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Veeva Systems

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Veeva is the global leading supplier of cloud-based software solutions for the life sciences industry. The company's best-of-breed offerings address operating and regulatory requirements for customers ranging from small, emerging biotechnology companies to departments of global pharmaceutical manufacturers. The company leverages its domain expertise to improve the efficiency and compliance of the underserved life sciences industry, displacing large, highly customized and dated enterprise resource planning systems that have limited flexibility. Its two main products are Veeva CRM, a customer relationship management platform for companies with a salesforce, and Veeva Vault, a content management platform that tackles various functions within any life sciences company.

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Veeva Systems (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VEEV#NYSE">VEEV</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 11.42% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 22.73%. Currently, Veeva Systems has a market capitalization of $37.87 billion. 
Buying $1000 In VEEV: If an investor had bought $1000 of VEEV stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $7,775.33 today based on a price of $233.26 for VEEV at the time of writing.
<h3>Veeva Systems's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much $1000 Invested In Veeva Systems 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

As the debate over remote work vs. in-office mandates continues, Veeva Systems Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VEEV#NYSE">VEEV</a>), a cloud-based software company, stands out as a prime example of how embracing work-from-home (WFH) policies <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/24/09/40887347/amazon-to-cut-management-layers-end-work-from-home" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">can be a winning strategy</a>.
Veeva had the highest volume of remote job postings in 2024, offering roles with salaries ranging from $55,000 to $300,000 annually, Fortune <a target="_blank" href="https://fortune.com/2025/01/24/veeva-most-remote-job-postings-wfh-rto/" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>, citing FlexJobs. This has made the company highly attractive to job seekers seeking flexibility, particularly as the job market remains hungry for well-paid remote opportunities.
Remote Work Boosts Stock Returns?
Veeva&#8217;s success with remote work isn&#8217;t just a win for employees—it&#8217;s a sound business strategy, Fortune adds. Research has shown that companies offering WFH options tend to have better stock returns and attract higher-quality talent.
A&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://editorialexpress.com/cgi-bin/conference/download.cgi?db_name=SIEP2021&amp;paper_id=58" rel="noreferrer noopener">paper</a>&nbsp;from University of Melbourne assistant professor of finance Gabriele Lattanzio found that companies offering remote work arrangements outperformed the market, with a 7.44% higher return compared to expected returns.
These companies also had better earnings results and positive stock price reactions.
According to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>, VEEV stock has gained over 7% in the past year. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;First Trust Nasdaq Lux Digital Health Solutions ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EKG#NASDAQ">EKG</a>).
Veeva&#8217;s Remote Flexibility vs. JPMorgan&#8217;s Office Mandate:
Founded in 2007, Veeva&#8217;s remote-forward approach was ingrained in the company&#8217;s culture from the start, as its founders operated from separate cities during the company&#8217;s early years.
However, Veeva&#8217;s strategy stands in sharp contrast to companies like JP Morgan Chase &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), which has faced significant employee backlash over its recent mandate requiring staff to return to the office five days a week, Fortune <a target="_blank" href="https://fortune.com/2025/01/17/jpmorgan-chase-union-jamie-dimon-wall-street-return-to-work-employees-anger/" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported</a> earlier this month.
JPM stock has gained over 53% in the past year. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;iShares U.S. Financial Services ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYG#NYSE">IYG</a>).
In fact, major firms like Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), and Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), are pushing for a return to office (RTO) policies, despite widespread resistance from employees.
Workers at these companies have voiced frustrations, some even resorting to petitions or quitting in protest, Fortune adds.
The Future of Work: Can Remote Work Gain Ground?
A study found that employees working from home two days a week are just as productive as those in the office every day, Forbes <a target="_blank" href="https://www.forbesindia.com/article/lifes/wfh-vs-rto-why-empty-offices-are-at-the-heart-of-the-returntooffice-debate/94882/1" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>, citing a survey from Resume.org. Despite this, 28% of business leaders plan to enforce 100% in-person work by 2025, while only 2% will allow less than one office day per week.
As the future of work evolves, Veeva&#8217;s focus on employee happiness and productivity through remote work continues to set the company apart in an increasingly competitive labor market.
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Remote Work Vs. Return-To-Office: Can Veeva's Flexibility Outshine JPMorgan's Office Mandate?

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<li>Goldman Sachs analyst Gabriela Borges downgraded Veeva Systems Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VEEV#NYSE">VEEV</a>) from Buy to Sell and lowered the price target from $261 to $200. Veeva Systems shares closed at $229.07 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VEEV/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Veeva Systems shares are trading lower after Goldman Sachs downgraded the stock from Buy to Sell and cut its price target from $261 to $200.

Goldman Sachs analyst Gabriela Borges downgrades Veeva Systems (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VEEV#NYSE">VEEV</a>) from Buy to Sell and lowers the price target from $261 to $200.

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Goldman Sachs Downgrades Veeva Systems to Sell, Lowers Price Target to $200

Throughout the last three months, 27 analysts have evaluated Veeva Systems (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VEEV#NYSE">VEEV</a>), offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<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">6</td>
<td align="right">12</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</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">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $261.89, a high estimate of $307.00, and a low estimate of $195.00. This current average has increased by 5.24% from the previous average price target of $248.84. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737122411_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
The perception of Veeva Systems 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>Ryan MacDonald</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jailendra Singh</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$261.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Schoenhaus</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$255.00</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Craig Hettenbach</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$183.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Anne Samuel</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$218.00</td>
<td>$208.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tyler Radke</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$307.00</td>
<td>$281.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Valiquette</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Allan Verkhovski</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Saket Kalia</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kirk Materne</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brad Sills</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rishi Jaluria</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Grossman</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$272.00</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stan Berenshteyn</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jailendra Singh</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$261.00</td>
<td>$207.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Hynes</td>
<td>Canaccord Genuity</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joe Vruwink</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$283.00</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ryan MacDonald</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brent Bracelin</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Valiquette</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Allan Verkhovski</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Grossman</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Saket Kalia</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rishi Jaluria</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ryan MacDonald</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brent Bracelin</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joe Vruwink</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
<td>$251.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Veeva Systems. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Veeva Systems compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Veeva Systems's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Veeva Systems's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VEEV/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Veeva Systems analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Veeva Systems</h2>
Veeva is the global leading supplier of cloud-based software solutions for the life sciences industry. The company's best-of-breed offerings address operating and regulatory requirements for customers ranging from small, emerging biotechnology companies to departments of global pharmaceutical manufacturers. The company leverages its domain expertise to improve the efficiency and compliance of the underserved life sciences industry, displacing large, highly customized and dated enterprise resource planning systems that have limited flexibility. Its two main products are Veeva CRM, a customer relationship management platform for companies with a salesforce, and Veeva Vault, a content management platform that tackles various functions within any life sciences company.
<h3>Veeva Systems's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is above the industry average, indicating that it is relatively larger in size compared to peers. This may suggest a higher level of investor confidence and market recognition.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Veeva Systems showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 13.41% as of 31 October, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Health Care sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 26.57%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Veeva Systems's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 3.48%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Veeva Systems's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 2.91%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.01.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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Assessing Veeva Systems: Insights From 27 Financial Analysts

Needham analyst Ryan MacDonald reiterates Veeva Systems (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VEEV#NYSE">VEEV</a>) with a Buy and maintains $270 price target.

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Needham Reiterates Buy on Veeva Systems, Maintains $270 Price Target

Veeva Systems's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VEEV#NYSE">VEEV</a>) short percent of float has risen 33.58% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.71 million shares sold short, which is 1.83% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.28 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Veeva Systems Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737045913_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Veeva Systems has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Veeva Systems's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Veeva Systems's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.98%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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How Is The Market Feeling About Veeva Systems?

Truist Securities analyst Jailendra Singh maintains Veeva Systems (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VEEV#NYSE">VEEV</a>) with a Hold and lowers the price target from $261 to $210.

Truist Securities Maintains Hold on Veeva Systems, Lowers Price Target to $210

Keybanc analyst Scott Schoenhaus maintains Veeva Systems (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VEEV#NYSE">VEEV</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $285 to $255.

Keybanc Maintains Overweight on Veeva Systems, Lowers Price Target to $255

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 Health Care 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>JNJ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$142.00</td>
<td>$132.6K</td>
<td>236</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAPR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$35.0K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
<td>750</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOLV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$25.0K</td>
<td>711</td>
<td>608</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEHC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$92.50</td>
<td>$83.4K</td>
<td>14</td>
<td>340</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ABBV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$87.3K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td>284</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$28.6K</td>
<td>53.7K</td>
<td>193</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ABT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$106.5K</td>
<td>210</td>
<td>101</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VEEV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$64.2K</td>
<td>184</td>
<td>20</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding JNJ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>), we observe a put option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 9 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 829 contract(s) at a $142.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $132.6K, with a price of $160.0 per contract. There were 236 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1103 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CAPR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAPR#NASDAQ">CAPR</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 9 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 250 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 25 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.0K, with a price of $140.0 per contract. There were 3727 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 750 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SOLV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOLV#NYSE">SOLV</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 9 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.0K, with a price of $250.0 per contract. There were 711 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 608 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GEHC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEHC#NASDAQ">GEHC</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 254 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 139 contract(s) at a $92.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 18 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $83.4K, with a price of $600.0 per contract. There were 14 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 340 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ABBV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 373 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 148 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $87.3K, with a price of $590.0 per contract. There were 2546 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 284 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CVS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 44 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.6K, with a price of $286.0 per contract. There were 53788 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 193 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ABT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABT#NYSE">ABT</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 254 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 101 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $106.5K, with a price of $1055.0 per contract. There were 210 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 101 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For VEEV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VEEV#NYSE">VEEV</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 373 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $64.2K, with a price of $3210.0 per contract. There were 184 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 20 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>. 
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8 Health Care Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

Veeva Systems (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VEEV#NYSE">VEEV</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 11.57% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 22.81%. Currently, Veeva Systems has a market capitalization of $34.44 billion. 
Buying $1000 In VEEV: If an investor had bought $1000 of VEEV stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $7,821.72 today based on a price of $212.12 for VEEV at the time of writing.
<h3>Veeva Systems's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1735830010_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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$1000 Invested In Veeva Systems 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Veeva Systems (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VEEV#NYSE">VEEV</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 12.91% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 23.94%. Currently, Veeva Systems has a market capitalization of $36.44 billion. 
Buying $100 In VEEV: If an investor had bought $100 of VEEV stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $837.57 today based on a price of $224.43 for VEEV at the time of writing.
<h3>Veeva Systems's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734964211_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$100 Invested In This Stock 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Veeva Systems (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VEEV#NYSE">VEEV</a>) has been analyzed by 26 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<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">6</td>
<td align="right">12</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</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">3</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Veeva Systems, presenting an average target of $264.27, a high estimate of $307.00, and a low estimate of $195.00. Observing a 7.81% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $245.13. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734728477_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
A clear picture of Veeva Systems's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines 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>Craig Hettenbach</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$183.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Anne Samuel</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$218.00</td>
<td>$208.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tyler Radke</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$307.00</td>
<td>$281.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Valiquette</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Allan Verkhovski</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Saket Kalia</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kirk Materne</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brad Sills</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rishi Jaluria</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Grossman</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$272.00</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stan Berenshteyn</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jailendra Singh</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$261.00</td>
<td>$207.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Hynes</td>
<td>Canaccord Genuity</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joe Vruwink</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$283.00</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ryan MacDonald</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brent Bracelin</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Valiquette</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Allan Verkhovski</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Grossman</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Saket Kalia</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rishi Jaluria</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ryan MacDonald</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brent Bracelin</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joe Vruwink</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
<td>$251.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew DeGasperi</td>
<td>Exane BNP Paribas</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$286.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jack Wallace</td>
<td>Guggenheim</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$249.00</td>
<td>$233.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Veeva Systems. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Veeva Systems compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Veeva Systems's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Veeva Systems's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VEEV/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Veeva Systems analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering Veeva Systems: A Closer Look</h2>
Veeva is the global leading supplier of cloud-based software solutions for the life sciences industry. The company's best-of-breed offerings address operating and regulatory requirements for customers ranging from small, emerging biotechnology companies to departments of global pharmaceutical manufacturers. The company leverages its domain expertise to improve the efficiency and compliance of the underserved life sciences industry, displacing large, highly customized and dated enterprise resource planning systems that have limited flexibility. Its two main products are Veeva CRM, a customer relationship management platform for companies with a salesforce, and Veeva Vault, a content management platform that tackles various functions within any life sciences company.
<h3>Veeva Systems: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization Highlights: Above the industry average, the company's market capitalization signifies a significant scale, indicating strong confidence and market prominence.
Revenue Growth: Veeva Systems's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 October, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 13.41%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Health Care sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 26.57%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Veeva Systems's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 3.48%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Veeva Systems's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 2.91%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01, Veeva Systems adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
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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What 26 Analyst Ratings Have To Say About Veeva Systems

Stephens &amp; Co. analyst Jeff Garro initiates coverage on Veeva Systems (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VEEV#NYSE">VEEV</a>) with a Overweight rating.

Initiation

Stephens & Co. Initiates Coverage On Veeva Systems with Overweight Rating

Morgan Stanley analyst Craig Hettenbach maintains Veeva Systems (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VEEV#NYSE">VEEV</a>) with a Underweight and raises the price target from $183 to $195.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Underweight on Veeva Systems, Raises Price Target to $195

JP Morgan analyst Anne Samuel maintains Veeva Systems (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VEEV#NYSE">VEEV</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $208 to $218.

JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on Veeva Systems, Raises Price Target to $218

Veeva Systems's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VEEV#NYSE">VEEV</a>) short percent of float has fallen 16.87% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.97 million shares sold short, which is 1.33% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.66 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Veeva Systems Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734025511_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Veeva Systems has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Veeva Systems's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Veeva Systems's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.45%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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