Fools are finally getting behind Qlik Technologies
We'll get into the details of Qlik's first-quarter results in a moment. First, here's a closer look at the business from a Foolish perspective.
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Qlik Technologies |
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Operations | Provider of a simple-to-use and customizable business-intelligence software tool called QlikView that processes data in memory rather than through a database. |
CAPS stars (5 max) | ***** |
Total ratings | 396 |
Percent bulls | 97.2% |
Percent bears | 2.8% |
Bullish pitches | 39 out of 43 |
Highest rated peers | FactSet Research, Net 1 UEPS, Tyler Technologies |
Data current as of April 29.
Analysts had been calling for Qlik to grow its top line by 27% rather than the 44% it reported. A $0.03-per-share adjusted net loss met expectations, while cash from operations fell slightly on account of a larger GAAP net loss and higher payables.
Call it a consequence of investing for growth. Thanks to the rise of smart devices such as the iPad, mobile BI -- i.e., accessing business and competitive data in real-time, anywhere -- is a huge opportunity that a number of Qlik's peers are chasing, including Actuate
BI heavyweights IBM
Qlik is winning more than its share of deals. In a press release, the company said that its installed customer base rose to 19,000 from 14,000 in last year's Q1, a 36% increase. Credit people and technology investments for the gains. CEO Lars Bjork has long since made it clear that he sees his company at the beginning stages of a long-term opportunity.
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