Nutanix, Inc. (NTNX)
Vertical SaaSSaaS Metrics & Investor Data — Q2 2026
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Financial Performance & Trajectory
Nutanix has demonstrated a robust and accelerating top-line trajectory, with trailing revenue reaching $2.74B in Q2 2026. The sequential improvement in YoY growth from 18.1% in Q3 2025 to 27.3% in Q2 2026 signals a successful re-acceleration of the business, likely driven by strong hybrid multi-cloud adoption and a maturing subscription model. Gross margins remain best-in-class at 87.1%, reflecting high software mix and operational leverage. Free cash flow margins, while compressing from a peak of 29.6% in Q3 2025 to 18.4% in Q2 2026, still indicate strong cash generation. This compression is acceptable given the simultaneous revenue growth acceleration, suggesting intentional reinvestment into growth initiatives.
Operational & Go-to-Market (GTM) Efficiency
The company is operating at an elite efficiency level, consistently scoring above the critical 40% threshold on the Rule of 40 metric. The score improved from 43.8 in Q1 2026 to 45.8 in Q2 2026, driven by the revenue acceleration offsetting the slight decline in FCF margin. While specific net revenue retention (NRR) and CAC payback data are unavailable in this dataset, the combination of high gross margins and a sustained Rule of 40 above 45 implies a highly efficient GTM engine with strong unit economics. The pattern suggests that R&D and sales investments are yielding tangible, accelerating returns rather than diminishing marginal utility.
Market Valuation & Sentiment
At 4.8x trailing EV/Revenue, Nutanix trades at a premium to many mature SaaS peers. This multiple is justified by the accelerating growth profile and the Rule of 40 performance, which significantly exceeds the 40% benchmark. The valuation is supported by a bullish Wall Street consensus: 20 Buys versus 12 Holds, with an average price target of $56.67. Critically, insider trading activity shows zero net selling over the last four filings, indicating strong confidence from management in the company's trajectory. The market is effectively pricing in continued operational excellence and sustained growth acceleration, a thesis currently validated by the reported metrics.
Disclaimer: The editorial financial analysis above is generated using data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings and Wall Street consensus ratings. This analysis is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or professional advice. Readers should conduct their own research or consult with a registered financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
Nutanix, Inc. (NTNX) is a Vertical SaaS SaaS company with a market cap of N/A as of Q2 2026. The company trades at N/A EV/Revenue and has delivered +27.3% revenue growth year-over-year. With a gross margin of 87% and FCF margin of 18.4%, Nutanix, Inc. scores 46 on the Rule of 40 — placing it in the upper half of public SaaS companies tracked by SaaSDB.
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Latest company metrics compared to the Vertical SaaS sector medians
Rule of 40 is 45.8% (sector median: 30.2%) — outperforming peers by 15.5%.
Revenue Growth is 27.3% (sector median: 15.5%) — outperforming peers by 11.8%.
Gross Margin is 87.1% (sector median: 74.1%) — outperforming peers by 13.0%.
FCF Margin is 18.4% (sector median: 11.9%) — outperforming peers by 6.6%.
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Operating leverage ratio (margin expansion vs growth)
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