eGain (NASDAQ:EGAN) Issues Q1 2027 Earnings Guidance

eGain (NASDAQ:EGAN) issued an update on its first quarter 2027 earnings guidance on Thursday. The company provided EPS guidance of 0.050-0.080 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 0.080. The company issued revenue guidance of $20.9 million-$21.4 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $22.3 million. eGain also updated its FY 2027 guidance to 0.040-0.070 EPS.

eGain Price Performance

EGAN stock traded down $0.12 during trading on Thursday, reaching $7.11. 305,236 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 208,398. The firm has a market capitalization of $195.17 million, a PE ratio of 5.15 and a beta of 0.83. eGain has a 52-week low of $5.94 and a 52-week high of $15.95. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $6.89 and its 200-day moving average price is $7.60.

eGain (NASDAQ:EGAN) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, September 3rd. The technology company reported $0.05 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.03 by $0.02. eGain had a net margin of 41.68% and a return on equity of 12.56%. eGain has set its FY 2027 guidance at 0.040-0.070 EPS and its Q1 2027 guidance at 0.050-0.080 EPS. On average, equities research analysts predict that eGain will post 0.3 earnings per share for the current year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

EGAN has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of eGain in a report on Friday, August 7th. Wall Street Zen downgraded eGain from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, May 16th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $15.25.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On eGain

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of EGAN. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd acquired a new position in eGain in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $41,000. BNP Paribas Financial Markets grew its holdings in shares of eGain by 29.3% during the third quarter. BNP Paribas Financial Markets now owns 6,317 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $55,000 after purchasing an additional 1,432 shares during the last quarter. Kestra Advisory Services LLC acquired a new stake in shares of eGain during the 4th quarter worth approximately $63,000. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of eGain during the 4th quarter worth approximately $65,000. Finally, NewEdge Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of eGain in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $106,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 53.94% of the company’s stock.

About eGain

eGain Incorporated (NASDAQ: EGAN) is a software company specializing in cloud-based customer engagement solutions. Its platform integrates knowledge management, analytics, and artificial intelligence to help organizations streamline customer service across digital channels. By centralizing information and automating routine interactions, eGain aims to improve agent productivity, reduce response times, and deliver consistent customer experiences.

The company’s product suite includes tools for knowledge authoring and delivery, AI-powered chatbots, case management, and predictive analytics.