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Intuit annual forecast misses estimates, citing customer growth focus

Created at 25 Aug · 8:06 PM2 sources↑ Market-relevant2 events
IN SHORT

Intuit projected its fiscal 2027 revenue between $23.28 billion and $23.51 billion, below Wall Street's $23.72 billion estimate, as the company prioritizes customer growth over near-term sales. The enterprise software provider also forecast adjusted annual earnings per share below analyst expectations.

Key Numbers

$23.28 billion to $23.51 billionIntuit projected fiscal 2027 revenue
9% to 10%Intuit projected fiscal 2027 revenue growth
$23.72 billionAnalysts' fiscal 2027 revenue estimate for Intuit
$22.88 to $23.12Intuit adjusted annual earnings per share range
$27.32Analysts' earnings per share estimate for Intuit
$4.35 billionIntuit fourth-quarter revenue
13.6%Intuit fourth-quarter revenue growth
$1.275 billion to $1.28 billionZoom forecast third-quarter revenue
$1.28 billionAnalysts' third-quarter revenue estimate for Zoom
$1.46 to $1.48Zoom forecast third-quarter adjusted profit per share
$1.50Analysts' third-quarter profit estimate for Zoom

Who's Involved

Intuit
Enterprise software provider forecasting below-estimate annual revenue
Sasan Goodarzi
CEO of Intuit, prioritizing customer growth
Zoom Communications
Video-conferencing company forecasting below-estimate quarterly profit
Intuit annual forecast misses estimates, citing customer growth focus

↳ Why This Matters

The forecasts from Intuit and Zoom suggest that companies are facing slower growth and increased competition, potentially impacting investor sentiment and broader market performance as they prioritize long-term customer acquisition over immediate sales.

Key facts

  • Intuit projects fiscal 2027 revenue of $23.28 billion to $23.51 billion, missing the $23.72 billion estimate.
  • The company anticipates a revenue growth slowdown to 9%-10% in fiscal 2027, compared to 14% in fiscal 2026.
  • Intuit forecasts fiscal 2027 adjusted earnings per share between $22.88 and $23.12, below the $27.32 analyst estimate.
  • Zoom forecast third-quarter profit below analyst expectations, signaling competitive pressures.
  • Zoom projected third-quarter revenue between $1.275 billion and $1.28 billion, slightly below the $1.28 billion estimate.

Intuit, the maker of TurboTax, projected its annual revenue for fiscal year 2027 to be between $23.28 billion and $23.51 billion, falling short of Wall Street's estimate of $23.72 billion. This forecast represents a growth rate of 9% to 10%, indicating a slowdown from the 14% revenue growth seen in fiscal year 2026. The company attributed this anticipated deceleration to weaker sales from its marketing platform and changes implemented to attract more users to TurboTax, which have led to lower average revenue per customer. CEO Sasan Goodarzi emphasized the company's focus on scaling core initiatives and accelerating customer growth for sustained long-term expansion. Intuit expects TurboTax revenue to grow by 2% to 3% in fiscal 2027, a decrease from 7% in 2026, while Mailchimp revenue is projected to remain flat or decline by 1%. For adjusted annual earnings per share, Intuit provided a range of $22.88 to $23.12, below the analyst consensus of $27.32. Despite the cautious annual outlook, Intuit reported fourth-quarter revenue of $4.35 billion, a 13.6% increase that surpassed the $4.27 billion estimate. Meanwhile, Zoom Communications forecast third-quarter profit below analyst expectations, signaling stiff competition despite its AI feature rollouts. The video-conferencing company projected third-quarter revenue between $1.275 billion and $1.28 billion and adjusted profit between $1.46 and $1.48 per share, both below analyst estimates.

Frequently asked questions

Intuit projects its fiscal year 2027 revenue to be between $23.28 billion and $23.51 billion.

The company attributes the slowdown to weaker marketing platform sales, declining desktop product revenue, and changes aimed at attracting more TurboTax users, which have lowered average revenue per customer.

Intuit forecasts adjusted annual earnings per share between $22.88 and $23.12, while analysts expect $27.32.

Zoom forecast third-quarter adjusted profit between $1.46 and $1.48 per share, below analysts' average estimate of $1.50 per share.

What Happens Next

01Intuit will begin reporting Mailchimp as a separate segment in the first quarter.
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How It Developed

Intuit forecasts fiscal 2027 revenue between $23.28 billion and $23.51 billion, below the $23.72 billion estimate.
The company expects fiscal 2027 revenue growth to slow to 9%-10%, down from 14% in fiscal 2026.
Factors cited for the slowdown include weaker marketing platform sales and changes to attract more TurboTax users.
Intuit anticipates fiscal 2027 adjusted earnings per share between $22.88 and $23.12, below the $27.32 estimate.
Intuit reported fourth-quarter revenue of $4.35 billion, a 13.6% increase that surpassed the $4.27 billion estimate.
Zoom Communications forecast third-quarter profit below Wall Street expectations, citing stiff competition.
Zoom forecast third-quarter revenue in the range of $1.275 billion to $1.28 billion, below the $1.28 billion estimate.
Zoom forecast third-quarter adjusted profit between $1.46 and $1.48 per share, below the $1.50 estimate.

Sources

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Intuit's annual forecast falls short of estimates as it prioritizes customer growthReuters

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