SS&C Technologies (NASDAQ:SSNC) Price Target Lowered to $78.00 at Morgan Stanley
by Amy Steele · The Cerbat GemSS&C Technologies (NASDAQ:SSNC – Get Free Report) had its target price reduced by research analysts at Morgan Stanley from $86.00 to $78.00 in a research note issued on Friday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has an “equal weight” rating on the technology company’s stock. Morgan Stanley’s price target would suggest a potential upside of 17.84% from the stock’s current price.
A number of other equities analysts also recently commented on SSNC. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of SS&C Technologies from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Tuesday, April 7th. Jefferies Financial Group dropped their target price on shares of SS&C Technologies from $105.00 to $92.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday. Raymond James Financial restated a “strong-buy” rating on shares of SS&C Technologies in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Needham & Company LLC dropped their target price on shares of SS&C Technologies from $95.00 to $90.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday. Finally, DA Davidson dropped their target price on shares of SS&C Technologies from $106.00 to $96.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, April 17th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have given a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, SS&C Technologies currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $95.75.
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SS&C Technologies Trading Down 5.5%
NASDAQ:SSNC traded down $3.87 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $66.19. 1,745,757 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 2,429,275. The stock has a market capitalization of $15.94 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.96 and a beta of 1.19. SS&C Technologies has a 52 week low of $65.05 and a 52 week high of $91.07. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $71.06 and its two-hundred day moving average is $79.78. The company has a quick ratio of 1.07, a current ratio of 1.07 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.07.
SS&C Technologies (NASDAQ:SSNC – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April 23rd. The technology company reported $1.69 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.65 by $0.04. The company had revenue of $1.65 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.63 billion. SS&C Technologies had a net margin of 12.70% and a return on equity of 19.60%. The firm’s revenue was up 8.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $1.44 EPS. SS&C Technologies has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 1.640-1.700 EPS. On average, equities research analysts predict that SS&C Technologies will post 6.2 earnings per share for the current year.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On SS&C Technologies
A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of SSNC. Havemeyer Place LP bought a new position in shares of SS&C Technologies during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. EFG International AG bought a new position in shares of SS&C Technologies during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $29,000. V Square Quantitative Management LLC bought a new position in shares of SS&C Technologies during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $37,000. Quent Capital LLC bought a new position in shares of SS&C Technologies during the third quarter valued at approximately $39,000. Finally, Cornerstone Planning Group LLC boosted its stake in shares of SS&C Technologies by 1,890.9% during the third quarter. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC now owns 438 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $39,000 after purchasing an additional 416 shares in the last quarter. 96.90% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
More SS&C Technologies News
Here are the key news stories impacting SS&C Technologies this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q1 beat on profit and revenue growth: SS&C reported adjusted EPS of $1.69 (above consensus) and revenue roughly $1.65B (+8.8% YoY), demonstrating continued top‑line growth and margin strength. SS&C Technologies Releases Q1 2026 Financial Results
- Positive Sentiment: Q2 EPS guidance came in slightly above consensus: SS&C set Q2 EPS guidance of $1.640–$1.700 vs. the Street ~$1.63, which supports the company’s near‑term profitability outlook. SS&C Earnings and Guidance (MarketBeat)
- Neutral Sentiment: Revenue guidance and details are mixed: the company’s revenue guide range ($1.6B–$1.7B) leaves room for disappointment at the low end versus consensus, which tempers the positive EPS guide. Investors may see this as cautious top‑line positioning. SS&C Slide Deck / Press Release
- Neutral Sentiment: Analyst coverage shows conviction but with trimmed upside: Needham cut its price target from $95 to $90 while keeping a Buy rating (still signaling significant upside from current levels). That is supportive but the PT cut reduces potential positive headlines. Needham price target trim (TickerReport)
- Negative Sentiment: Other analyst target trims: Jefferies lowered its target to $92, which contributes to downward pressure on the stock amid otherwise mixed results. Jefferies lowers price target
- Negative Sentiment: Insider selling and reporting inconsistencies flagged by data sites: filings/third‑party summaries show a 150,000‑share insider sale and at least one third‑party report noted differing EPS metrics (GAAP vs. adjusted), which can create investor uncertainty and trigger near‑term selling. Quiver Quantitative earnings summary & insider activity
About SS&C Technologies
SS&C Technologies is a global provider of software and services for the financial services industry, offering technology and outsourcing solutions that support investment managers, asset servicing firms, insurance companies, private equity and real estate managers, hedge funds, wealth managers and other financial institutions. The company’s offerings span front-, middle- and back-office functionality, enabling clients to automate trading, portfolio accounting, reconciliation, performance measurement, risk and compliance, and client reporting.
SS&C delivers its capabilities through a mix of licensed software, cloud-based SaaS platforms and managed services.