CommVault Systems (NASDAQ:CVLT) Stock Price Passes Above 200-Day Moving Average – Time to Sell?

CommVault Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CVLT) crossed above its 200-day moving average during trading on Thursday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of $103.63 and traded as high as $135.69. CommVault Systems shares last traded at $133.94, with a volume of 836,936 shares changing hands.

CommVault Systems News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Commvault announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Microsoft to embed its AI and cyber-resilience platform as a native service on Microsoft Azure, which could expand distribution and strengthen the company’s enterprise cloud growth story. Commvault Signs Multi-Year Strategic Partnership with Microsoft
• Neutral Sentiment: Multiple law firms issued reminders and deadline alerts tied to an already filed securities class action alleging investors were harmed during the April 29, 2025 to January 26, 2026 period; these updates add legal overhang but do not change the underlying allegations. CVLT Deadline: CVLT Investors with Losses in Excess of $100K Have Opportunity to Lead Commvault Systems, Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit
• Neutral Sentiment: Commvault also drew attention from traders after an article asked whether options investors are betting on a big move, which may reflect heightened speculation rather than a clear fundamental catalyst. Are options traders betting on a big move in Commvault stock?
• Negative Sentiment: Several reports emphasized the pending securities class action and cited insider stock sales and prior market-cap losses, which may keep investor sentiment cautious until more clarity emerges. Commvault Systems (CVLT) Executives Sold $9.4 Million in Stock Amid $1.7 Billion Market Cap Wipeout and Pending Securities Class Action– HBSS

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of analysts recently issued reports on the company. KeyCorp raised their price target on CommVault Systems from $108.00 to $125.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. Loop Capital started coverage on shares of CommVault Systems in a research note on Tuesday, March 24th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $125.00 target price on the stock. DA Davidson reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $125.00 price target on shares of CommVault Systems in a research note on Monday, April 13th. Scotiabank upped their price target on shares of CommVault Systems from $105.00 to $110.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a report on Wednesday, April 29th. Finally, Wolfe Research began coverage on shares of CommVault Systems in a research report on Friday, May 1st. They issued a “peer perform” rating on the stock. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have given a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $136.33.

CommVault Systems Stock Up 2.4%

The company has a current ratio of 1.95, a quick ratio of 1.95 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 117.54. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $110.50 and a 200 day simple moving average of $103.63. The company has a market cap of $5.53 billion, a P/E ratio of 84.24 and a beta of 0.82.

CommVault Systems (NASDAQ:CVLT) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, April 28th. The software maker reported $1.28 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.09 by $0.19. The business had revenue of $311.69 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $306.71 million. CommVault Systems had a return on equity of 51.64% and a net margin of 5.97%.The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 13.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company earned $1.03 earnings per share. On average, equities analysts anticipate that CommVault Systems, Inc. will post 2.86 EPS for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, CEO Sanjay Mirchandani sold 19,396 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, May 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $105.49, for a total value of $2,046,084.04. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 315,377 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $33,269,119.73. This trade represents a 5.79% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, CAO Danielle Nicole Abrahamsen sold 1,065 shares of CommVault Systems stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, May 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $105.84, for a total transaction of $112,719.60. Following the sale, the chief accounting officer owned 13,581 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,437,413.04. The trade was a 7.27% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Insiders have sold 55,025 shares of company stock valued at $5,748,457 in the last 90 days. Company insiders own 1.00% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of CommVault Systems

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. State of Wyoming purchased a new stake in shares of CommVault Systems in the second quarter valued at approximately $35,000. Banque Cantonale Vaudoise purchased a new position in CommVault Systems during the 3rd quarter worth $39,000. Advisory Services Network LLC bought a new stake in CommVault Systems during the 3rd quarter valued at $47,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of CommVault Systems by 188.3% in the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 271 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $47,000 after buying an additional 177 shares during the period. Finally, FNY Investment Advisers LLC bought a new position in shares of CommVault Systems during the 4th quarter worth $36,000. Institutional investors own 93.50% of the company’s stock.

CommVault Systems Company Profile

Commvault Systems, Inc is a global provider of data protection and information management software designed to help organizations manage, protect, and activate data across on-premises and cloud environments. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Tinton Falls, New Jersey, Commvault offers a suite of integrated products and services that enable enterprises to back up, recover, archive, and analyze data. Its flagship solutions include Commvault Complete Data Protection, Commvault HyperScale, and the SaaS-based Metallic portfolio, which deliver scalable and automated data management capabilities across hybrid infrastructure environments.

Commvault’s platform is built on a unified architecture that allows customers to streamline operations, reduce complexity, and ensure data resiliency.