Asure Software: Needham Maintains Buy Rating, PT Lowered to $15 from $20

Asure Software: Needham Maintains Buy Rating, PT Lowered to $15 from $20

Needham & Company, a leading financial research firm, has maintained its buy rating on Asure Software Inc. (ASUR) stock, despite a recent downward revision in its price target. The new price target is set at $15, down from the previous $20, reflecting the company's recent earnings performance and market conditions.

Asure Software reported its second-quarter (Q2) 2025 earnings, which fell short of analyst expectations. The company posted an earnings per share (EPS) of -$0.22, significantly missing the forecast of $0.14. This resulted in a surprise of -257.14%. Despite the earnings miss, Asure's stock price increased by 8.04% in aftermarket trading, closing at $10.48. This increase can be attributed to investor optimism regarding the company's strategic initiatives and future guidance.

Key highlights from the earnings report include:

- Revenue: Asure's revenue for Q2 2025 was $30.1 million, up 7% year-over-year, slightly below the expected $31.03 million.
- Recurring Revenues: Recurring revenues grew by 6%, indicating stable customer retention and service demand.
- Net Loss: The company reported a net loss of $6.1 million, with adjusted EBITDA at $5.2 million, a 17% margin.
- Cash and Equivalents: Asure's cash and equivalents stood at $66 million, with debt at $67.4 million.

The company's strategic initiatives, such as the acquisition of Latham Time Corporation, are expected to bolster its market position. Asure's stock performance contrasts with its 52-week range, which has seen highs of $12.74 and lows of $7.51, indicating a volatile yet potentially lucrative investment.

Looking ahead, Asure has set a full-year 2025 revenue guidance of between $138 million and $142 million, with adjusted EBITDA margins projected at 22-24%. The company anticipates achieving GAAP profitability by Q4 2025, driven by improved product integration and increased cross-selling opportunities following the Latham acquisition.

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[1] https://www.investing.com/news/transcripts/earnings-call-transcript-asure-software-misses-q2-2025-forecasts-shares-rise-93CH-4164716