Couchbase (BASE) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Couchbase, Inc. provides cloud database platform for enterprise applications in the United States and internationally. Its database works in multiple configurations, ranging from cloud to multi- or hybrid-cloud to on-premise environments to the edge. The company offers Couchbase Capella, an automated and secure Database-as-a-Service that simplifies database management by deploying, managing, and operating Couchbase Server across cloud environments; and Couchbase Server, a multi-service NoSQL database, which provides SQL-compatible query language and SQL++ that allows for a various array of data manipulation functions. It also provides Couchbase Mobile, an embedded NoSQL database for mobile and edge devices that enables an always-on experience with high data availability, even without internet connectivity, as well as synchronization gateway that allows for secure data sync between mobile devices and the backend data store. The company sells its platform through direct sales force and an ecosystem of partners. It serves governments and organizations, as well as enterprises in various industries, including retail and e-commerce, travel and hospitality, financial services and insurance, software and technology, gaming, media and entertainment, and industrials. The company was formerly known as Membase, Inc. and changed its name to Couchbase, Inc. in February 2011. Couchbase, Inc. was incorporated in 2008 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $18.37 to $18.70
• 50-Day Range: $13.17 to $18.77
• 52-Week Range: $12.78 to $28.67
• Volume: 339,163 shs
• Average Volume: 588,040 shs
• Market Capitalization: $995.95 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $21.41
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Couchbase Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Couchbase scored higher than 55% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 378th out of 656 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.4 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Couchbase has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.76, and is based on 14 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Couchbase has been the subject of 10 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: Growing

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Couchbase are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($1.48) to ($1.36) per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Couchbase is -11.53, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Couchbase is -11.53, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Couchbase has a P/B Ratio of 6.81. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

7.54% of the float of Couchbase has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Couchbase has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Couchbase has recently increased by 44.09%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Couchbase does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Couchbase does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

7.54% of the float of Couchbase has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Couchbase has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Couchbase has recently increased by 44.09%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.33

News Sentiment

Couchbase has a news sentiment score of 1.33. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.75 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for Couchbase this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 3 people have searched for BASE on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

4 people have added Couchbase to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Couchbase insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $245,923.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

14.80% of the stock of Couchbase is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

96.07% of the stock of Couchbase is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

BASE Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have BASE shares performed this year?

Couchbase's stock was trading at $15.59 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, BASE stock has increased by 18.3% and is now trading at $18.45.
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How were Couchbase's earnings last quarter?

Couchbase, Inc. (NASDAQ:BASE) issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February, 25th. The company reported ($0.30) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.08) by $0.22. The company earned $54.92 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $53.25 million. Couchbase had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 57.22% and a negative net margin of 39.31%.
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When did Couchbase IPO?

Couchbase (BASE) raised $150 million in an initial public offering on Thursday, July 22nd 2021. The company issued 7,000,000 shares at $20.00-$23.00 per share.

Who are Couchbase's major shareholders?

Couchbase's top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (9.39%), EVR Research LP (4.72%), Irenic Capital Management LP (3.10%) and Pembroke Management LTD (1.28%). Insiders that own company stock include X Lp Accel, Matthew M Cain, Matthew M Cain, Huw Owen, Gregory N Henry, Gregory N Henry, Gregory N Henry, Kevin Efrusy, Margaret Chow, Edward T Anderson, William Robert Carey, William Robert Carey, Jeff Epstein, Carol W Carpenter and Lynn M Christensen.
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How do I buy shares of Couchbase?

Shares of BASE stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Couchbase own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Couchbase investors own include Humana (HUM), American Water Works (AWK), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), Waste Connections (WCN), The RMR Group (RMR), TotalEnergies (TTE) and Southern First Bancshares (SFST).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 2/25/2025
• Today: 5/21/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 6/03/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 1/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: Prepackaged software
• Sub-Industry: Computer Software
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:BASE
• CIK: 1845022
• Web: www.couchbase.com
• Phone: 650-417-7500
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 650
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $21.41
• High Stock Price Target: $26.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $16.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +16.1%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.76
• Research Coverage: 17 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): ($1.46)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $-80,180,000.00
• Net Margins: -39.31%
• Pretax Margin: -38.43%
• Return on Equity: -57.22%
• Return on Assets: -30.94%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 2.13
• Quick Ratio: 2.13

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $209.47 million
• Price / Sales: 4.75
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: $2.71 per share
• Price / Book: 6.81

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 53,981,000
• Free Float: 43,920,000
• Market Cap: $995.95 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.83