The A-Rated AI Stock Everyone’s Overlooking

At WSZ, we aim to get there first … and that’s why it’s time to talk about Pegasystems (NASDAQ: PEGA).

A few days ago, we alerted readers to this A-rated enterprise software company. (Here’s proof!) Why? 

We believe Pegasystems could be undervalued with room to run, especially when you compare it to AI software peers like Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR).

Here’s why our Zen Ratings system says this stock could run another 32+% or more… 

The AI Play You Haven’t Heard About

Pegasystems has quietly rebranded itself in the AI era as a “decision platform” for enterprise clients. Its tools automate workflows, enhance customer retention, and improve operational efficiency. 

It’s the kind of software every business wants more of: especially when margins are tight and automation becomes a necessity, not a luxury.

But unlike better-known players like Palantir (which is currently rated a C or hold in our system), PEGA trades at just 29.7x forward earnings. Not dirt cheap, but far cheaper than Palantir’s 260x forward PE … especially when you consider PEGA has similar (and in some cases better) growth.

Earlier this year, Pegasystems delivered:

• 44% YoY revenue growth, crushing expectations
• 21% growth in total backlog, with strong multi-year deals
• Free cash flow of $202M, for a robust 43% margin

This isn’t a fluke. The company has spent the past few years transitioning to a recurring revenue model, extinguishing its convertible debt, and infusing AI into every layer of its product. Now it’s reaping the rewards … and Wall Street is starting to catch on.

Analysts are Waking Up

Following its earnings and June’s investor day, analysts are upgrading fast:

• Loop Capital’s Yun Kim upped their price target to $60, citing increased confidence in PEGA’s long-term vision.
• Citigroup’s Steven Enders issued the Street-high target of $131, calling it an “underappreciated” Gen AI story.
• 8 out of 11 analysts now rate it a Buy or Strong Buy, and none are bearish:

Plus, even the most bearish top analyst forecast calls for nearly 20% upside from here:

Click here to see all analyst price targets for PEGA

Zen Rating: A (Strong Buy)

PEGA currently ranks in the top 1% of our entire stock universe, with elite scores in Growth and Financials. 

To see how it ranks for Safety, Momentum, and more, click here.

That means strong profit margin improvement, free cash flow momentum, operating income growth, and more. When this kind of growth goes right, it leads to long periods of outperformance

Lastly, PEGA is the 2nd highest-rated stock in the App industry (out of 203 names). That kind of rating has historically corresponded with 32% average annual returns.

Bottom Line

With the stock still well below its analyst targets, we believe there’s time to get in before the rest of the market finishes repricing this AI software name..

Click here to see the full PEGA analysis and rating

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