Are Pegasystems Inc (PEGA) stocks a prudent buy?

Pegasystems Inc [PEGA] stock is trading at $112.29, up 5.78%. In order to assess the stock’s recent performance, you can check whether its short-term value is rising or falling. The PEGA shares have gain 6.14% over the last week, with a monthly amount glided 18.13%, and seem to be holding up well over a long-time horizon.

From an analyst’s perspective:

Previously, Loop Capital upgraded its rating to Buy on August 01, 2024, and elevated its price target to $84. On July 31, 2024, upgrade upgraded it’s rating to Mkt Outperform but maintained its price target of $85 on the stock. William Blair upgraded its rating to a Outperform. Barclays upgraded its rating to a Equal Weight but $52 remained the price target by the analyst firm on January 12, 2024. Exane BNP Paribas upgraded its rating to Outperform for this stock on July 05, 2023, and upped its price target to $65. In a note dated June 06, 2023, DA Davidson initiated an Neutral rating and provided a target price of $48 on this stock.

Pegasystems Inc [PEGA] stock has fluctuated between $47.82 and $109.95 over the past year. Currently, Wall Street analysts expect the stock to reach $88 within the next 12 months. Pegasystems Inc [NASDAQ: PEGA] shares were valued at $112.29 at the most recent close of the market. An investor can expect a potential drop of -21.63% based on the average PEGA price forecast.

Analyzing the PEGA fundamentals

Pegasystems Inc [NASDAQ:PEGA] reported sales of 1.48B for the trailing twelve months, which represents a drop of -2.87%. Gross Profit Margin for this corporation currently stands at 0.74% with Operating Profit Margin at 0.09%, Pretax Profit Margin comes in at 0.1%, and Net Profit Margin reading is 0.08%. To continue investigating profitability, this company’s Return on Assets is posted at 0.08, Equity is 0.3 and Total Capital is 0.25. Upon thorough examination of the company’s fundamental financial framework, it becomes apparent that the debt-to-equity ratio stands at 1.23.

Before buying any particular stock, readers tend to pay close attention to the indicators that support and create resistance. The company’s stock is currently sitting at 108.00 points at the first support level, and at 103.70 for the second support level. However, for the 1st resistance point, the stock is sitting at 115.13, and for the 2nd resistance point, it is at 117.96.

Ratios To Look Out For

For context, Pegasystems Inc’s Current Ratio is 1.09. In addition, the Quick Ratio stands at 1.09 and the Cash Ratio stands at 0.28. Considering the valuation of this stock, the price to sales ratio is 6.50, the price to book ratio is 20.37 and price to earnings (TTM) ratio is 81.80.

Transactions by insiders

Recent insider trading involved STILLWELL KENNETH, COO, CFO, that happened on Jan 02 ’25 when 2000.0 shares were sold. Chief of Clients and Markets, Trefler Leon completed a deal on Dec 31 ’24 to sell 752.0 shares. Meanwhile, Officer KENNETH STILLWELL bought 2000.0 shares on Jan 02 ’25.

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