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    Progress Software (PRGS) Shares Moved, What Is Driving Attention Now?

    Simply Wall St·09/02/2026 13:19:32
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    Progress Software (PRGS) is back in focus after its August launch of AI powered Telerik and Kendo UI releases. These embed context aware agents across UI generation, debugging, document processing and legacy app modernization.

    Progress Software’s recent AI focused release has coincided with strong share price momentum, with a 90 day share price return of 41.49% and a 30 day share price return of 11.41%. However, the 3 year total shareholder return of a 22.67% decline shows longer term holders have had a tougher experience.

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    Progress Software now trades at a sizeable discount to both some fair value estimates and analyst targets after a sharp rebound. Is that a genuine mispricing, or a market warning about the durability of this AI driven momentum?

    Most Popular Narrative: 19% Undervalued

    Progress Software’s most followed valuation narrative points to a fair value of $55.80 compared with the last close at $45.22. This raises the question of what needs to go right in the business to support that gap.

    The successful integration of ShareFile has significantly boosted ARR, revenue, and expense savings, which could indicate strong future revenue growth and improved net margins due to operational efficiencies.

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    Want to see what sits behind that implied uplift for Progress Software? The key drivers are the recurring SaaS mix, tighter margins, and a richer earnings multiple. You can also examine which assumptions carry the most weight in that fair value calculation.

    Result: Fair Value of $55.80 (UNDERVALUED)

    Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts.

    However, Progress Software still faces execution risk on acquisitions like ShareFile and Domo, and any M&A missteps or margin pressure could quickly challenge this underpricing story.

    Find out about the key risks to this Progress Software narrative.

    Next Steps

    With Progress Software attracting both optimism and caution, it makes sense to move quickly and check the data yourself before forming a view. To balance the potential upside against the concerns, review the 2 key rewards and 2 important warning signs.

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.