Nutanix Shares Rise 2.53% on 351st-Ranked $300M Volume as Analysts Back Strategic Growth and 2026 Outlook

Nutanix (NTNX) saw a 2.53% rise on August 20, with a trading volume of $300 million, ranking 351st in market activity. Analyst Wamsi Mohan of Bank of America Securities reaffirmed a "Buy" rating and a $95 price target, citing the company's outperformance against its 2023 financial guidance in revenue, operating margins, and free cash flow. Despite challenges like extended U.S. federal sales cycles and tariff impacts, Nutanix is projected to deliver mid-teens revenue growth in fiscal 2026. Strategic partnerships with Dell, Cisco, and Red Hat are also highlighted as catalysts for market share gains against rivals like VMware.

Insider sentiment has turned negative, with increased share sales by insiders over the past quarter. However, RBC Capital also maintained a "Buy" rating with the same $95 price target on August 11. Recent analyst activity from KeyCorp on June 26 included an "Overweight" initiation by Brandon Nispel, reflecting confidence in Nutanix’s strategic positioning. The stock’s valuation remains attractive relative to its price objective, supported by anticipated strong operating margins and free cash flow in fiscal 2026.

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