U.S. Software Stock News

NasdaqGM:VERX
NasdaqGM:VERXSoftware

Is There Now an Opportunity in Vertex After Shares Drop Over 50%?

If you have ever wondered whether Vertex stock is trading at a bargain or an inflated price, you are in the right place for some answers. After a rough few months, Vertex shares have dropped by 20.7% over the last week and are down 54.4% over the past year, suggesting a dramatic shift in market sentiment around the company. Much of this decline has been set against a backdrop of challenging headlines, including industry-wide volatility in the software sector, as well as broader market...
NasdaqGS:PINC
NasdaqGS:PINCHealthcare

Premier (PINC) Margin Plunge and $162.9M Loss Challenge Bullish Profit Recovery Narratives

Premier (PINC) reported a net profit margin of just 0.7% this quarter, a sharp drop from last year’s 11.2%, with earnings having declined at an average annual rate of -25.5% over the past five years. Despite recent pressures, the company is now profitable and is forecasting a robust 32.6% annual earnings growth over the next three years, which is double the 16% expected for the US market overall. These mixed results, combined with a one-off $162.9 million loss, have pushed Premier’s shares to...