Progress Software Corporation

NasdaqGS:PRGS Stock Report

Market Cap: US$1.2b

Progress Software Management

Management criteria checks 3/4

Progress Software's CEO is Yogesh Gupta, appointed in Oct 2016, has a tenure of 9.58 years. total yearly compensation is $10.53M, comprised of 6.2% salary and 93.8% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.68% of the company’s shares, worth $8.07M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 6.3 years and 8.9 years respectively.

Key information

Yogesh Gupta

Chief executive officer

US$10.5m

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage6.16%
CEO tenure9.6yrs
CEO ownership0.7%
Management average tenure6.3yrs
Board average tenure8.9yrs

Recent management updates

Recent updates

Narrative Update Apr 20

PRGS: AI And M&A Rumors Will Support Future Multiple Repricing

Analysts have reduced their average price targets on Progress Software by double digit dollar amounts, bringing them closer to a $50.83 fair value estimate as they adjust assumptions around discount rates and future P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates cluster around lower price targets that move closer to the cited fair value estimate, but the tone is not uniformly negative.
Narrative Update Apr 05

PRGS: AI And M&A Optionality Will Support Future Multiple Rebound

Analysts have reduced their average price targets on Progress Software, with the modeled fair value moving from about $65.50 to roughly $50.83. This change reflects updated views on revenue growth, profit margins and risk after a series of target cuts across major firms.
Seeking Alpha Mar 25

Progress Software Q1 Earnings Preview: Slowing Down Operations Is Concerning

Summary Progress Software (PRGS) is expected to report lackluster Q1 results, with analysts projecting conservative revenue and EPS figures. I anticipate PRGS will likely beat expectations, as management guidance appears intentionally cautious and the company has a strong track record of EPS beats. Key metrics to watch are ARR growth and net retention rate; recent ARR momentum has slowed, raising concerns about competition and market saturation. I maintain a hold rating on PRGS stock, awaiting clarity on ARR recovery, margin performance, and potential takeover developments amid operational slowdown. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update Mar 22

PRGS: AI And Buybacks Will Support A Repricing Of Bearish Concerns

Analysts have lifted the average price target on Progress Software by $6, reflecting updated views on its growth, profitability, and P/E assumptions after recent research revisions from multiple firms. Analyst Commentary Street research on Progress Software has not been uniformly positive.
Narrative Update Mar 08

PRGS: AI Product Momentum Will Support Rebound In Market Multiple

The updated analyst price target for Progress Software changes from $70.00 to $65.50 as analysts factor in revised assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and discount rates. The update also reflects a higher future P/E multiple in response to recent Street research.
Narrative Update Feb 22

PRGS: AI And Buybacks Will Support A More Constructive Forward Outlook

Analysts have adjusted their view on Progress Software, with the latest research indicating a modest change in the price target in dollar terms as they refine assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Progress Software has included both upward and downward price target revisions, which signals that opinion is mixed and that the risk and reward trade off is being reassessed.
Narrative Update Feb 08

PRGS: AI Tools And Buybacks Will Support Cautious But Balanced Outlook

Analysts have nudged their price target on Progress Software modestly higher by $6 overall, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E after a mix of recent target increases and reductions in Street research. Analyst Commentary Recent research around Progress Software reflects a mixed but generally cautious tone, even with the modest net increase in the overall price target figure.
Narrative Update Jan 24

PRGS: AI Offerings And Buybacks Will Support Balanced Future Margin Profile

Analysts have recently adjusted their price targets on Progress Software in a mixed fashion, with one firm lifting its target by US$6 and others trimming theirs by US$3 and US$5. These moves reflect updated views on growth, margins and appropriate forward P/E multiples.
Narrative Update Jan 10

PRGS: AI Platform Expansion And M&A Execution Will Support Future Margin Strength

Analysts have reduced their fair value estimate for Progress Software from US$50 to US$45, citing updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E levels. What's in the News Progress was included as one of nine vendors in The Forrester Wave: Digital Experience Platforms, Fourth Quarter 2025, with its Agentic RAG earning the highest score of 5.0 in the Search criterion (Key Developments).
Narrative Update Dec 15

PRGS: AI Demand And M&A Execution Will Drive Margin Expansion Ahead

Analysts have trimmed their blended price target on Progress Software to $50 from $57, reflecting expectations for slower top-line growth, despite strong execution, improving margins, and continued benefits from acquisitions and AI-driven demand. Analyst Commentary Analyst commentary on Progress Software reflects a mixed backdrop, with strong recent execution and margin performance counterbalanced by concerns around the sustainability of growth and the stock's risk reward profile.
Analysis Article Jul 21

Why We're Not Concerned About Progress Software Corporation's (NASDAQ:PRGS) Share Price

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 35.5x Progress Software Corporation ( NASDAQ:PRGS ) may be sending very...
Analysis Article Apr 24

Is Progress Software Corporation (NASDAQ:PRGS) Trading At A 50% Discount?

Key Insights Progress Software's estimated fair value is US$116 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share...
Analysis Article Mar 27

Is Progress Software (NASDAQ:PRGS) A Risky Investment?

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
Analysis Article Mar 03

Progress Software Corporation's (NASDAQ:PRGS) Share Price Not Quite Adding Up

Progress Software Corporation's ( NASDAQ:PRGS ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 34.6x might make it look like a...
Seeking Alpha Jan 19

Progress Software Q4 Earnings Preview: Underappreciated For Its Earnings Power

Summary Progress Software is a buy ahead of its Q4 earnings release, as the company is positioned to grow fiercely in 2025 on the back of a new acquisition. The company recently acquired ShareFile, a document collaboration and workflow automation platform, for only 3.6x revenue. ShareFile's 100%+ net revenue retention rates and its fully-recurring revenue profile should help Progress Software balance churn elsewhere in its software portfolio. PRGS stock trades cheaply at just ~11x forward revenue, a standout in today's expensive stock market. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Nov 22

At US$68.73, Is It Time To Put Progress Software Corporation (NASDAQ:PRGS) On Your Watch List?

While Progress Software Corporation ( NASDAQ:PRGS ) might not have the largest market cap around , it led the NASDAQGS...
Analysis Article Nov 07

Progress Software Corporation (NASDAQ:PRGS) Not Flying Under The Radar

Progress Software Corporation's ( NASDAQ:PRGS ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 35.2x might make it look like a...
Analysis Article Oct 15

Progress Software's (NASDAQ:PRGS) Earnings Seem To Be Promising

Investors signalled that they were pleased with Progress Software Corporation's ( NASDAQ:PRGS ) most recent earnings...
Seeking Alpha Sep 25

Progress Software Q3 Earnings: This Stock Is Ready To Move Higher

Summary Progress Software's acquisition of ShareFile is a game-changer, expected to significantly boost recurring revenue and operating margins despite short-term cash flow challenges. PRGS is trading at an attractive valuation of 11x next year's free cash flow, making $60 per share a bargain entry point. Despite competitive pressures from Microsoft and IBM, Progress Software's diverse product portfolio and strong customer retention position it well for future growth. Free cash flow is projected to reach $230 million in fiscal 2025, indicating strong long-term growth potential post-ShareFile integration. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
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New Narrative Sep 25

ShareFile Acquisition To Catapult Digital Experience Leader Into A New Era Of Growth And Profitability

The acquisition of ShareFile is poised to significantly boost Progress Software's revenue and ARR by expanding digital experience offerings and leveraging a loyal customer base.
Seeking Alpha Sep 10

Progress Software Is Investing In Its Long-Term Position In AI

Summary Progress Software has acquired ShareFile, expanding its annualized recurring revenue as of Q2 from $579M to over $800M estimated by management moving forward. The company has suspended its quarterly dividend in an effort to focus on its balance sheet and structure itself for further M&A activity in the future. Despite this 'short-term loss for long-term gain' strategy, there are broader risks related to the ShareFile acquisition, especially integration challenges and profitability pressures. Progress Software stock currently does not have an appealing valuation, and I believe a valuation multiple contraction could occur over the next 12 months. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Aug 30

An Intrinsic Calculation For Progress Software Corporation (NASDAQ:PRGS) Suggests It's 49% Undervalued

Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Progress Software fair value estimate is US$115 Progress...
Analysis Article Aug 06

Progress Software's (NASDAQ:PRGS) Dividend Will Be $0.175

Progress Software Corporation ( NASDAQ:PRGS ) will pay a dividend of $0.175 on the 16th of September. The dividend...
Analysis Article Jul 23

Progress Software (NASDAQ:PRGS) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.175

Progress Software Corporation ( NASDAQ:PRGS ) will pay a dividend of $0.175 on the 16th of September. The dividend...

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has Yogesh Gupta's remuneration changed compared to Progress Software's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Feb 28 2026n/an/a

US$85m

Nov 30 2025US$11mUS$649k

US$73m

Aug 31 2025n/an/a

US$49m

May 31 2025n/an/a

US$58m

Feb 28 2025n/an/a

US$57m

Nov 30 2024US$10mUS$623k

US$68m

Aug 31 2024n/an/a

US$83m

May 31 2024n/an/a

US$73m

Feb 29 2024n/an/a

US$69m

Nov 30 2023US$9mUS$599k

US$70m

Aug 31 2023n/an/a

US$79m

May 31 2023n/an/a

US$81m

Feb 28 2023n/an/a

US$98m

Nov 30 2022US$7mUS$575k

US$95m

Aug 31 2022n/an/a

US$86m

May 31 2022n/an/a

US$95m

Feb 28 2022n/an/a

US$80m

Nov 30 2021US$6mUS$575k

US$78m

Aug 31 2021n/an/a

US$81m

May 31 2021n/an/a

US$74m

Feb 28 2021n/an/a

US$78m

Nov 30 2020US$5mUS$575k

US$80m

Aug 31 2020n/an/a

US$57m

May 31 2020n/an/a

US$47m

Feb 29 2020n/an/a

US$38m

Nov 30 2019US$5mUS$575k

US$26m

Compensation vs Market: Yogesh's total compensation ($USD10.53M) is above average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD3.71M).

Compensation vs Earnings: Yogesh's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.


CEO

Yogesh Gupta (64 yo)

9.6yrs
Tenure
US$10,534,808
Compensation

Mr. Yogesh K. Gupta has been the Chief Executive Officer of Progress Software Corporation since October 10, 2016 and is its President since October 2016. He served as Independent Director at Blackbaud, Inc...


Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Yogesh Gupta
CEO, President & Director9.6yrsUS$10.53m0.68%
$ 8.1m
Anthony Folger
Executive VP6.3yrsUS$4.20m0.13%
$ 1.5m
John Ainsworth
Executive VP and GM of Application & Data Platform9.3yrsUS$2.70m0.14%
$ 1.6m
Loren Jarrett
Executive VP & GM of Digital Experience6.9yrsUS$2.70m0.052%
$ 620.4k
Sundar Subramanian
Executive VP & GM of Infrastructure Management6.8yrsUS$2.69m0.042%
$ 501.3k
Ian Pitt
Executive VP & Chief Information Officer4.8yrsno data0.018%
$ 207.6k
Michael Micciche
Senior Vice President of Investor Relationsno datano datano data
YuFan Wang
Executive VP3.7yrsno data0.018%
$ 213.1k
Jennifer Ortiz
Chief Marketing Officer6.6yrsno datano data
Jeremy Segal
Executive Vice President of Corporate Development6yrsUS$1.59mno data
Amanda Arria
Chief People Officer1.6yrsno datano data
Ed Keisling
Chief AI Officer1.3yrsno datano data
6.3yrs
Average Tenure
53yo
Average Age

Experienced Management: PRGS's management team is seasoned and experienced (6.3 years average tenure).


Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Yogesh Gupta
CEO, President & Director9.6yrsUS$10.53m0.68%
$ 8.1m
Michael Mark
Non-Voting Director Emeritus and Advisor to President & CEO8yrsUS$280.01kno data
John Egan
Independent Non-Executive Chairman of the Board14.7yrsUS$385.03kno data
Paul Dacier
Independent Director8.9yrsUS$287.53kno data
David Krall
Independent Director18.3yrsUS$300.03k0.0017%
$ 20.3k
Charles Kane
Independent Director19.5yrsUS$315.03k0%
$ 0
Vivian Vitale
Independent Director6.6yrsUS$300.03kno data
Angela Tucci
Independent Director8.3yrsUS$305.03kno data
Rainer Gawlick
Independent Director8.9yrsUS$310.03k0%
$ 0
Samskriti King
Independent Director8.3yrsUS$320.03kno data
8.9yrs
Average Tenure
66yo
Average Age

Experienced Board: PRGS's board of directors are considered experienced (8.9 years average tenure).


Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/07 16:08
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/07 00:00
Earnings2026/02/28
Annual Earnings2025/11/30

Data Sources

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Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
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  • 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

Progress Software Corporation is covered by 16 analysts. 6 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Mark SchappelBenchmark Company
Tony FigueiredoCFRA Research
Fatima BoolaniCitigroup Inc