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Upturn Advisory Summary
04/01/2025: DAY (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 10.54% | Avg. Invested days 53 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 9.23B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 530.36 | 1Y Target Price 77.9 |
Price to earnings Ratio 530.36 | 1Y Target Price 77.9 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2124819 | Beta 1.33 | 52 Weeks Range 47.08 - 82.69 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 47.08 - 82.69 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.11 |
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 - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 1.03% | Operating Margin (TTM) 5.2% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 0.7% | Return on Equity (TTM) 0.73% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 530.36 | Forward PE 18.38 | Enterprise Value 9923094528 | Price to Sales(TTM) 5.25 |
Enterprise Value 9923094528 | Price to Sales(TTM) 5.25 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 5.61 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 34.31 | Shares Outstanding 158262000 | Shares Floating 144303958 |
Shares Outstanding 158262000 | Shares Floating 144303958 | ||
Percent Insiders 1.23 | Percent Institutions 111.64 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 3.9 | Target Price 83.56 | Buy 4 | Strong Buy 7 |
Buy 4 | Strong Buy 7 | ||
Hold 9 | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Dayforce Inc.

Company Overview
History and Background
Dayforce, now a division of Ceridian HCM Holding Inc., was founded in 1992 as Dayforce. It focused on delivering cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solutions. Ceridian acquired Dayforce in 2012 and has since operated under the Dayforce brand, significantly expanding its market presence in the HCM space.
Core Business Areas
- HCM Software: Offers a comprehensive cloud-based platform covering HR, payroll, benefits, workforce management, and talent management.
Leadership and Structure
Ceridian HCM Holding Inc. operates Dayforce. The leadership includes a CEO and other executives overseeing various departments. The organizational structure is hierarchical, with different teams focused on product development, sales, marketing, and customer support.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Dayforce HCM Platform: A cloud-based platform integrating HR, payroll, benefits, workforce management, and talent management. Ceridian claims over 6,350 customers globally for the Dayforce platform. Competitors include Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, and Oracle HCM Cloud.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The HCM market is experiencing significant growth driven by digital transformation, the need for integrated solutions, and increasing regulatory compliance. Cloud-based HCM solutions are becoming increasingly popular.
Positioning
Dayforce is positioned as a leading provider of cloud-based HCM solutions, known for its unified platform and strong focus on user experience. It competes with larger players but differentiates itself through its integrated approach.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global HCM market is estimated at over $25 billion. Dayforce, as a major player, captures a significant portion of this TAM. Market analysts estimate that the TAM continues to grow YoY.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Integrated Platform
- Cloud-Based Solution
- Strong User Experience
- Scalability
Weaknesses
- Relatively smaller market share compared to larger competitors
- Potential for higher implementation costs compared to some competitors
Opportunities
- Expanding into new geographic markets
- Developing innovative solutions using AI and machine learning
- Acquiring smaller companies to enhance product offerings
Threats
- Intense competition from established players
- Economic downturn affecting IT spending
- Data security and privacy concerns
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- WORK
- ORCL
- SAP
Competitive Landscape
Dayforce benefits from a complete product portfolio that allows a better end to end customer experience. However, it has less global reach than some of the bigger players.
Major Acquisitions
Ascender HCM
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 154
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded presence in the Asia-Pacific region.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Dayforce has experienced significant growth in recent years, driven by the increasing adoption of cloud-based HCM solutions. This has been achieved via organic growth, new customer aquisitions, and acquisition of complementary businesses.
Future Projections: Analysts project continued growth for Dayforce, driven by the increasing demand for HCM solutions and the company's strong market position. Expect single to double-digit growth YoY.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include product enhancements, expansion into new markets, and partnerships with other technology providers.
Summary
Dayforce, as a division of Ceridian, is a solid HCM player with a robust cloud-based platform. Its integrated approach is working well, attracting a considerable customer base. Dayforce needs to watch out for competitive pressure from larger vendors and continue to innovate to maintain its growth trajectory. Ceridianu2019s strength as the parent company also enhances Dayforce's stability.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Website
- Analyst Reports
- Financial News Sources
- Ceridian HCM Holding Inc. Investor Relations
Disclaimers:
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About Dayforce Inc.
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Minneapolis, MN, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2018-04-26 | Chairman & CEO Mr. David D. Ossip | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Software - Application | Full time employees 9600 | Website https://www.dayforce.com |
Full time employees 9600 | Website https://www.dayforce.com |
Dayforce Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a human capital management (HCM) software company in the United States, Canada, Australia, and internationally. The company offers Dayforce, a cloud HCM platform that provides human resources, payroll and tax, workforce management, wallet, benefits, and talent intelligence functionalities; and Powerpay, a cloud HR and payroll solution for the small business market. It also provides payroll and payroll-related services; and professional services for its solutions, which include training and implementation consulting services. In addition, the company is involved in the shipment, rental, maintenance, and sale of payroll time clocks. It sells its solutions through direct sales force and third-party channels. The company was formerly known as Ceridian HCM Holding Inc. and changed its name to Dayforce Inc. in February 2024. Dayforce Inc. was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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