FBN Securities Initiates Coverage of Five9 at Outperform
Fintel reports that on September 16, 2026, FBN Securities initiated coverage of Five9 (NASDAQGM:FIVN) with a Outperform recommendation.
Five9, Inc. is a United States-based company that specializes in cloud software for contact centers. Operating in the technology sector, it provides businesses with scalable cloud-based solutions to manage customer interactions across various channels including voice, chat, email, and social media. The company's innovative approach focuses on enhancing customer service capabilities while streamulating operational efficiency. Key projects typically involve the development and implementation of advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to automate and optimize customer engagement and workflow processes. Five9's solutions support a global clientele, empowering organizations to improve customer satisfaction, increase operational effectiveness, and drive sales growth efficiently within their customer service departments.
Prior to this rating action, the stock's pre-action close was recorded at $33.02 on September 15, 2026, which is also the latest close price as of September 15, 2026. Over a one-week period, the stock experienced a price change of +5.73% from a baseline close of $31.23 on September 8, 2026. Over a one-month period, the price change was +0.06% from a baseline close of $33.00 on August 14, 2026.
Separately from the individual rating by FBN Securities, aggregate market data provides additional context. As of September 14, 2026, the current consensus target mean for the stock is $34.68, and the current consensus target median is $33.66. This current consensus target mean represents an implied change of +5.01% from recent levels. The prior consensus target mean was $34.42 as of August 28, 2026, reflecting a consensus target revision of +0.74%.
In terms of broader analyst sentiment, the current recommendation period as of September 1, 2026, shows a total of 28 recommendations, consisting of 3 strong buy, 18 buy, 7 hold, 0 sell, and 0 strong sell ratings. This translates to 75.0% positive, 25.0% hold, and 0.0% negative recommendations. During the prior recommendation period as of August 1, 2026, there were 27 total recommendations, including 3 strong buy, 17 buy, 7 hold, 0 sell, and 0 strong sell ratings, representing 74.1% positive, 25.9% hold, and 0.0% negative recommendations.
Five9 last reported earnings on August 6, 2026. The company posted an actual earnings per share (EPS) of 0.7, compared to the estimate of 0.6945, representing an EPS surprise of +0.79%. Actual revenue for the period was $312,444,000.00, compared to the estimated revenue of $312,683,417.00. Other recent analyst actions include Truist Securities maintaining a Buy rating on August 31, 2026, Wells Fargo maintaining an Equal-Weight rating on August 25, 2026, and Canaccord Genuity maintaining a Buy rating on August 24, 2026.
Recent analyst actions
| Date | Analyst | Prior | Latest recommendation | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 16, 2026 | FBN Securities | Outperform | initiated coverage | |
| August 31, 2026 | Truist Securities | Buy | Buy | maintained |
| August 25, 2026 | Wells Fargo | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight | maintained |
| August 24, 2026 | Canaccord Genuity | Buy | Buy | maintained |
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