• Zoom Video Communications (NASDAQ:ZM) reported an EPS of $1.38, beating the estimated $1.31 and marking a significant increase from the previous year.
• The company's quarterly revenue reached $1.18 billion, surpassing expectations and demonstrating a 4% year-over-year growth.
• Zoom raised its full-year adjusted EPS forecast to between $5.41 and $5.43, indicating confidence in continued growth.

Zoom Video Communications, listed as NASDAQ:ZM, is a leading provider of video conferencing services. The company gained significant traction during the COVID-19 pandemic as remote work and virtual meetings became the norm. Zoom competes with other tech giants like Microsoft Teams and Google Meet in the video conferencing space. Despite increased competition, Zoom continues to deliver strong financial results.

On November 25, 2024, Zoom reported its earnings, showcasing an EPS of $1.38, which surpassed the estimated $1.31. This performance marks a notable increase from the $1.29 EPS recorded in the same quarter last year. The earnings surprise for this quarter was 5.34%, as highlighted by Zacks. Zoom has consistently outperformed consensus EPS estimates over the past four quarters, demonstrating its ability to exceed market expectations.

Zoom's revenue for the quarter was approximately $1.18 billion, exceeding the estimated $1.16 billion. This represents a 4% increase from the $1.14 billion reported in the same period last year. The company has successfully surpassed consensus revenue estimates in each of the last four quarters, as noted by Zacks, highlighting its robust performance in the Internet - Software industry.

The company's net income rose to $207.1 million, or 66 cents per share, up from $141.21 million, or 45 cents per share, a year earlier. This growth was driven by a 6% increase in enterprise revenue, which reached $698.9 million, while online revenue remained stable at $478.7 million. Zoom's ability to acquire new customers and offer high-end packages with advanced AI capabilities has contributed to its positive earnings report.

Looking ahead, Zoom has raised its full-year adjusted EPS forecast to between $5.41 and $5.43, up from the previous range of $5.29 to $5.32. The company has also adjusted its revenue outlook to between $4.66 billion and $4.66 billion, an increase from the earlier range of $4.63 billion to $4.64 billion. These revised figures are above what analysts had anticipated, indicating Zoom's confidence in its future growth prospects.