Software Stocks Still Have Potential: Here’s What Might Lead the Charge.
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Feb 25 2026
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Should l Buy INTU?
Source: Barron's
- Earnings Reports: Salesforce, Workday, Intuit, and other software companies are reporting their earnings this week.
- AI Challenge: These companies are facing significant challenges due to the potential obsolescence of their services caused by advancements in artificial intelligence.
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Analyst Views on INTU
Wall Street analysts forecast INTU stock price to rise
18 Analyst Rating
16 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 399.040
Low
700.00
Averages
814.59
High
880.00
Current: 399.040
Low
700.00
Averages
814.59
High
880.00
About INTU
Intuit Inc. offers a financial technology platform that helps consumers and small and mid-market businesses prosper by delivering financial management, compliance, and marketing products and services. It also provides specialized tax products to accounting professionals. It helps small and mid-market businesses grow and run their business all in one place, including bookkeeping, getting paid, accessing capital, paying employees, getting and retaining customers, and managing their customer relationships. The Company's offerings include TTurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, Mailchimp, and Intuit Enterprise Suite. Lacerte, ProSeries, and ProConnect Tax Online are its tax preparation offerings for professional accountants. Its financial management includes payments and capital, compliance, human capital management, and marketing products and services. For accounting professionals, the Company provides professional tax and financial management products and services.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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