Needham maintains Hold on Docusign stock, sees growth potential

Published 14/03/2025, 12:16
Needham maintains Hold on Docusign stock, sees growth potential

On Friday, Needham analyst Scott Berg maintained a Hold rating on Docusign Inc. (NASDAQ: DOCU), citing the company’s impressive quarterly performance and the potential for a new growth catalyst. According to InvestingPro data, DocuSign maintains a "GREAT" financial health score and appears undervalued based on its Fair Value analysis. Berg highlighted the company’s Identity and Access Management (IAM) bookings, which exceeded expectations, especially within the small to mid-sized business market.

Docusign’s recent quarter showcased significant traction in IAM bookings, contributing to over 20% of direct deals. With impressive gross profit margins of 80.16% and revenue growth of 7.52% in the last twelve months, this performance was notably better than anticipated, leading to a more positive outlook on the company’s growth prospects. The analyst pointed out that while the bookings likely consisted of smaller average selling prices due to the focus on the SMB/Mid-market segment, the headline metrics remained strong.

The success in IAM bookings is seen as a positive indicator for Docusign’s future, especially with the recent introduction of a limited release for Enterprise customers. Berg suggested that the current rate of IAM inclusion in deals could either remain steady or increase in the fiscal year 2026 as the product gains more recognition.

The analyst also noted management’s comments that the Net Revenue Retention (NRR) rate is expected to accelerate in FY26, which supports the optimistic view of Docusign’s growth trajectory. However, despite the favorable quarter, Needham is still looking for further evidence of adoption to confirm that this is not a one-quarter trend before changing its stance on the stock.

In summary, while Needham recognizes the potential for Docusign’s growth, particularly through its IAM product, the firm awaits additional validation of sustained adoption before altering its Hold rating on the stock. For deeper insights into DocuSign’s valuation and growth metrics, including 15+ additional ProTips and comprehensive financial analysis, visit InvestingPro, where you’ll find exclusive Pro Research Reports that transform complex Wall Street data into actionable intelligence.

In other recent news, DocuSign Inc (NASDAQ:DOCU). reported impressive financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025, surpassing analysts’ expectations with an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.86, compared to the forecasted $0.84. The company also exceeded revenue predictions, generating $776 million against the anticipated $760.99 million, marking a 9% increase year-over-year. Citi analyst Tyler Radke raised DocuSign’s stock price target to $115, maintaining a Buy rating, citing the company’s growth trajectory and positive trends in subscription and total revenue. Meanwhile, JMP Securities analyst Patrick Walravens reaffirmed a Market Outperform rating with a $124 price target, emphasizing DocuSign’s leading position in the e-signature market and the growth potential of its agreement automation business. DocuSign’s Identity and Agreement Management (IAM) segment, although currently a small part of its subscription business, is expected to grow into double-digits by the end of fiscal year 2026. The company’s leadership team received commendations for strategic guidance, and DocuSign’s dollar net retention rate improved to 101%, the highest in six quarters. These developments reflect a robust outlook for DocuSign, as the company continues to expand its Intelligent Agreement Management platform and invest in AI and enterprise solutions.

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