The Descartes Systems Group Inc. (DSGX) Stock Price & Analysis
The Descartes Systems Group Inc. (DSGX) closed at USD 88.64 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, up 3.87% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 85.34; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 85.96–89.14 on volume of 886,485 shares. Market capitalization is $7.58B, with a 52-week range of USD 62.56–97.71 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
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Key facts (DSGX)
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold DSGX (13F, Q2 2026): 1 new, 0 added, 0 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 1.64 on a 1–5 scale) (14 analysts), mean target USD 102.62 (range 90–126).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -6.8% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y +6.4% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-12-02, EPS estimate USD 0.71, revenue estimate $215M.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (DSGX)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold DSGX. Change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polen Capital | Polen Capital Management | <0.01% | $484K | New position |
Analysts (DSGX)
Consensus Buy (mean 1.64 on a 1–5 scale), 14 analysts; mean target USD 102.62 (low 90, high 126).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-13 | BMO Capital | Target raised | Market Perform | $82 → $90 |
| 2026-10-08 | Loop Capital | Maintained | Buy | $96 |
| 2026-09-11 | Scotiabank | Target raised | Sector Outperform | $95 → $98 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (DSGX)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -6.8% | +6.4% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | -6.9% | +1.3% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 40.9% | 30.4% |
| Max drawdown | -35.5% (Oct 2025→Feb 2026) | -48.0% (Dec 2024→Apr 2026) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC)
| Price | USD 88.64 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 3.87% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 85.34 |
| Open | USD 86.02 |
| Day Range | USD 85.96 – 89.14 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 62.56 – 97.71 |
| Volume | 886,485 shares |
| Market Cap | $7.58B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (DSGX)
Nexqual's technical model rates DSGX "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 2 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 67.83 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 79.27) |
| MACD | 1.97 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (DSGX)
Wall Street analysts rate DSGX "Buy" based on 14 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 102.62 (range USD 90–126), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 14 |
| Mean Target | USD 102.62 |
| High Target | USD 126 |
| Low Target | USD 90 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 13 / 1 / 0 |
Earnings (DSGX)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-12-02 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.71 |
| Revenue Estimate | $214.65M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | USD 0.8 vs est 0.74 ▲ beat |
| 2026-04-30 | USD 0.77 vs est 0.63 ▲ beat |
| 2026-01-31 | USD 0.76 vs est 0.56 ▲ beat |
| 2025-10-31 | USD 0.74 vs est 0.61 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (DSGX)
| Total Revenue | $775.17M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +11.80% |
| Gross Margin | +77.61% |
| Operating Margin | +33.18% |
| Profit Margin | +24.25% |
| ROE | +11.95% |
| Debt / Equity | 0 |
| Current Ratio | 2.02 |
| Total Cash | $401.06M |
| Total Debt | $7.54M |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Financial Health Score (DSGX)
Nexqual rates The Descartes Systems Group Inc.'s overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +12% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 78%, operating 33% |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $401M cash vs $8M debt, net cash position |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $306M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 12%, ROA 8.3% |
Ownership (DSGX)
| Insider Ownership | +0.06% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +92.54% |
| Shares Outstanding | 85.55M |
| Float | 85.24M |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Leadership (DSGX)
The Descartes Systems Group Inc. is led by Edward J. Ryan B.A. (age 56), CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| CEO & Director | Edward J. Ryan B.A. (age 56) |
|---|---|
| President & COO | John Scott Pagan |
| Chief Financial Officer | Edward James Gardner |
| Executive Vice President of Global Sales | William Green |
| Executive Vice President of Information Services | Raimond Diederik |
Major Backers & Investors (DSGX)
Notable institutional backers of The Descartes Systems Group Inc. include Price (T.Rowe) Associates Inc, T. Rowe Price, 1832 Asset Management L.P., according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Price (T.Rowe) Associates Inc | 6.63% |
| T. Rowe Price | 4.78% |
| 1832 Asset Management L.P. | 4.47% |
| Jupiter Topco LLC | 3.07% |
| Manufacturers Life Insurance Co. | 2.39% |
| Temasek Holdings (Private) Ltd | 2.35% |
| Mackenzie Financial Corporation | 2.3% |
| JANUS INVESTMENT FUND-Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund | 2.26% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 5.95% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
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