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Zoom Video Communications provides a communications platform that connects people through video, voice, chat, and content sharing. The company's cloud-native platform enables face-to-face video and connects users across various devices and locations in a single meeting. Zoom, which was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in San Jose, California, serves companies of all sizes from all industries around the world.

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All three major U.S. stock indices are down Friday as traders reacted to several sets of fresh data that raised concerns about the economic outlook. 

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Oppenheimer analyst maintains Perform rating on Zoom Communications, Inc. Solid Q4 results expected with new AI platform and pricing strategy.

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Boeing shares gained 1.6% to close at $184.80 on Thursday; Oracle shares climbed 0.4% to settle at $172.35. Zoom shares gained 0.8% to close at $86.69 on Thursday. Uber shares gained 8.6% to settle at $69.99.

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All three major U.S. stock indices are down Friday as traders reacted to several sets of fresh data that raised concerns about<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43877634/us-stocks-fluctuate-in-preopen-volatility-doesnt-equal-financial-loss-unless-you-sell-says-expert"> the economic outlook.&nbsp;</a>
The University of Michigan consumer sentiment index fell to 64.7 in January, a decline of 10% and a steeper drop than expected. The 5-year inflation outlook in the survey is the highest since 1995 at 3.5% 
Existing home sales sank by 4.9% to a seasonally adjusted rate of 4.08 million in January, the sharpest decline in seven months, according to Trading Economics.&nbsp;
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February's flash S&amp;P Global PMIs released <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/market-summary/25/02/43884153/us-services-drop-sharply-darkening-picture-of-high-prices-uncertainty-economist-says">Friday morning </a>revealed a sharp, unexpected drop in services and raised concerns about the health of the private sector.&nbsp;
"The upbeat mood seen among US businesses at the start of the year has evaporated, replaced with a darkening picture of heightened uncertainty, stalling business activity and rising prices," said Chris Williamson, chief business economist at S&amp;P Global Market Intelligence.&nbsp;
Natural gas futures rose another 4.5% Friday to $4.3/MMBtu, hitting a 25-month high as cold weather increased heating demand and disrupted production. The United States Natural Gas Fund LP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNG#NYSE">UNG</a>), tracking the daily price movements of natural gas futures contracts, climbed 3.2%.&nbsp;
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) was volatile as crypto markets reacted to a $1.4 billion Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) hack targeting Bybit&#8217;s cold wallet, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43886224/bybit-founder-confirms-1-4-billion-ethereum-hack-blames-masked-transaction">one of the largest</a> security breaches in recent history.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Friday's Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h2>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>19,753.44</td>
<td>-1.05%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,069.73</td>
<td>-0.78%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>43,739.57</td>
<td>-0.99%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,231.48</td>
<td>-1.34%</td>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Friday's Stock Movers:&nbsp;</h2>
Shares of UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) slumped nearly 9% after the Wall Street Journal reported the Department of Justice launched an investigation into the company&#8217;s Medicare billing practices.
Stocks reacting to company earnings reports included:&nbsp;
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<li>Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEI#NYSE">SEI</a>) </li>
<li>Iamgold Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAG#NYSE">IAG</a>) </li>
<li>Celsius Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CELH#NASDAQ">CELH</a>) </li>
<li>Glaukos Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GKOS#NYSE">GKOS</a>) </li>
<li>MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>) </li>
<li>The RealReal, Inc. (NASADQ:REAL) </li>
<li>Nu Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NU#NYSE">NU</a>)</li>
<li>Globant S.A. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLOB#NYSE">GLOB</a>) </li>
<li>Block, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XYZ#NYSE">XYZ</a>) </li>
<li>Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>) </li>
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Companies reporting on Monday included:&nbsp;
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<li>Domino&#8217;s Pizza Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DPZ#NASDAQ">DPZ</a>) </li>
<li>Zoom Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>) </li>
<li>Diamondback Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FANG#NASDAQ">FANG</a>) </li>
<li>Kosmos Energy Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KOS#NYSE">KOS</a>) </li>
<li>Summit Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMMT#NASDAQ">SMMT</a>) </li>
<li>Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOV#NYSE">HOV</a>) </li>
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Zoom Communications, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>) will report fourth-quarter and fiscal 2025 results on February 24, after the market close.
Oppenheimer analyst Timothy Horan maintained a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ZM/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">Perform rating on</a> Zoom.
Horan expects solid fourth-quarter 2025 results as Zoom builds momentum through its new AI platform strategy, which is enabling some price increases.
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The focus will likely be on 2026 guidance and the impact of new go-to-market movements and pricing on top-line growth.
Investors will also examine margins, which could be under pressure as it invests in AI and increases the adoption and usage of its AI Companion.
The analyst also hopes to gain more insight into CCaaS seat growth and cross-sell trends, though it is still in the early days.
He noted Zoom could beat Street&#8217;s expectation of 3% growth next year, but it could be above 4%.
Positively, the company cited strong AI uptake and is seeing solid momentum in Contact Center, Workvivo, and UCaaS. Overall, Horan liked Zoom&#8217;s product and its AI, while bundling puts it on par with Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) Teams&#8217; pricing.
Separately, Amazon.Com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) announced it is shutting down support for Chime, its UCaaS service, and will no longer take new customers. Chime will be completely shut down in February 2026.
Zoom has historically maintained stable prices but increased monthly rates by 5-10% for SMB plans in the mid-fourth quarter. Though this will likely take 2-3 years to flow through fully, it could add 2% to annual revenue growth.
However, larger enterprises (~59% of revenue) resist paying more for services they do not necessarily want and typically receive a discount off listed prices.
Although a return to meaningful enterprise subscriber growth is unlikely, the company has significantly reduced churn in the past year and stabilized enterprise customers.
Positively, channel checks indicate that a large cohort of customers that signed deals in 2021/22 are coming due for renewal, so the analyst expects a solid first-quarter and fiscal 2025 guide in combination with the price increases.
Horan&#8217;s 2026 and 2027 revenue estimates are 50 and 110bps above the Street, respectively. The analyst expects Zoom to guide revenue above the Street, given the improving churn/quality and go-to-market.
His operating margin estimates could be too conservative, as he expects the company to reinvest for growth/ AI to achieve 5% revenue growth.
Horan projected fourth-quarter revenue of $1.2 billion and adjusted EPS of $1.29. He expects fiscal 2025 revenue of $4.7 billion and adjusted EPS of $5.42.
Price Action: ZM stock is down 2.05% at $83.42 at last check Thursday.
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Across the recent three months, 19 analysts have shared their insights on Zoom Communications (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<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>
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</thead>
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<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">11</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</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">0</td>
<td align="right">0</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">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Zoom Communications, revealing an average target of $90.89, a high estimate of $115.00, and a low estimate of $70.00. Observing a 17.61% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $77.28. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739901613_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
The standing of Zoom Communications among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<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>
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</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Tyler Radke</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Thomas Blakey</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$87.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Turrin</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Samad Samana</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Meta Marshall</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ryan Macwilliams</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Siti Panigrahi</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Catharine Trebnick</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Harrigan</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$97.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Levine</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Weed</td>
<td>Bernstein</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$89.00</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nikolay Beliov</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Karl Keirstead</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rishi Jaluria</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kash Rangan</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Parker Lane</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Turrin</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Fish</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$89.00</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Catharine Trebnick</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
<td>$78.00</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 Zoom Communications. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Zoom Communications compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Zoom Communications's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of Zoom Communications's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ZM/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Zoom Communications analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know Zoom Communications Better</h2>
Zoom Video Communications provides a communications platform that connects people through video, voice, chat, and content sharing. The company's cloud-native platform enables face-to-face video and connects users across various devices and locations in a single meeting. Zoom, which was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in San Jose, California, serves companies of all sizes from all industries around the world.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Zoom Communications's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
Revenue Growth: Zoom Communications's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 October, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 3.59%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: Zoom Communications's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 17.58%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Zoom Communications's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of 2.41%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Zoom Communications's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 1.95%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: Zoom Communications's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.01, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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On CNBC's &#8220;<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2025/02/06/final-trades-boeing-oracle-zoom-video-and-uber.html">Halftime Report Final Trades</a>,&#8221; Stephanie Link of Hightower Advisors named The Boeing Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) as her <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BA/analyst-ratings">final trade</a>.
Supporting his view, JPMorgan analyst Seth Seifman, on Jan. 29, maintained Boeing with an Overweight and raised the price target from $190 to $200.
Sarat Sethi of DCLA picked Oracle Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>).
Oracle shares rose slightly on Thursday after the company introduced new role-based AI agents for one of its solutions. Oracle Fusion Cloud Human Capital Management (HCM), part of the Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Suite, is a comprehensive solution that integrates every HR process from hire to retire.
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Joshua Brown of Ritholtz Wealth Management said he is staying long on Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>)
As per the recent earnings report, Uber Technologies, on Wednesday, reported fiscal fourth-quarter 2024 revenue growth of 20% year-on-year to $11.96 billion, beating the analyst consensus of $11.77 billion.
Rounding out the trades, Joe Terranova of Virtus Investment Partners named Zoom Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>).
Zoom Communications, meanwhile, will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2025 on Monday, Feb. 24, after the closing bell.
Price Action:
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<li>Boeing shares gained 1.6% to close at $184.80 on Thursday.</li>
<li>Oracle shares climbed 0.4% to settle at $172.35 during Thursday's session.</li>
<li>Zoom shares gained 0.8% to close at $86.69 on Thursday.</li>
<li>Uber shares gained 8.6% to settle at $69.99 during the session.</li>
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Zoom Communications's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NYSE">ZM</a>) short percent of float has fallen 5.2% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 8.11 million shares sold short, which is 3.1% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.27 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.
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<h3>Zoom Communications Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737393318_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Zoom Communications 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 Zoom Communications'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>, Zoom Communications's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.27%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Looking Into Zoom Communications's Recent Short Interest

Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Thomas Blakey initiates coverage on Zoom Communications (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>) with a Neutral rating and announces Price Target of $87.

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Cantor Fitzgerald Initiates Coverage On Zoom Communications with Neutral Rating, Announces Price Target of $87

In the last three months, 19 analysts have published ratings on Zoom Communications (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>), offering a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares 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">4</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">10</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">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</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">3</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M 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>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Zoom Communications, presenting an average target of $90.84, a high estimate of $115.00, and a low estimate of $70.00. This current average reflects an increase of 18.79% from the previous average price target of $76.47. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736510447_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
The perception of Zoom Communications 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>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Samad Samana</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Meta Marshall</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ryan Macwilliams</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Siti Panigrahi</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Catharine Trebnick</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Harrigan</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$97.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Levine</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Weed</td>
<td>Bernstein</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$89.00</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nikolay Beliov</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Karl Keirstead</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rishi Jaluria</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kash Rangan</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Parker Lane</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Turrin</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Fish</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$89.00</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Catharine Trebnick</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Meta Marshall</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Ives</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Zoom Communications. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of Zoom Communications compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Zoom Communications's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ZM/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Zoom Communications analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Zoom Communications</h2>
Zoom Video Communications provides a communications platform that connects people through video, voice, chat, and content sharing. The company's cloud-native platform enables face-to-face video and connects users across various devices and locations in a single meeting. Zoom, which was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in San Jose, California, serves companies of all sizes from all industries around the world.
<h3>Financial Milestones: Zoom Communications's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is below the industry average, suggesting that it is relatively smaller compared to peers. This could be due to various factors, including perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Revenue Growth: Zoom Communications's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 October, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 3.59%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: Zoom Communications's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 17.58%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Zoom Communications's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 2.41%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Zoom Communications's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 1.95% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: Zoom Communications's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.01, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>The Basics of 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.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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Analyst Expectations For Zoom Communications's Future

Needham analyst Ryan Koontz reiterates Zoom Communications (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>) from Hold to Hold.

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Wells Fargo analyst Michael Turrin upgrades Zoom Communications (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>) from Underweight to Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $70 to $85.

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Wells Fargo Upgrades Zoom Communications to Equal-Weight, Raises Price Target to $85

Zoom Communications's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NYSE">ZM</a>) short percent of float has fallen 5.49% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 8.55 million shares sold short, which is 3.27% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.95 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.
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<h3>Zoom Communications Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1735739120_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Zoom Communications 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 Zoom Communications'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>, Zoom Communications's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.02%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
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During the last three months, 22 analysts shared their evaluations of Zoom Communications (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>), revealing diverse outlooks from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved 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">5</td>
<td align="right">10</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">3</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</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">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $89.5, along with a high estimate of $115.00 and a low estimate of $70.00. Observing a 15.56% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $77.45. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734616856_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Zoom Communications by financial experts. 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>Samad Samana</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Meta Marshall</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ryan Macwilliams</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Siti Panigrahi</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Catharine Trebnick</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Harrigan</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$97.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Levine</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Weed</td>
<td>Bernstein</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$89.00</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nikolay Beliov</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Karl Keirstead</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rishi Jaluria</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kash Rangan</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Parker Lane</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Turrin</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Fish</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$89.00</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Catharine Trebnick</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Meta Marshall</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Ives</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Parker Lane</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rishi Jaluria</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Harrigan</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$83.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Catharine Trebnick</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Zoom Communications. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Zoom Communications compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Zoom Communications's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Zoom Communications's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ZM/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Zoom Communications analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Zoom Communications</h2>
Zoom Video Communications provides a communications platform that connects people through video, voice, chat, and content sharing. The company's cloud-native platform enables face-to-face video and connects users across various devices and locations in a single meeting. Zoom, which was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in San Jose, California, serves companies of all sizes from all industries around the world.
<h3>Zoom Communications: A Financial Overview</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is below the industry average, suggesting that it is relatively smaller compared to peers. This could be due to various factors, including perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Revenue Growth: Zoom Communications's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 October, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 3.59%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: Zoom Communications's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 17.58% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 2.41%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 1.95%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Zoom Communications's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.01, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a 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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