We recently published a list of Top 8 AI News Updates Investors Should Not Miss. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Verint Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:VRNT) stands against other top AI news updates investors should not miss.
The global AI industry is growing at a rapid pace but a looming deadline could stall development across the world. The AI diffusion rule, unveiled by Former US President Joe Biden during his last week in Office, restricts the number of AI processors that can be exported to most nations. The rule will be effective on May 15th.
The goal is to ensure that AI development stays concentrated in the US and its close allies. American policymakers want AI data centers and infrastructure built elsewhere to comply with US security standards. If the US government implements the controversial framework, industry experts believe it could disrupt global infrastructure development plans and pose challenges for leading technology companies expanding in foreign markets.
When asked about export controls last week, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said that “we should continue to interact with the government,” so that “whatever policy they believe is best, is informed.”
Amid fears of the US taking control of global AI development, senior foreign officials and top tech companies urge the Trump Administration to reassess the semiconductor strategy. They are trying to persuade Trump’s team to ease some regulations before the compliance deadline.
“Left unchanged, the Biden rule will give China a strategic advantage in spreading over time its own AI technology, echoing its rapid ascent in 5G telecommunications a decade ago,” said Microsoft president Brad Smith last month.
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Verint Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:VRNT)
Number of Hedge Fund Followers: 24
Verint Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:VRNT) is a tech firm that prioritizes customer experience automation. Its diverse solutions enable clients to enhance customer engagement and experiences across various channels, including contact centers, web/mobile, and back offices.
On March 26th, Verint Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:VRNT) posted Q4 diluted earnings per share of $0.45, up from $0.37 a year earlier, on strong AI momentum. However, total revenue for the fiscal fourth quarter fell year-over-year to $253.55 million from $265.1 million. The company increased its subscription ARR guidance for the fiscal year 2026 from $760 million to $768 million.
“We are pleased to finish the year with strong AI momentum, overachieving our Q4 FYE 2025 ARR guidance by $8 million, and are raising our Q4 FYE 2026 ARR guidance. We are also pleased with our record SaaS ACV bookings from new deals, representing 30% growth year-over-year, and better than expected Bundled SaaS Revenue, representing 23% growth year-over-year. Behind our momentum is the strong ROI we deliver to our customers with AI business outcomes that are faster and stronger than any other vendor in our market. During FYE 2025, some of the largest brands in the world began to deploy Verint’s AI powered bots and we expect them to expand their usage over time. As of today, more than 90 of the Fortune 500 are using Verint’s AI-powered bots to automate workflows and many are already reporting strong AI business outcomes and expanding with us,”
-said Dan Bodner, CEO of Verint Systems Inc.
Overall, VRNT ranks 6th on our list of top AI news updates investors should not miss. While we acknowledge the potential of VRNT as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than VRNT but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.
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