Commvault Systems Management
Management criteria checks 2/4
Commvault Systems' CEO is Sanjay Mirchandani, appointed in Feb 2019, has a tenure of 7.25 years. total yearly compensation is $18.81M, comprised of 3.4% salary and 96.6% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.25% of the company’s shares, worth $10.51M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 4 years and 7.8 years respectively.
Key information
Sanjay Mirchandani
Chief executive officer
US$18.8m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 3.43% |
| CEO tenure | 7.3yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.2% |
| Management average tenure | 4yrs |
| Board average tenure | 7.8yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Apr 21
CVLT: Potential Sale And CFO Hire Will Reset Market Confidence
Analysts have trimmed the blended fair value estimate for Commvault Systems by about $2 to $136.46. This reflects a cluster of recent price target cuts and new neutral ratings that balance earlier bullish initiation against ongoing questions around AI risk, execution on potential asset sales, and leadership hiring.Seeking Alpha • Apr 14
Commvault Systems: Circling The Wagons On Takeover Interest (Rating Upgrade)
Summary Commvault Systems (CVLT) is a strong buy, with management urged to reject any buyout below $130/share given sector M&A multiples and growth prospects. Despite a 60% share price drop and ARR headwinds, CVLT's cyber resiliency positioning, 22% ARR growth, and over $1B run-rate sales support long-term upside. Private equity interest, notably from Thoma Bravo, highlights undervaluation; current multiples (3.3x TTM sales) are well below recent sector deals. Risks include sector-wide multiple compression and ARR/customer churn, but CVLT's SaaS model and AI-driven demand remain compelling for patient investors. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Apr 06
CVLT: CFO Hire And AI Security Alliances Will Rebuild Market Confidence
Analysts have trimmed the updated fair value estimate for Commvault Systems by about $1 to $138.38. This reflects slightly adjusted assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and P/E multiples following a series of recent price target reductions and mixed research commentary.Narrative Update • Mar 23
CVLT: AI Disintermediation Reset And CFO Hire Could Unlock Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed the blended price target for Commvault Systems by under $1 to $139.50. This reflects broader cuts across the Street as they factor in modestly higher discount rates, muted initial FY27 guidance, and ongoing execution and competitive questions.Narrative Update • Mar 08
CVLT: AI Disintermediation Risk Reset Will Support Future Upside Potential
Commvault Systems' analyst price targets have been reset lower by several firms, often by $20 to $67 at a time. Analysts are factoring in AI-related disintermediation risk, questions around a potential Life Sciences and Healthcare segment sale, and softer peer multiples and security budget expectations.Narrative Update • Feb 22
CVLT: Reset Sector Multiples Will Support Future Upside From Current Levels
Analysts have reduced their average price target on Commvault Systems by $67 to $140.33, citing modestly lower peer multiples, more cautious security spending, and increasing competitive concerns. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Commvault Systems reflects a broad reset in expectations, with multiple firms cutting their price targets by amounts ranging from $10 to $67 and an average target now sitting at $140.33.Narrative Update • Feb 08
CVLT: Reset Multiples And Higher Margins Will Create Future Upside Potential
Analysts have reset their price expectations for Commvault Systems, trimming the fair value estimate from about $175 to roughly $140 as they incorporate lower Street price targets, slightly higher discount rates, modestly softer revenue growth assumptions and a reduced future P/E, partly balanced by higher projected profit margins. Analyst Commentary Street research over the recent period has been dominated by a series of lower price targets for Commvault Systems, with multiple firms adjusting their views on valuation in light of changing sector multiples, security spending expectations and competitive considerations.Analysis Article • Feb 01
Commvault Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CVLT) Stocks Pounded By 31% But Not Lagging Market On Growth Or Pricing
Unfortunately for some shareholders, the Commvault Systems, Inc. ( NASDAQ:CVLT ) share price has dived 31% in the last...
New Narrative • Jan 29
AI Resilience And Cloud Sovereignty Tailwinds Will Drive Long Term Upside Potential
Catalysts About Commvault Systems Commvault Systems provides data protection, cyber resilience and recovery software and SaaS for enterprises across hybrid and multi cloud environments. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Narrative Update • Jan 24
CVLT: Shorter Contracts And Margin Pressure Will Create Future Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Commvault Systems to about $175 per share from roughly $187, reflecting a series of reduced price targets that cite slightly lower peer multiples, increased caution around security budgets, competitive concerns, and a less favorable margin outlook tied to shorter term contracts. Analyst Commentary Street research on Commvault Systems has centered on recalibrating price targets, with analysts weighing solid fundamental pillars against pockets of execution and competitive risk.Narrative Update • Jan 09
CVLT: Shorter Contracts And Margin Pressure Will Set Up Attractive Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed their price targets on Commvault Systems, with one firm cutting its view to US$167 from US$217. This contributes to a slightly lower fair value estimate of about US$187, reflecting concerns about shorter contract durations and a softer margin outlook after the recent Q2 earnings miss.Analysis Article • Jan 05
Commvault Systems (NASDAQ:CVLT) Seems To Use Debt Rather Sparingly
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Narrative Update • Dec 20
CVLT: Shorter Contracts Will Pressure Margins Yet Support Attractive Upside Potential
Analysts have modestly reduced their price target for Commvault Systems, trimming fair value by about $0.34 per share to approximately $193.36. They are factoring in slightly lower discount rates, a leaner future P E multiple, and near term margin pressure stemming from shorter contract durations, despite an overall positive quarter.Narrative Update • Dec 06
CVLT: Shorter Contracts Will Shape Margins Yet Support Attractive Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Commvault Systems by $50 to $167, reflecting concerns that shorter term contract durations and the resulting pressure on margins could weigh on the shares in the near term, despite an otherwise solid quarter. Analyst Commentary Street research following the latest quarterly results highlights a mixed but generally constructive view on Commvault Systems, with the reduced price target reflecting a recalibration of expectations rather than a fundamental shift in the long term thesis.Narrative Update • Nov 22
CVLT: Shorter Contracts Will Define Revenue Predictability And Near-Term Performance
Commvault Systems' analyst price target has been reduced by $1 to $193.70, as analysts cite concerns over shorter contract durations and a tempered margin outlook. This comes despite generally positive recent results.Narrative Update • Nov 08
CVLT: Future Revenue Predictability Will Depend On Contract Duration Trends
Analysts have reduced their price target for Commvault Systems from $217 to $167. They cite investor concerns around shorter contract durations and a lower margin outlook following the company's recent earnings report.Analysis Article • Nov 06
Risks Still Elevated At These Prices As Commvault Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CVLT) Shares Dive 28%
Commvault Systems, Inc. ( NASDAQ:CVLT ) shareholders that were waiting for something to happen have been dealt a blow...Narrative Update • Oct 24
Expanding Margins And Cloud Momentum Will Drive Future Outperformance
Analysts have increased their price target for Commvault Systems by approximately $6.47 to $214.56 per share. They cite stronger revenue growth, expanding profit margins, and continued confidence in the company's robust market momentum and execution.Analysis Article • Jul 28
Commvault Systems' (NASDAQ:CVLT) Returns On Capital Are Heading Higher
Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...Analysis Article • Jun 23
What Commvault Systems, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CVLT) P/S Is Not Telling You
With a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 7.6x Commvault Systems, Inc. ( NASDAQ:CVLT ) may be sending very bearish...Analysis Article • May 02
Results: Commvault Systems, Inc. Exceeded Expectations And The Consensus Has Updated Its Estimates
Commvault Systems, Inc. ( NASDAQ:CVLT ) last week reported its latest annual results, which makes it a good time for...Analysis Article • Apr 24
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Commvault Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CVLT)
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Commvault Systems fair value estimate is US$147 Commvault...Seeking Alpha • Apr 21
Hold On Commvault Systems As Its Rich Valuation Offsets Secular Tailwinds
Summary CVLT basically delivers enterprise data protection across hybrid and multi‑cloud environments. For example, its Metallic BaaS suite and “Commvault Cloud” unify backup, cyber‑resilience, and AI‑driven recovery. Its latest quarter showed again promising revenue growth, with an ongoing revenue mix shift toward subscriptions. They’ve also managed to increase their market share slightly since 2019, which I think shows they’ve got a solid value add in this sector. Unfortunately, I believe CVLT’s strong subscription and revenue growth is offset by its expensive valuation. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Apr 02
Investors Will Want Commvault Systems' (NASDAQ:CVLT) Growth In ROCE To Persist
There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. In a perfect world, we'd like to...Analysis Article • Mar 12
There's Reason For Concern Over Commvault Systems, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CVLT) Price
Commvault Systems, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:CVLT ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 7.1x might make it look like a strong sell...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | US$71m |
| Dec 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$87m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$80m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$81m |
| Mar 31 2025 | US$19m | US$645k | US$76m |
| Dec 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$171m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$177m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$175m |
| Mar 31 2024 | US$12m | US$645k | US$169m |
| Dec 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$707k |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$18m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$27m |
| Mar 31 2023 | US$11m | US$645k | -US$36m |
| Dec 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$16m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$26m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$23m |
| Mar 31 2022 | US$11m | US$634k | US$34m |
| Dec 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$32m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$24m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$19m |
| Mar 31 2021 | US$8m | US$506k | -US$31m |
| Dec 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$28m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$31m |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$3m |
| Mar 31 2020 | US$6m | US$500k | -US$6m |
Compensation vs Market: Sanjay's total compensation ($USD18.81M) is above average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD7.05M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Sanjay's compensation has increased by more than 20% whilst company earnings have fallen more than 20% in the past year.
CEO
Sanjay Mirchandani (61 yo)
7.3yrs
Tenure
US$18,811,603
Compensation
Mr. Sanjay Mirchandani serves as President and Chief Executive Officer and Director at Commvault Systems, Inc. since February 5, 2019. He is Independent Director of Itron, Inc. since July 18, 2023. He serv...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 7.3yrs | US$18.81m | 0.25% $ 10.5m | |
| Chief Financial Officer | less than a year | US$7.28m | 0.15% $ 6.4m | |
| Chief Accounting Officer | no data | no data | 0.014% $ 597.3k | |
| Chief Technology & AI Officer | no data | no data | no data | |
| Chief Information Officer | 1.2yrs | no data | no data | |
| Head of Investor Relations | 6.8yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief Legal & Trust Officer and Corporate Secretary | 4.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief Marketing Officer | 3.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief People Officer | 6.2yrs | no data | 0.010% $ 440.7k | |
| VP & Chief Product Officer | 16.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief Business Development Officer | 3.7yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of Commvault EMEA & India | 2.6yrs | no data | no data |
4.0yrs
Average Tenure
52yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: CVLT's management team is considered experienced (4 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 7.3yrs | US$18.81m | 0.25% $ 10.5m | |
| Independent Director | 30yrs | US$271.98k | 0.080% $ 3.4m | |
| Independent Director | 7.8yrs | US$275.73k | 0.030% $ 1.3m | |
| Independent Director | 7.8yrs | US$283.98k | 0.014% $ 596.5k | |
| Independent Director | 8.3yrs | US$281.98k | 0.031% $ 1.3m | |
| Independent Chairman of the Board | 7.8yrs | US$366.98k | 0.039% $ 1.7m | |
| Independent Director | 3.4yrs | US$299.48k | 0.015% $ 634.8k | |
| Independent Director | 5.9yrs | US$278.98k | 0.038% $ 1.6m |
7.8yrs
Average Tenure
62yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: CVLT's board of directors are considered experienced (7.8 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/15 21:55 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/15 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
Data Sources
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Commvault Systems, Inc. is covered by 34 analysts. 17 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Shrenik Kothari | Baird |
| Joel Fishbein | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |
| Joel Fishbein | BTIG |