Stock performance snapshot
Manhattan Associates (MANH) has been drawing attention after a mixed run in recent months, with the stock down about 20% year to date and roughly 28% over the past year.
Short term performance looks different. The share price eased around 1.8% in the latest session but rose about 4.3% over the past week and has held close to flat over the past month.
Over longer periods the picture has been weaker, with total returns declining about 23% over three years and roughly 1% over five years. Over this time the business has continued to focus on supply chain and omni channel software.
See our latest analysis for Manhattan Associates.
At a share price of $134.57, Manhattan Associates shows a mixed picture, with short term share price momentum improving over the past week while longer term total shareholder returns have moved lower. This suggests sentiment is still cooling overall.
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With revenue at about $1.1b, net income of roughly $216.7m and the stock trading near $134.57, the key question is simple: are you looking at an undervalued software specialist here, or is the market already pricing in future growth?
Most Popular Narrative: 15.9% Undervalued
With Manhattan Associates last closing at $134.57 against a narrative fair value of $160, the current setup centers on how cloud adoption and earnings expectations line up with that gap.
The bearish analysts expect earnings to reach $271.4 million (and earnings per share of $4.39) by about March 2029, up from $219.9 million today. However, there is some disagreement amongst the analysts with the more bullish ones expecting earnings as high as $312.4 million.
This raises the question of what earnings path and margin profile could justify that higher valuation band while still being viewed as cautious. The full narrative walks through those moving parts in detail.
Result: Fair Value of $160 (UNDERVALUED)
Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts.
However, strong cloud and services revenue and recognition for AI capabilities could support earnings, while a growing addressable market may help keep demand and pricing power in focus.
Find out about the key risks to this Manhattan Associates narrative.
Another View: Valuation Through Market Multiples
The fair value narrative of $160 suggests Manhattan Associates is undervalued, but the market is currently putting a rich price on its earnings. At a P/E of 36.7x versus a peer average of 33.7x and a fair ratio of 25.7x, you are paying up. Consider how comfortable you are with that premium if growth or margins slip.
See what the numbers say about this price — find out in our valuation breakdown.
Next Steps
With sentiment in this article leaning cautious but balanced, it makes sense to move fast, review the underlying data yourself, and decide where you stand. To see how other investors are weighing the upside against the concerns, take a look at the 2 key rewards and 1 important warning sign
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