The Descartes Systems Group Inc.

TSX:DSG Stock Report

Market Cap: CA$9.0b

Descartes Systems Group Management

Management criteria checks 1/4

Descartes Systems Group's CEO is Ed Ryan, appointed in Nov 2013, has a tenure of 12.58 years. total yearly compensation is $10.44M, comprised of 6.2% salary and 93.8% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.052% of the company’s shares, worth CA$4.69M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 1.7 years and 9 years respectively.

Key information

Ed Ryan

Chief executive officer

US$10.4m

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage6.23%
CEO tenure12.6yrs
CEO ownership0.05%
Management average tenure1.7yrs
Board average tenure9yrs

Recent management updates

Recent updates

Narrative Update Apr 28

DSG: AI Logistics Execution And Compressed Multiples Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have trimmed their CA$ price targets on Descartes Systems Group by roughly CA$10 to CA$20 in response to peer multiple compression, while still highlighting solid Q4 execution, accelerating organic growth and resilient margins as key supports for the updated valuations. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a mixed but generally constructive tone, with analysts trimming price targets while still pointing to execution and growth metrics as key supports for the equity story.
Narrative Update Apr 12

DSG: AI Logistics Execution And Reaccelerating Demand Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have trimmed their consolidated price target for Descartes Systems Group to reflect lower sector valuation multiples, with recent revisions ranging from CA$82 to CA$100. They still point to resilient growth, solid profitability and a view that the recent AI driven sell off may have gone too far.
Narrative Update Mar 26

DSG: AI Logistics Execution And Organic Reacceleration Will Drive Future Upside

Analysts have trimmed Street price targets for Descartes Systems Group, with several reductions in the CA$82 to CA$105 range, as they factor in peer multiple compression while also highlighting steady EBITDA growth targets, organic growth acceleration and renewed interest following a stronger Q4 print. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Descartes Systems Group combine lower price targets with relatively constructive views on execution, profitability and growth.
Narrative Update Mar 11

DSG: AI Logistics Execution And Freight Inflection Will Drive Future Upside

Narrative Update on Descartes Systems Group Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Descartes Systems Group to about CA$123 from roughly CA$134, reflecting slightly more conservative assumptions on growth, margins, discount rates and future P/E multiples, even as recent research highlights ongoing interest in the stock supported by sector upgrades and adjusted price targets. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Descartes Systems Group shows a mix of optimism on the business and caution around the cycle and valuation, with several firms adjusting ratings and price targets while keeping an eye on transport and manufacturing trends.
Narrative Update Feb 25

DSG: Freight Recovery Signals And Buyback Program Will Drive Future Upside

Analysts have trimmed their average price target on Descartes Systems Group by CA$20, citing sector wide target resets and a more cautious read on transport and software conditions, even as some see an improving setup for the company. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Descartes Systems Group shows a split view, with some analysts becoming more constructive on the stock while others reset expectations in light of sector headwinds and transport data.
Narrative Update Feb 11

DSG: Freight Headwinds And Buyback Plan Will Shape Bullish Upside Potential

Analysts have reduced their average 12 month price target on Descartes Systems Group to CA$134.07, with recent cuts from firms such as Scotiabank, Wolfe Research and Morgan Stanley offset by upgrades that point to a potential inflection in growth and relatively low valuation levels. Analyst Commentary Recent research paints a mixed picture for Descartes Systems Group, with some analysts leaning more positive on the long term setup while others are trimming expectations in the near term.
Analysis Article Feb 08

The Descartes Systems Group Inc. (TSE:DSG) Stocks Pounded By 25% But Not Lagging Market On Growth Or Pricing

The The Descartes Systems Group Inc. ( TSE:DSG ) share price has fared very poorly over the last month, falling by a...
Narrative Update Jan 26

DSG: Freight Slowdown And Share Buyback Will Shape Bullish Upside Potential

Analysts have modestly adjusted their price targets on Descartes Systems Group, with recent cuts such as Barclays trimming its target to $105 from $106 and Wolfe Research moving to $102 from $112. These changes reflect mixed views on transport cycle data and shipment volumes, along with expectations for steadier software demand into 2026.
Narrative Update Jan 10

DSG: Softer Freight Cycle And Buyback Plan Will Shape Future Returns

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Descartes Systems Group to about $102 from roughly $112, citing a softer transport cycle, weaker shipment volume data, pressure on peer multiples, and updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate and future P/E. These factors collectively point to a slightly higher intrinsic value estimate of about $134 per share.
Analysis Article Dec 31

Here's Why We Think Descartes Systems Group (TSE:DSG) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...
Narrative Update Sep 20

Global Trade Evolution And E-Commerce Adoption Will Open New Horizons

The downward revision in Descartes Systems Group’s consensus price target primarily reflects a decrease in the company's future P/E multiple, with fair value now assessed at CA$131.93. What's in the News Customs Assured adopted Descartes e-Customs with AiDock AI integration, boosting customs documentation productivity by 30% and reducing manual data entry errors.
Analysis Article Sep 19

Descartes Systems Group's (TSE:DSG) Returns On Capital Are Heading Higher

To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? Ideally, a business will...
Narrative Update Sep 05

Global Trade Evolution And E-Commerce Adoption Will Open New Horizons

The consensus price target for Descartes Systems Group has been reduced, primarily reflecting a sharp rise in the future P/E ratio despite only a marginal improvement in net profit margin, bringing the fair value down from CA$152.90 to CA$144.72. What's in the News Golf Superstore implemented Descartes Sellercloud integrated with Lightspeed POS for unified inventory and order management, enhancing productivity and eliminating overselling across physical and ecommerce sales channels.
Analysis Article Aug 14

The Descartes Systems Group Inc.'s (TSE:DSG) Popularity With Investors Is Clear

The Descartes Systems Group Inc.'s ( TSE:DSG ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 58.9x might make it look like a...
Analysis Article Aug 01

Is The Descartes Systems Group Inc. (TSE:DSG) Worth CA$146 Based On Its Intrinsic Value?

Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Descartes Systems Group fair value estimate is CA$120...
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New Narrative Feb 19

Tariffs May Complicate Logistics, But Sellercloud Integration Will Improve Future Prospects

Geopolitical uncertainty and evolving trade policies may increase operational costs as Descartes invests in compliance solutions, affecting net margins.

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has Ed Ryan's remuneration changed compared to Descartes Systems Group's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Apr 30 2026n/an/a

US$176m

Jan 31 2026US$10mUS$650k

US$164m

Oct 31 2025n/an/a

US$156m

Jul 31 2025n/an/a

US$148m

Apr 30 2025n/an/a

US$145m

Jan 31 2025US$8mUS$638k

US$143m

Oct 31 2024n/an/a

US$138m

Jul 31 2024n/an/a

US$128m

Apr 30 2024n/an/a

US$121m

Jan 31 2024US$8mUS$588k

US$116m

Oct 31 2023n/an/a

US$114m

Jul 31 2023n/an/a

US$114m

Apr 30 2023n/an/a

US$108m

Jan 31 2023US$6mUS$538k

US$102m

Oct 31 2022n/an/a

US$92m

Jul 31 2022n/an/a

US$91m

Apr 30 2022n/an/a

US$91m

Jan 31 2022US$6mUS$485k

US$86m

Oct 31 2021n/an/a

US$84m

Jul 31 2021n/an/a

US$72m

Apr 30 2021n/an/a

US$59m

Jan 31 2021US$5mUS$440k

US$52m

Oct 31 2020n/an/a

US$46m

Jul 31 2020n/an/a

US$43m

Apr 30 2020n/an/a

US$41m

Jan 31 2020US$3mUS$440k

US$37m

Compensation vs Market: Ed's total compensation ($USD10.44M) is above average for companies of similar size in the Canadian market ($USD4.52M).

Compensation vs Earnings: Ed's compensation has increased by more than 20% in the past year.


CEO

Ed Ryan (57 yo)

12.6yrs
Tenure
US$10,438,128
Compensation

Mr. Edward J. Ryan, also known as Ed, BA, has been the Chief Executive Officer of The Descartes Systems Group, Inc since November 26, 2013. Mr. Ryan served as the Chief Commercial Officer of Descartes Syst...


Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Edward Ryan
CEO & Director12.6yrsUS$10.44m0.052%
CA$ 4.7m
John Pagan
President & COO12.6yrsUS$5.84m0.31%
CA$ 27.7m
Edward Gardner
Chief Financial Officerless than a yearUS$2.71mno data
William Green
Executive Vice President of Global Sales1yrUS$2.81mno data
Allan Brett
Advisorless than a yearUS$4.47m0%
CA$ 0
Raimond Diederik
Executive Vice President of Information Services16.8yrsUS$218.25k0.012%
CA$ 1.1m
Peter Nguyen
Senior VP of Legal1.7yrsno data0.00085%
CA$ 76.9k
Daniel Cicerchi
Executive Vice President of Corporate & Operations Developmentless than a yearno datano data
Maija Michell
Executive Vice President Human Resourcesno datano datano data
Kenneth Wood
Executive Vice President of Product Managementno dataUS$1.12mno data
Robert Parker
Executive Vice President of Customer Support & Client Servicesno datano datano data
William Murphy
Executive VP of Professional Services2.4yrsno datano data
1.7yrs
Average Tenure

Experienced Management: DSG's management team is not considered experienced ( 1.7 years average tenure), which suggests a new team.


Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Edward Ryan
CEO & Director12.1yrsUS$10.44m0.052%
CA$ 4.7m
John Walker
Independent Director14.8yrsUS$280.56k0.0063%
CA$ 571.6k
Eric Demirian
Non-Executive Independent Chairman15yrsUS$347.92k0.0012%
CA$ 104.9k
Jane Mowat
Independent Director1yrUS$221.85k0.0018%
CA$ 158.3k
Jane O'Hagan
Independent Director12.1yrsUS$268.50kno data
Deepak Chopra
Independent Director6.1yrsUS$261.63kno data
Dennis Maple
Independent Director9yrsUS$261.75kno data
Chris Muntwyler
Independent Director6.1yrsUS$264.51kno data
Laura Wilkin
Director1yrUS$223.35kno data
9.0yrs
Average Tenure
66yo
Average Age

Experienced Board: DSG's board of directors are considered experienced (9 years average tenure).


Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/06/08 09:10
End of Day Share Price 2026/06/08 00:00
Earnings2026/04/30
Annual Earnings2026/01/31

Data Sources

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Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
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  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

The Descartes Systems Group Inc. is covered by 24 analysts. 12 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Raimo LenschowBarclays
Gabriel LeungBeacon Securities Limited
Thanos MoschopoulosBMO Capital Markets Equity Research