Dayforce stock holds near a 52-week high

Dayforce Inc. (US23920P1093) traded near its 52-week high of $69.86 on August 31, 2026, with a $11.20 billion market capitalization and a consensus price target of $70.00. The setup leaves little room between the latest quote band and the target level.

Valuation stays stretched

The stock opened in a $69.62 to $69.86 range on August 31, 2026, while trailing EPS stood at -$0.94 and the forward P/E was 47.28. That combination matters because the shares are pricing growth while profitability remains thin.

MarketBeat also showed net income of $18.10 million, a net margin of -7.91%, and debt-to-equity of 0.23. The comparison is clear: a forward multiple of 47.28 sits beside negative trailing earnings, which keeps the valuation debate front and center.

Analysts remain cautious

The same data set put Dayforce at a Reduce consensus rating with 6 analysts covering the name. The company profile on MarketBeat also points to expected earnings growth of 20.95% in the coming year, from $1.48 to $1.79 per share.

For investors, that means the stock is still being judged on execution more than on a deep discount to profits. A $70.00 target versus a $69.62 to $69.86 trading band leaves the market close to full valuation.

What Dayforce sells

Dayforce is a human capital management software company that provides payroll, workforce management, benefits, talent, and HR tools for employers in the United States, Canada, and internationally. Its platform is the product side of the story behind the recurring revenue model.

Closing price view

Dayforce stock traded at $69.62 to $69.86 on August 31, 2026, with a market cap of $11.20 billion and a 52-week range of $49.65 to $69.86.

Company details

Company: Dayforce Inc.
ISIN: US23920P1093
Ticker: DAY
Exchange: NYSE
Sector / Industry: Information Technology / Human Capital Management Software
Index membership: Not disclosed in the cited market data

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