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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
4-STAR RATING
STRONG BUY
BUY for 79 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+50.81% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$80.5
11/04/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for DOCU

11/04/2026: DOCU (4-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY for 79 days. Simulated Profits (50.81%). Updated daily EoD!

DocuSign is a leading provider of digital agreement technology, best known for its electronic signature platform. The company is currently transitioning from a single-product model to a broader Intelligent Agreement Management ecosystem, aiming to capture more value across the document lifecycle. While the business benefits from high margins and strong brand equity, it faces stiff competition from diversified software giants and must navigate a slowing growth environment. Investors should monitor the success of the new IAM platform and the company's ability to maintain enterprise retention. The stock may interest growth-oriented investors, though it carries risks related to valuation, execution, and competitive pressures.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitDocuSign is shifting from high-growth to a more moderate, efficiency-focused expansion phase.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock has experienced significant volatility and is not currently showing sustained upward momentum.
Value investorMixed fitValuation has compressed from highs, making it more interesting for value-oriented investors watching for a floor.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay a dividend, making it unsuitable for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh price volatility and competitive threats make this a higher-risk equity.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is subject to sharp price fluctuations based on software sector sentiment.
Valuation riskMedium / highMarket expectations for growth must be met to justify the current P/E multiples.
Competition risk (AI competition)HighCompetitors like Adobe are aggressively integrating AI to capture agreement management share.
Business qualityMediumWhile the core franchise is strong, recurring revenue growth has normalized.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no income component to the total return for investors.
Execution riskMediumSuccessfully transitioning users to the new IAM platform is critical for future revenue.

Price Behavior

Hockey-Stick Growth
PRICE PATH

Hockey-Stick Growth

The stock demonstrates a Hockey-Stick Growth price path pattern.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 64.51%
Avg. Invested days 48
Today’s Advisory Strong Buy
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
DOCU receives a 4-star rating, supported by solid unit economics, solid quantitative characteristics, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by limited analyst upside.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
DOCU has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, strong cash generation (FCF margin 32.9%) is partially offset by negative earnings growth (-71.1%), moderate revenue growth (+8.2%), soft profitability (net margin 9.6%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
DOCU's financial health is supported by strong cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation of $1.1B (32.9% of revenue). Profitability is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is DOCU's strongest growth driver at +15.0% FY2026 versus FY2025 (solid, 4 stars). By comparison, while earnings growth (-71.1%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 95.6% and approximately 99.4% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.53%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 11.17%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 6.20%
AQR Capital Management LLC 4.80%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 4.69%
Capital World Investors 3.78%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
DOCU generates approximately $794 of gross profit, $93 of operating income, and $329 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Solid margins and strong cash conversion support the rating, although capital efficiency remains solid.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 11.01%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
DOCU has a high-quality, large-cap, liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Quality TiltLow VolatilityLarge / Mega Cap StabilityShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 15.02B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 49
1Y Target Price 70.37
Price to earnings Ratio 49
1Y Target Price 70.37
Volume (30-day avg) 2.5M shares
Beta 0.79
52 Weeks Range 40.16 - 85.90
Updated Date 11/03/2026
52 Weeks Range 40.16 - 85.90
Updated Date 11/03/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.64

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Subscription ServicesRevenue from user access to DocuSign eSignature and IAM platform subscriptions.This is the core, recurring revenue engine of the business.
Professional ServicesFees for implementation, training, and consulting services for large enterprises.A smaller, non-recurring revenue stream that helps drive adoption.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Valuation

Trailing PE 49
Forward PE 15.27
Enterprise Value 14.67B
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.47
Enterprise Value 14.67B
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.47
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.36
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 25.96
Shares Outstanding 186.90M
Shares Floating 185.76M
Shares Outstanding 186.90M
Shares Floating 185.76M
Percent Insiders 0.53
Percent Institutions 95.63

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

Information icon Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.

Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.

Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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