Pegasystems Inc. (PEGA) Stock Price & Analysis
Pegasystems Inc. (PEGA) closed at USD 36.65 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 4.18% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 35.18; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 35.5–37.3 on volume of 3,397,656 shares. Market capitalization is $6.03B, with a 52-week range of USD 25.1–68.1 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
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Key facts (PEGA)
- Last four reported quarters (through Sep 30, 2026): revenue $1.75B, net income $295M (16.9% margin), free cash flow $442M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 20.4x (avg 57.8x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends).
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.40 on a 1–5 scale) (10 analysts), mean target USD 41 (range 35–50).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -43.9% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y -42.2% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-20, EPS estimate USD 0.91, revenue estimate $543M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (PEGA)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.21B | $1.32B | $1.43B | $1.50B | $1.75B | $1.75B |
| Gross profit | $875M | $949M | $1.05B | $1.11B | $1.32B | — |
| Operating income | -$94.7M | -$109M | $81.0M | $124M | $263M | $173M |
| Net income | -$63.0M | -$346M | $67.8M | $99.2M | $393M | $295M |
| EPS (diluted) | -$0.39 | -$2.11 | $0.37 | $0.55 | $2.13 | — |
| Free cash flow | $28.7M | -$13.0M | $201M | $338M | $491M | $442M |
| Gross margin | 72.2% | 72.0% | 73.6% | 73.9% | 75.9% | — |
| Operating margin | -7.8% | -8.3% | 5.7% | 8.3% | 15.1% | 9.9% |
| Net margin | -5.2% | -26.2% | 4.7% | 6.6% | 22.5% | 16.9% |
| Revenue growth | +19.1% | +8.8% | +8.7% | +4.5% | +16.6% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $363M | $297M | $423M | $740M | $426M | — |
| Total debt | $591M | $594M | $499M | $0K | — | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Sep 30, 2026) (PEGA)
P/E 20.4x · P/S 3.5x · P/FCF 13.6x · P/B 11.0x · FCF yield 7.34% · Earnings yield 4.89% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 0.34% · Buyback yield (TTM) 8.92%
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 28.0x, Dec 2024 84.2x, Dec 2023 61.2x.
Analysts (PEGA)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.40 on a 1–5 scale), 10 analysts; mean target USD 41 (low 35, high 50).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | Citigroup | Target lowered | Buy | $52 → $50 |
| 2026-10-22 | Barclays | Target lowered | Overweight | $43 → $42 |
| 2026-10-22 | RBC Capital | Target raised | Outperform | $35 → $40 |
| 2026-10-22 | Rosenblatt | Target lowered | Buy | $47 → $43 |
| 2026-10-15 | Rosenblatt | Maintained | Buy | $47 |
| 2026-10-13 | Citigroup | Target lowered | Buy | $55 → $52 |
| 2026-10-13 | Barclays | Target raised | Overweight | $39 → $43 |
| 2026-09-28 | DA Davidson | Downgrade | Buy → Neutral | $32 |
| 2026-09-17 | JP Morgan | Downgrade | Overweight → Neutral | $54 → $47 |
| 2026-07-25 | DA Davidson | Target lowered | Buy | $55 → $32 |
| 2026-07-23 | RBC Capital | Target lowered | Outperform | $60 → $35 |
| 2026-07-23 | Barclays | Target lowered | Overweight | $48 → $39 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (PEGA)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -43.9% | -42.2% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | -44.0% | -10.3% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 51.9% | 50.7% |
| Max drawdown | -60.9% (Oct 2025→Jul 2026) | -75.8% (Oct 2021→Oct 2022) |
PEGA analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.91 | $1.11 | -17.6% | $543.4M | 10 |
| Next quarter (ends Mar 2027) | $0.55 | $0.55 | -0.2% | $453.4M | 10 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $2.11 | $2.46 | -14.2% | $1.79B | 10 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $2.37 | $2.64 | -9.9% | $1.90B | 10 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC)
| Price | USD 36.65 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 4.18% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 35.18 |
| Open | USD 35.68 |
| Day Range | USD 35.5 – 37.3 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 25.1 – 68.1 |
| Volume | 3,397,656 shares |
| Market Cap | $6.03B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (PEGA)
Nexqual's technical model rates PEGA "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 2 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 55.05 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 35.01) |
| MACD | 0.27 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (PEGA)
Wall Street analysts rate PEGA "Buy" based on 10 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 41 (range USD 35–50), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 10 |
| Mean Target | USD 41 |
| High Target | USD 50 |
| Low Target | USD 35 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 4 / 6 / 0 |
Earnings (PEGA)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-20 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.91 |
| Revenue Estimate | $543.40M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | USD 0.35 vs est 0.46 ▼ miss |
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.35 vs est 0.43 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.46 vs est 0.69 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.76 vs est 0.73 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (PEGA)
| Total Revenue | $1.75B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +3.10% |
| Gross Margin | +75.86% |
| Operating Margin | +8.35% |
| Profit Margin | +16.86% |
| ROE | +51.45% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.14 |
| Current Ratio | 1.04 |
| Total Cash | $309.71M |
| Total Debt | $77.87M |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Sep 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $442.24M (25.3% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Financial Health Score (PEGA)
Nexqual rates Pegasystems Inc.'s overall financial health "Strong" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +17% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 76%, operating 8% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $310M cash vs $78M debt, net cash position |
| Cash Flow | Strong — FCF $442M (last 4 quarters to Sep 2026, SEC), 25% margin |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 51%, ROA 10.2% |
Ownership (PEGA)
| Insider Ownership | +48.05% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +61.05% |
| Shares Outstanding | 164.40M |
| Float | 85.57M |
| Short % of Float | +11.65% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Leadership (PEGA)
Pegasystems Inc. is led by Alan Trefler, Founder, CEO & Chairman of the Board, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Founder, CEO & Chairman of the Board | Alan Trefler |
|---|---|
| COO & CFO | Kenneth R. Stillwell |
| Chief Product Officer | Kerim Akgonul |
| CTO and VP of Marketing & Technology Strategy | Don Schuerman |
| Vice President of Investor Relations | Peter Welburn |
Major Backers & Investors (PEGA)
Notable institutional backers of Pegasystems Inc. include AQR Capital Management, LLC, Massachusetts Financial Services Co., First Trust Advisors LP, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| AQR Capital Management, LLC | 3.01% |
| Massachusetts Financial Services Co. | 1.85% |
| First Trust Advisors LP | 1.81% |
| First TRT Exch-Trd Fd. VI-First TRT SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers | 1.27% |
| Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership | 1.23% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 6.46% |
| BlackRock | 5.85% |
| State Street | 1.79% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 1.64% |
| Geode Capital | 1.58% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
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