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Varonis Stock Plunges After Q3 Revenue Miss and Cut Outlook as Analysts Lower Targets

Shares sank after Varonis trimmed forecasts following late‑quarter renewal weakness concentrated in the U.S. federal vertical.

Overview

  • Third‑quarter revenue came in at $161.6 million versus $166.1 million expected, while adjusted EPS of 6 cents matched consensus.
  • Management guided fourth‑quarter adjusted EPS to $0.02–$0.04 on revenue of $165 million–$171 million, both below market estimates.
  • The company reduced its full‑year view, now projecting revenue of $615.2 million–$621.2 million and ARR of $730 million–$738 million.
  • CEO Yaki Faitelson cited late‑quarter renewal softness in U.S. federal accounts and in on‑prem subscriptions, while SaaS ARR reached 76% of $718.6 million total ARR.
  • Shares fell roughly 45% to new lows as Varonis disclosed about $1.1 billion in cash and authorized a $150 million buyback, with several firms cutting price targets.