CNAV Overview

Analyst Forecasts for Pure Storage: B of A Securities analyst Wamsi Mohan has revised revenue and EPS estimates for Pure Storage ahead of its earnings release, predicting Q1 fiscal 2026 revenue at $772 million and EPS at 26 cents, slightly above market expectations. Despite a typical seasonal decline, Mohan anticipates a more moderate drop due to ongoing adoption of FlashBlade/E technology.

Market Challenges and Risks: The analyst maintains a Neutral rating with a price forecast of $73, citing potential risks such as economic slowdown, rising competition, and challenges in maintaining software advantages. He also notes that enterprise IT spending may pause in the upcoming quarters due to macroeconomic uncertainties.

Earnings Report: Jabil Inc. reported Q2 adjusted earnings of $1.94 per share and sales of $6.73 billion, both exceeding analyst expectations. The company saw varied revenue growth across sectors, with a notable 8% increase in Regulated Industries and an 18% rise in Intelligent Infrastructure.

Future Outlook: For Q3, Jabil projects revenues between $6.7 billion to $7.3 billion and adjusted EPS of $2.08 to $2.48. Additionally, the FY25 revenue guidance has been raised to $27.9 billion, with an expected adjusted EPS of $8.95.

Fourth Quarter Results: GoDaddy reported an 8% year-over-year revenue increase to $1.192 billion, surpassing expectations, but EPS of $1.36 fell short of the consensus of $1.43. The company also noted a significant rise in operating cash flow and free cash flow for the quarter.

Future Outlook: For Q1 2025, GoDaddy anticipates revenue between $1.175 billion and $1.195 billion, with a full-year target of $4.860 billion to $4.940 billion. Analysts have adjusted their price targets, while GDDY shares fell 12% to $187.09 following the earnings report.

ETF Inflows: The CNAV ETF experienced the largest increase in inflows, adding 660,000 units, which represents a 39.1% rise in outstanding units.

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