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Cognyte Software Ltd (CGNT)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
03/17/2025: CGNT (4-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 59.64% | Avg. Invested days 45 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 572.03M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 7.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 7.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 289515 | Beta 1.75 | 52 Weeks Range 6.21 - 11.12 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 6.21 - 11.12 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.18 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-04-07 | When Before Market | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -3.95% | Operating Margin (TTM) -2.42% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -1.37% | Return on Equity (TTM) -4.18% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 5.87 | Enterprise Value 491002140 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.68 |
Enterprise Value 491002140 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.68 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.44 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 128.17 | Shares Outstanding 72000000 | Shares Floating 47869212 |
Shares Outstanding 72000000 | Shares Floating 47869212 | ||
Percent Insiders 2.32 | Percent Institutions 78.43 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 3 | Target Price 8.25 | Buy - | Strong Buy - |
Buy - | Strong Buy - | ||
Hold 3 | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Cognyte Software Ltd
Company Overview
History and Background
Cognyte Software Ltd. was established in February 2021 as a spinoff from Verint Systems. Cognyte focuses on security intelligence solutions, leveraging data analytics to help organizations address security threats and operational challenges.
Core Business Areas
- Security Intelligence Solutions: Provides analytics-driven security solutions that help governments and enterprises detect, investigate, and prevent crime, terrorism, and other threats.
Leadership and Structure
The company's leadership includes key executives like the CEO, CFO, and CTO, overseeing various departments such as sales, marketing, R&D, and operations. Structure follows a functional organization with regional sales teams.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Investigation and Analytics Solutions: Empowers security organizations with investigation and analytics solutions designed to accelerate operational efficiency and optimize mission outcomes. Market share data is not publicly available. Key competitors: NICE, Palantir, BAE Systems.
- Situational Awareness Solutions: Enhances organizational security posture with comprehensive situational awareness solutions delivering full-spectrum real-time intelligence, insights, and alerts. Market share data is not publicly available. Key competitors: Motorola Solutions, Hexagon AB, Esri.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The security intelligence market is driven by increasing security threats, the need for advanced data analytics, and stringent regulatory requirements. It's a competitive landscape with established players and emerging startups.
Positioning
Cognyte is positioned as a provider of advanced security analytics solutions. Competitive advantages include specialized expertise in security intelligence and a focus on data-driven insights.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global security intelligence market is projected to reach billions of USD. Cognyte aims to capture a significant share by focusing on innovation and addressing specific customer needs.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Specialized expertise in security intelligence
- Advanced data analytics capabilities
- Strong focus on innovation
- Established customer base
Weaknesses
- Relatively smaller market capitalization compared to major competitors
- Reliance on key customer contracts
- Limited brand recognition compared to larger players
Opportunities
- Expanding into new geographic markets
- Developing partnerships with technology providers
- Capitalizing on increasing security threats
- Offering cloud-based security solutions
Threats
- Intense competition from larger players
- Rapid technological advancements
- Economic downturn impacting government spending
- Cybersecurity risks
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- NICE (NICE)
- Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR)
- Motorola Solutions (MSI)
Competitive Landscape
Cognyte faces competition from larger, more established players. To compete effectively, Cognyte focuses on its specialized security intelligence expertise and its ability to deliver data-driven insights.
Major Acquisitions
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth requires access to Cognyte Software's quarterly/annual reports. Unable to fulfil at this time.
Future Projections: Future projections require access to financial analyst reports. Unable to fulfil at this time.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include focusing on cloud-based solutions and expanding partnerships within the security intelligence ecosystem.
Summary
Cognyte Software Ltd. is a focused player in the security intelligence market. While it faces intense competition from larger firms, its specialized expertise and data analytics capabilities provide a competitive edge. Expanding into cloud-based solutions and forging strategic partnerships are essential for future growth. The company must continuously innovate and adapt to evolving security threats to maintain its market position.
Similar Companies
- NICE
- PLTR
- MSI
- VERI
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Press Releases
- Public Financial Reports (where available)
- Industry Research Reports
- Market Analysis
Disclaimers:
The information provided is based on publicly available data and market analysis. It is not financial advice. Market share data is estimated and may not be precise.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About Cognyte Software Ltd
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date 1992-12-15 | CEO & Director Mr. Elad Sharon | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Software - Infrastructure | Full time employees 1613 | Website https://www.cognyte.com |
Full time employees 1613 | Website https://www.cognyte.com |
Cognyte Software Ltd. provides an investigative analytics software to governments and enterprises worldwide. Its Actionable Intelligence for a Safer World, an open software designed to help governments and enterprises accelerate and enhance the effectiveness of investigations. The company offers network intelligence analytics, threat intelligence analytics, decision intelligence analytics, and operational intelligence analytics solutions. Its solutions are designed to support various use cases and support a range of users, including data analysts, investigation managers, and security operations center operators, as well as operational field teams. In addition, the company provides customer support, professional, and integration services. Its government customers include national, regional, and local government agencies. Cognyte Software Ltd. was incorporated in 2020 and is headquartered in Herzliya, Israel.
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