← Analyst Upside

AU · rank #1 · 2026-10-22

P

NYSE · $42.16B (USD)

SignalStrong Buy10.0strength 10.0 / 10
verdict · PROCEED

The exact numbers the algorithm saw.

Factor scores and the inputs behind this pick.
Composite score
Z-score blend of all factors below.
3.704
EPS revisions (30d)
Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share).
+$0.62
Net revisions (30d)
Number of analysts revising upward minus downward.
18
Insider signal (90d)
$0 across 0 unique buyers.
-0.213
Analyst upside
Consensus target $151.11
+15.4%
Momentum acceleration
3-month minus 12-month momentum.
+63.78%
Analyst rating
5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell.
4.45
Gross margin TTM+69.7%
52w high$157.57
Market cap (USD)$42.16B

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Summary

Everpure (P) sells all-flash storage arrays, data-management software, and hyperscale storage solutions under brands including FlashArray, FlashBlade, and Portworx, targeting enterprise, AI, and hyperscaler workloads.

Rationale

The analyst_upside signal is strongly reinforced by 100% revision agreement across 19 analysts, 10 target raises in 30 days, a 20.97% earnings beat last quarter, and a massive FY27 guidance raise from ~$4.5B to ~$5.05B alongside a preliminary FY28 outlook of $7.0–$7.3B, giving the upside consensus a concrete fundamental anchor.

Material risks

  • 1Hyperscalers may internalize storage and data-management capabilities, and the second design-win disclosure names no customer, revenue commitment, or backlog — the $4.1B RPO provides contractual visibility but no hyperscaler-specific revenue lock-in that would validate the scale thesis.
  • 2Q2 operating cash flow was negative $136M and free cash flow was negative $238M despite 38% revenue growth, meaning the bull case depends on continued large-order conversion at a pace that has not yet translated into positive cash generation, creating execution risk if hyperscaler ramp timing slips.

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