- Is INTU Stock a Buy, Hold or Sell After Its 42.8% Plunge in 6 Months?
May 13, 2026
Intuit Inc. INTU, the software leader behind TurboTax, QuickBooks, Credit Karma and Mailchimp, has been a long-term winner in financial technology. Yet, despite reporting strong second-quarter fiscal 2026 results in February 2026, shares of Intuit have declined 41.4% over the past six months.
INTU shares have underperformed the Zacks Computer – Software industry, the S&P 500 composite, as well as peers such as Autodesk, Inc. ADSK and Commvault Systems, Inc. CVLT.
The decline reflects broader market pressures. In this environment, investors are likely to have reacted cautiously, with concerns that execution risks in certain segments could weigh on results.
However, the question now is whether this pullback creates a buying opportunity, signals further downside or suggests a period of holding steady.Zacks Investment Research
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What’s in Favor of INTU Stock?
Intuit's growth thrives on blending AI with human intelligence (HI). This combo delivers "done-for-you" experiences that prioritize accuracy, compliance, security, reliability and data privacy, giving it a big edge over rivals. AI and HI automate tasks, boost payroll usage, and grow QuickBooks Live. Real-world testing over the past year proved that integrated AI-HI experiences yield better results for customers. This sets Intuit up for ongoing double-digit revenue growth as it taps into the total addressable market.
This month, Intuit announced QuickBooks Workforce in the United States, a new, end-to-end solution powered by agentic AI and human expertise that radically transforms how small and mid-market businesses run their human capital management.
Intuit is aggressively expanding into the mid-market through its AI-native Intuit Enterprise Suite, an all-in-one ERP platform that integrates financial management, payroll, HR, payments, and analytics. This addresses fragmented tech stacks and high costs for complex mid-market businesses. This platform is fueling the success of growing businesses, and the company is further scaling its investment in product innovation and go-to-market strategies to accelerate customer adoption.
Intuit delivered a strong second-quarter fiscal 2026, with revenues rising 17% year over year to $4.65 billion. Profitability also strengthened as non-GAAP operating income grew 23% to $1.55 billion. The company reiterated its fiscal 2026 guidance, projecting revenues between $20.997 billion and $21.186 billion, indicating 12-13% growth.
In the quarter, Global Business Solutions generated $3.2 billion in revenues, up 18% year over year, or 21% excluding Mailchimp. Intuit expects Global Business Solutions revenues to grow 14-15% for fiscal 2026. The Consumer Group delivered a solid performance in second-quarter fiscal 2026, with $1.5 billion in revenues, up 15% year over year. The company forecasts 8-9% revenue growth in 2026.
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What Concerns Us About INTU?
Intuit has its share of challenges. Mailchimp remains a drag, with management expecting it to return to double-digit growth sometime beyond fiscal 2026. Moreover, Intuit’s performance is also partly tied to small-business health, lending conditions (Credit Karma) and consumer tax dynamics. A slowdown in consumer spending or credit demand could pressure growth.
Intuit’s high costs and expenses remain a major concern. The company has increased investments in engineering and marketing teams to grab the growing opportunity globally, making us cautious about the company’s bottom-line results. In the second quarter of fiscal 2026, the company’s total costs and expenses increased by 12.6% to $3.796 billion.
INTU’s Earnings Estimate Revision Trends Upward
The consensus estimate for Intuit’s fiscal 2026 earnings per share (EPS) has been revised upward by a cent to $23.15 over the past two months. 2026 EPS suggests 14.9% growth from the prior-year quarter.Zacks Investment Research
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INTU Shares Trade at a Discount
In terms of forward 12-month price/sales (P/S), Intuit is trading at 4.62X, which is at a discount to the industry average of 6.91X.Zacks Investment Research
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Final Take on INTU
Intuit remains one of the most compelling fintech platforms, with durable moats in tax, accounting and consumer finance. Its AI and HI integration, expanding mid-market presence and promising global business solutions and consumer segment results, positive earnings estimate and discounted valuation, position it well for sustained growth.
However, the Mailchimp drag and macro risks temper the near-term upside. While the 41.4% pullback improves entry points, it does not yet create a clear buying opportunity. Therefore, it seems prudent to hold the stock and wait for either signs of acceleration in Mailchimp or international growth before adding exposure.
Currently, Intuit carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
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- Dow Nearly Flat as Market Perks Up
May 12, 2026
The stock market is perking up a little in afternoon trading. The S&P 500 was down 0.6%; it had marked a loss as large as a percent earlier. The tech-heavy Nasdaq was extending its losses, down 1.4%. The Dow was flat.
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- 2 Nasdaq 100 Stocks to Keep an Eye On and 1 We Question
May 12, 2026
While the Nasdaq 100 (^NDX) is filled with cutting-edge technology and consumer companies, not all are on solid footing. Some are dealing with declining demand, high costs, or regulatory pressures that could limit future upside.
Investing in Nasdaq 100 stocks isn’t just about picking big names - it’s about finding the right ones, and that’s where StockStory comes in. Keeping that in mind, here are two Nasdaq 100 stocks that have huge potential and one that may struggle.
One Stock to Sell:
Autodesk (ADSK)
Market Cap: $52.97 billion
Starting with AutoCAD in the 1980s and evolving into a comprehensive design ecosystem, Autodesk (NASDAQ:ADSK) provides software solutions for architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, and entertainment industries to design, simulate, and visualize projects.
Why Do We Think Twice About ADSK?
Sales trends were unexciting over the last five years as its 13.7% annual growth was below the typical software company Competitive market means the company must spend more on sales and marketing to stand out even if the return on investment is low Operating margin was unchanged over the last year, suggesting it failed to gain leverage on its fixed costs
Autodesk is trading at $248.20 per share, or 6.4x forward price-to-sales. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why ADSK doesn’t pass our bar.
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Ross Stores (ROST)
Market Cap: $72.32 billion
Selling excess inventory or overstocked items from other retailers, Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST) is an off-price concept that sells apparel and other goods at prices much lower than department stores.
Why Could ROST Be a Winner?
Same-store sales provide a solid foundation for the steady expansion of its stores Brick-and-mortar locations are witnessing elevated demand as their same-store sales growth averaged 3.6% over the past two years Market-beating returns on capital illustrate that management has a knack for investing in profitable ventures
Ross Stores’s stock price of $227.01 implies a valuation ratio of 31.1x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free.
Diamondback Energy (FANG)
Market Cap: $53.58 billion
Sporting one of Wall Street's most memorable ticker symbols, Diamondback Energy (NASDAQ:FANG) drills for and produces oil and natural gas from underground rock formations in the Permian Basin of West Texas and New Mexico.
Why Is FANG a Good Business?
Impressive 42.8% annual revenue growth over the last ten years indicates it’s winning market share this cycle Attractive asset base leads to wonderful unit economics and a best-in-class gross margin of 79.7% Robust free cash flow margin of 37.1% gives it many options for capital deployment
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At $192.75 per share, Diamondback Energy trades at 9.9x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
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- Toast downgraded, Lowe's upgraded: Wall Street's top analyst calls
May 12, 2026
The most talked about and market moving research calls around Wall Street are now in one place. Here are today's research calls that investors need to know, as compiled by The Fly.
Top 5 Upgrades:
Citi upgraded Lowe's(LOW) to Buy from Neutral with an unchanged price target of $285. Lowe's should top Q1 consensus estimates and continue to outperform the industry, the firm tells investors in a research note. BofA upgraded Autodesk (ADSK) to Buy from Neutral with a $300 price target after reinstating coverage of the name. Autodesk's data, 3D context, and decade-long AI investment give it "structural advantages that are hard to replicate," says the firm, which also notes that the company has pursued a multi-year go-to-market modernization and technology transition to be "appropriately positioned for AI." JPMorgan upgraded Celanese (CE) to Overweight from Neutral with an unchanged price target of $68. The firm cites valuation for the upgrade with the shares down 14% in the last week. Truist upgraded Matador (MTDR) to Buy from Hold with a price target of $67, up from $60. The stock pullback since the Q1 report offers an attractive entry point, the firm tells investors in a research note. Craig-Hallum upgraded FormFactor (FORM) to Buy from Hold with a $175 price target following the company's Investor Day and updated target model.
Top 5 Downgrades:
Rothschild & Co Redburn downgraded Toast (TOST) to Neutral from Buy with a $35 price target. The firm sees the company's growth being at risk from DoorDash's (DASH) planned U.S. rollout of in-store restaurant point-of-sale technology. Piper Sandler downgraded ZoomInfo (GTM) to Underweight from Neutral with a price target of $4, down from $7, following quarterly results. The firm believes ZoomInfo faces multiple headwinds and that its transition to usage will take time while introducing more risk. BTIG, Stifel and Canaccord also downgraded ZoomInfo but to Neutral-equivalent ratings. Raymond James downgraded GitLab (GTLB) to Market Perform from Outperform without a price target. The firm says that while investors "may breathe a near-term sigh of relief" with the reaffirmed Q1 outlook, "meaningful" changes create risk for the remainder of the year. RBC Capital downgraded Array Digital(ARAY) to Sector Perform from Outperform with a price target of $52, down from $54. The firm attributes its rating change to reduced organic revenue growth expectations, partially offset by cost efficiencies. Piper Sandler downgraded Lenz Therapeutics(LENZ) to Neutral from Overweight with a price target of $12, down from $39, following the Q1 report. The company's pace of new patient starts and routine prescribing remains more gradual than expected, the firm tells investors in a research note.
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Top 5 Initiations:
Benchmark initiated coverage of Insulet (PODD) with a Buy rating and $250 price target. The firm sees an attractive valuation at current share levels and says concerns of competition are overblown given the "large, underserved" type 2 diabetes market. Benchmark initiated coverage of DexCom (DXCM) with a Buy rating and $77 price target. The company is positioned for margin expansion over the next two years as it launches a new continuous glucose monitor sensor, the G7 15 Day, the firm tells investors in a research note. Benchmark also started coverage of MiniMed (MMED) with a Buy rating and $20 price target. Benchmark initiated coverage of Tandem Diabetes(TNDM) with a Hold rating and no price target. The company is undertaking an "ambitious strategy" to simultaneously shift its domestic and international businesses to new sales and distribution channels, a transition that "will not be without pain," says the firm. Goldman Sachs initiated coverage of Aevex (AVEX) with a Buy rating and $34 price target. The firm says Aevex offers an opportunity to invest in a defense technology company that sells into a "rapidly growing" drone end market. Baird, Jefferies, Needham, William Blair, BofA, Raymond James, JPMorgan and RBC Capital also started coverage of the stock with Buy-equivalent ratings. JPMorgan initiated coverage of Alamar Biosciences(ALMR) with an Overweight rating and $30 price target. JPMorgan views the stock's current premium valuation as justified and sees room for upside from current levels. Stifel, Leerink and TD Cowen also started coverage of the stock with Buy-equivalent ratings, while BofA initiated the name with a Neutral.
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- BofA: This software maker’s AI edge is ’hard to copy and hard to beat’
May 12, 2026
Investing.com -- Bank of America reinstated coverage of Autodesk with a Buy rating and a $300 price objective on Tuesday, arguing the design software company is well-positioned to weather AI disruption and could see its stock rise roughly 27% from current levels.
Shares of Autodesk were trading at $236.07 as of Monday’s close, down about 20% year-to-date, a decline the bank attributed to broader investor concerns about AI’s impact on legacy software businesses.
However, BofA analyst Tomer Zilberman said those concerns are overdone in Autodesk’s case.
"Autodesk’s data, 3D context, and decade-long AI investment give it structural advantages that are hard to replicate," the analyst wrote. He explained that 3D AI requires proprietary design and construction data along with deep geometric understanding that generic AI models cannot replicate from publicly available information.
As such, BofA sees AI as a revenue opportunity rather than a threat. Zilberman expects Autodesk to use AI to expand the scope of its tools and raise average selling prices through a tiered monetization strategy that introduces consumption-based billing for high-value AI workloads.
AI add-ons like AutoConstrain have already reached 60% user acceptance rates, the note said.
"We think AI is an upsell opportunity for ADSK, rather than a risk, with AI helping to expand the scope and depth of the Autodesk’s tools," Zilberman wrote.
The analyst projected revenue growth of 13% and 10% year-over-year over the next two years, with free cash flow rising from $2.4 billion in fiscal 2026 to $2.8 billion in fiscal 2027.
On valuation, the $300 price objective is based on 21 times the bank’s calendar year 2027 free cash flow estimate, a slight discount to the design software peer group average of 23 times, which BofA said reflects near-term risks from the company’s ongoing go-to-market restructuring.
Autodesk has cut roughly 15% of its workforce over the past year as it shifts its sales model toward automation and self-service, reducing direct sales roles after completing a back-end billing transition. BofA expects this to weigh on first-half billings growth before a recovery in the second half, supported by a large cohort of enterprise contract renewals in the fourth quarter.
"Our Buy rating is based on our view that the company is well protected against AI disruption and current guidance leaves room for upside if the improvement in execution from 4Q continues over the next several quarters," Zilberman concluded.
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- Autodesk (ADSK) Stock Falls Amid Market Uptick: What Investors Need to Know
May 11, 2026
In the latest close session, Autodesk (ADSK) was down 3.45% at $236.07. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily gain of 0.19%. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.19%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 0.1%.
Coming into today, shares of the design software company had gained 11.93% in the past month. In that same time, the Computer and Technology sector gained 19.09%, while the S&P 500 gained 9.13%.
The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of Autodesk in its upcoming release. The company is slated to reveal its earnings on May 28, 2026. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $2.84, reflecting a 24.02% increase from the same quarter last year. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $1.89 billion, up 16.02% from the year-ago period.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $12.38 per share and revenue of $8.15 billion, which would represent changes of +18.7% and +13.04%, respectively, from the prior year.
Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for Autodesk. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the business outlook.
Research indicates that these estimate revisions are directly correlated with near-term share price momentum. We developed the Zacks Rank to capitalize on this phenomenon. Our system takes these estimate changes into account and delivers a clear, actionable rating model.
Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate remained stagnant. Autodesk is currently a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Investors should also note Autodesk's current valuation metrics, including its Forward P/E ratio of 19.75. This indicates a premium in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 19.26.
We can additionally observe that ADSK currently boasts a PEG ratio of 1.22. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. Internet - Software stocks are, on average, holding a PEG ratio of 1.07 based on yesterday's closing prices.
The Internet - Software industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 79, this industry ranks in the top 33% of all industries, numbering over 250.
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- Is Autodesk (ADSK) Using Small-Business Flex Pricing To Quietly Redefine Its Competitive Moat?
May 9, 2026
Earlier this month, Autodesk Inc. launched “Autodesk for Small Business,” introducing a Small Business Hub, product refinements across AutoCAD, Revit, Fusion, and Flow Studio, plus more flexible Autodesk Flex token and pricing options in the US and UK. The initiative materially lowers onboarding complexity and upfront commitment for small firms, potentially broadening Autodesk’s customer base while giving these users a clearer feedback channel into future product development. Next, we’ll examine how Autodesk’s more flexible Flex token purchasing and small-business-focused offering reshape the company’s existing investment narrative.
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Autodesk Investment Narrative Recap
To own Autodesk, you have to believe its Design and Make platform can stay central to how AEC, manufacturing, and media firms run critical workflows, even as cheaper and open-source tools circle the edges. The biggest near term swing factor remains how customers adapt to Autodesk’s evolving transaction and usage models, while a key risk is faster moving AI competitors. The Autodesk for Small Business launch supports adoption at the smaller end of the market, but does not materially change these core issues in the short term.
Among recent announcements, the completed acquisition of Rhumbix stands out here. Rhumbix brings real time jobsite data into Autodesk’s construction stack, tying field activity more closely to financial and project controls. That tighter link reinforces Autodesk Construction Cloud as projects grow more complex, which matters for both the bullish catalyst of deeper cloud adoption and the risk that alternative, more agile construction platforms could sidestep Autodesk’s tools.
Yet, while these growth efforts are encouraging, investors also need to watch how much friction remains in Autodesk’s new transaction model and whether that slows...
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Autodesk's narrative projects $10.0 billion revenue and $2.4 billion earnings by 2029. This requires 11.4% yearly revenue growth and about a $1.3 billion earnings increase from $1.1 billion today.
Uncover how Autodesk's forecasts yield a $325.55 fair value, a 30% upside to its current price.
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Compared with the consensus story, the most cautious analysts already assumed Autodesk’s earnings might need to climb to about US$2.4 billion by 2029, yet still see risks around slower cloud and AI monetization and customer pushback on usage based pricing, so this small business pivot could still shift how you weigh those more pessimistic expectations.
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- Globant S.A. (GLOB) A Small Cap Value Stock Capitalizing on Soaring IT Spending
May 8, 2026
Globant S.A. (NYSE: GLOB) is one of the best small-cap value stocks to buy. On April 9, analysts at Wedbush initiated coverage of Globant S.A. (NYSE: GLOB) with an Outperform rating and a $61 price target. According to the research firm, IT services continue to play an integral part in cloud computing.Globant S.A. (GLOB) A Small Cap Value Stock Capitalizing on Soaring IT Spending
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The research firm remains bullish about Globant’s prospects, as the use of AI technologies remains a key enabler of the next stage of operational advancement. It also expects the company to benefit as spending on IT projects begins to recover after slowing during the pandemic. The improvement would come as global enterprises pursue AI-driven strategies.
The sentiments come as the company has been named as an Autodesk Tandem Digital Twin Solution Provider, expanding a 15-year collaboration with Autodesk. Consequently, the company is to deliver implementation services, enterprise system integrations, and operational data enablement. It is also expected to accelerate the implementation of digital twins across airports, smart buildings, and logistics environments.
Globant S.A. (NYSE:GLOB) is a digitally native IT and software development company focused on digital transformation and AI-driven solutions. It helps organizations reinvent their businesses through services such as AI integration, software development, and experiential marketing across media, finance, healthcare, and gaming.
While we acknowledge the potential of GLOB as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
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- Water-AI Nexus Welcomes Global Organizations to Advisory Council
May 6, 2026
Major Partner Expansion to the Water-AI Nexus Center of
Excellence Signals Growing Urgency Around AI Infrastructure and
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Water Environment Federation (WEF), alongside founding leaders Amazon, Leading Utilities of the World, and the Water Center at Penn, today announced a major expansion of the Water-AI Nexus™ Center of Excellence Advisory Council, strengthening cross-sector collaboration at the intersection of water and artificial intelligence.(PRNewsfoto/Water Environment Federation)
The Center welcomes leading associations, organizations, and key members of the WEF volunteer community, including the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA), the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators (ASDWA), ImagineH20, the International Desalination and Reuse Association (IDRA), the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA), the National Association of Water Companies (NAWC), the National Rural Water Association (NRWA), Smart Water Networks Forum (SWAN), and the WateReuse Association, alongside global companies Autodesk, CDM Smith, Grundfos, HDR, Raftelis, and Xylem.
These additions bring together the WEF volunteer community, mission aligned associations, technology companies, management consultancies, global engineering leaders, utilities, and academics to align AI innovation with sustainable, resilient water systems worldwide.
As members of the Advisory Council, key members of the WEF volunteer community and new partners will help guide the Center's priorities through thought leadership, participation in events and roundtables, and collaboration on programming and awareness building initiatives.
In addition to these new partners, the Water‑AI Nexus leverages WEF's role as a neutral, trusted convener and a voice for the water sector. In supporting the work of the Water-AI Nexus, WEF will draw on the expertise of thousands of volunteer experts across its 24 technical communities, while also engaging a broad cross-section of utility and community perspectives through its network of 75 state, provincial, and global member associations.
"From data centers to utilities, the challenge is clear: AI must be developed in ways that respect water limits, and water systems must be equipped with smarter tools," said Keith Hobson, WEF President. "The Water‑AI Nexus exists to advance both 'Water for AI' and 'AI for Water'."
Together, the founding leaders and new partners represent a rare cross sector collaboration spanning non-profit associations, technology, management, utilities, engineering, academia, and public agencies, united around accelerating sustainable water management while championing responsible use of AI to solve our most pressing water challenges.
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"We believe that sustainable water management and digital infrastructure can reinforce each other for good, and we're thrilled to welcome new voices to expand our reach and help guide Center activities," said Ralph Exton, WEF Executive Director.
The Water-AI Nexus Center of Excellence will convene partners and stakeholders at major global forums in 2026 and 2027, including Global Water Summit (Madrid), Singapore International Water Week, Industrial Water Solutions: Powering the Circular Water Economy (Chicago), Collection Systems & Stormwater Conference (Portland), and WEFTEC (New Orleans and Chicago).
To learn more about the Water-AI Nexus, please visit water-ai-nexus.org. We continue to welcome engagement from mission-aligned organizations.
About Water Environment Federation
The Water Environment Federation (WEF) is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan global water federation providing water professionals with the latest in education and training. WEF is leading the transformation to the Circular Water Economy: reducing waste, recovering resources, and regenerating ecosystems. Founded in 1928, WEF's mission is to inspire its 31,000 members and 75 affiliated member organizations and the water community in pursuit of human and environmental well-being. WEFTEC, WEF's premiere event, is the largest annual water quality exhibition in North America, attracting a diverse, global audience. More than 24,000 registrants and 1,000 exhibitors convene at WEFTEC to experience innovative solutions and gain expert insights that positively impact the future of water. For more information, visit wef.org.
About Amazon
Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.
About Leading Utilities of the World
Leading Utilities of the World is a network of the world's most forward-thinking water and wastewater utilities, as defined by the network's 14 distinct innovation areas. Its members represent the gold standard of utility innovation and performance throughout the developed world's water sector. Leading Utilities is an initiative of the Global Water Leaders Group, a not-for-profit organization helping to tell a better story for water worldwide by recognizing achievement, providing a network for sharing ideas, and inspiring others to improve. Primarily a CEO-level organization, it is funded by its Foundation Partner Jacobs and Corporate Member Grundfos and collaborates with Association Partner, the Water Environment Federation. There are no membership fees for its utilities, who meet three times a year at major water conferences around the world. www.leadingutilities.org.
About The Water Center at Penn
The Water Center at Penn is a community-focused research center working to find integrated solutions to the multiple challenges facing our world's water systems and their watersheds. We strive to be a trusted, reliable partner whose work accelerates water equity by connecting, convening, and collaborating across the sector. The Water Center's research approach is centered around working alongside communities, bringing their knowledge and expertise to the solutions addressing their water challenges, sharing power and responsibility, and encouraging communities to take the lead in determining priorities, questions to be asked, and the approach to answering those questions. We share resources, education, training, and applied knowledge to support community goals. For more information, visit watercenter.sas.upenn.edu.
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- Nucleus Research Releases 2026 PLM Technology Value Matrix
May 5, 2026
Leaders in the PLM market include Autodesk, Dassault, Propel, PTC, and Siemens.
MIAMI, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2026, product lifecycle management is generating measurable ROI by moving from document control to coordinated execution across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain. Organizations are consolidating fragmented product data from spreadsheets and point tools into unified environments that improve governance, reduce rework, and shorten development cycles. The value is evident in faster change processing, fewer version conflicts, and clearer visibility into product status across teams.ROI driven technology insight (PRNewsfoto/Nucleus Research)
Automation is a primary driver of returns. Structured change management, approval routing, and workflow orchestration reduce manual handoffs and compress cycle times from design through release. These capabilities limit compliance exposure and improve traceability, which is critical in regulated industries and complex product portfolios.
"PLM is becoming the operational backbone for product-driven organizations," said Cameron Marsh, Senior Analyst at Nucleus Research. "Companies are realizing ROI when product data, processes, and decisions are connected across the lifecycle rather than managed in isolated systems."
AI-enabled functionality is improving how teams access and use product data. Semantic search, design compliance checks, and real-time design insights help engineers find information faster and identify issues earlier in the lifecycle. As these capabilities mature, the structure and quality of product data are becoming central to the value organizations can extract from PLM.
Scope expansion is also shaping the market. Platforms are extending into quality management, supplier collaboration, requirements management, and manufacturing process planning. Integration with adjacent enterprise systems is improving coordination between upstream design and downstream execution. As usability improves and adoption broadens beyond engineering, organizations are achieving stronger alignment, reduced operational friction, and more consistent product outcomes.
Leaders in the Value Matrix excel in both functionality and usability, offering comprehensive solutions that deliver high ROI and support large-scale adoption. Leaders in this year's Value Matrix include Autodesk, Dassault, Propel, PTC, and Siemens.
Expert vendors offer deep, specialized functionality suited for complex requirements. These include Aras, Oracle, and SAP.
Accelerators focus on usability and ease of deployment, providing simpler solutions that enable quick adoption with less complexity. This year's Accelerators are ComplianceQuest, Duro Labs, and OpenBOM.
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Core Providers offer essential, reliable functionalities, ideal for organizations with basic needs. This year's Core Providers are Backbone, Centric, Onshape, and SoftExpert.
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