Commvault Systems: Operating Results Improvement Amid Shareholder-Friendly Buybacks

  • Commvault continues to deliver revenue growth, strong operating leverage, and robust free cash flow, supporting my ongoing Buy rating. The company benefits from resilient demand for cyber-threat defense, high net dollar retention (127%), and successful cross-sell/upsell initiatives. Management prioritizes shareholder returns, allocating 75% of free cash flow to share repurchases, despite elevated stock-based compensation.