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Feb 4, 2026·SEC
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Feb 2, 2026·SEC
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Nov 12, 2025·SEC
Dayforce is currently navigating a complex transition from legacy Bureau services to a unified cloud-native HCM platform, which has resulted in decelerating revenue growth from 21.5% in 2023Q2 to 9.5% by 2025Q3. While the company maintains a stable $1.2 billio...
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Revenue growth has decelerated to 9.5% as of 2025Q3, while operating margins remain compressed at 6.3% due to the ongoing costs of migrating legacy clients.
Dayforce has successfully rebranded and is reshaping the perception of modern Human Capital Management (HCM) vendors, positioning itself as a leader in the industry.
Dayforce offers a unified platform integrating payroll, HR, benefits, talent, and workforce management, delivering simplicity and scalability for businesses.
The $12.3 billion acquisition by private equity firm Thoma Bravo highlights Dayforce's strong market position and growth potential in the HCM software industry.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q1 2026Latest Feb 4, 2026 | $0.37-47.1% vs $0.70 | — vs $516M |
Q4 2025 Oct 29, 2025 | $0.37-33.9% vs $0.56 | $482M-6.7% vs $516M |
Q3 2025 Aug 6, 2025 | $0.61+17.3% vs $0.52 | $465M-3.7% vs $482M |
Q2 2025 May 7, 2025 | $0.58+5.8% vs $0.55 | $482M+1.0% vs $477M |
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Dayforce Inc (DAY)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $69.86 | $11.18B | 635.09 | 16.27% | 1.03% | 0.73% | — | |
| $224.61 | $12.26B | 27.80 | 8.95% | 22.78% | 40.43% | — | |
| $114.53 | $40.73B | 23.42 | 16.88% | 27.03% | 45.13% | — | |
| $269.64 | $107.78B | 24.62 | 6.74% | 20.11% | 70.2% | — | |
| $145.71 | $7.8B | 29.62 | 11.04% | 15.23% | 23.44% | — | |
| $10.45 | $263.22M | 22.23 | -2.62% | 5.86% | 22.15% | — |
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Feb 4, 2026·SEC
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Dayforce Inc (DAY) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Dayforce Inc (DAY) reported $1.89B in revenue for fiscal year 2024. This represents a 173% increase from $693.9M in 2015.
Dayforce Inc (DAY) grew revenue by 16.3% over the past year. This is strong growth.
Dayforce Inc (DAY) reported a net loss of $149.8M for fiscal year 2024.
Dayforce Inc (DAY) has a return on equity (ROE) of 0.7%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.
Dayforce Inc (DAY) generated $165.8M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2024. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.