PowerSchool Holdings, Inc.

NYSE:PWSC Stock Report

Market Cap: US$4.7b

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PowerSchool Holdings Management

Management criteria checks 3/4

PowerSchool Holdings' CEO is Hardeep Gulati, appointed in Aug 2015, has a tenure of 9.08 years. total yearly compensation is $13.91M, comprised of 3.6% salary and 96.4% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.62% of the company’s shares, worth $28.77M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 2.9 years and 3.2 years respectively.

Key information

Hardeep Gulati

Chief executive officer

US$13.9m

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage3.59%
CEO tenure9.1yrs
CEO ownership0.6%
Management average tenure2.9yrs
Board average tenure3.2yrs

Recent management updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha • Jul 01

PowerSchool Holdings: Driving Future Growth With AI Innovation And Strategic Expansions

Summary PowerSchool is strategically expanding into AI-driven solutions and international markets, with PowerBuddy and Allovue leading the way. Despite steady revenue growth, net income remains negative due to increased expenses from acquisitions and international expansion. Launching PowerBuddy and integrating Allovue positions PowerSchool as a leader in education technology, with potential for increased revenue and customer retention. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • May 01

Some Confidence Is Lacking In PowerSchool Holdings, Inc.'s (NYSE:PWSC) P/S

It's not a stretch to say that PowerSchool Holdings, Inc.'s ( NYSE:PWSC ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 4.1x right...
Analysis Article • Apr 09

At US$21.41, Is PowerSchool Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:PWSC) Worth Looking At Closely?

PowerSchool Holdings, Inc. ( NYSE:PWSC ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw significant share price...
Seeking Alpha • Mar 22

PowerSchool Expects Moderate Revenue Growth With AI A Possible Catalyst

Summary PowerSchool Holdings, Inc. missed Q4 2023 financial estimates, with moderate revenue growth and uneven operating results. The company primarily targets K-12 school districts in North America and offers a modular approach to software automation. PowerSchool has incorporated AI technologies and has seen solid demand for its personalized AI assistant, PowerBuddy. However, I don't see a meaningful catalyst for the stock in the near term, so I remain Neutral [Hold] on PowerSchool Holdings, Inc. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Mar 21

Here's Why PowerSchool Holdings (NYSE:PWSC) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...
Analysis Article • Feb 09

Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of PowerSchool Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:PWSC)

Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, PowerSchool Holdings fair value estimate is US$26.18 Current...
Analysis Article • Jan 25

There's Reason For Concern Over PowerSchool Holdings, Inc.'s (NYSE:PWSC) Price

You may think that with a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 5.8x PowerSchool Holdings, Inc. ( NYSE:PWSC ) is a stock...
Analysis Article • Jan 10

PowerSchool Holdings' (NYSE:PWSC) Returns On Capital Are Heading Higher

There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Ideally, a business will show two...
Analysis Article • Dec 26

At US$23.68, Is It Time To Put PowerSchool Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:PWSC) On Your Watch List?

PowerSchool Holdings, Inc. ( NYSE:PWSC ), is not the largest company out there, but it received a lot of attention from...
Seeking Alpha • Dec 08

PowerSchool Holdings: Growth Momentum Should Continue

Summary I recommend a buy rating with a price target of $32.45. PWSC has strong underlying demand, international expansion plans, and AI product innovation to support its growth momentum. PowerSchool Holdings reported solid revenue growth in 3Q23, and I expect it to continue its growth trajectory. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Oct 24

PowerSchool Holdings: Improved Long-Term Visibility, Initiate At Buy

Summary PowerSchool has a strong track record of growth driven by sustainable organic growth along with strategic acquisitions. Its unified platform offering across the breadth of its Edtech portfolio allows it to drive cross-selling and improve product adoption. The company operates in the K-12 industry with a sizeable TAM with significant opportunity to grow internationally. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Oct 23

PowerSchool Holdings, Inc.'s (NYSE:PWSC) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 64% Above Its Share Price

Key Insights PowerSchool Holdings' estimated fair value is US$33.55 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity...
Analysis Article • Oct 01

PowerSchool Holdings (NYSE:PWSC) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger

If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...
Analysis Article • Aug 14

Is Now The Time To Look At Buying PowerSchool Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:PWSC)?

PowerSchool Holdings, Inc. ( NYSE:PWSC ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a significant share price...
Seeking Alpha • Jul 13

PowerSchool Holdings: Acquiring Capabilities

Summary PowerSchool Holdings, Inc. is a play on K12 education technology. The company has seen solid growth since the IPO, albeit that growth slowed down quite a bit. Realistic profits are interesting, but the current valuations are too demanding to create appeal here. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Jul 12

Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of PowerSchool Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:PWSC)

Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, PowerSchool Holdings fair value estimate is US$22.67 Current...
Seeking Alpha • Jul 07

PowerSchool Expects Slower But Resilient Growth In 2023

Summary PowerSchool Holdings provides student information systems and related software capabilities to K-12 school districts in the United States and internationally. Management has guided to an estimated 10% YoY revenue growth rate in 2023, below its 2022 growth rate. The company has also generated operating losses again, so along with its slowing revenue growth, I remain Neutral [Hold] on PWSC in the near term. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Jun 14

Returns At PowerSchool Holdings (NYSE:PWSC) Are On The Way Up

If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...
Analysis Article • Apr 19

PowerSchool Holdings, Inc.'s (NYSE:PWSC) Share Price Could Signal Some Risk

With a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 5.4x PowerSchool Holdings, Inc. ( NYSE:PWSC ) may be sending bearish signals...

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has Hardeep Gulati's remuneration changed compared to PowerSchool Holdings's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Jun 30 2024n/an/a

-US$56m

Mar 31 2024n/an/a

-US$39m

Dec 31 2023US$14mUS$500k

-US$31m

Sep 30 2023n/an/a

-US$17m

Jun 30 2023n/an/a

-US$19m

Mar 31 2023n/an/a

-US$21m

Dec 31 2022US$14mUS$500k

-US$21m

Sep 30 2022n/an/a

-US$31m

Jun 30 2022n/an/a

-US$48m

Mar 31 2022n/an/a

-US$46m

Dec 31 2021US$36mUS$500k

-US$34m

Sep 30 2021n/an/a

-US$39m

Jun 30 2021n/an/a

-US$19m

Mar 31 2021n/an/a

-US$29m

Dec 31 2020US$1mUS$500k

-US$47m

Compensation vs Market: Hardeep's total compensation ($USD13.91M) is above average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD6.75M).

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

CEO

Hardeep Gulati (49 yo)

9.1yrs
Tenure
US$13,914,271
Compensation

Mr. Hardeep Singh Gulati serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Director of PowerSchool Group LLC and PowerSchool Holdings, Inc. since August 2015. Mr. Gulati served as the General Manager of SkillSoft...

Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Hardeep Gulati
CEO & Director9.1yrsUS$13.91m0.62%
$ 28.8m
Eric Shander
President & CFO4.4yrsUS$5.13m0.086%
$ 4.0m
Devendra Singh
Chief Technology Officer6.7yrsUS$2.84m0.23%
$ 10.8m
Michael Bisignano
Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary3.1yrsUS$1.60m0.067%
$ 3.1m
Shivani Stumpf
Chief Product & Innovation Officerless than a yearUS$3.52m0.17%
$ 7.8m
Jon Scrimshaw
Chief Accounting Officerless than a yearno data0.057%
$ 2.7m
Grayson Williams
Chief Information Officerno datano datano data
Shane Harrison
Senior Vice President of Investor Relations2.7yrsno datano data
Darron Flagg
Chief Compliance & Privacy Officerno datano datano data
Fred Studer
Chief Marketing Officer2.1yrsno data0.11%
$ 5.1m
Michele Haddad
Chief People Officerno datano datano data
Rich Gay
Chief Information Security Officer & VP of Developmentno datano datano data
2.9yrs
Average Tenure
53yo
Average Age

Experienced Management: PWSC's management team is considered experienced (2.9 years average tenure).

Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Hardeep Gulati
CEO & Director9.1yrsUS$13.91m0.62%
$ 28.8m
Amy McIntosh
Independent Director3.2yrsUS$250.00k0.015%
$ 702.6k
Ronald McCray
Independent Director3.2yrsUS$250.00k0.015%
$ 702.6k
Barbara Byrne
Independent Director3.2yrsUS$270.00k0.015%
$ 702.6k
Laurence Goldberg
Co-Chairman of the Board3.2yrsno datano data
Betty Hung
Director3.2yrsno datano data
Monti Saroya
Co-Chairman of the Board3.2yrsno datano data
Gwen Reinke
Director3.2yrsno datano data
Zach Levitt
Directorless than a yearno datano data
Judy Cotte
Director3.2yrsno datano data
3.2yrs
Average Tenure
57yo
Average Age

Experienced Board: PWSC's board of directors are considered experienced (3.2 years average tenure).

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2024/09/30 07:01
End of Day Share Price 2024/09/30 00:00
Earnings2024/06/30
Annual Earnings2023/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • 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

PowerSchool Holdings, Inc. is covered by 6 analysts. 9 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Koji IkedaBofA Global Research
Gabriela BorgesGoldman Sachs
Frederick HavemeyerMacquarie Research