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INTU Looks 56.8% Undervalued on GF Value™ Amid Earnings Guidance

Intuit Inc (INTU) updated earnings guidance, citing share-based compensation expenses reducing non-GAAP operating income by $2.02B and EPS by $5.81. GF Value™ estimates INTU is 56.8% undervalued at $357.46 vs. $826.74. GuruFocus GF Score™ is 78/100, with strong profitability and growth but weak momentum and valuation. Gurus hold INTU shares, while insiders sold $359.2M over 12 months.

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Published Aug 25, 2026, 8:42 PM UTC
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Primary signal
$INTU
Bearish
high confidence
Mentioned
$INTU
Relevance
9/10
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$INTUBearishHigh
01

Why it matters

The new guidance lowers expected operating income and EPS, likely triggering a sell‑off.

02

Market read

Guidance downgrade for a large‑cap software firm, material for traders and investors.

03

What to watch

Guru buying and strong profitability scores could cushion the downside.

Relevance 9/10Novelty 9/10Timing: today

Background

Intuit (INTU) is a leading provider of accounting and tax software with a $97.8 B market cap.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$INTUBearishHigh confidence
Context

Intuit updated its earnings guidance, adding $2.02 B share‑based compensation expense and $5.81 EPS dilution.

Expected impact

Potential short‑term decline of 5‑10% as investors reprice earnings outlook.

Evidence & confidence

Large‑cap impact, material $2 B expense, and explicit EPS dilution provide a clear downside catalyst.

Market effects

Sector

Software sector may see broader valuation pressure as guidance cuts highlight compensation cost risks.

Regional

U.S. equity markets could see modest pullback in tech indices.

Global

Limited to U.S. markets; no immediate global ripple.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

The valuation discount may present a buying opportunity if compensation costs are temporary.

Key entities

  • company
    Intuit Inc.

    Software provider issuing the guidance update.

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