Five9 Inc. (FIVN) saw its stock price surge 5.27% during intraday trading on Friday, reflecting strong investor sentiment following the release of its quarterly results.
The cloud contact center software provider reported adjusted earnings of 80 cents per share for the quarter ended December 31, surpassing the mean analyst estimate of 78 cents. Revenue also exceeded expectations, rising 7.8% year-over-year to $300.28 million, compared to the anticipated $298.27 million.
Despite some analysts revising price targets downward, the overall sentiment remains positive with several firms maintaining their Buy or equivalent ratings. The company's earnings beat and continued confidence from analysts regarding its CCaaS trends and AI momentum are seen as key drivers behind the stock's upward movement.