90

TD Cowen analyst J. Derrick Wood maintains Twilio (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWLO#NYSE">TWLO</a>) with a Hold and raises the price target from $70 to $85.

TD Cowen Maintains Hold on Twilio, Raises Price Target to $85

<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>Universal Security (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UUU#AMEX">UUU</a>) shares moved upwards by 43.6% to $2.08 during Thursday's regular session. The company's market cap stands at $4.8 million. </li>
<li>Confluent (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CFLT#NASDAQ">CFLT</a>) stock rose 16.88% to $26.96. The company's market cap stands at $8.7 billion. As per the press release, Q3 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Twilio (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWLO#NYSE">TWLO</a>) stock rose 15.31% to $81.38. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $13.0 billion. As per the press release, Q3 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>CPS Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPSH#NASDAQ">CPSH</a>) shares moved upwards by 15.17% to $1.67. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $24.2 million. As per the news, the Q3 earnings report came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Foxx Development Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOXX#NASDAQ">FOXX</a>) shares increased by 15.06% to $8.86. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $64.5 million. </li>
<li>OneSpan (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OSPN#NASDAQ">OSPN</a>) shares moved upwards by 14.5% to $16.67. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $631.4 million. As per the press release, Q3 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>Aurora Innovation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AUR#NASDAQ">AUR</a>) stock decreased by 25.5% to $4.95 during Thursday's regular session. The company's market cap stands at $8.4 billion. As per the news, the Q3 earnings report came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Aware (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AWRE#NASDAQ">AWRE</a>) stock declined by 17.88% to $1.7. The company's market cap stands at $36.0 million. The company's, Q3 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Ostin Technology Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OST#NASDAQ">OST</a>) stock fell 15.24% to $0.36. The company's market cap stands at $5.3 million. </li>
<li>Iveda Solutions (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IVDA#NASDAQ">IVDA</a>) shares declined by 14.68% to $1.57. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $3.5 million. </li>
<li>Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) shares declined by 13.64% to $28.56. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $16.7 billion. </li>
<li>LeddarTech Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LDTC#NASDAQ">LDTC</a>) stock declined by 12.46% to $0.23. The company's market cap stands at $6.8 million. 
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The cloud computing industry is growing rapidly, driven by the increasing demand for scalable, cost-effective solutions. Amid this backdrop, it might be wise to consider affordable cloud stocks like CCC Intelligent Solutions (CCCS), Twilio (TWLO), and DocuSign (DOCU), which have solid growth potential. Read more… Businesses across industries are transitioning to cloud-based services to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs. This makes the cloud tech sector primed for outsized growth. Therefore, investors looking for an opportunity to capitalize on the sector's growth prospects might consider cloud tech stocks CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CCCS/">CCCS</a>), Twilio Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TWLO/">TWLO</a>), and DocuSign, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DOCU/">DOCU</a>), which are trading under $100 but possess immense growth prospects.
Analysts are increasingly optimistic about cloud stocks, citing their ability to deliver sustainable returns. Moreover, Trump's return to administration means <a href="https://www.fierce-network.com/cloud/what-trump-win-means-cloud-policy">more mergers and acquisitions for cloud players</a>. Gartner forecasts worldwide end-user spending on public cloud services to <a href="https://www.gartner.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2024-05-20-gartner-forecasts-worldwide-public-cloud-end-user-spending-to-surpass-675-billion-in-2024#a__text_Worldwide_20end_2Duser_20spending_20on_247_2C203">grow 20.4% year-over-year in 2024</a>, amounting to $675.4 billion.
According to Statista, the global software as a service (SaaS) market is anticipated to reach $793.10 billion by 2029, <a href="https://www.statista.com/outlook/tmo/public-cloud/software-as-a-service/worldwide">exhibiting a CAGR of 19.3%</a>, further underscoring how the cloud tech sector is set to become more integral to global business operations.
Given this backdrop, let's take a closer look at the fundamentals of the three <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-saas/">Software - SAAS</a> stocks, beginning with the third choice.
Stock #3: CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CCCS/">CCCS</a>)
CCCS provides a SaaS platform for the property and casualty (P&amp;C) insurance economy. The company's cloud-based software serves as a service platform connecting trading partners, facilitating commerce, and enabling digital workflow across the platform through artificial intelligence.
On September 4, CCCS launched CCC&#xAE; Payroll, a new solution designed to streamline payroll management for collision repair shops. This new solution will enable shops to track production and labor within a single system, the CCC ONE&#xAE; Platform, simplifying the process and enhancing transparency.
On July 30, the company launched CCC&#xAE; Intelligent Reinspection, a new solution designed to help auto insurers streamline the review of incoming repair facility estimates, expediting repairer workflows and claims resolutions. This new solution will use AI-powered analysis and audit capabilities to assess incoming shop estimates based on insurer-provided rules.
CCCS' revenues for the third quarter (ended September 30, 2024) increased 7.8% year-over-year to $238.48 million. It reported an adjusted gross profit of $185.93 million, up 8% year-over-year, with a gross profit margin of 77% (up 300 bps).
The company's adjusted <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/n/netincome.asp">net income</a> came in at $62.58 million and $0.09 per share, up 9.5% and 11.1% year-over-year, respectively. Also, its adjusted EBITDA increased 9.3% year-over-year, amounting to $101.55 million. CCCS' free cash flow rose 6.4% from the year-ago value to $49.38 million.
As per the business outlook for the fiscal year 2024, CCCS forecasts revenue to be between $941 million and $945 million. The company also expects adjusted EBITDA to range from $394 million to $396 million.
Street expects CCCS' revenue for the fiscal fourth quarter (ending December 2024) to increase 7.3% year-over-year to $245.23 million. Its EPS for the same period is expected to register an 8.3% growth from the prior year, settling at $0.10. In addition, it surpassed the consensus revenue and EPS in each of the trailing four quarters, which is excellent.
Over the past three years, CCCS' revenue grew at a CAGR of 11.6%.
Over the past three months, the stock has gained 12%, closing the last trading session at $11.77.
CCCS' <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect its promising outlook. The stock has an overall rating of B, which equates to Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, each weighted to an optimal degree.
CCCS' has a B grade for Growth and Stability. It is ranked #9 out of 18 stocks in the A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-saas/">Software - SAAS</a> industry. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CCCS/">Click here</a> to see the other CCCS ratings for value, momentum, sentiment, and quality.
Stock #2: Twilio Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TWLO/">TWLO</a>)
TWLO provides a customer engagement platform comprising international communications application programming interfaces. It operates through two segments: Twilio Communications and Twilio Data &amp; Applications.
On October 1, TWLO and OpenAI collaborated to integrate OpenAI's Realtime API into its platform. This integration will enable TWLO to build conversational AI applications and agents, which will bring customers more natural interactions to the platform.
On September 9, TWLO announced expanded accessibility of Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging via its Programmable Messaging and Verify APIs to enhance branded and verified messaging and build customer trust in its source.
In the fiscal third quarter that ended on September 30, 2024, TWLO's revenue increased 9.7% year-over-year to $1.13 billion with a GAAP gross margin of 51% (up 100 bps year-over-year). The company reported non-GAAP income from operations of $182.42 million, indicating a 33.7% increase from the prior-year quarter.
TWLO's non-GAAP net income came in at $163.92 million, up 53.6% year-over-year, while its non-GAAP net income per share grew 75.9% from the year-ago value to $1.02.
According to the financial guidance for fiscal year 2024, the company's non-GAAP income from operations is projected to be between $700 million and $710 million, with organic revenue growth anticipated to range from 7.5% to 8%.
The consensus revenue estimate of $1.16 billion for the fiscal fourth quarter (ending December 2024) represents a 7.8% increase year-over-year. The consensus EPS estimate of $1 for the same quarter indicates a 16.6% improvement year-over-year. The company has an impressive surprise history; it surpassed the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
Moreover, TWLO's revenue has grown at CAGRs of 19.4% and 33.9% over the past three and five years, respectively. In addition, its total assets increased at 14.5% CAGR over the past five years.
Shares of TWLO have surged 59.1% over the past three months and 57.9% over the past nine months to close the last trading session at $96.59.
It's no surprise that TWLO has an overall rating of B, equating to a Buy in our POWR Ratings system. It has an A grade for Growth and a B for Value and Sentiment. Out of 18 stocks in the same A-rated industry, TWLO is ranked #8.
Beyond what is stated above, we've also rated TWLO for Momentum, Stability, and Quality. Get all TWLO ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TWLO/">here</a>.
Stock #1: DocuSign, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DOCU/">DOCU</a>)
DOCU provides cloud-based electronic signature solutions that enable sending and signing agreements, allowing organizations to do business faster with less risk and at a lower cost. It also offers contract lifecycle management software that automates workflows.
On June 4, DOCU announced the launch of a new connector for SAP Ariba solutions that will help automate workflows between DOCU's CLM and SAP Ariba, streamlining the source-to-pay process. This launch should enhance DOCU's market position and firmly establish the company as a leader.
For the second quarter of 2025, which ended on July 31, DOCU's total revenues increased 7% year-over-year to $736.03 million. Its non-GAAP income from operations stood at $237.16 million, indicating a 39.6% growth from the prior-year quarter.
DOCU's non-GAAP net income rose 34.3% from the year-ago value to $200.99 million, while its non-GAAP net income per share stood at $0.97, up 34.7% year-over-year. Also, the company's non-GAAP free cash flow grew by 7.8% from the year-ago value to $197.93 million.
Per the outlook for fiscal year 2025, DOCU expects its total revenue to be between $2.94 billion and $2.95 billion. It forecasts subscription revenue to range from $2.86 billion to $2.88 billion, with billings between $2.99 and $3.03 billion. Additionally, DOCU expects its non-GAAP operating margin to fall in the range of 29% to 29.5%.
Analysts expect DOCU's revenue for the third quarter ended October 31, 2024, to increase 6.4% year-over-year to $745.32 million, while its EPS for the same period is expected to grow 10.6% from the prior-year quarter to $0.87. The company surpassed street revenue and EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, which is impressive.
DOCU's revenue has grown at CAGRs of 16.8% and 28.1% over the past three and five years, respectively. Likewise, the company's levered FCF has increased at a CAGR of 36.9% over the past five years.
DOCU shares have surged 82.4% over the past year and 53.6% over the past nine months to close the last trading session at $79.11.
DOCU's bright prospects are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of A, which translates to a Strong Buy in our proprietary rating system.
It also has an A grade for Quality and a B for Growth and Value. Within the Software - SAAS industry, it is ranked #3. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DOCU/">Click here</a> to see DOCU's ratings for Momentum, Stability, and Sentiment.
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DOCU shares were trading at $78.43 per share on Monday morning, down $0.68 (-0.86%). Year-to-date, DOCU has gained 31.93%, versus a 24.45% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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