Intuit Climbs 1.12% on $1.17 Billion Volume Ranked 63rd as Earnings Outlook Drives Investor Attention

Intuit (INTU) closed August 4, 2025, at $784.87, gaining 1.12% with a trading volume of $1.17 billion, ranking 63rd in market activity. The stock underperformed broader indices, trailing the S&P 500’s 1.47% and Nasdaq’s 1.95% gains. Analysts highlight anticipation for the company’s August 21 earnings report, with consensus forecasts expecting $2.65 per share and $3.74 billion in revenue, reflecting year-over-year growth of 33.17% and 17.61%, respectively.

Recent analyst revisions to Intuit’s estimates suggest evolving short-term business dynamics, with a 0.02% upward adjustment in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate over the past month. The stock maintains a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy), though its forward P/E ratio of 34.03 exceeds the industry average of 23.64. A PEG ratio of 2.22 aligns with its sector’s average, indicating mixed valuation signals amid expectations of earnings growth.

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