Shares of payments and billing software maker Bill.com (NYSE:BILL)
fell 3.7% in the afternoon session after an analyst at investment firm Baird lowered the price target on the company's shares. Baird analyst David Koning maintained a 'Neutral' rating on the stock but trimmed the 12-month price target to $52 from a previous $55. A price target represents an analyst's projection of a stock's value in the future. While the 'Neutral' rating suggested the firm did not see a strong reason to either buy or sell the shares, the reduction in the price target indicated a slightly more cautious view on the stock's potential for appreciation over the next year.
Wall Street has set ambitious price targets for the stocks in this article.
While this suggests attractive upside potential, it’s important to remain skeptical because analysts face institutional pressures that can sometimes lead to overly optimistic forecasts.
Shares of payments and billing software maker Bill.com (NYSE:BILL)
jumped 4.2% in the afternoon session after the recently passed "One Big, Beautiful Bill" is seen as a positive for the company's core small and medium-sized business (SMB) customers. The sweeping tax reform package includes several provisions aimed at supporting smaller companies, such as making the small business deduction permanent and renewing incentives for research and development. Bill.com provides a financial operations platform primarily for SMBs, helping them manage payments, billing, and expenses. The positive macro-economic tailwind from the new legislation could lead to a healthier environment for these businesses. An improved financial outlook for SMBs may translate into increased spending on technology and software, potentially boosting demand for Bill.com's platform as companies invest in tools to automate and scale their operations.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after the Trump administration announced intentions to impose a 35% tariff on many goods imported from Canada.
The $10-50 price range often includes mid-sized businesses with proven track records and plenty of growth runway ahead.
They also usually carry less risk than penny stocks, though they’re not immune to volatility as many lack the scale advantages of their larger peers.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after the major indices pulled back (Nasdaq -1.3%, S&P 500 -1.1%) as Israel carried out significant strikes on Iranian nuclear and military sites, dramatically escalating fears of a broader conflict in the Middle East. This development has sent crude oil prices surging, as investors fear potential disruptions to global oil supply and a wider regional conflict.
Wall Street is overwhelmingly bullish on the stocks in this article, with price targets suggesting significant upside potential.
However, it’s worth remembering that analysts rarely issue sell ratings, partly because their firms often seek other business from the same companies they cover.
Payments and billing software maker Bill.com (NYSE:BILL) reported Q1 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 10.9% year on year to $358.2 million. On the other hand, next quarter’s revenue guidance of $375.5 million was less impressive, coming in 1.8% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.50 per share was 33.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who not so much). Let’s take a look at how finance and hr software stocks fared in Q1, starting with Bill.com (NYSE:BILL).
Bill.com has gotten torched over the last six months - since November 2024, its stock price has dropped 52.2% to $44.40 per share. This might have investors contemplating their next move.
Summary: JP Morgan analyst Tien-tsin Huang hosted 17 payments and processing firms at a conference. He had an Overweight rating for BILL Holdings and Fiserv, and upgraded Marqeta's rating. He projected strong growth potential for BILL and Fiserv, and praised Marqeta's modern platform.
Payments and billing software maker Bill.com (NYSE:BILL) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 10.9% year on year to $358.2 million. On the other hand, next quarter’s revenue guidance of $375.5 million was less impressive, coming in 1.8% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.62 per share was 65.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
A company that generates cash isn’t automatically a winner.
Some businesses stockpile cash but fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their ability to expand.
Companies with more cash than debt can be financially resilient, but that doesn’t mean they’re all strong investments.
Some lack leverage because they struggle to grow or generate consistent profits, making them unattractive borrowers.
