Piper Sandler maintains Neutral on Docusign, $90 target

Published 14/03/2025, 12:38
Piper Sandler maintains Neutral on Docusign, $90 target

On Friday, Piper Sandler reiterated a Neutral stock rating for Docusign Inc. (NASDAQ: DOCU), with a steady price target of $90.00. The firm’s analysis followed Docusign’s announcement of its fiscal fourth quarter results, which exceeded guidance expectations in both revenue and billings. According to InvestingPro data, DocuSign (NASDAQ:DOCU) maintains impressive gross profit margins of 80.16% and has demonstrated solid revenue growth of 7.52% over the last twelve months. The company also reported significant growth in its Identity Access Management (IAM) solutions and a notable increase in large customer acquisitions, adding 56 new customers with annual contract values exceeding $300,000.

The initial guidance for fiscal year 2026 was in line with market expectations, with billings forecasted to surpass predictions, notwithstanding the anticipated headwinds from foreign exchange impacts and go-to-market strategy changes. Piper Sandler acknowledged the strong performance of Docusign in the fiscal fourth quarter and the positive signals from IAM traction, which accounted for more than 20% of direct new customer deals. InvestingPro analysis indicates that DocuSign’s net income is expected to grow this year, with the company currently trading below its Fair Value. Subscribers can access 15+ additional ProTips and comprehensive financial metrics through the Pro Research Report.

Despite the impressive results and solid guidance, Piper Sandler remains cautious, choosing to maintain a Neutral position on Docusign shares. The firm cited the ongoing broad-based macroeconomic uncertainties as a reason for their stance, suggesting a need to observe how the macro environment evolves in the near term before making further recommendations on the stock. Piper Sandler’s analysis concluded with an emphasis on the solid results of the fiscal fourth quarter but a continued watchful approach due to the evolving economic landscape. The company currently trades at a P/E ratio of 15.3x and has received an overall financial health score of "GREAT" from InvestingPro, which provides detailed valuation metrics and comprehensive analysis in its Pro Research Report.

In other recent news, Docusign Inc. reported strong fourth-quarter performance, surpassing expectations with an 11% year-over-year increase in billings. The company also provided fiscal year 2026 guidance that exceeded consensus estimates, projecting subscription revenues between $3,062-3,074 million and billings of $3,300-3,354 million. Jefferies maintained a Buy rating on Docusign, highlighting the company’s subscription revenue growth of 8.9% and an operating margin of 28.8%, both beating the Street’s expectations. Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) reaffirmed its Equalweight rating, noting that the fiscal year 2026 billings guidance was ahead of consensus. Meanwhile, BofA Securities adjusted its price target for Docusign from $112 to $98, maintaining a Neutral rating due to concerns about valuation.

Wolfe Research kept its Peerperform rating, acknowledging Docusign’s strong quarter with an 11% increase in billings, while expressing caution regarding the fiscal year 2026 guidance. Needham maintained a Hold rating, recognizing the impressive IAM bookings and potential for growth, particularly in the small to mid-sized business market. The Identity and Access Management (IAM) segment played a significant role in Docusign’s recent success, with over 20% of direct deals including IAM services. Analysts remain optimistic about Docusign’s growth prospects, with some firms emphasizing the potential of IAM to drive future revenues.

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