(CFLT) Confluent - Ratings and Ratios
Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US20717M1036
CFLT: Data Streaming, Cloud Platform, SaaS, Connectors, Governance
Confluent Inc. (NASDAQ:CFLT) is a leading provider of data streaming platforms designed to enable real-time data connectivity and processing across modern enterprises. The companys core offerings include Confluent Cloud, a fully-managed cloud-native SaaS platform, and Confluent Platform, a self-managed enterprise-grade solution for organizations requiring on-premises or hybrid deployments. Confluents ecosystem also encompasses a suite of connectors for integrating existing applications and IT infrastructure, Apache Flink services for building reusable real-time data streams, WarpStream for bring-your-own-cloud managed streaming, and a comprehensive stream governance suite to ensure compliance and risk management in data streaming environments.
The company serves a diverse range of industries, including banking and financial services, retail and ecommerce, manufacturing, automotive, telecommunications, gaming, insurance, and technology, as well as the public sector. Confluents platform is deeply integrated with Apache Kafka, the open-source distributed streaming platform, which was originally developed by the companys founders. This integration allows for seamless scalability, high throughput, and fault-tolerant data streaming capabilities. Confluents professional services include packaged and residency offerings, while its education programs provide training, certification guidance, and hands-on resources to help customers maximize the value of their data streaming initiatives.
Confluent Inc., formerly known as Infinitem, Inc., was renamed in September 2014 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California. The company has established itself as a key player in the data infrastructure space, with a strong focus on enabling businesses to harness the power of real-time data for decision-making, customer experiences, and operational efficiency. Its commitment to open-source innovation and enterprise-grade reliability has positioned it as a critical partner for organizations undergoing digital transformation.
Over the next three months, Confluent Inc. (NASDAQ:CFLT) is expected to experience volatility within a defined range. Based on the technical data, the stock is trading at $23.26, with a 20-day moving average of $22.00 and a 50-day moving average of $26.51. The average true range (ATR) of 1.55 indicates moderate price fluctuations. The stock is likely to find support near the SMA 20 level of $22.00 and resistance near the SMA 50 level of $26.51. Traders should monitor these levels for potential buy or sell signals.
From a fundamental perspective, Confluents market cap of $7.064 billion reflects its position as a high-growth company in the application software sector. The forward P/E of 59.52 suggests investor confidence in future earnings, though it also highlights elevated valuation levels. The P/S ratio of 7.33 indicates a premium relative to peers, which may compress if revenue growth decelerates. The negative return on equity (RoE) of -35.90% underscores the companys focus on reinvestment over profitability in the near term. Investors should closely watch the companys ability to maintain revenue growth and improve margins, as these factors will be critical in determining whether the stock can justify its current valuation multiples. Earnings reports and guidance during this period will be key catalysts for price movement.
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CFLT Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 6,723m |
| Sector | Technology |
| Industry | Software - Infrastructure |
| GiC Sub-Industry | Application Software |
| IPO / Inception | 2021-06-24 |
CFLT Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | -37.4 |
| Fundamental | -7.38 |
| Dividend Rating | 0.0 |
| Rel. Strength | -38.2 |
| Analysts | 4.29/5 |
| Fair Price Momentum | 18.03 USD |
| Fair Price DCF | 0.28 USD |
CFLT Dividends
No Dividends PaidCFLT Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | -84.3% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 3.8% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | -45.7% |
| CAGR 5y | -16.10% |
| CAGR/Max DD 5y | -0.19 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 0.38 |
| Alpha | -48.97 |
| Beta | 1.852 |
| Volatility | 86.98% |
| Current Volume | 7266.7k |
| Average Volume 20d | 5880.4k |
As of May 16, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 22.72 with a total of 7,266,729 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +8.29%, over one month by +4.94%, over three months by -34.97% and over the past year by -28.71%.
Neither. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Confluent is currently (May 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of -7.38 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of CFLT as of May 2025 is 18.03. This means that CFLT is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -20.64%.
Confluent has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.29. Therefor, it is recommend to buy CFLT.
- Strong Buy: 19
- Buy: 8
- Hold: 7
- Sell: 1
- Strong Sell: 0
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, CFLT Confluent will be worth about 21.6 in May 2026. The stock is currently trading at 22.72. This means that the stock has a potential downside of -4.8%.
| Issuer | Forecast | Upside |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 29 | 27.5% |
| Analysts Target Price | 33.5 | 47.5% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 21.6 | -4.8% |