Dynatrace (NYSE:DT – Get Free Report) had its price objective lowered by analysts at BTIG Research from $53.00 to $47.00 in a report released on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a “buy” rating on the stock. BTIG Research’s price target would suggest a potential upside of 39.09% from the company’s current price.
A number of other research analysts also recently issued reports on DT. Citigroup reduced their price target on Dynatrace from $64.00 to $60.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, January 16th. Truist Financial set a $45.00 price objective on Dynatrace in a research report on Wednesday, April 15th. Canaccord Genuity Group set a $50.00 target price on Dynatrace in a research note on Tuesday, February 10th. Scotiabank dropped their price target on Dynatrace from $60.00 to $47.00 and set a “sector outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, February 10th. Finally, Morgan Stanley cut their price target on shares of Dynatrace from $57.00 to $43.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, February 10th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have issued a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $51.08.
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Dynatrace Stock Performance
Dynatrace (NYSE:DT – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 13th. The company reported $0.41 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.39 by $0.02. Dynatrace had a net margin of 9.55% and a return on equity of 9.75%. The business had revenue of $531.72 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $521.01 million. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.33 EPS. The company’s revenue was up 19.4% on a year-over-year basis. Dynatrace has set its FY 2027 guidance at 1.930-1.950 EPS and its Q1 2027 guidance at 0.440-0.450 EPS. Equities research analysts predict that Dynatrace will post 0.88 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Dynatrace announced that its board has approved a stock buyback program on Monday, February 9th that authorizes the company to repurchase $1.00 billion in outstanding shares. This repurchase authorization authorizes the company to repurchase up to 9.8% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase programs are typically a sign that the company’s management believes its stock is undervalued.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In related news, EVP Stephen A. Mcmahon acquired 3,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, March 3rd. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $35.75 per share, with a total value of $107,250.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 3,454 shares in the company, valued at approximately $123,480.50. This represents a 660.79% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Insiders own 0.57% of the company’s stock.
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in DT. Westpac Banking Corp lifted its holdings in shares of Dynatrace by 20.3% in the 1st quarter. Westpac Banking Corp now owns 6,796 shares of the company’s stock worth $251,000 after buying an additional 1,148 shares during the period. Johnson Financial Group Inc. increased its holdings in Dynatrace by 9.0% during the first quarter. Johnson Financial Group Inc. now owns 10,662 shares of the company’s stock valued at $394,000 after buying an additional 881 shares during the period. Van Berkom & Associates Inc. lifted its holdings in Dynatrace by 60.6% during the first quarter. Van Berkom & Associates Inc. now owns 35,062 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,297,000 after buying an additional 13,225 shares during the period. Meeder Advisory Services Inc. bought a new position in shares of Dynatrace in the 1st quarter worth $425,000. Finally, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP lifted its stake in shares of Dynatrace by 26.5% during the 1st quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 2,260,618 shares of the company’s stock worth $83,600,000 after purchasing an additional 473,465 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 94.28% of the company’s stock.
Key Dynatrace News
Here are the key news stories impacting Dynatrace this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Dynatrace beat Wall Street estimates for both earnings and revenue in Q4, reporting $0.41-$0.42 in EPS versus $0.39 expected and revenue of $531.7 million above estimates, while revenue rose 19.4% year over year. Dynatrace Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2026 Financial Results
- Positive Sentiment: The company also issued guidance above consensus, with Q1 FY2027 EPS guidance of $0.44-$0.45 versus $0.41 expected and FY2027 EPS guidance of $1.93-$1.95 versus $1.75 expected, signaling management confidence in continued growth. Dynatrace Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2026 Financial Results
- Positive Sentiment: Dynatrace said it surpassed $2 billion in annual recurring revenue and posted its fourth straight quarter of 16% constant-currency ARR growth, reinforcing momentum in its AI-powered observability platform. Dynatrace Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2026 Financial Results
- Neutral Sentiment: Investors are also digesting post-earnings coverage and key-metric analysis, which may shape near-term sentiment but did not introduce new fundamental information. Here’s What Key Metrics Tell Us About Dynatrace (DT) Q4 Earnings
- Negative Sentiment: Offsetting the positive earnings news, Guggenheim downgraded Dynatrace (NYSE: DT) from “buy” to “neutral,” which may signal more limited upside after the stock’s recent run-up. The Fly report on Guggenheim downgrade
About Dynatrace
Dynatrace is a global software intelligence company specializing in application performance management (APM), cloud infrastructure monitoring, and digital experience management. Its flagship offering, the Dynatrace Software Intelligence Platform, leverages artificial intelligence to provide real-time observability across distributed environments, including on-premises data centers, private clouds, public clouds and hybrid deployments. Organizations rely on Dynatrace to detect anomalies, troubleshoot performance issues and optimize end-user experiences through automated root-cause analysis powered by the company’s engine, Davis.
The Dynatrace platform comprises modules for full-stack application monitoring, digital experience monitoring, infrastructure monitoring and business analytics.
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