Varonis Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRNS) Given Average Rating of “Moderate Buy” by Analysts

Varonis Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRNS) has earned an average recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the twenty-three analysts that are presently covering the company, MarketBeat Ratings reports. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, five have issued a hold recommendation and seventeen have given a buy recommendation to the company. The average 1 year target price among analysts that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $56.70.

A number of research analysts have weighed in on VRNS shares. Truist Financial reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $50.00 price objective (down previously from $70.00) on shares of Varonis Systems in a report on Wednesday, October 29th. Susquehanna dropped their target price on Varonis Systems from $65.00 to $50.00 and set a “positive” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, October 29th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price target on Varonis Systems from $70.00 to $79.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, October 27th. Stephens started coverage on Varonis Systems in a report on Tuesday, December 30th. They issued an “equal weight” rating and a $40.00 price target for the company. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald reissued an “overweight” rating on shares of Varonis Systems in a report on Wednesday.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Varonis Systems

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Bessemer Group Inc. raised its position in Varonis Systems by 179.1% during the second quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. now owns 494 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 317 shares during the period. Allworth Financial LP increased its stake in shares of Varonis Systems by 201.3% during the third quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 693 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $40,000 after purchasing an additional 463 shares in the last quarter. Neo Ivy Capital Management acquired a new position in shares of Varonis Systems during the 3rd quarter worth about $42,000. First Horizon Corp acquired a new position in shares of Varonis Systems during the 3rd quarter worth about $45,000. Finally, Westside Investment Management Inc. lifted its stake in Varonis Systems by 100.0% in the 3rd quarter. Westside Investment Management Inc. now owns 844 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $49,000 after buying an additional 422 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 95.65% of the company’s stock.

Key Varonis Systems News

Here are the key news stories impacting Varonis Systems this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Recent analyst upgrades and institutional activity helped push VRNS higher earlier this week — several firms (Piper Sandler, Barclays, RBC and others) issued bullish ratings and price targets in early January, and Quiver data shows both large buys and sells among institutions that have driven volatility. Varonis Systems, Inc. to Report Q4 and Full-Year 2025 Financial Results on February 3, 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Varonis scheduled its Q4 and full‑year 2025 earnings release and investor call for Feb. 3, 2026 (after the close). Investors will be watching revenue/ARR cadence and management commentary for signs of recovery or guidance changes — this timing adds short‑term uncertainty but also a clear catalyst. Varonis Announces Date of Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Financial Results
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple law firms have filed suits or launched investigations alleging securities fraud tied to disclosures from Feb.–Oct. 2025; several class‑action notices and lead‑plaintiff deadlines (March 9, 2026) were publicized today — this legal cascade raises potential liability, distraction, and reputational risk that likely pressured the stock. Levi & Korsinsky Class Action Notice
• Negative Sentiment: Significant insider selling has been reported in recent months (CFO/COO sales among the largest), which, combined with the surge of law‑firm solicitations, may amplify investor concern about near‑term downside. Insider trading and institutional activity summary

Varonis Systems Trading Down 1.4%

Shares of NASDAQ:VRNS opened at $35.25 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 1.81, a quick ratio of 1.81 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.75. Varonis Systems has a 12-month low of $30.02 and a 12-month high of $63.90. The business has a 50 day moving average of $33.25 and a two-hundred day moving average of $47.92. The company has a market capitalization of $4.16 billion, a PE ratio of -34.56 and a beta of 0.56.

Varonis Systems (NASDAQ:VRNS) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October 28th. The technology company reported $0.06 EPS for the quarter, hitting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.06. Varonis Systems had a negative net margin of 18.82% and a negative return on equity of 21.91%. The business had revenue of $161.58 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $166.47 million. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.10 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 9.1% on a year-over-year basis. Varonis Systems has set its Q4 2025 guidance at 0.020-0.04 EPS. As a group, analysts forecast that Varonis Systems will post -0.83 EPS for the current year.

Varonis Systems Company Profile

Varonis Systems is a cybersecurity firm specializing in the protection and management of unstructured data. The company’s flagship Data Security Platform provides advanced analytics for monitoring file systems, email servers, collaboration platforms and cloud storage. By continuously mapping and analyzing data permissions and user behavior, Varonis enables organizations to detect insider threats, verify compliance and remediate exposed data in real time.

Founded in 2005 and headquartered in New York City, Varonis serves a diverse global customer base across financial services, healthcare, media, manufacturing and government.