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Docebo Inc(DCBO)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
2-STAR RATING
SELL
SELL for 2 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+12.66% ā–²
LAST CLOSE
$22.59
09/23/2026
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09/23/2026: DCBO (2-star) is a SELL. SELL for 2 days. Simulated Profits (12.66%). Updated daily EoD!

Docebo Inc is a specialized provider of AI-powered learning management systems designed to simplify corporate training in an increasingly digital workplace. The company has a leading position in user experience, which helps it compete effectively against larger, entrenched human capital management software providers. Its core growth story centers on the increasing enterprise demand for personalized learning tools and AI-driven automation. However, investors must monitor risks related to intense competition from software giants and the sensitivity of training budgets to economic cycles. The stock is best suited for growth-oriented investors looking for exposure to the digital transformation of the corporate workplace.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitDocebo's focus on cloud-based enterprise software revenue growth aligns well with long-term capital appreciation strategies.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum suitability depends on the stock's trend relative to growth sector performance; signal should be confirmed by technicals.
Value investorWeak fitThe company is currently valued on growth and market potential rather than current earnings or book value.
Dividend investorWeak fitDocebo does not pay a dividend and focuses entirely on reinvestment.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh growth, small-cap software stocks typically exhibit volatility that is unsuitable for risk-averse portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighSaaS stocks often experience sharp price movements based on quarterly revenue growth reporting.
Valuation riskMedium / highGrowth-oriented valuations can contract rapidly if revenue growth targets are not met.
Competition risk (HCM and LMS competition)HighLarger software incumbents may bundle learning modules into broader platforms, pressuring Docebo's market share.
Business qualityMediumWhile the recurring revenue model is high quality, the company is still building long-term franchise durability.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThis is a growth-stage company that does not provide income to shareholders.
Execution riskMediumThe company must continue to successfully scale its enterprise sales and product innovation without sacrificing margins.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -17.69%
Avg. Invested days 35
Today’s Advisory SELL
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

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DCBO receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

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DCBO has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+40.3%) supports the fundamentals score.

Financial Health Rating

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DCBO's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (12.0% of revenue). Profitability is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

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Earnings growth is DCBO's strongest growth driver at +40.3% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, revenue growth (+11.9%, solid) is also solid, while free-cash-flow growth (+3.9%, moderate) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

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Institutional ownership is 24.1% and approximately 35.1% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 64.80% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Beutel, Goodman & Company Ltd. 5.43%
Topline Capital Management LLC 2.31%
Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership 2.14%
Quadrature Capital Limited 1.03%
Sparta 24 Ltd. 0.69%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

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DCBO generates approximately $803 of gross profit, $101 of operating income, and $120 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong cash conversion and healthy margins support the rating, although capital efficiency remains below the highest tier.

Economic Dimensions

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Effective Tax Rate: -53.45% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

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DCBO has a high-quality, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Quality TiltLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap Risk

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 572.80M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 20.14
1Y Target Price 29.25
Price to earnings Ratio 20.14
1Y Target Price 29.25
Volume (30-day avg) 53.1K shares
Beta 0.8
52 Weeks Range 14.39 - 28.78
Updated Date 09/23/2026
52 Weeks Range 14.39 - 28.78
Updated Date 09/23/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.14

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Subscription RevenueRecurring fees from customers accessing the Docebo platform.This is the most critical segment; steady growth here signals strong long-term health.
Professional ServicesOne-time implementation and training fees.These are secondary to subscriptions and primarily support customer onboarding.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

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Revenue by Geography

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Valuation

Trailing PE 20.14
Forward PE 11.21
Enterprise Value 629.17M
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.21
Enterprise Value 629.17M
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.21
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.43
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 25.71
Shares Outstanding 24.95M
Shares Floating 8.75M
Shares Outstanding 24.95M
Shares Floating 8.75M
Percent Insiders 64.8
Percent Institutions 24.12

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Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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About Docebo Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquarters Toronto, ON, Canada
IPO Launch date 2020-12-03
CEO, President & Director Mr. Alessio Artuffo
Sector Technology
Industry Software - Application
Full time employees 966
Full time employees 966

Docebo Inc. develops and provides learning management platform for training in Canada, the United States, and internationally. The company's cloud platform consists of a learning suite, which includes Docebo Learn platform, a cloud-based learning platform that allows learning administrators to deliver personalized learning; Docebo Content Marketplace, an access to off-the-shelf learning content and provide predeveloped learning content; Insights module allows organizations to understand the results of learning programs with data visualizations; Learning Evaluation module to incorporate the learner's perspective into analyses by collection of feedback; and Advanced Analytics Pack to integrate learning data into data ecosystem and BI tool. It also offers Communities module enabling interactive learner communities; eCommerce module that monetize from digital training contents, as well as manage and sells training offerings; eCommerce module to monetize training programs; Docebo Integrations; Headless Learning allows businesses to build learning experiences outside of the Docebo learning environment; Harmony Search, an AI-powered search capability. In addition, the company provides Docebo Creator enables organizations to design, scale, and deploy learning contents; Docebo for Salesforce, an integration of Salesforce's APIs and technology architecture to deliver a learning experience within Salesforce workflows; Docebo Embed (OEM) enables original equipment manufacturers to embed and resell the Docebo learning platform; Docebo Branded Mobile App Publisher, allows organizations to create and distribute a branded version of Docebo's mobile learning application; Docebo Extended Enterprise supports customer education, partner enablement, and retention by enabling organizations to train external audiences from a single LMS; and Docebo for Microsoft Teams. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.