Dayforce (DAY) News Today

Dayforce, Inc. (NYSE:DAY) – Investor News Summary

Dayforce’s stock has climbed on news of a definitive agreement to be acquired by Thoma Bravo at a 32% premium, combined with a string of analyst upgrades and price-target increases.

• Positive Sentiment:Thoma Bravo to acquire Dayforce for $12.3 billion in an all-cash deal at $70 per share, representing a 32% premium to the unaffected price and aiming to accelerate growth and AI leadership in HCM. Thoma Bravo's $12.3 Billion Acquisition of Dayforce: A Game Changer in HR Software
• Positive Sentiment:Piper Sandler upgraded DAY to a “strong-buy” rating in its latest research note. Dayforce (NYSE:DAY) Upgraded to Strong-Buy at Piper Sandler
• Positive Sentiment:Deutsche Bank raised its price target on DAY from $60 to $70 (hold rating), implying modest further upside. Benzinga
• Positive Sentiment:Barclays lifted its target from $61 to $70 with an “equal weight” rating. Benzinga
• Positive Sentiment:Jefferies raised its target from $60 to $70 (hold rating), reflecting confidence in the deal closing. Benzinga
• Positive Sentiment:Wells Fargo upgraded DAY from “underweight” to “equal weight,” raising its target to $70 from $50. Benzinga
• Positive Sentiment:BMO Capital Markets reaffirmed its “market perform” rating and boosted its target to $70 from $67. Benzinga
• Neutral Sentiment:KeyCorp reaffirmed its “sector weight” rating on DAY. Benzinga
• Neutral Sentiment:Needham & Company LLC held its “hold” rating but set a $95 target, the highest among peers. Benzinga
• Negative Sentiment:TD Cowen downgraded DAY from “buy” to “hold,” citing limited upside beyond the deal premium. Dayforce (NYSE:DAY) Stock Rating Lowered by TD Cowen
• Negative Sentiment:Rowley Law PLLC launched an investigation into potential securities-law violations related to the proposed acquisition. ALERT: Rowley Law PLLC is Investigating Proposed Acquisition of Dayforce, Inc.
• Negative Sentiment:Schall Law Firm is inviting DAY investors to join a probe over the fairness of the sale. DAY Investors Have the Opportunity to Join Investigation of Dayforce Inc with the Schall Law Firm
• Negative Sentiment:Halper Sadeh LLC commenced an investigation into whether Dayforce’s shareholders are being treated fairly in the $70-per-share transaction. SHAREHOLDER INVESTIGATION: Halper Sadeh LLC Investigates DAY and BKH on Behalf of Shareholders