Intuit Inc. saw its stock jump significantly on Friday, bolstered by an impressive quarterly performance that surpassed analysts' expectations. The company reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $3.32 for the quarter ending January 31, which exceeded the consensus estimate of $2.58. Additionally, Intuit's revenues reached $3.96 billion, outperforming the anticipated $3.83 billion, as reported by Investing.com.
A key factor driving Intuit's strong results was the growing demand for its AI-enhanced software offerings like TurboTax, QuickBooks, and Credit Karma, particularly during the U.S. tax season. Further adding to investor confidence, Intuit announced a 16% hike in its quarterly dividend, raising it to $1.04 per share, payable on April 18.
Intuit remains optimistic about the rest of the fiscal year, providing positive projections with an expected adjusted EPS between $19.16 and $19.36 and revenues between $18.16 billion and $18.35 billion. These solid numbers have contributed to the recent surge in Intuit's stock price, reflecting the market's positive reception of their strategic focus and performance.