AI-Driven Attacks Prompt Companies to Adopt Quantum-Ready Security Measures
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Nov 18 2025
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AI-Powered Cyber Threats: 78% of Chief Information Security Officers report significant impacts from AI-driven cyber threats, prompting technology companies to enhance their cybersecurity measures, including the deployment of quantum-resilient security platforms.
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification: The Department of Defense has begun enforcing Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification requirements, which necessitate verified cybersecurity controls for government contractors, adding urgency to compliance in the face of rising AI threats.
Scope Technologies' Achievements: Scope Technologies has achieved Level 2 Certification under the CyberSecure Canada program, allowing it to engage in government and defense contracts, while also expanding its market reach through partnerships and acquisitions.
Industry Innovations: Companies like NETSCOUT, Commvault, and Fortinet are introducing advanced cybersecurity solutions to address compliance and security challenges in cloud environments, emphasizing the need for robust defenses against evolving AI threats.
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Analyst Views on CVLT
Wall Street analysts forecast CVLT stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for CVLT is 182.27 USD with a low forecast of 144.00 USD and a high forecast of 220.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
13 Analyst Rating
11 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 89.850
Low
144.00
Averages
182.27
High
220.00
Current: 89.850
Low
144.00
Averages
182.27
High
220.00
About CVLT
Commvault Systems, Inc. is a provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions. The Company’s cyber resilience platform combines data security and rapid recovery at enterprise scale across any workload. The Company provides these products and services for their data across many types of environments, including on-premises, hybrid and multi-cloud. Its offerings are delivered via self-managed software, software-as-a-service (SaaS), integrated appliances, or managed by partners. Its Commvault Cloud offerings are organized into three packages, such as Operational Recovery, Autonomous Recovery and Cyber Recovery. Its Operational Recovery provides backup, verifiable recovery, and cost-optimized cloud workload mobility, helping to ensure data availability and granular recovery, even across multiple clouds. In addition, it also provides customers with a range of offerings, including Cleanroom Recovery, HyperScale X, Air Gap Protect, Cloud Rewind, Clumio Backtrack and Compliance.
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.
Commvault Q3 Revenue and Earnings Exceed Expectations
- Performance Beat: Commvault's Q3 sales rose 19% year-over-year to $314 million, exceeding analyst expectations of $299 million, showcasing the company's strong position in the data protection sector.
- Profitability Improvement: Adjusted earnings increased by 24% to $1.17 per diluted share, significantly surpassing the market consensus of $0.98, indicating ongoing enhancements in the company's profitability.
- Stock Volatility: Despite strong results, management's revenue guidance for the next quarter aligned with analyst expectations at approximately $306 million, leading to a 34.7% drop in stock price post-report, reflecting market concerns over future growth.
- Accelerated Buyback: Commvault has ramped up its share buyback program, signaling confidence in its valuation, although the stock still trades at a high 50 times earnings, indicating cautious market sentiment regarding its growth potential.
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Commvault Reports 19% Revenue Growth in Q3 Earnings
- Significant Revenue Growth: Commvault reported total revenue of $314 million for Q3 FY2025, reflecting a 19% year-over-year increase, which enhances market confidence in the company's data management capabilities.
- Strong Subscription Revenue: Subscription revenue reached $206 million, a 30% increase year-over-year, with term-based license revenue growing 22% to $119 million and SaaS revenue up 44% to $87 million, indicating sustained customer demand for the company's offerings.
- Expanded Google Cloud Partnership: Commvault announced an expanded collaboration with Google Cloud, enhancing data protection and cyber resilience capabilities, which underscores the company's strategic focus on AI-driven solutions.
- Positive Future Outlook: The company projected Q4 total revenue between $305 million and $308 million, with subscription revenue expected between $203 million and $207 million, demonstrating confidence in future growth despite current cash flow being impacted by working capital items.
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