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Barchart +66.67% Beat Oct 2025 $0.09 $0.14 +55.56% Beat Jan 2026 $0.17 $0.21 +23.53% Beat Apr 2026 $0.20 $0.22 +10.00% Beat

Note: These figures reflect diluted GAAP earnings per share, reported before non-recurring items, and may differ from the non-GAAP figures used by some sources.

Part 2.1: Price Behavior Around Earnings

Ooma typically reports earnings after market close, meaning Day 0 reflects anticipatory trading before results are released, while Day +1 captures the market's first full reaction to the actual numbers.

Earnings Date Day 0 Move Day 0 Range Day +1 Move Day +1 Range
2026-05-26 +$0.15 (+0.78%) $0.72 (3.77%) -$1.84 (-9.55%) $4.84 (25.12%)
2026-03-04 +$0.22 (+1.72%) $0.45 (3.48%) +$1.51 (+11.62%) $0.76 (5.85%)
2025-12-08 +$0.71 (+6.05%) $1.05 (8.94%) -$1.87 (-15.02%) $1.60 (12.85%)
2025-08-26 +$0.26 (+2.17%) $0.35 (2.92%) +$0.98 (+8.01%) $1.00 (8.17%)
2025-05-28 -$0.09 (-0.67%) $0.27 (1.99%) +$0.13 (+0.97%) $0.73 (5.45%)
2025-03-04 -$0.13 (-0.94%) $0.79 (5.66%) +$0.31 (+2.25%) $1.58 (11.49%)
2024-12-04 +$0.45 (+3.02%) $0.56 (3.75%) +$0.67 (+4.36%) $1.20 (7.81%)
2024-08-27 -$0.26 (-2.88%) $0.34 (3.76%) +$2.19 (+24.94%) $2.17 (24.67%)
Avg Abs Move 2.28% 4.28% 9.59% 12.68%

Historical price behavior around Ooma's earnings releases shows significant volatility, with the stock averaging a 9.59% absolute move on Day +1 and an intraday range of 12.68% during the first full trading session after results. The Day 0 moves are more modest at 2.28% on average, consistent with pre-announcement positioning.

The direction of moves has been mixed but generally positive over the past year. The most dramatic reaction came after the August 2024 report, when shares surged +24.94% on Day +1 with an intraday range of 24.67%, suggesting a major positive surprise or guidance raise. More recently, the March 2026 report produced a solid +11.62% Day +1 gain, while the May 2026 report saw a -9.55% decline despite the company beating estimates, indicating that guidance or forward commentary may have disappointed.

The December 2025 report illustrates the stock's volatility potential, with a +6.05% Day 0 move followed by a sharp -15.02% reversal on Day +1, demonstrating how quickly sentiment can shift. Investors should prepare for substantial price swings in either direction, with historical patterns suggesting moves in the high single digits to low double digits are typical.

Part 2.2: Options Market Expected Move

Metric Value
Expiration Date 09/18/26 (DTE 24)
Expected Move $2.92 (14.20%)
Expected Range $17.67 to $23.51
Implied Volatility 68.25%

The options market is pricing an expected move of 14.20% for the upcoming earnings release, which is notably higher than the stock's average historical Day +1 move of 9.59%. This elevated implied volatility suggests options traders are anticipating a larger-than-typical reaction, possibly reflecting uncertainty around the guidance disconnect or heightened expectations given the stock's recent momentum near 52-week highs.

Part 3: What Analysts Are Saying

Analysts maintain a bullish stance on Ooma heading into the earnings release, with a consensus rating of 4.43 out of 5.00, firmly in "Strong Buy" territory. The analyst community consists of 5 Strong Buy ratings, 0 Moderate Buys, 2 Hold ratings, and no Sell or Strong Sell ratings among the 7 analysts covering the stock.

The average price target stands at $23.17, representing approximately 12.5% upside from the current price of $20.59. Price targets range from a low of $20.00 to a high of $24.00, with the entire range suggesting at least modest appreciation potential. The tight clustering of targets around the mean indicates reasonable consensus among analysts about the company's near-term valuation.

Analyst sentiment has remained unchanged over the past month, with the rating distribution and recommendation average holding steady at 4.43. This stability suggests analysts are maintaining their conviction in the stock despite its recent run-up, waiting to see how the company executes on its fiscal Q2 results and updates guidance before making significant changes to their outlooks. The lack of downgrades despite shares approaching the lower end of the target range indicates confidence that fundamentals can support current levels.

Part 4: Technical Picture

The Barchart Technical Opinion rates Ooma as an 88% Buy signal, showing some recent softening from 100% Buy a month ago but still maintaining a strong bullish posture. The signal improved from 80% Buy just last week, indicating short-term momentum has accelerated heading into the earnings release.

Timeframe Analysis:

  • Short-term (50% Buy): Moderate buy signal suggests near-term momentum is positive but not overwhelming, reflecting some consolidation after the recent rally
  • Medium-term (100% Buy): Strong buy signal indicates solid upward momentum in the intermediate timeframe, supporting the bullish thesis
  • Long-term (100% Buy): Strong buy signal reflects robust strength in the longer-term trend, confirming the stock's sustained upward trajectory

Trend Characteristics: The trend is characterized as Strong but Weakening, suggesting that while the overall technical picture remains constructive, some momentum indicators may be losing steam as the stock approaches resistance levels.

Shares are trading at $20.59, positioned above the 50-day ($20.12), 100-day ($18.57), and 200-day ($15.36) moving averages, confirming the longer-term uptrend remains intact. However, the stock is below its 5-day ($20.91), 10-day ($20.72), and 20-day ($21.14) moving averages, indicating recent short-term weakness or consolidation. This setup suggests the stock has pulled back slightly from recent highs but maintains support from longer-term trend lines. The technical picture is cautiously supportive heading into earnings, with the stock well-positioned above key moving averages but facing near-term resistance that could amplify volatility if results disappoint.

Period Value Period Value
5-Day MA $20.91 50-Day MA $20.12
10-Day MA $20.72 100-Day MA $18.57
20-Day MA $21.14 200-Day MA $15.36

The stock's position near its 52-week high of $22.72 but below short-term moving averages creates a technical setup where a strong earnings beat could propel shares through resistance toward analyst price targets, while any disappointment might trigger a pullback toward the 50-day moving average support at $20.12. The combination of strong long-term trend support and recent short-term consolidation suggests the stock has room to move in either direction, making the earnings release a critical technical inflection point.

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