Vertex, Inc. (VERX) Stock Price & Analysis
Vertex, Inc. (VERX) closed at USD 14.81 on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, up 0.07% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 14.8; the Oct 28, 2026 session ranged USD 14.58–15.12 on volume of 1,356,691 shares. Market capitalization is $2.40B, with a 52-week range of USD 10.21–25.02 (NGM). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 29, 2026 at 07:42 UTC.
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Key facts (VERX)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $787M, net income $3.6M (0.5% margin) (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 672.0x, EV/EBITDA 26.7x, net debt $108M.
- Insider open-market sales, last ~7 months: 1 Form 4 filings, $82K; 1 not under a Rule 10b5-1 plan ($82K); 1 by opportunistic insiders (1 outside 10b5-1 plans), 0 by routine insiders (three-year test, Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski 2012).
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.33 on a 1–5 scale) (15 analysts), mean target USD 17.08 (range 12–25).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -36.3% vs S&P 500 +13.6%; 5Y -28.9% vs S&P 500 +79.8%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-04, EPS estimate USD 0.22, revenue estimate $210M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (VERX)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $426M | $492M | $572M | $667M | $748M | $787M |
| Gross profit | $264M | $298M | $349M | $426M | $482M | — |
| Operating income | -$2.9M | -$8.1M | -$17.5M | -$2.2M | $2.3M | -$13.3M |
| Net income | -$1.5M | -$12.3M | -$13.1M | -$52.7M | $7.2M | $3.6M |
| Free cash flow | $58.6M | $18.3M | $25.1M | $93.1M | — | — |
| Gross margin | 62.0% | 60.7% | 60.9% | 63.9% | 64.3% | — |
| Operating margin | -0.7% | -1.6% | -3.1% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -1.7% |
| Net margin | -0.3% | -2.5% | -2.3% | -7.9% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Revenue growth | +13.6% | +15.5% | +16.4% | +16.5% | +12.2% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $73.3M | $91.8M | $68.2M | $296M | $314M | — |
| Total debt | — | $48.9M | $46.6M | $335M | $337M | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (VERX)
P/E 672.0x · P/S 3.0x · EV/EBITDA 26.7x · EV/Sales 3.2x · P/B 10.0x · Earnings yield 0.15% · Net debt $108M · EV $2.51B
Insider sales (SEC Form 4, open-market, last ~7 months) (VERX)
0 of 1 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan (scheduled in advance). Unplanned sales were timed by the insider.
| Trade date | Insider | Role | Shares | Value | % of holdings sold | 10b5-1 plan | Insider type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-28 | Destefano David | Director | 6,460 | $82K | 0.4% | No | Opportunistic (traded every year 2023–2025, no repeating month) |
% of holdings sold = shares sold ÷ (shares sold + all holdings the insider reported on that Form 4, direct and through trusts).
Insider type follows Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski (Journal of Finance, 2012). An insider who traded the stock in the same calendar month in each of the past three years is a routine trader; one who traded in each of those years without such a pattern is an opportunistic trader. In their study, trades by opportunistic insiders predicted future returns and trades by routine insiders did not. Counts open-market purchases and sales only (SEC Form 4 codes P and S) by that insider in that company. Not investment advice.
Analysts (VERX)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.33 on a 1–5 scale), 15 analysts; mean target USD 17.08 (low 12, high 25).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-13 | TD Cowen | Target lowered | Buy | $16 → $15 |
| 2026-08-04 | DA Davidson | Target lowered | Neutral | $15 → $12 |
| 2026-08-04 | Stephens & Co. | Target lowered | Overweight | $20 → $18 |
| 2026-08-04 | Baird | Target lowered | Outperform | $19 → $17 |
| 2026-07-21 | Morgan Stanley | Downgrade | Overweight → Equal-Weight | $19 → $15 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (VERX)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-29) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -36.3% | -28.9% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +13.6% | +79.8% |
| Per year | -36.4% | -6.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 61.5% | 53.8% |
| Max drawdown | -54.5% (Oct 2025→Jun 2026) | -81.3% (Jan 2025→Apr 2026) |
VERX earnings history and stock reaction
| Results filed | Quarter | EPS | Consensus | Surprise | Stock reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2026 | Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026 | $0.20 | $0.19 | Beat +5.3% | -4.0% |
| May 7, 2026 | Quarter ended Mar 31, 2026 | $0.17 | $0.16 | Beat +6.3% | +17.9% |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Quarter ended Dec 31, 2025 | $0.17 | $0.16 | Beat +6.3% | -16.9% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Quarter ended Sep 30, 2025 | $0.17 | $0.16 | Beat +6.3% | -13.1% |
| Oct 21, 2025 | Quarter ended Sep 30, 2025 | $0.17 | $0.16 | Beat +6.3% | +0.8% |
| Aug 6, 2025 | — | — | — | — | -16.9% |
| May 7, 2025 | — | — | — | — | -3.0% |
| Feb 27, 2025 | — | — | — | — | -24.3% |
EPS as reported against the analyst consensus before the release; surprise uses the cent-rounded figures shown (in dollars when EPS and consensus have opposite signs). Stock reaction = close before the results to close after (the first close following a release after the bell or before the open).
VERX recent SEC filings (last 120 days)
| Filed | Form | What it says |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 8-K | Director or executive officer change, or pay arrangement “On September 30, 2026, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Vertex, Inc. (the "Company"), upon the recommendation of the Nominating and Governance Committee, elected Mr. Debanjan Saha to serve as a director of the Company, effective October 7, 2026. Mr. Saha was elected as a Class II director, with a term expiring at the Company's 2028 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and until his successor is duly elected and qualified, or until his earlier death, resignation or removal. The Board has determined that Mr. Saha…” |
| Aug 4, 2026 | 10-Q | Quarterly report · period ended Jun 30, 2026 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | 8-K | Quarterly results |
Source: SEC EDGAR. Quotes are the opening words of each item as filed; each form links to the filing. Insider Form 4 filings are listed in the insider sections.
VERX revenue by product line (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| License & Service | $174.8M | 85.7% | +10.7% |
| — Cloud Subscriptions (part of License & Service) | $101.7M | 49.8% | +17.9% |
| — Software Licenses (part of License & Service) | $73.1M | 35.8% | +2.0% |
| Service Other | $29.2M | 14.3% | +9.4% |
| Total revenue | $204.0M | 100% | — |
As tagged by the company in its SEC 10-Q / 10-K filings (XBRL).
VERX suppliers, customers and competitors (named in its 10-K)
| Relationship | Company | Sentence in the filing |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | SAP (SAP) | “Our direct sales force leverages our partnerships with technology providers such as Oracle, SAP, Microsoft, and Salesforce, and a growing network of system integrators to influence and drive growth opportunities.” |
| Partner | Oracle (ORCL) | “Our direct sales force leverages our partnerships with technology providers such as Oracle, SAP, Microsoft, and Salesforce, and a growing network of system integrators to influence and drive growth opportunities.” |
| Partner | Microsoft (MSFT) | “Our direct sales force leverages our partnerships with technology providers such as Oracle, SAP, Microsoft, and Salesforce, and a growing network of system integrators to influence and drive growth opportunities.” |
| Partner | Salesforce (CRM) | “Our direct sales force leverages our partnerships with technology providers such as Oracle, SAP, Microsoft, and Salesforce, and a growing network of system integrators to influence and drive growth opportunities.” |
| Partner | Adobe (ADBE) | “These partners include Adobe/Magento, Coupa, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, Oracle, Salesforce, SAP, SAP Ariba, Shopify, Workday, and Zuora.” |
| Partner | Shopify (SHOP) | “These partners include Adobe/Magento, Coupa, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, Oracle, Salesforce, SAP, SAP Ariba, Shopify, Workday, and Zuora.” |
| Partner | Kintsugi AI | “During the second quarter of 2025, we completed our strategic investment in Kintsugi, a San Francisco-based, AI startup focused on automating sales tax compliance for small and mid-size businesses (the "Kintsugi Investment").” |
Quoted from the company's 10-K filed Feb 24, 2026.
VERX analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.22 | $0.22 | +1.4% | $209.8M | 13 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.23 | $0.23 | -2.6% | $217.2M | 13 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $0.82 | $0.81 | +2.2% | $827.2M | 14 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $1.02 | $1.04 | -1.6% | $914.3M | 14 |
VERX options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±16.2% (±$2.33) by Nov 20, 2026, which includes earnings on Nov 4, 2026. Over the last 8 reports the stock moved ±12.1% on average.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 23 | 76.7% | ±16.2% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 51 | 80.2% | ±24.2% |
| Mar 19, 2027 | 142 | 58.5% | ±29.7% |
| Jun 17, 2027 | 232 | 70.0% | ±44.2% |
30-day implied volatility 66.6% vs 44% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0.5. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 29, 2026 at 07:42 UTC)
| Price | USD 14.81 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.07% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 14.8 |
| Open | USD 14.64 |
| Day Range | USD 14.58 – 15.12 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 10.21 – 25.02 |
| Volume | 1,356,691 shares |
| Market Cap | $2.40B |
| Exchange | NGM |
Technical Analysis (VERX)
Nexqual's technical model rates VERX "STRONG BUY" based on 5 bullish and 0 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 29, 2026 at 07:42 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 66.14 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 13.09) |
| MACD | 0.7 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (VERX)
Wall Street analysts rate VERX "Buy" based on 15 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 17.08 (range USD 12–25), per Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 07:42 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 15 |
| Mean Target | USD 17.08 |
| High Target | USD 25 |
| Low Target | USD 12 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 7 / 8 / 0 |
Earnings (VERX)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-04 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.22 |
| Revenue Estimate | $209.78M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.2 vs est 0.19 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.17 vs est 0.16 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.17 vs est 0.16 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.17 vs est 0.16 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 07:42 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (VERX)
| Total Revenue | $787.44M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +10.50% |
| Gross Margin | +63.95% |
| Operating Margin | +3.37% |
| Profit Margin | +0.45% |
| ROE | +1.46% |
| Debt / Equity | 1.45 |
| Current Ratio | 0.87 |
| Total Cash | $230.49M |
| Total Debt | $349.92M |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 07:42 UTC.
Financial Health Score (VERX)
Nexqual rates Vertex, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 29, 2026 at 07:42 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +12% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 64%, operating -2% (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC) |
| Balance Sheet | Weak — $230M cash and investments vs $339M debt (Jun 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $166M (FY ended Dec 2025, 10-K) |
| Efficiency | Weak — ROE 1%, ROA 0.3% (last 4 quarters, SEC) |
Ownership (VERX)
| Insider Ownership | +7.00% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +94.95% |
| Shares Outstanding | 80.06M |
| Float | 70.88M |
| Short % of Float | +7.02% |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 07:42 UTC.
Leadership (VERX)
Vertex, Inc. is led by Christopher David Young, CEO, President & Director, per Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 07:42 UTC.
| CEO, President & Director | Christopher David Young |
|---|---|
| Co-Owner & Independent Director | Amanda Westphal Radcliffe |
| Co-Owner & Independent Director | Stefanie Westphal-Lucas Thompson |
| Chief Financial Officer | John R. Schwab |
| Chief Product & Technology Officer | Bala Chandran |
Major Backers & Investors (VERX)
Notable institutional backers of Vertex, Inc. include Morgan Stanley, Brown Advisory Inc., Tensile Capital Management, LP, according to Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 07:42 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley | 5.16% |
| Brown Advisory Inc. | 4.43% |
| Tensile Capital Management, LP | 3.62% |
| JPMorgan | 3.16% |
| Shaw D.E. & Co., Inc. | 2.74% |
| William Blair Investment Management, LLC | 2.66% |
| Fidelity | 2.51% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 10.19% |
| BlackRock | 7.79% |
| State Street | 2.57% |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 07:42 UTC.
From Vertex, Inc.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-24)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Today, we serve over 4,800 direct customers, including the majority of the Fortune 500, and support compliance operations in more than 195 countries and territories.
- Our solutions are supported by a suite of powerful, pre-built integrations that enable real-time coordination between our solutions and major business applications, such as Adobe/Magento, Coupa, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, Oracle, Salesforce, SAP, SAP Ariba, Shopify, Workday, and Zuora, among many others.
- Our platform supports the end-to-end lifecycle of compliant electronic invoices from creation and data enrichment through validation, submission, and clearance, where required, in accordance with jurisdictional mandates.
- Our solution includes a powerful indirect tax calculation engine that applies rules-based logic from our proprietary content database to determine taxability, identify precise taxing jurisdictions, and consistently apply the appropriate amount of tax to each transaction in real-time.
Legal & Regulatory Risks (Item 1A, quoted)
- Changes in tax laws and regulations, or their interpretation or enforcement, may cause us to invest substantial amounts to modify our software, cause us to change our business model or draw new competitors to the market.
- Changes in tax laws or regulations or interpretations of existing taxation requirements in the U.S. or in other countries may require us to change the manner in which we conduct some aspects of our business and could harm our ability to attract and retain customers.
- We may become involved in material legal proceedings and audits, the outcomes which could adversely affect our business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
- Changes in the application, scope, interpretation or enforcement of laws and regulations pertaining to our operations may harm our business or results of operations, subject us to liabilities and require us to implement new compliance programs or business methods.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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