Zoom Shares Spike 12.7% on $1.29B Volume Jumping to 59th in Market Activity

On August 22, 2025, Zoom Video Communications (ZM) surged 12.71% with a trading volume of $1.29 billion, a 142.02% increase from the previous day. The stock ranked 59th in market activity, reflecting strong investor engagement driven by recent corporate developments.

Zoom’s second-quarter performance fueled the rally as the company exceeded revenue and earnings estimates. Revenue rose 4.7% year-over-year to $1.22 billion, marking its fastest growth in 11 quarters. Adjusted earnings per share of $1.53 surpassed forecasts, prompting RBC Capital to raise its price target to $100 from $95 while maintaining an Outperform rating. The updated guidance for full-year revenue and adjusted EPS underscored management’s confidence in sustained enterprise demand for its video communication platform.

Analysts highlighted the stock’s rarity in experiencing large price swings, with only seven moves exceeding 5% over the past year. The current surge signaled a significant shift in market sentiment, driven by the company’s ability to capitalize on hybrid work trends and AI-driven feature enhancements. Despite a 0.3% decline since the start of 2025, the stock remains near its 52-week high of $89.03.

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