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Nutanix, Inc. (NTNX) is currently trading at $69.85, below its 20-day EMA but above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages ($68.23 and $51.38). Wall Street analysts maintain a 'Buy' consensus with a median price target of $76.50, suggesting a potential upside of 9.5%. The company operates in the Software - Infrastructure industry within the Technology sector, which has a median P/E of 35.1 and revenue growth of 24.2%. Despite a generally positive analyst outlook, significant insider selling, totaling $475.5 million, presents a notable risk. This heavy selling pressure, as indicated by the heavy insider selling, contrasts with the analyst community's more optimistic stance.
NTNX at a glance
Nutanix, Inc. (NTNX): Hold, 55/100 on CleaRank's AI score.
TrendUp: the price is above both its 50- and 200-day moving averages ($68.23 and $51.38).
EarningsNTNX beat estimates in 2 of its last 3 quarters, and the stock rose the next day every time.
InsidersInsiders sold $475.5M and made no open-market purchases over the last 18 months.
ValuationP/E of 14.1 against 35.1 for the Technology sector: a discount to peers (-60%).
As of October 15, 2026, Nutanix, Inc. (NTNX) trades at $69.85. Wall Street's consensus target is $76.50 across 16 analysts. The 14-day RSI (daily closes) is 48, in neutral territory, and the price is above its 50-day simple moving average of $68.23.
Figures as of October 15, 2026.
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Trading at a notable discount to sector peers (-60%), which may indicate undervaluation or specific company headwinds.
NTNX Financial Performance
Revenue vs. Earnings
Annual
Quarterly
Earnings Reality Check
In the last 3 quarters, NTNX beat the analyst estimate 2 times; the stock rose in the first session after every beat.
NTNX earnings surprises and the stock's reaction
Report
EPS estimate
EPS actual
Surprise
First session
5 sessions
Aug 26, 2026
$0.49
$0.60
+22.45%
+6.81%
+2.23%
May 27, 2026
$0.35
$0.47
+34.29%
+4.81%
+13.89%
Nov 25, 2025
$0.41
$0.41
+0.00%
-17.75%
-19.26%
The first session is the first full trading day on the news: the report day itself for a report before the open, the next day for one after the close. Surprise is actual EPS against the consensus estimate.
As of October 15, 2026, NTNX has beaten the analyst EPS estimate in 2 of its last 3 reported quarters and rose in the first trading session after every one of those beats; its latest report, on August 26, 2026, came in 22.45% above the estimate and the stock moved +6.81% in the first session.
NTNX Analysis
Company's Health3/5
12-Month Analyst Target+9.52% above price
Median of 16 analysts (12-month)
$76.50
AI Analyst Consensus ScoreHold
Nutanix (NTNX) is currently trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages ($68.23 and $51.38), indicating a generally positive long-term trend. However, the stock is trading below its 20-day exponential moving average at $71.19, suggesting some near-term weakness. The 14-day RSI is at 47.85, which is in neutral territory, not signaling overbought or oversold conditions. Volume on the latest trading day was 3,504,400, which is 29.3% above the average volume, indicating increased investor interest. Key support levels are suggested by the 50-day SMA at $68.23 and the 200-day SMA at $51.38. Resistance may be encountered near the 20-day EMA at $71.19. The current price action, with the stock hovering around its 50-day SMA and below its 20-day EMA, suggests a period of consolidation or potential pullback.
ProTips
Monitor insider selling activity closely, as the recent $475.5 million in dispositions could signal potential future price pressure.
The stock's current position below the 20-day EMA suggests caution for short-term traders, while support near the 50-day SMA at $68.23 could offer a buying opportunity.
Key Catalysts
BearishHeavy Insider Selling Pressure
Insiders have sold a total of $475.5 million in Nutanix stock across recent filings, indicating significant disposition activity that could weigh on the stock price.
Source: Insider Trading Data
BullishPositive Earnings Surprises
Nutanix has recently delivered strong EPS beats in its August 2026 and May 2026 earnings reports, leading to positive stock price reactions and demonstrating operational execution.
Source: Earnings Reports
BullishAnalyst Price Target Upside
The median Wall Street price target for NTNX stands at $76.50, offering a potential upside of 9.5% from the current trading price, reflecting analyst optimism.
Source: Wall Street Analysts
NeutralRevenue Growth Projections
Nutanix is projected to achieve revenue growth of approximately 13% to 14% for the current and next fiscal years, indicating steady business expansion.
Source: Wall Street Estimates
Market Outlook
Nutanix (NTNX) is expected to see continued revenue growth, with current year estimates at $3.2 billion and next year at $3.7 billion, representing year-over-year increases of 13.00% and 14.00% respectively. The company's strong profitability metrics, including a high net profit margin and return on equity, provide a solid foundation. The median Wall Street price target of $76.50 suggests a potential upside of 9.5% from the current price, reflecting analyst confidence in the company's future performance. However, the outlook is tempered by significant insider selling totaling $475.5 million, which raises concerns about management's near-term conviction. The stock's position below its 20-day EMA also indicates potential headwinds. Investors should monitor upcoming earnings reports and any shifts in insider activity to gauge the sustainability of growth and potential price movements.
Key Statistics
Market Cap
18.90B
P/E Ratio
14.10
EPS (TTM)
5.17
Dividend Yield
0.00%
52 Week High
75.98
52 Week Low
34.01
As of October 15, 2026, NTNX trades at $69.85, with a market value of $18.90B and a P/E ratio of 14.10.
Nutanix, Inc. (NTNX) exhibits strong profitability with a reported net profit margin of 52.81% and an impressive return on equity of 37,460.21%. Its operating margin stands at 12.89%. The company's price-to-sales ratio is 6.91, which is slightly below the sector median of 7.6, indicating it is not trading at a significant premium relative to its sales compared to peers. While the company demonstrates strong profitability and a reasonable valuation on a price-to-sales basis relative to its sector, the high debt-to-equity ratio warrants attention. The strong ROE suggests efficient use of equity, but the overall financial health should be viewed in conjunction with other balance sheet metrics not detailed here. The current valuation appears to be priced in line with sector averages, with no significant discount or premium based on sales.
Earnings & Growth Analysis
Nutanix, Inc. (NTNX) recently reported earnings that exceeded analyst expectations. For the results reported August 26, 2026, actual EPS was $0.60 against an estimate of $0.49, a surprise of 22.45%, leading to a 6.81% price increase. The prior quarter, reported May 27, 2026, also saw a significant beat with actual EPS of $0.47 versus an estimate of $0.35, a 34.29% surprise, and a 4.81% stock price jump. However, the earnings reported November 25, 2025, met expectations exactly with EPS of $0.41 against an estimate of $0.41, resulting in a notable price decline of -17.75%. This pattern suggests that while the company is consistently meeting or beating EPS estimates, the market reaction can be sensitive to the magnitude of the surprise and overall sentiment.
Key Risks
Nutanix, Inc. (NTNX) faces significant risk from heavy insider selling, with $475.5 million in dispositions reported. The stock's current price is trading below its 20-day EMA, suggesting potential near-term downward pressure. Also, the company's debt-to-equity ratio of 2.17 is on the higher side, which could pose challenges in a rising interest rate environment.
Technical Indicators i
RSI (14-day)
47.85
MACD (12, 26)
1.54
SMA (50-day)
68.23
SMA (200-day)
51.38
Technical RatingBullish
RSI
Neutral
SMA Cross
Bullish
Price vs SMA
Bullish
MACD
Bullish
Golden Cross in effect with the 50-day SMA ($68.23) above the 200-day SMA ($51.38), price action is firmly bullish above key moving averages.
As of October 15, 2026, with NTNX at $69.85, its 14-day RSI is 47.9 (neutral territory), its 50-day simple moving average is $68.23 and its 200-day is $51.38.
Calculated by CleaRank on daily closes as of October 15, 2026: Wilder's 14-day RSI, 50- and 200-day simple moving averages, MACD line (12, 26).
Market Correlations
How this stock moves relative to other assets
Based on 1 year of daily price data. Correlations may vary over different time periods.
S&P 500 (SPY)+0.40
Weak correlation
Nasdaq 100 (QQQ)+0.37
Weak correlation
Bitcoin (BTC)+0.13
Weak correlation
Gold (XAU)-0.06
Weak correlation
As of October 15, 2026, NTNX's 1-year correlation of daily returns is +0.40 with S&P 500 (SPY), +0.37 with Nasdaq 100 (QQQ), +0.13 with Bitcoin (BTC) and -0.06 with gold (XAU).
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NTNX Wall Street View
12-month price targets
Low $63.00Median $76.50 (+9.5%)High $90.00
Ratings
Buy 9Hold 7Sell 03 months ago: 9 of 17 buy
Recent rating actions
Recent analyst rating actions on NTNX
Date
Firm
Action
Rating
Sep 28, 2026
Needham
Maintains
Buy
Aug 28, 2026
Barclays
Maintains
Equal-Weight
Aug 27, 2026
Piper Sandler
Reiterates
Overweight
Aug 27, 2026
RBC Capital
Maintains
Outperform
Aug 27, 2026
Oppenheimer
Maintains
Outperform
Aug 27, 2026
Wells Fargo
Maintains
Equal-Weight
As of October 15, 2026, 16 Wall Street analysts cover NTNX: 9 rate it a buy or strong buy, 7 a hold and 0 a sell or strong sell. Their 12-month price targets range from $63.00 to $90.00, with a median of $76.50, 9.5% above the price of $69.85.
Source: TwelveData analyst consensus. Targets and ratings belong to the analysts, not to CleaRank.
NTNX Trade Plans
Specific entry, exit, and risk management levels
Select Your Trade Bias
Risk Tolerance
Conservative2%Aggressive
Portfolio Value
$
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Entry Strategies pick an entry style
Conservative
$69.15
Slight discount to current
Wait for small dip
Aggressive
$69.85
At current price
Enter now if confident
Risk Management
STOP LOSS
$63.02
MAX LOSS
-8.9%
Volatility-Adjusted Stop Loss
Calculated based on RSI (47.9) and current market volatility
These levels come from NTNX's moving averages and recent volatility, not from a forecast. Educational levels, not financial advice; the full disclaimer is at the foot of the page.
Growth of $10,000
A $10,000 investment in NTNX in October 2016 would be worth about $22,790 today, compared with about $36,237 for the same investment in the S&P 500 benchmark.
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NTNX Drawdowns & Recovery
Worst fall, last 10 years
-78.3%
June 2018 to March 2020
Recovery
48 months
back at the old peak by March 2024
From the 10-year high
-15.9%
highest close, May 2025
1-year holds that gained
57%
of every 1-year window
As of October 15, 2026, NTNX's worst peak-to-trough fall over the last 10 years was -78.3% (June 2018 to March 2020); it regained that peak by March 2024, 48 months after the low, and 57% of 1-year holding periods ended with a gain.
From weekly closing values. A drawdown is the fall from the highest value reached so far to a later low.
Monte Carlo Projection (10yr)
CleaRank's 10-year Monte Carlo simulation projects that a $10,000 investment in NTNX today could grow to about $20,103 by 2036 in the base case, with a 90th-percentile outcome near $152,515 and a 10th-percentile outcome around $2,650. Projections are statistical simulations, not guarantees.
NTNX Stock Price Prediction: 2030
CleaRank's simulation projects a price near $92.36 for NTNX by 2030 in the base case, from $69.85 today (1.3x over 4 years). The 10th-percentile path ends near $25.64. These are outcomes of a Monte Carlo simulation run on NTNX's historical return distribution, not price targets, and they assume no dividends are reinvested.
NTNX simulated price paths by year
Year
10th percentile
Base case
90th percentile
2027
$39.46
$74.90
$142
2028
$32.45
$80.32
$199
2029
$28.39
$86.13
$261
2030
$25.64
$92.36
$333
2031
$23.63
$99.04
$415
Method: a lognormal simulation of NTNX's own volatility and capped historical trend, re-run daily; base case is the median path, the outer columns the 10th and 90th percentiles.
As of October 15, 2026, NTNX insiders reported 13 open-market sales worth $475.5M and no open-market purchases over the last 18 months; grants and option exercises are not counted.
Recent insider transactions in NTNX
Date
Insider
Type
Shares
Value
Oct 7, 2026
RAMASWAMI RAJIV
Chief Executive Officer
Sell
400.0K
$29.5M
Sep 17, 2026
SIVARAMAN RUKMINI N
Chief Financial Officer
Sell
38.1K
$2.7M
Sep 15, 2026
SIVARAMAN RUKMINI N
Chief Financial Officer
Grant
17.4K
-
Aug 24, 2026
MANER TARKAN
President
Grant
72.9K
-
Aug 24, 2026
MARTIN BRIAN M
Officer
Grant
22.5K
-
Aug 24, 2026
RAMASWAMI RAJIV
Chief Executive Officer
Grant
418.4K
-
Aug 24, 2026
SIVARAMAN RUKMINI N
Chief Financial Officer
Grant
130.7K
-
Jun 15, 2026
MANER TARKAN
President
Grant
11.0K
-
Jun 15, 2026
MARTIN BRIAN M
Officer
Grant
4.7K
-
Jun 15, 2026
RAMASWAMI RAJIV
Chief Executive Officer
Grant
50.4K
-
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nutanix's current stock price and consensus rating?
Nutanix (NTNX) is currently trading at $69.85 per share.
What is the Wall Street analyst price target for NTNX?
The median analyst price target for Nutanix (NTNX) is $76.50, with a range from $63 to $90. This suggests an upside potential of 9.5% from the current price of $69.85.
How has Nutanix performed in recent earnings reports?
Nutanix has recently exceeded EPS estimates, notably in August 2026 with a 22.45% surprise and in May 2026 with a 34.29% surprise, both leading to positive stock price reactions. However, the November 2025 earnings met expectations exactly, resulting in a price decline.
What are the key technical indicators for NTNX?
Nutanix (NTNX) is trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages ($68.23 and $51.38) but below its 20-day EMA. The 14-day RSI is neutral at 47.85, and recent volume has been above average.
What are the main risks facing Nutanix?
The primary risks for Nutanix include substantial insider selling, a price that has dipped below its 20-day EMA, and a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio of 2.17, which is comparable to the sector average.
How does Nutanix's valuation compare to its sector peers?
Nutanix's price-to-sales ratio of 6.91 is slightly below the sector median of 7.6, suggesting its valuation is in line with industry peers. Its profit margin of 52.81% and ROE of 37,460.21% are exceptionally strong.
Are insiders buying or selling NTNX?
Selling, on balance. In the last 18 months, NTNX's officers, directors and large holders reported 13 sales worth $475.5M and no open-market purchases. Grants and option exercises are not counted as buying.
What is NTNX's biggest drop in the last 10 years?
Nutanix, Inc. (NTNX)'s worst peak-to-trough fall over the last 10 years was -78.3%, from June 2018 to March 2020. It regained that peak by March 2024, 48 months after the low. Over the same period, 57% of 1-year holding periods ended with a gain.
What are NTNX's best and worst months?
Over the last 10 years, November has been NTNX's strongest month on average (+12.59%, rising in 7 of 10 years) and March its weakest (-5.70%, rising in 5 of 10 years). Seasonal averages describe the past and do not predict a given year.
How closely does NTNX move with the stock market?
Over the past year NTNX's daily returns were weakly correlated with the S&P 500 (SPY) (+0.40). Nasdaq 100 (QQQ): +0.37; Bitcoin (BTC): +0.13; Gold (XAU): -0.06. A figure near +1 means the two usually move together; near 0 means little relationship.
