Progress Software Corporation (PRGS) carries a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold) with 66/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.
As of 2026-11-01, Progress Software Corporation (NASDAQ: PRGS) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 66/100 at a spot price of $44.93 (+1.06% 1D, market cap $1.84B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 9/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, PRGS ranks #160 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Prepackaged Software), PRGS carries a Roarable C+ (66/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 25.1x, gross margin of 80.8%, and ROIC of 8.5%. By comparison, CNXC (Concentrix Corporation) holds a D- grade (39/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -10.4%, cap $1.85B) and NYAX (Nayax Ltd.) posts a D grade (51/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $1.88B). Among the 5-stock peer group, PRGS leads on earnings multiple (25.1x) while PRGS leads on capital efficiency (8.5% ROIC).
Per PRGS's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-11-30, CIK 0000876167), Progress Software Corporation generated $977.8M in revenue (+29.8% YoY), $73.1M in net income, and $229.5M in free cash flow against $2.46B in total assets and $1.04B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (81% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 80% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)
SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 23.5% FCF Margin ($229.5M FCF) & 80.8% Gross Margin
Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-11 pts vs max)
Even with a 66/100 (C+) score, PRGS faces multiple-compression risk if 25.1x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.
Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 78.3% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($41.82) or 200D SMA ($36.70) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($46.55) toward Bear Floor ($36.31).
Progress Software Corporation (PRGS) advanced +1.06% to $44.93, trading at 90% of its 52-week range ($23.82 – $47.25). Solid 81% profit margin (9% return on capital), mixed timing at 25x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
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Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Progress Software Corporation (PRGS) ranks #160 by composite RQD confidence (66/100, grade C+) and #305 by equity capitalization ($1.84B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, PRGS leads on earnings valuation at 25.1x trailing P/E, while PRGS leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 8.5% ROIC and 80.8% gross margin. PRGS currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 66/100 (C+).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRGS
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Progress Software Corporation | C+ | 66/100 | 25.1x | 80.8% | 8.5% | +1.06% | $1.84B | Benchmark Subject |
| CNXC Concentrix Corporation | D- | 39/100 | — | 35.0% | -10.4% | -0.62% | $1.85B | /cnxc-vs-prgs → |
| NYAX Nayax Ltd. | D | 51/100 | — | — | — | -0.02% | $1.88B | /nyax-vs-prgs → |
| MQ Marqeta Inc. (Class A) | D | 45/100 | — | 70.0% | -35.0% | -0.44% | $1.88B | /mq-vs-prgs → |
| PDFS PDF Solutions Inc. | D- | 43/100 | — | 72.3% | 1.6% | +0.15% | $1.92B | /pdfs-vs-prgs → |
In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-11-30), Progress Software Corporation (PRGS) reported GAAP revenue of $977.8M (+29.8% vs. FY2024 revenue of $753.4M , and +40.8% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $73.1M, operating cash flow of $235.2M, and free cash flow of $229.5M (+11.2% YoY). On the balance sheet, PRGS closed FY2025 with $2.46B in total assets against $1.04B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-11-30 | $977.8M | $73.1M | $235.2M | $229.5M | $2.46B | $1.04B |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-11-30 | $753.4M | $68.4M | $211.5M | $206.3M | $2.53B | $1.53B |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-11-30 | $694.4M | $70.2M | $173.9M | $173.9M | — | — |
As of 2026-11-01, Progress Software Corporation (NASDAQ: PRGS) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 66/100 at a spot price of $44.93 (+1.06% 1D, market cap $1.84B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 9/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, PRGS ranks #160 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Prepackaged Software), PRGS carries a Roarable C+ (66/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 25.1x, gross margin of 80.8%, and ROIC of 8.5%. By comparison, CNXC (Concentrix Corporation) holds a D- grade (39/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -10.4%, cap $1.85B) and NYAX (Nayax Ltd.) posts a D grade (51/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $1.88B). Among the 5-stock peer group, PRGS leads on earnings multiple (25.1x) while PRGS leads on capital efficiency (8.5% ROIC).
Per PRGS's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-11-30, CIK 0000876167), Progress Software Corporation generated $977.8M in revenue (+29.8% YoY), $73.1M in net income, and $229.5M in free cash flow against $2.46B in total assets and $1.04B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (81% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
PRGS last traded at $44.93 (+1.06% on volume of 347,221 shares), positioning the stock +7.44% above its 50-day simple moving average ($41.82) and +22.43% above its 200-day simple moving average ($36.70). Across its 52-week range of $23.82 to $47.25, PRGS sits at the 90.1% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 63.2 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±8.1% ($41.29 to $48.57).
Why PRGS Stock advanced +1.06% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Solid 81% profit margin (9% return on capital), mixed timing at 25x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
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