
Progress Software (PRGS) Stock Forecast & Price Target
Progress Software (PRGS) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Progress Software is attractive because it combines durable software demand with disciplined execution, having delivered stable ARR of $868M, 2% growth in CC, and adjusted operating margins near 40% despite low organic growth. Its Progress Data Platform is increasingly relevant as customers prioritize data sovereignty, governance, and cost-effective AI outcomes, while OpenEdge and the broader portfolio support retention and cross-sell across application development, integration, and digital experience. The positive view is further reinforced by value-creating acquisitions such as ShareFile and Domo, plus strong free cash flow guidance of $277M and debt reduction, which together suggest resilient profitability and upside from integration.
Bears say
Progress Software is exposed to meaningful revenue concentration, with over 10% of revenue tied to OpenEdge and a heavy dependence on a few large partners, so any churn or platform migration could quickly pressure results even though no single customer or partner exceeded 10% of total revenues in its last three fiscal years. Its acquisition-led growth strategy also creates sensitivity to higher interest rates, because rising rates can impair deals that must clear ROIC above WACC and make it harder to expand inorganically. In addition, integration risk, key-man dependence, and a highly competitive M&A market could limit its ability to retain acquired revenue and lift margins to 40% within its target timeline of 12-months.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Progress Software and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
Progress Software (PRGS) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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