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Zoom CEO Eric Yuan sells shares worth $13.96 million

Published 12/06/2024, 08:09 PM
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SAN JOSE, CA—Eric S. Yuan, Chief Executive Officer of Zoom Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZM), recently executed a series of stock transactions involving the company's Class A Common Stock. According to a recent SEC filing, Yuan sold shares valued at approximately $13.96 million over two days. The company, currently valued at $26.4 billion, maintains a "GREAT" financial health rating according to InvestingPro analysis, with impressive gross profit margins of 75.8%.

On December 4, Yuan sold 12,389 shares at an average price of $82.9022, followed by the sale of 70,944 shares at an average price of $83.5993. The following day, December 5, he sold an additional 57,195 shares at an average price of $83.7379 and 26,138 shares at an average price of $84.6022. The stock has shown strong momentum, gaining over 37% in the past six months, and InvestingPro analysis suggests the stock may be undervalued at current levels.

These transactions were conducted under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, which allows insiders to set up a predetermined plan to sell company stocks. Yuan's trading activities were part of a structured plan, ensuring compliance with insider trading regulations.

The shares sold were held indirectly by a trust for which Yuan and his spouse serve as co-trustees. Following these sales, Yuan's indirect holdings in the company were adjusted accordingly.

In other recent news, Zoom Video Communications (NASDAQ:ZM) has been the focus of multiple analyst adjustments following a robust fiscal year 2025 outlook. Wedbush increased the price target to $95, maintaining an Outperform rating, while Piper Sandler raised its target to $89, citing Zoom's shift toward enterprise and direct sales. Mizuho (NYSE:MFG) Securities also increased its price target to $105, following Zoom's third-quarter results that surpassed expectations.

Zoom's fiscal year 2025 projections anticipate total revenue between $1.175 billion and $1.180 billion, with a non-GAAP operating income between $443.0 million and $448.0 million. The company's product offerings, such as the Contact Center and Workvivo, continue to gain traction. Additionally, Zoom's Board of Directors authorized an additional $1.2 billion for its share repurchase program, aiming to execute it by the end of fiscal year 2026.

Benchmark revised its price target for Zoom to $97, reflecting confidence in the company's expanding product offerings. Rosenblatt Securities also increased its price target to $95, following Zoom's impressive third-quarter performance. These recent developments provide investors with insights into Zoom's financial performance and strategic initiatives.

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