Jefferies suggests Dayforce could be valued at $60 per share, comparable to Paycor's valuation.
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Aug 18 2025
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Thoma Bravo's Acquisition Talks: Thoma Bravo is reportedly in discussions to acquire Dayforce, as highlighted by Bloomberg.
Private Equity Interest: Jefferies noted that the interest from private equity firms is not surprising due to Dayforce's weak stock performance and low valuation this year.
Market Trends: The recent acquisition of Paycor HCM indicates a growing trend of private equity investments in the Human Capital Management sector.
Valuation Insights: Analysts suggest that if Thoma Bravo acquires Dayforce at a similar valuation to Paycor, the share price could reach approximately $60, aligning with their Hold rating and price target for Dayforce shares.
Analyst Views on DAY
Wall Street analysts forecast DAY stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for DAY is 70.00 USD with a low forecast of 70.00 USD and a high forecast of 70.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
10 Analyst Rating
0 Buy
10 Hold
0 Sell
Hold
Current: 69.260
Low
70.00
Averages
70.00
High
70.00
Current: 69.260
Low
70.00
Averages
70.00
High
70.00
About DAY
Dayforce, Inc. is a global human capital management (HCM) software company. The Company’s Dayforce, which is a flagship cloud HCM platform, provides a full suite of HCM functionality, including global human resources (HR), payroll and tax, workforce management, benefits, and talent intelligence functionality. The Company also sells Powerpay, a cloud HR and payroll solution for the Canadian small business market, through both direct sales and established partner channels. Dayforce Human Resources provides HR professionals, managers, and employees a single, complete record of all of their HR information. Dayforce Workforce Management helps organizations manage their workforces by configuring the system to meet complex employment and working time rules and policies. Dayforce Wallet is a digital payment solution that gives employees instant access to their net earnings. The Company also offer payroll and payroll-related services using legacy technology and on-premises technology.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
