Five9 Inc., a cloud-based provider of contact-center software, reached a 52-week high of $35.23 on September 17, 2026, reflecting robust performance across revenue, earnings, and growth metrics. The stock has surged 27.58% in the past year, 113% over six months, and 70% year-to-date, buoyed by second-quarter results that exceeded guidance and analyst expectations.
In the second quarter of 2026, Five9 reported $312.4 million in revenue, surpassing the high end of its own guidance and beating the Wall Street estimate of $306.43 million. Year-over-year growth accelerated across key segments: total revenue rose 10%, while subscription revenue climbed 14% for the third consecutive quarter. Most notably, artificial intelligence-driven revenue grew 78% year-over-year, reaching approximately $39 million, highlighting the company’s expansion into AI-driven contact-center solutions.
Adjusted earnings per share came in at $0.70, slightly above the $0.68 forecast, reinforcing investor confidence. Analysts have responded with upgrades, reflecting optimism about Five9’s growth trajectory. FBN Securities initiated coverage with an Outperform rating and a $40 price target, while Truist Securities raised its target to $40 from $35, maintaining a Buy recommendation. DA Davidson increased its target to $28 from $22, though it retained a Neutral stance. Rosenblatt raised its target to $32 from $29, also maintaining a Buy rating. These upgrades suggest growing conviction in Five9’s ability to capitalize on its AI expansion and cloud-based contact-center leadership.
InvestingPro noted that Five9’s stock trades below its fair-value estimate, indicating potential undervaluation among its peers. The company’s focus on AI-driven contact-center solutions—where it reported strong growth—has drawn particular attention, positioning Five9 as a key player in the evolving digital contact-center market.
