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Dayforce, Inc. exhibits bullish short-term technical momentum with price near the top of its 52-week range and above key moving averages, supported by unusually high recent volume. At the same time, profitability at the net-income level is negative and cash-flow-based valuation multiples appear elevated, indicating a disconnect between earnings quality and market pricing. The completed Thoma Bravo acquisition at 70 dollars per share provides a clear transactional reference point for equity value while also limiting the relevance of longer-term standalone upside scenarios.
AI summarized at 10:48 AM ET, 2026-02-04

Latest news

DAY 12 articles Positive: 6 Neutral: 3 Negative: 3
Positive Benzinga • Globe Newswire
Thoma Bravo Completes Acquisition of Dayforce

Thoma Bravo, the world's largest software-focused investment firm, has completed its acquisition of Dayforce, Inc. for approximately US$12.3 billion. Dayforce stockholders received US$70.00 per share in cash. The company's stock has been delisted from the NYSE and TSX. Thoma Bravo plans to support Dayforce's growth in AI-powered HCM technology and expand its market reach.

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Sentiment note

Acquisition completed at $70 per share with backing from major private equity firm Thoma Bravo. Leadership expresses confidence in scaling business and driving innovation with new ownership support. Access to Thoma Bravo's resources and expertise positions company for growth in AI-driven HCM market.

Positive Benzinga • Anthony Noto
Deal Dispatch: Warner Bros., Bill.com, C3 AI—Key Auctions And Buyouts Shake The Market

Multiple companies are exploring potential sales and acquisitions, including Bill.com, C3 AI, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Sealed Air. Major tech, media, and private equity firms are actively bidding and considering strategic moves in various sectors.

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Sentiment note

Stockholders approved acquisition by Thoma Bravo at $70 per share

Positive Benzinga • Globe Newswire
Dayforce Stockholders Approve Acquisition by Thoma Bravo

Dayforce stockholders voted to approve the acquisition by Thoma Bravo, with approximately 88.4% of votes cast supporting the transaction. The deal is expected to close in late 2025 or early 2026, with stockholders receiving $70.00 per share in cash.

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Sentiment note

Company leadership views the acquisition as an opportunity to accelerate business, deepen customer impact, and drive innovation

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Brodsky & Smith
BRODSKY & SMITH SHAREHOLDER UPDATE: Notifying Investors of the Following Investigations: 89bio, Inc. (Nasdaq - ETNB), Barinthus Biotherapeutics plc (Nasdaq - BRNS), Verint Systems Inc. (Nasdaq - VRNT), Dayforce, Inc. (NYSE- DAY)

Law firm Brodsky & Smith is investigating potential breaches of fiduciary duties by boards of several companies during merger and acquisition processes, questioning whether shareholders are receiving fair value.

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Sentiment note

Thoma Bravo acquisition at $70.00 per share is below 52-week high of $82.69, suggesting potential undervaluation

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Amy Cappellanti-Wolf
16th Annual Dayforce Pulse of Talent: 71% of Workers Untrained in AI as Adoption and Expectations Surge

A survey of nearly 7,000 workers reveals a significant AI skills gap, with 71% of workers untrained in AI despite 63% believing AI skill development is important. Executives are leading AI adoption at 87%, while only 27% of workers are using AI, highlighting a critical need for workforce AI training and responsible AI governance.

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Sentiment note

The company is proactively identifying and addressing the AI skills gap in the workforce, demonstrating awareness but not yet solving the problem completely

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Nicole Lammes
Top Technology Executives Recognized at the 2025 BayAreaCIO ORBIE Awards

The 2025 BayAreaCIO ORBIE Awards honored technology executives from multiple companies, recognizing their leadership and innovation across seven award categories at a ceremony in San Jose, California.

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Sentiment note

Recognized with Large Enterprise ORBIE, indicating strong technological innovation

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Joe Korngiebel
Dayforce Named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for HCM Suites for 1,000+ Employee Enterprises for Sixth Consecutive Year

Dayforce has been recognized as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for HCM Suites for 1,000+ Employee Enterprises for the sixth consecutive year, highlighting its AI-powered people platform and global workforce management capabilities.

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Sentiment note

Recognized as a Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for sixth consecutive year, demonstrating consistent performance and market leadership

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Kaskela Law Llc
IS DAYFORCE $70.00 PER SHARE BUYOUT FAIR? Kaskela Law LLC is Actively Investigating the Shareholder Buyout and Encourages Investors to Promptly Contact the Firm to Protect Their Financial Interests

Law firm investigating Dayforce's proposed $70.00 per share buyout by Thoma Bravo, suggesting potential unfairness due to stock analysts' higher price targets.

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Sentiment note

Potential unfair buyout price of $70.00 per share, which is lower than stock analysts' price targets of over $80.00 per share, suggesting shareholders might be receiving less value than the company's potential worth

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Brodsky & Smith
BRODSKY & SMITH SHAREHOLDER UPDATE: Notifying Investors of the Following Investigations: Verint Systems Inc. (Nasdaq – VRNT), Dayforce, Inc. (NYSE – DAY), WideOpenWest, Inc. (NYSE – WOW), Y-mAbs Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq – YMAB)

Law firm Brodsky & Smith is investigating potential breaches of fiduciary duties by boards of several companies during recent merger and acquisition transactions, focusing on whether shareholders are receiving fair value.

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Sentiment note

Acquisition price of $70.00 is below 52-week high of $82.69, suggesting potential undervaluation

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Halper Sadeh Llc
SHAREHOLDER INVESTIGATION: Halper Sadeh LLC Investigates DAY and NWE on Behalf of Shareholders

Law firm Halper Sadeh LLC is investigating potential securities law violations and fiduciary duty breaches related to merger transactions involving Dayforce and NorthWestern Energy Group.

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Sentiment note

Being acquired by Thoma Bravo for $70.00 per share, which triggers a standard legal investigation to ensure shareholder interests are protected

Positive Benzinga • Anthony Noto
Deal Dispatch: Musk-Altman Drama, Ashton Kutcher SoHo House Play And We Pose Questions To Private Equity Pros

A comprehensive overview of recent mergers, acquisitions, and strategic moves across various industries, including tech, energy, and restaurant sectors, with notable deals involving OpenAI, Cenovus Energy, Soho House, and several private equity transactions.

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Sentiment note

Being acquired by Thoma Bravo for $12.3 billion at a 32% premium, representing significant value

Neutral Benzinga • Globe Newswire
Dayforce and Thoma Bravo Discussing Possible Acquisition

Dayforce is in advanced discussions with Thoma Bravo regarding a potential acquisition at $70 per share. No final agreement has been reached, and the transaction is subject to ongoing negotiations.

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Sentiment note

Company is exploring a potential acquisition, which represents a strategic opportunity but with uncertain outcome

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