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Progress Software Corporation (PRGS)

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$63.84
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Profit since last BUY6.17%
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06/30/2025: PRGS (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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Number of Analysts

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7 Analysts rated it

Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.

1 Year Target Price $71.71

1 Year Target Price $71.71

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$71.71Target price
Low$50.68
Current$63.84
high$70.56

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -8.85%
Avg. Invested days 36
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 2.74B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 50.2
1Y Target Price 71.71
Price to earnings Ratio 50.2
1Y Target Price 71.71
Volume (30-day avg) 7
Beta 0.67
52 Weeks Range 50.68 - 70.56
Updated Date 06/30/2025
52 Weeks Range 50.68 - 70.56
Updated Date 06/30/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 1.36%
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.27

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-06-23
When Before Market
Estimate -
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin 7.03%
Operating Margin (TTM) 17.93%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 5.01%
Return on Equity (TTM) 12.7%

Valuation

Trailing PE 50.2
Forward PE 12.66
Enterprise Value 4149688441
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.4
Enterprise Value 4149688441
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.4
Enterprise Value to Revenue 5.14
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 17.49
Shares Outstanding 43026000
Shares Floating 42580246
Shares Outstanding 43026000
Shares Floating 42580246
Percent Insiders 1.73
Percent Institutions 118.97

Analyst Ratings

Rating 3
Target Price 71.71
Buy 1
Strong Buy 4
Buy 1
Strong Buy 4
Hold 2
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Progress Software Corporation

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Progress Software Corporation was founded in 1981. It began as a provider of database management systems and has evolved into a provider of application development and deployment technologies.

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  • Application Development and Deployment: Offers products and services to develop, deploy, and manage business applications, including OpenEdge, a comprehensive platform for building and deploying business applications.
  • Data Connectivity and Integration: Provides tools and technologies that enable organizations to connect to, integrate, and manage data from various sources, including DataDirect and Chef.
  • DevOps and Application Management: Offers products and services that help organizations automate and manage their software development and deployment processes, including Chef and Kemp.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Yogesh Gupta serves as the CEO of Progress Software Corporation. The company has a board of directors and is structured into various departments, including product development, sales, marketing, and finance.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • OpenEdge: A comprehensive platform for developing and deploying business applications. Competitors include Oracle, SAP, and Microsoft. The market is fragmented.
  • DataDirect: A suite of data connectivity solutions. Competitors include IBM and Informatica. No Specific number of users or revenue.
  • Chef: Automation platform for infrastructure, application and compliance. Competitors include Puppet, Ansible, and Terraform.
  • Kemp LoadMaster: Provides load balancing, web application firewall (WAF), and application delivery controller (ADC) solutions for application experience. Competitors include F5 Networks and Citrix.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The application development, data connectivity, and DevOps markets are highly competitive and rapidly evolving. Companies are increasingly focused on digital transformation and cloud adoption.

Positioning

Progress Software Corporation positions itself as a provider of mission-critical application development and infrastructure software, focusing on helping businesses accelerate digital transformation. The total addressable market is estimated to be in the billions, with Progress targeting specific segments within those markets.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong product portfolio
  • Established customer base
  • Recurring revenue model
  • Acquisition expertise

Weaknesses

  • Competition from larger players
  • Integration challenges with acquired companies
  • Limited brand awareness compared to major vendors

Opportunities

  • Growing demand for cloud-based solutions
  • Increasing adoption of DevOps practices
  • Expansion into new markets and verticals

Threats

  • Rapid technological changes
  • Economic downturns
  • Increased competition from open-source alternatives

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • ORCL
  • SAP
  • MSFT
  • IBM
  • VMW
  • CTXS

Competitive Landscape

Progress competes with larger players in multiple markets. Its strengths include niche products and a loyal customer base, while its weaknesses include limited brand awareness compared to industry giants.

Major Acquisitions

Chef

  • Year: 2020
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 220
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded Progress's DevOps and application management capabilities.

Kemp

  • Year: 2021
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 258
  • Strategic Rationale: Adds network visibility and application experience management.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Growth has been driven by organic initiatives and strategic acquisitions.

Future Projections: Future growth projections depend on analyst estimates and company guidance.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include strategic acquisitions and product enhancements.

Summary

Progress Software Corporation is a relatively strong company in the application development and deployment market. Its growth is mainly driven by strategic acquisitions and recurring revenue, while managing integration challenges and competing with the larger player are key concerns that impact its scalability and profitability. The company needs to closely watch rapid technological changes and economic downturns to sustain its competitive advantage.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Company SEC Filings
  • Analyst Reports
  • Industry Research Reports
  • Progress Software Corporation Investor Relations

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About Progress Software Corporation

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Burlington, MA, United States
IPO Launch date 1991-07-30
CEO, President & Director Mr. Yogesh K. Gupta
Sector Technology
Industry Software - Infrastructure
Full time employees 2815
Full time employees 2815

Progress Software Corporation develops, deploys, and manages artificial intelligence (AI) powered applications and digital experiences in the United States and internationally. The company offers Chef, a DevOps/DevSecOps automation software; Corticon, a decision automation platform to transform user experiences by streamlining and automating complex business rules; DataDirect, a secure data connectivity tools for Relational, NoSQL, Big Data, and SaaS data sources; Developer Tools that consists of software development tooling collection, including .NET and JavaScript UI components for web, desktop and mobile applications, AI-prompt components, reporting and report management tools, and automated testing and mocking tools; Flowmon, a AI-powered network security and visibility product with automated response across hybrid cloud ecosystems; and Kemp LoadMaster, an application delivery and security product offering cloud-native, and virtual and hardware load balancers. It also provides MarkLogic, a data agility platform to connect data and metadata; MOVEit, a managed file transfer software for managing and controlling the movement of sensitive files and securing them both at-rest and in-transit; OpenEdge, an application development platform for running business-critical applications; Semaphore, a Semantic AI platform; ShareFile, an SaaS-native AI-powered document centric collaboration platform; Sitefinity, a digital experience platform foundation, delivering intelligent, AI-powered, ROI-driving tools for marketers, and an extensible platform for developers; and WhatsUp Gold, a network infrastructure monitoring software providing visibility of various network devices, servers, virtual machines, and cloud and wireless environments to find and fix network problems. The company offers project management, implementation, custom software development, programming, and other services, as well as web-enable applications, and training services. It sells its products to end users, independent software vendors, original equipment