Business Insider·Sep 11, 2026
Confluent cofounder says believing in AI's upside means reckoning with its 'dark side'Confluent's cofounder wrote on X that AI fears can't be dismissed as a marketing ploy. He's said he's confident in AI.
Confluent is successfully transitioning toward a self-funded operating model, evidenced by a shift to a 13.2% free cash flow margin in 2025Q4, though revenue growth has decelerated to 20.5% as the company matures. While the firm maintains a robust liquidity po...
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Operating margins have improved from -54.3% in 2023Q3 to -31.5% in 2025Q4, suggesting that the company is beginning to achieve meaningful operating leverage despite revenue growth normalizing to 20.5%.
Multiple bullish theses on Confluent, Inc. have been published by investment research platforms like Outperforming the Market and Compounding Your Wealth.
Confluent trades at a forward P/E of 62.50, reflecting investor expectations for significant future growth.
Analyst forecasts for 2026 indicate potential upside across bull-case scenarios, with dynamic price patterns expected.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q1 2026Latest Feb 11, 2026 | $0.12+21.0% vs $0.10 | $315M+2.2% vs $308M |
Q4 2025 Oct 27, 2025 | $0.13+30.0% vs $0.10 | $299M-3.1% vs $308M |
Q3 2025 Jul 30, 2025 | $0.09+12.5% vs $0.08 | $282M-3.6% vs $293M |
Q2 2025 Apr 30, 2025 | $0.08+14.3% vs $0.07 | $271M+2.5% vs $264M |
Confluent's cofounder wrote on X that AI fears can't be dismissed as a marketing ploy. He's said he's confident in AI.
Benchmark CFLT against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.
Key metrics vs top competitors for Confluent, Inc. (CFLT)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30.99 | $10.65B | -36.03 | 21.08% | -25.31% | -27.72% | — | |
| $15.92 | $1.56B | -132.67 | 23.25% | 1.53% | 1.77% | — | |
| $247.48 | $88.09B | 824.92 | 27.68% | 4.48% | 4.57% | — | |
| $57.20 | $16.67B | 105.93 | 18.82% | 7.22% | 5.72% | — | |
| $89.22 | $9.23B | 26.01 | 17.26% | 20.84% | 35.31% | — | |
| $48.82 | $8.25B | -139.49 | 25.81% | -4.99% | -5.26% | — |
Confluent, Inc. (CFLT) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Confluent, Inc. (CFLT) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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Confluent, Inc. (CFLT) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Confluent, Inc. (CFLT) reported $1.17B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 679% increase from $149.8M in 2019.
Confluent, Inc. (CFLT) grew revenue by 21.1% over the past year. This is strong growth.
Confluent, Inc. (CFLT) reported a net loss of $295.3M for fiscal year 2025.
Confluent, Inc. (CFLT) has a return on equity (ROE) of -27.7%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.
Confluent, Inc. (CFLT) generated $50.5M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
