Snowflake’s $1.4B Surge Ranks 88th as Analysts Forecast 44% EPS Growth Amid High Valuation Metrics

Snowflake Inc. (SNOW) surged 1.46% on July 31, 2025, with a trading volume of $1.4 billion, marking a 100.19% increase from the previous day and ranking 88th in market activity. The stock outperformed broader market indices, which saw declines across major benchmarks. Analysts highlighted the company’s projected earnings growth, with estimates pointing to a 44.44% year-over-year increase in EPS and 24.91% revenue growth for the upcoming quarter. Despite a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy), the stock’s forward P/E of 207.25 remains significantly higher than its industry average of 28.48, reflecting investor optimism amid mixed valuation metrics.

Recent analyst estimate revisions suggest a cautiously positive outlook for Snowflake, though the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has remained unchanged over the past 30 days. The stock’s PEG ratio of 9.53, compared to the industry average of 2.18, underscores the premium investors are paying for future growth expectations. With the company’s sector ranking in the top 30% of industries, market participants are closely watching upcoming earnings reports to gauge momentum in its cloud data platform business.

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