Progress Software stock draws fresh institutional interest from Prescott Group

Published on 11/05/2026 at 03:39 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Progress Software stock drew a new institutional position from Prescott Group. Analysts retain a Moderate Buy consensus despite softer quarterly revenue.

Institutional buying meets steady outlook

Prescott Group bought a new position in Progress Software during the third quarter.
MarketBeat cited a Moderate Buy analyst consensus and a USD 51.57 consensus target.
Progress Software's fiscal third-quarter earnings beat estimates, while revenue declined year over year.

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Prescott Group Capital Management bought 30,000 Progress Software shares during the third quarter, according to a report published by MarketBeat on November 4. The filing-based report put the new position at 30,000 shares and about USD 1.199 million at the time of the purchase.

Progress Software stock traded at 40.00 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 23:00 CET on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Investors can follow the real-time quote of Progress Software stock.

Analysts keep a constructive stance

MarketBeat said nine analysts covered the company with one Strong Buy, six Buy and two Hold ratings. Their consensus view was Moderate Buy, with a USD 51.57 target. Those estimates frame the institutional purchase against a still constructive, though not unanimous, view of the shares.

Profit beat revenue expectations

Progress Software reported fiscal third-quarter earnings of USD 1.69 per share, above the USD 1.52 consensus cited by MarketBeat. Revenue reached USD 246.01 million, below the USD 247.33 million estimate and down 1.5 percent from the year-earlier quarter. The company set fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings guidance at USD 1.240 to USD 1.330 per share and full-year guidance at USD 6.150 to USD 6.230 per share.

Enterprise software portfolio

Progress Software develops software for building, deploying, integrating, securing and managing business applications and digital services. Its portfolio includes OpenEdge, Telerik, Kendo UI, DataDirect, Sitefinity, WhatsUp Gold, MOVEit and Chef, serving cloud, on-premises and hybrid environments. The company is listed on Nasdaq under ticker PRGS.