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Report published August 26, 2026

Intuit (INTU) F4Q Analysis: Strategy Reset, Margin Expansion, and Deutsche Bank Buy Rating

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Report date
August 26, 2026
Analysis as of
August 25, 2026

Authors / editors: Brad Zelnick, Bhavin Shah, Nick Giovacchini, Chris Fountain

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Intuit delivered strong F4Q results but reset its strategy and FY27 top-line guidance to refocus on earlier customer acquisition. Deutsche Bank maintains a Buy rating while lowering its price target to $400 from $425.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Intuit reported solid F4Q results beating revenue and EPS expectations, but reset strategy and guidance to refocus on earlier-stage customer acquisition.
  • 2.FY27 revenue guidance of $23,279-$23,512mn (9%-10% growth) came in below expectations due to lower growth targets in TurboTax and Global Business Solutions (GBS).
  • 3.Non-GAAP operating profitability was a major bright spot, with FY27 implied operating margins expanding ~250 bps y/y and non-GAAP EPS guided to $22.88-$23.12.

Table of Contents

  • What we liked/What we're watching on results
  • What we liked/What we're watching on guidance
  • Estimate changes, Valuation and Risks
  • Appendix 1

Report data

Figure 1: 4Q Results - Intuit (INTU) Quarterly Results — as of August 25, 2026.

MetricEstimateContext
F4Q Total Revenue4354 USD mnModestly ahead of DB estimate of $4,286mn and Street expectations of $4,276mn
F4Q Non-GAAP EPS4.03 USDAhead of Street expectations of $3.59
FY27 Total Revenue Guidance23279-23512 USD mnBelow DB and Street estimates
Price Target400.00 USDLowered from $425.00 based on updated DCF model
Source: Company Data; Deutsche Bank Research. This is a dated model snapshot, not a live forecast.

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Authors / Editors

Brad ZelnickBhavin ShahNick GiovacchiniChris Fountain

Reported Data Context

  • F4Q Total Revenue: 4354 USD mn (F4Q26) · Source: Company Data
  • F4Q Non-GAAP EPS: 4.03 USD (F4Q26) · Source: Company Data
  • FY27 Total Revenue Guidance: 23279-23512 USD mn (FY27) · Source: Company Data
  • Price Target: 400.00 USD (12-month) · Source: Deutsche Bank Research

Securities

INTU

Themes

SaaS Customer Acquisition vs ARPC ExpansionOperating Margin Expansion & EPS Durability

Regions

North AmericaUnited States