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CommVault Systems Inc(CVLT)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
3-STAR RATING
STRONG BUY
BUY for 26 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+11.4% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$166.46
10/28/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CVLT

10/28/2026: CVLT (3-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY for 26 days. Simulated Profits (11.40%). Updated daily EoD!

CommVault Systems is an established provider of enterprise-grade data management and cyber-resilience software. The company is currently undergoing a successful transformation toward high-margin, recurring SaaS revenue, which is strengthening its long-term financial predictability. Its main growth story centers on helping large enterprises defend against and recover from increasingly common ransomware attacks. While it holds a strong position in the complex data management market, it faces stiff competition from agile startups and the growing trend of hyperscalers offering native backup tools. Investors should monitor the company's continued execution of its SaaS transition and its ability to maintain innovation-led differentiation against lower-cost alternatives.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitThe company is successfully executing a transition to a recurring SaaS revenue model which drives predictable growth.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum depends on sustained execution of the subscription transition and market share gains in the cyber resilience segment.
Value investorMixed fitThe company trades at reasonable multiples relative to its growth, but lacks the deep value profile of slower-growing mature tech.
Dividend investorWeak fitCommVault does not pay a dividend and focuses on reinvesting capital for growth.
Low-risk investorMixed fitWhile the company has strong cash flows, the IT software sector remains subject to cyclical spending risks.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumSoftware stocks often experience valuation swings based on shifts in investor sentiment toward high-growth tech.
Valuation riskMediumAs a growing SaaS-transitioning company, valuations can be sensitive to fluctuations in market interest rates.
Competition risk (cyber resilience)HighIntense competition from well-funded private and public rivals requires constant R&D investment to maintain relevance.
Business qualityStrongHigh customer retention and a stable enterprise base indicate a high-quality, sticky software franchise.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThe company does not provide income through dividends.
Execution riskMediumSuccessful long-term performance depends on the continued effective conversion of legacy customers to modern SaaS platforms.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 55.48%
Avg. Invested days 39
Today’s Advisory Strong Buy
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
CVLT receives a 4-star rating, supported by solid unit economics, solid company fundamentals, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum, and limited analyst upside.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
CVLT has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, strong cash generation (FCF margin 20.0%) and solid revenue growth (+18.9%) are partially offset by negative earnings growth (-7.2%), soft profitability (net margin 6.0%), very low insider ownership of 0.89%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
CVLT's financial health is supported by solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 33.3%). Profitability is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is CVLT's strongest growth driver at +18.9% FY2026 versus FY2025 (solid, 4 stars). By comparison, free-cash-flow growth (+16.5%, solid) is also solid, while earnings growth (-7.2%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 110.6% and approximately 98.6% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.89%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 14.56%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 8.77%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 4.50%
AQR Capital Management LLC 4.43%
Ameriprise Financial Inc 4.20%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
CVLT generates approximately $803 of gross profit, $89 of operating income, and $200 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Solid margins, cash conversion, and capital efficiency support the rating.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 23.30%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
CVLT has a liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while soft valuation.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Low VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 7.15B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 89.4
1Y Target Price 182.02
Price to earnings Ratio 89.4
1Y Target Price 182.02
Volume (30-day avg) 689.4K shares
Beta 0.79
52 Weeks Range 71.75 - 174.25
Updated Date 10/28/2026
52 Weeks Range 71.75 - 174.25
Updated Date 10/28/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.93

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Subscription RevenueIncludes Commvault Cloud platform and software subscriptions; primary engine of future growth.This is the core, recurring revenue that investors value most.
Maintenance and ServicesSupport and maintenance contracts for legacy software and professional services.Provides stable, predictable cash flow to fund R&D.

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 2026-10-27
When Before Market
Estimate 0.61
Actual 0.74

Profitability

Profit Margin 5.62%
Operating Margin (TTM) 8.95%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 4.57%
Return on Equity (TTM) 32.77%

Valuation

Trailing PE 89.4
Forward PE 31.35
Enterprise Value 7.17B
Price to Sales(TTM) 5.88
Enterprise Value 7.17B
Price to Sales(TTM) 5.88
Enterprise Value to Revenue 5.7
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 61.55
Shares Outstanding 41.44M
Shares Floating 40.88M
Shares Outstanding 41.44M
Shares Floating 40.88M
Percent Insiders 0.89
Percent Institutions 110.56

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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