Dayforce (DAY) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
DAY - Dayforce, Inc.
$69.86
0.94 (1.36%)
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5d:
+0.76%
30d:
+0.85%
90d:
+1.63%
HOLD
LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Feb 3, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: May 05, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: DAY is fairly valued with market pricing in 0.4% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
📊 HOLD: DAY is fairly valued with market pricing in 0.4% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$120.97
Based on 12.3% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$75.11
7.0% Margin of Safety
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 25.0x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: DAY is currently trading at $69.86, which is considered fair based on recent price action. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 25.6) is in line with its historical norms (25.3). At these levels, the market is pricing in 0.4% annual earnings growth. This growth rate appears achievable given the company's track record, suggesting the valuation is rational.
Technical Outlook: Technically, DAY is in a uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $68.89. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: DAY scores 75/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, DAY is in a uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $68.89. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: DAY scores 75/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
FAIR
Company Quality Score
53/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
UNKNOWN
Confidence Score
74.8%
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- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (75/100)
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($69.92)
- NEUTRAL: Market pricing in 0.4% annual earnings growth - fairly valued
- CAUTION: Bottoming setup, but lagging the sector by 13% over 20 days — wait for relative strength
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$68.89
Resistance Level
$69.86
Current Trend
Uptrend
Technical data as of
Feb 3, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
25.56
Wall Street Target
$69.92
(+0.1%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
9.5%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
125.0%
Profit Margin
-7.9%
Valuation Premium vs History
+0.4% premium
PE vs Historical
25.6 vs 25.3
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+0.4%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$70.14
(+0%)
2-Year Target
$70.42
(+1%)
3-Year Target
$70.70
(+1%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 26→25)
PE COMPRESSION
$70.00
(+0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 25.6, Growth: 20.5%)
$122.13
(+75%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 22.3, Growth: 20.5%)
$106.57
(+53%)
Bear:
(PE: 19.0, Growth: 20.5%)
$90.58
(+30%)
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