04/18/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/18/2026 02:32
Intuit (INTU) stock should be on your watchlist. Here is why - it is currently trading in the support zone ($373.59 - $412.91), levels from which it has bounced meaningfully before. Since it first started trading, Intuit stock received buying interest at this level 7 times and subsequently went on to generate 36.4% in average peak returns.
| Peak Return | Days to Peak Return | |
| 2/2/2021 | 9.9% | 14 |
| 3/5/2021 | 9.9% | 73 |
| 5/17/2021 | 66.0% | 196 |
| 5/25/2022 | 26.2% | 82 |
| 11/8/2022 | 18.4% | 86 |
| 4/26/2023 | 98.0% | 826 |
| 2/25/2026 | 26.2% | 9 |
Yet, a support zone alone isn't enough; rebounds are more likely when fundamentals, sentiment, and market conditions line up. How does that look for INTU?
Likely rebound given solid fundamentals & AI strategy.
Intuit's Q2 FY26 performance surpassed expectations, reiterating solid full-year guidance amidst strong business solutions revenue, now nearly 60% of total. Strategic AI integration across products and FedNow certification for instant payments position it for future growth. Despite AI disruption fears impacting TurboTax and broader software sell-off, leading to a price dip to a historical support zone, analysts maintain a "Strong Buy" with significant upside targets. Valuation metrics are below industry averages, suggesting undervaluation. Proactive innovation and diversified revenue mitigate perceived risks.
How Do INTU Financials Look Right Now?
| INTU | S&P Median | |
| Sector | Information Technology | - |
| Industry | Application Software | - |
| PE Ratio | 25.2 | 24.5 |
| LTM* Revenue Growth | 17.2% | 6.8% |
| 3Y Average Annual Revenue Growth | 13.7% | 5.5% |
| Min Annual Revenue Growth Last 3Y | 10.3% | 0.4% |
| LTM* Operating Margin | 27.1% | 18.6% |
| 3Y Average Operating Margin | 24.5% | 18.1% |
| LTM* Free Cash Flow Margin | 34.0% | 14.2% |
*LTM: Last Twelve Months | For more details on INTU fundamentals, read Buy or Sell INTU Stock.
Trefis: INTU Stock InsightsAnd What If The Support Breaks?
Intuit isn't immune to big sell-offs. It plunged 72% in the Dot-Com bubble, took a 49% hit during the inflation shock, and dropped about 38% in both the Global Financial Crisis and the Covid pandemic. Even smaller market hiccups, like the 2018 correction, caused a 20%+ dip. The stock has solid fundamentals, but history shows sharp declines can still happen when trouble hits.
But the risk is not limited to major market crashes. Stocks fall even when markets are in good shape - think events like earnings, business updates, outlook changes. Read INTU Dip Buyer Analyses to see how the stock has recovered from sharp dips in the past.
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