Veeva Systems (NYSE:VEEV – Free Report) had its target price lifted by UBS Group from $200.00 to $220.00 in a report released on Thursday morning,Benzinga reports. UBS Group currently has a neutral rating on the technology company’s stock.
A number of other equities research analysts have also issued reports on VEEV. BMO Capital Markets began coverage on shares of Veeva Systems in a research note on Thursday, November 13th. They set a “market perform” rating and a $300.00 target price for the company. Wells Fargo & Company cut their price objective on Veeva Systems from $341.00 to $333.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, November 25th. Weiss Ratings cut Veeva Systems from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research report on Monday, January 12th. Truist Financial upgraded Veeva Systems from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. Finally, BTIG Research reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $340.00 target price on shares of Veeva Systems in a research report on Friday, November 21st. Seventeen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Veeva Systems currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $284.91.
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Veeva Systems Price Performance
Veeva Systems (NYSE:VEEV – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, March 4th. The technology company reported $2.06 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.94 by $0.12. Veeva Systems had a net margin of 28.44% and a return on equity of 14.11%. The business had revenue of $835.95 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $810.95 million. During the same period last year, the company posted $1.74 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 16.0% compared to the same quarter last year. Veeva Systems has set its FY 2027 guidance at 8.850- EPS and its Q1 2027 guidance at 2.130-2.14 EPS. Equities research analysts expect that Veeva Systems will post 4.35 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Veeva Systems announced that its board has initiated a stock repurchase program on Monday, January 5th that authorizes the company to buyback $2.00 billion in shares. This buyback authorization authorizes the technology company to buy up to 5.5% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are generally an indication that the company’s board believes its stock is undervalued.
Insider Activity at Veeva Systems
In related news, insider Thomas D. Schwenger sold 1,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, January 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $231.43, for a total value of $231,430.00. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 23,204 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,370,101.72. This trade represents a 4.13% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Corporate insiders own 10.30% of the company’s stock.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Veeva Systems
Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. GPS Wealth Strategies Group LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Veeva Systems by 196.4% during the 3rd quarter. GPS Wealth Strategies Group LLC now owns 83 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 55 shares during the period. SHP Wealth Management acquired a new position in Veeva Systems during the 4th quarter worth $26,000. Board of the Pension Protection Fund acquired a new position in Veeva Systems during the 4th quarter worth $27,000. Raiffeisen Bank International AG bought a new stake in Veeva Systems during the third quarter valued at about $28,000. Finally, Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc. boosted its holdings in Veeva Systems by 322.6% during the fourth quarter. Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 131 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $29,000 after acquiring an additional 100 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 88.20% of the company’s stock.
More Veeva Systems News
Here are the key news stories impacting Veeva Systems this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q4 beats and raised outlook — Veeva reported revenue of ~$836M (+16% y/y) and non‑GAAP EPS of $2.06, above consensus, and provided FY27 guidance that came in ahead of some estimates, which drove the initial rally. Article Title
- Positive Sentiment: AI and product roadmap cited as growth drivers — Management emphasized “agentic” AI initiatives and CRM expansion (CRM targeted to be ~10% of revenue by 2030), positioning Veeva to capture higher‑value services and offset broader software AI fears. Article Title
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst support and buy ratings remain — Several firms reaffirmed or raised ratings/targets (e.g., Stifel raised target to $245; Truist reaffirmed buy), keeping institutional sentiment constructive despite some cuts. Article Title
- Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call detail available for deeper read — The full Q4 earnings call/transcript provides color on customer uptake, AI timing and margin outlook; useful for investors who want to judge execution risk vs opportunity. Article Title
- Neutral Sentiment: Technical/volume context — Trading volume was a bit below average and the stock remains under its 50‑ and 200‑day moving averages, which can limit near‑term upside until momentum recovers. (See market data summary above.)
- Negative Sentiment: Price‑target cuts and cautious notes — Multiple firms trimmed price targets (Canaccord, Piper Sandler, Needham, RBC, Wells Fargo among others) citing decelerating growth, margin pressure or to reflect model changes—these headlines trimmed upside and likely capped the post‑earnings rally. Article Title
- Negative Sentiment: Ongoing AI disruption debate — Despite Veeva’s positioning, some investors remain worried about how AI will change software economics and competitive dynamics; a few analysts argue AI risk and growth normalization justify a more cautious stance. Article Title
Veeva Systems Company Profile
Veeva Systems (NYSE: VEEV) is a cloud software company that develops industry-specific applications and data solutions for the global life sciences sector. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Pleasanton, California, Veeva focuses on helping pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and consumer health companies manage regulated content, clinical and regulatory processes, quality systems, and commercial operations in a compliant, cloud-native environment. The company completed its initial public offering in 2013 and has since expanded its product suite and international footprint.
Veeva’s product portfolio centers on its Vault platform and related application suites, which provide content and data management, clinical trial and regulatory workflows, quality management, and structured commercial capabilities such as customer relationship management and promotional content management.
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