Five9 (NASDAQ:FIVN – Get Free Report) issued an update on its third quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Thursday. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 0.770-0.810 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 0.740. The company issued revenue guidance of $316.0 million-$322.0 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $314.6 million. Five9 also updated its FY 2026 guidance to 3.220-3.300 EPS.
Analyst Ratings Changes
Several brokerages have issued reports on FIVN. Needham & Company LLC restated a “buy” rating and issued a $40.00 price target on shares of Five9 in a research report on Friday, May 1st. Rosenblatt Securities raised their price objective on shares of Five9 from $29.00 to $32.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday. Piper Sandler raised their target price on Five9 from $24.00 to $30.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday. DA Davidson set a $22.00 price target on shares of Five9 in a research note on Monday. Finally, Barclays boosted their price objective on Five9 from $22.00 to $25.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, May 1st. Ten equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $29.64.
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Five9 Stock Performance
Five9 (NASDAQ:FIVN – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 6th. The software maker reported $0.70 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.68 by $0.02. Five9 had a return on equity of 12.87% and a net margin of 4.94%.The business had revenue of $312.44 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $306.61 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $0.76 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 10.3% on a year-over-year basis. Five9 has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.770-0.810 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 3.220-3.300 EPS. On average, equities analysts expect that Five9 will post 1.39 earnings per share for the current year.
Insider Buying and Selling at Five9
In other Five9 news, EVP Panos Kozanian sold 5,869 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, June 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $24.81, for a total value of $145,609.89. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 161,671 shares in the company, valued at $4,011,057.51. This represents a 3.50% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, CAO Leena Mansharamani sold 2,556 shares of Five9 stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, June 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $24.81, for a total transaction of $63,414.36. Following the sale, the chief accounting officer owned 57,698 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,431,487.38. The trade was a 4.24% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Insiders have sold a total of 85,820 shares of company stock worth $2,014,057 in the last ninety days. Insiders own 1.20% of the company’s stock.
Key Five9 News
Here are the key news stories impacting Five9 this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Quarterly results exceeded expectations: Five9 reported adjusted earnings of $0.70 per share, above the $0.68 consensus estimate, while revenue reached $312.44 million versus expectations of $306.61 million. Revenue increased 10.3% year over year, reinforcing the company’s continued growth in cloud contact-center software. Five9 Beats Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
- Positive Sentiment: 2026 guidance was raised above analyst expectations: Five9 forecast third-quarter adjusted EPS of $0.77–$0.81, ahead of the $0.74 consensus, and revenue of $316 million–$322 million versus expectations of $314.6 million. Full-year EPS guidance of $3.22–$3.30 also exceeded the $2.88 consensus estimate, suggesting improved profitability expectations. Five9 Q2 Sales Beat Estimates
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts lifted their targets: Truist raised its target from $23 to $35 while maintaining a Buy rating, and Rosenblatt increased its target from $29 to $32 and kept a Buy rating. These revisions indicate greater confidence following the earnings report.
- Neutral Sentiment: Analyst views remain mixed: Piper Sandler raised its target from $24 to $30 but retained a Neutral rating, leaving its valuation below the prevailing share price. This suggests some analysts believe much of the improved outlook is already reflected in FIVN’s valuation. Analyst Price Target Updates
- Negative Sentiment: Profit growth was not uniform: Quarterly EPS declined from $0.76 in the year-earlier period to $0.70, despite the earnings beat. Investors may also monitor whether the company can sustain double-digit revenue growth after the recent rally.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Five9
Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Invesco Ltd. lifted its position in Five9 by 45.7% in the 4th quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 167,947 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $3,367,000 after buying an additional 52,672 shares during the last quarter. Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV bought a new position in Five9 during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $312,000. Mackenzie Financial Corp grew its position in Five9 by 66.0% during the fourth quarter. Mackenzie Financial Corp now owns 60,553 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $1,209,000 after acquiring an additional 24,076 shares during the last quarter. XTX Topco Ltd raised its stake in shares of Five9 by 13.4% during the fourth quarter. XTX Topco Ltd now owns 56,549 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $1,134,000 after acquiring an additional 6,662 shares in the last quarter. Finally, VARCOV Co. purchased a new position in shares of Five9 during the fourth quarter worth approximately $300,000. 96.64% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
About Five9
Five9, Inc (NASDAQ: FIVN) is a leading provider of cloud-based contact center software designed to help organizations manage customer interactions across voice, email, chat, social media and other digital channels. Its platform offers features such as intelligent routing, analytics, workforce optimization and integrated customer relationship management (CRM) connectors. The company emphasizes AI-driven capabilities, including virtual agents and predictive dialing, to enhance both agent productivity and customer experience.
Founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Ramon, California, Five9 completed its initial public offering in February 2014.
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