Snowflake Shares Soar by Most in Four Years After Strong Outlook
- Software provider also announces deal to buy data startup
- Company reports quarterly revenue jumped 29% to $900 million
Snowflake’s product expansion strategy is fueled in part by increased pressure from rivals.
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Snowflake Inc. shares surged by the most in more than four years after the company issued a sales outlook that surpassed investors’ expectations, suggesting new products are attracting strong demand.
Product revenue, which makes up the bulk of Snowflake’s business, will be $906 million to $911 million in the period ending in January, the company said Wednesday in a statement, far surpassing analysts’ estimates of $890.7 million. Adjusted operating margin will be about 4%. Analysts expected 1.7%.