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12/03/2025: DBX (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
12 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $28.25
1 Year Target Price $28.25
| 0 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 8 | Hold |
| 3 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -8.09% | Avg. Invested days 42 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 12/03/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 7.77B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 16.88 | 1Y Target Price 28.25 |
Price to earnings Ratio 16.88 | 1Y Target Price 28.25 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 12 | Beta 0.64 | 52 Weeks Range 24.42 - 33.33 | Updated Date 12/2/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 24.42 - 33.33 | Updated Date 12/2/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.76 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-11-06 | When After Market | Estimate 0.65 | Actual 0.74 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 19.87% | Operating Margin (TTM) 27.57% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 15.55% | Return on Equity (TTM) 16.83% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 16.88 | Forward PE 9.69 | Enterprise Value 9671943154 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.07 |
Enterprise Value 9671943154 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.07 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.83 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 12.52 | Shares Outstanding 174422941 | Shares Floating 170874035 |
Shares Outstanding 174422941 | Shares Floating 170874035 | ||
Percent Insiders 6.34 | Percent Institutions 111.5 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Dropbox Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Dropbox Inc. was founded in 2007 by Drew Houston and Arash Ferdowsi. Initially a solution to personal file syncing issues, it quickly evolved into a leading cloud storage and collaboration platform. Dropbox went public in 2018.
Core Business Areas
- Storage and Sharing: Offers cloud storage solutions for individuals and businesses, allowing users to store, sync, and share files across devices.
- Collaboration Tools: Provides tools for team collaboration, including document editing, project management, and task tracking. Dropbox Paper for collaborative documents is one example.
Leadership and Structure
Drew Houston is the CEO. The organizational structure is typical for a technology company, with departments for engineering, product, marketing, sales, and finance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Dropbox Basic/Plus/Family: Cloud storage for individuals and families. Dropbox controls around 25% of the file sharing market. Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, and Box are key competitors.
- Revenue: Revenue is generated through subscription fees.
- Dropbox Business/Enterprise: Cloud storage and collaboration for teams and businesses. Dropbox targets businesses needing advanced security, compliance, and admin controls. Microsoft OneDrive, Google Workspace, and Box are main competitors.
- Revenue: Revenue is generated through subscription fees.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The cloud storage and collaboration market is experiencing significant growth, driven by increasing data volumes, remote work trends, and the need for seamless data access across devices.
Positioning
Dropbox is a well-established player in the cloud storage market, known for its user-friendly interface and reliable performance. It faces competition from larger tech companies with broader product suites.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for cloud storage and collaboration is estimated to be over $70 billion, and growing. Dropbox is positioned to capture a significant portion of this market but must compete with bigger players.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand recognition
- User-friendly interface
- Reliable performance
- Established customer base
Weaknesses
- Higher pricing compared to some competitors
- Less integrated ecosystem compared to Microsoft or Google
- Dependence on subscription revenue
Opportunities
- Expansion into new markets
- Integration with other business applications
- Development of new collaboration features
- Increased adoption of remote work
Threats
- Intense competition from larger companies
- Price wars
- Security breaches
- Changing user preferences
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- GOOG
- MSFT
- BOX
Competitive Landscape
Dropbox's user-friendliness and focus on file sharing provide an advantage. However, Google and Microsoft benefit from larger ecosystems and potentially lower costs tied to existing services.
Major Acquisitions
Command E
- Year: 2022
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 0
- Strategic Rationale: Command E helps find and organize files. Price was not formally disclosed.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Dropbox has experienced steady growth in revenue and user base since its inception. However, growth has slowed in recent years due to increased competition.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates suggest continued growth for Dropbox, driven by increasing demand for cloud storage and collaboration solutions. Revenue growth is expected to be in the single-digit percentages.
Recent Initiatives: Dropbox has been focused on expanding its product offerings, improving its security features, and targeting larger enterprise customers.
Summary
Dropbox is a well-known cloud storage company with a strong brand, but faces fierce competition from larger tech companies. While its user-friendly interface is a strength, its higher pricing and lack of ecosystem integration are weaknesses. Future success relies on innovation and expansion into new markets to sustain growth in a competitive landscape.
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Sources and Disclaimers
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Disclaimers:
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About Dropbox Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters San Francisco, CA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2018-03-23 | Co-Founder, Interim President, CEO & Chairman Mr. Andrew W. Houston | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Software - Infrastructure | Full time employees 2204 | Website https://www.dropbox.com |
Full time employees 2204 | Website https://www.dropbox.com | ||
Dropbox, Inc. provides a content collaboration platform in the United States and internationally. The company's platform allows individuals, families, teams, and organizations to collaborate and sign up for free through its website or app, as well as upgrade to a paid subscription plan for premium features. It serves customers in the professional services, technology, media, education, industrial, consumer and retail, and financial services industries. The company was formerly known as Evenflow, Inc. and changed its name to Dropbox, Inc. in October 2009. Dropbox, Inc. was incorporated in 2007 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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