Snowflake Inc. (NYSE: SNOW) is an AI data cloud company. It provides a platform for businesses to store, process, and analyze large amounts of data. The company operates in a competitive space, often alongside cloud giants like Amazon Web Services (AWS), which also partners with the firm.
On May 28, 2026, analyst firm Monness restated its "Buy" rating for Snowflake when the stock was priced at $241.80. As highlighted by StreetInsider, the firm also increased its price target to $320.00. This optimism follows a period of strong operational performance and strategic announcements from the company.
The positive analyst view is supported by Snowflake's impressive first-quarter 2027 results. The company reported earnings of $0.39 per share, which was $0.07 above analyst expectations. As noted by GuruFocus, total revenues grew 33.5% year-over-year to $1.39 billion, showing strong demand for its services.
Key growth metrics also show strength. Product revenue increased 34% to $1.33 billion. Net revenue retention is at 126%, meaning existing customers are spending 26% more on average. Remaining performance obligations, or future contracted revenue, rose 38% to $9.21 billion, indicating a solid future sales pipeline.
Strategic moves are fueling this momentum. As reported by The Motley Fool, Snowflake announced a new $6 billion multi-year deal with Amazon Web Services. The company is also acquiring Natoma and sees usage of its AI tools, like Cortex Code, more than doubling from the last quarter.
