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Why Is COMMVAULT SYS INC (CVLT) Stock Down Today?

By the Top Tier Newswire AI Desk · July 28, 2026 at 9:35 AM ET · reviewed against 10 wire stories

COMMVAULT SYS INC (CVLT) is down -17.27% in the latest session. Our newswire has captured 10 stories on CVLT across 8 sources in the last 36 hours, with AI sentiment reading mixed (avg 57/100).

CVLT stock fell 17.27% to $123.51 on July 28, 2026, despite reporting strong first-quarter fiscal 2027 earnings and revenue that beat expectations. The stock opened at $149.26 and quickly declined throughout the session, reaching a low of $123.00 before closing near the session low. The sharp sell-off suggests investors may have taken profits after a recent rally or were unimpressed by the long-term outlook despite the company’s strong performance.

What Happened

Commvault reported Q1 fiscal 2027 results that exceeded expectations, with non-GAAP EPS of $1.42, beating by $0.26, and revenue of $314.13 million, up $3.69 million from forecasts. The company reported record subscription revenue of $267 million, a 16% year-over-year increase, and subscription ARR of $1.054 billion, up 22% year-over-year. Free cash flow rose 71% year-over-year. The company also announced an expanded partnership with Microsoft and affirmed its full-year sales guidance of $1.300 billion to $1.310 billion. Despite these positive developments, the stock dropped sharply as investors assessed the valuation and forward-looking guidance.

What The Data Shows

The stock traded with unusually high volatility, opening near $149 and dropping to $123.00 by the close. Volume was 0.1 million shares, which is 0.1 times the 3-month daily average. The stock is currently trading within its 52-week range of $71.75 to $200.68 but has declined from its recent price of $149.71 to $149.46 over the past eight sessions. Recent insider transactions show 10 sales totaling $6.8 million in the last 90 days, with no insider purchases. Commvault’s fundamentals show a market cap of $5.9 billion, a P/E ratio of 94.6, and a beta of 0.79. The stock has a net margin of 6.0% and trailing 12-month revenue growth of 18.9%.

What To Watch

Commvault has no upcoming earnings date in the immediate future. Investors should monitor the company’s forward guidance and analyst coverage, particularly as Truist Securities and Oppenheimer have both raised their price targets to $182 and $175 respectively.

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CVLT by the numbers

Last: $123.51Session: -17.27%7 sessions: -19.79%Coverage: 10 stories / 8 sourcesAI sentiment: 57/100 (mixed)Mkt cap: $5.9BP/E: 94.652w: $71.75 to $200.68
CVLT · Jul 28 session (5-min) · -19.51% vs prior close · updated 8:49 PM ET
$118$136$153prev close $149.46$120.307:10 AM10:06 AM1:02 PM3:58 PM6:55 PM7:10 AM · $149.267:15 AM · $150.987:25 AM · $151.507:45 AM · $138.988:00 AM · $139.008:05 AM · $133.008:10 AM · $136.008:20 AM · $136.508:25 AM · $141.108:30 AM · $139.858:40 AM · $137.458:45 AM · $134.008:55 AM · $132.869:00 AM · $130.379:05 AM · $129.509:15 AM · $131.999:25 AM · $126.109:30 AM · $124.289:35 AM · $124.999:40 AM · $124.999:45 AM · $126.929:50 AM · $122.919:55 AM · $121.5110:00 AM · $120.4210:05 AM · $121.1810:10 AM · $123.2310:15 AM · $122.1410:20 AM · $122.3310:25 AM · $121.3510:30 AM · $120.9410:35 AM · $121.5010:40 AM · $120.6110:45 AM · $119.8510:50 AM · $120.9210:55 AM · $122.7711:00 AM · $123.5911:05 AM · $123.3611:10 AM · $123.9411:15 AM · $124.2611:20 AM · $122.9411:25 AM · $122.5311:30 AM · $122.8911:35 AM · $123.5711:40 AM · $123.0911:45 AM · $122.7711:50 AM · $122.9811:55 AM · $123.6912:00 PM · $123.3312:05 PM · $123.3112:10 PM · $124.1112:15 PM · $124.1712:20 PM · $124.6312:25 PM · $125.8612:30 PM · $125.7512:35 PM · $125.6312:40 PM · $125.9012:45 PM · $126.1912:50 PM · $125.7912:55 PM · $125.011:00 PM · $124.541:05 PM · $123.931:10 PM · $123.511:15 PM · $123.901:20 PM · $126.391:25 PM · $126.891:30 PM · $126.871:35 PM · $125.631:40 PM · $125.831:45 PM · $126.081:50 PM · $124.971:55 PM · $125.412:00 PM · $125.472:05 PM · $125.322:10 PM · $125.552:15 PM · $124.342:20 PM · $124.752:25 PM · $124.402:30 PM · $124.782:35 PM · $124.682:40 PM · $124.402:45 PM · $124.662:50 PM · $123.912:55 PM · $124.063:00 PM · $123.533:05 PM · $123.523:10 PM · $123.883:15 PM · $123.793:20 PM · $122.693:25 PM · $122.633:30 PM · $121.563:35 PM · $121.483:40 PM · $122.213:45 PM · $121.613:50 PM · $121.143:55 PM · $119.994:00 PM · $120.024:05 PM · $122.504:20 PM · $120.024:40 PM · $121.996:35 PM · $120.126:55 PM · $120.30
AI sentiment, last 36h · averaged over 10 stories · 57/100 bullish
AI sentiment 57/100 (bullish)0 · bearish50bullish · 100

The headlines behind the move

Story flow · 8 stories on the wire, last 36h · hover or tap a dot for the headline
36h ago24h ago12h agopublishStockTitan · sentiment 50 · Commvault Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2027 Financial Results | CVLT Stock NewsStockTitan · 50Commvault Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2027 Financial Results | CVLT Stock NewsPR Newswire · sentiment 63 · Commvault Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2027 Financial ResultsPR Newswire · 63Commvault Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2027 Financial ResultsSeeking Alpha · sentiment 68 · CommVault Systems Non-GAAP EPS of $1.42 beats by $0.26, revenue of $314.13M beats by $3.69MSeeking Alpha · 68CommVault Systems Non-GAAP EPS of $1.42 beats by $0.26, revenue of $314.13M beats by $3.69MSEC 8-K · sentiment 50 · COMMVAULT SYSTEMS INC (CVLT) files 8-KSEC 8-K · 50COMMVAULT SYSTEMS INC (CVLT) files 8-KInvesting.com Markets · sentiment 42 · Why is CommVault stock sliding today?Investing.com Markets · 42Why is CommVault stock sliding today?MarketChameleon · sentiment 73 · Commvault Delivers Record Subscription Revenues and Accelerating SaaS Growth: Free Cash Flow Jumps 71% July 28, 2026MarketChameleon · 73Commvault Delivers Record Subscription Revenues and Accelerating SaaS Growth: Free Cash F…Seeking Alpha · sentiment 50 · Commvault Systems, Inc. 2027 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationSeeking Alpha · 50Commvault Systems, Inc. 2027 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationInvestorsHub · sentiment 48 · Commvault Shares Fall Despite Strong First-Quarter Earnings BeatInvestorsHub · 48Commvault Shares Fall Despite Strong First-Quarter Earnings Beat
1d agoInvestorsHubNEUTRAL 48Earnings

Commvault Shares Fall Despite Strong First-Quarter Earnings Beat

Commvault (NASDAQ:CVLT) beat first-quarter fiscal 2027 earnings and revenue expectations, reported record subscription growth and expanded its Microsoft partnership, although shares fell after investors assessed the company

1d agoSeeking AlphaNEUTRAL 50Earnings

Commvault Systems, Inc. 2027 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation

2026-07-28. The following slide deck was published by Commvault Systems, Inc.

1d agoMarketChameleonBULLISH 73Earnings

Commvault Delivers Record Subscription Revenues and Accelerating SaaS Growth: Free Cash Flow Jumps 71% July 28, 2026

Commvault’s Q1 fiscal 2027 saw record subscription revenues, soaring SaaS growth, and a marked rise in free cash flow. Strong recurring revenues, a strategic Microsoft partnership, and robust profitability highlight a transition to an AI-enabled data and cyber resilience leader. Here’s what matters most, drawn from the company’s latest financials.

1d agoInvesting.com MarketsBEARISH 42General

Why is CommVault stock sliding today?

Why is CommVault stock sliding today?

1d agoSEC 8-KNEUTRAL 50General

COMMVAULT SYSTEMS INC (CVLT) files 8-K

Filed: 2026-07-28 AccNo: 0001169561-26-000020 Size: 1 MB Item 2.02: Results of Operations and Financial Condition Item 9.01: Financial Statements and Exhibits

1d agoSeeking AlphaBULLISH 68Earnings

CommVault Systems Non-GAAP EPS of $1.42 beats by $0.26, revenue of $314.13M beats by $3.69M

Commvault (CVLT) Q1 earnings beat: EPS $1.42, revenue +11%.

1d agoStockTitanNEUTRAL 50Earnings

Commvault Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2027 Financial Results | CVLT Stock News

1d agoPR NewswireBULLISH 63Earnings

Commvault Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2027 Financial Results

Subscription revenue 1 climbs +16% year over year to a record $267 million Subscription annualized recurring revenue (ARR) 1,2 reaches $1,054 million, up +22% year over year Free cash flow 3 increased +71% year over year to $51 million TINTON FALLS, N.J., July 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --...

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