Progress Software Corporation (PRGS)

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Progress Software Corporation (PRGS) is down 25.6% since the beginning of the year. At $32 per share, PRGS is trading 51.2% below its 52-week high of $66. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PRGS shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $724.

Progress Software Corporation (PRGS) has returned -25.61% so far this year and -49.29% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, PRGS has returned 3.02% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 5, 1991, PRGS's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.14%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.1 years.

Historically, 52% of months were positive and 48% were negative. The best month was Sep 1998 with a return of +43.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -38.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, PRGS closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 27, 1996 with a return of +33.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 28, 1996 at -25.3%.

Progress Software Corporation has an annualized alpha of 7.22%, beta of 0.92, and R2 of 0.15 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 06, 1991.

• This stock participated in 98.23% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 90.46% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R2 of 0.15 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

PRGS ranks 8 for risk / return — in the bottom 8% of stocks on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Progress Software Corporation (PRGS) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.

Progress Software Corporation provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Progress Software Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Progress Software Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Progress Software Corporation was 67.33%, occurring on Aug 6, 1996. Recovery took 470 trading sessions.

The current Progress Software Corporation drawdown is 54.27%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Progress Software Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Progress Software Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Software - Application industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.