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Open Text, Microsoft and the Top 17 Enterprise Software Stocks

Melisa R. H. Posted On March 5, 2019
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Software is at the heart of the information age and is a huge driver of enterprises. Software stocks, under the technology sector, is set to grow even more as automation, and digitization continue in the workplace. These companies produce software widely used by companies and so they grow in tandem with other sectors which utilize their technology. Here are the top 17 enterprise software stocks right now:

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Open Text (OTEX-T)
A Canadian company that develops and sells enterprise information management software. They pay a 1.6% dividend. They have high free cash flow and their fundamentals are looking good. They’ve been mentioned by numerous analysts as either a top pick or a buy.

Open Text (OTEX-T) — Stockchase
Open Text (OTEX-T) — Stockchase

Opinion about OTEX-T: Really active with M&A through pandemic. Recent sale of a business. About 30% upside to target from here. Very involved in EIM software, leader in Canada. Buy 1/3 here around $36, another ~$33, final ~$31. (Analysts’ price target is $49.00)

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Shopify Inc. (SHOP-T)
A company that is considered a Canadian unicorn. They provide a computer software platform for online stores and retail point-of-sale systems. The charts look good, and their addressable market is huge. A world leader in the e-commerce space.

Shopify Inc. (SHOP-T) — Stockchase
Shopify Inc. (SHOP-T) — Stockchase

Opinion about SHOP-T: No idea if there's more upside. Very expensive. Doesn't have the consistency he looks for. Better opportunities at better prices elsewhere.

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Adobe Systems (ADBE-Q)
They provide software that is ubiquitous in the digital media/creative space. It is at a high valuation right now but it is a quality business. It is heavily used in corporate America and their cloud business is growing.

Adobe Systems (ADBE-Q) — Stockchase
Adobe Systems (ADBE-Q) — Stockchase

Opinion about ADBE-Q: It reports Thursday. It could break its downtrend. He wishes the competition wasn't so fierce, and it's not letting up. An amazing company helping small companies. Is worth buying at 20x earnings. A good report, and this flies.

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SalesForce.com Inc. (CRM-N)
An American cloud computing company that just released earnings. They’ve been consistently beating expectations. They were one off the first to offer software as a service and they’ve done very well. Their main business is for large companies and banks to interact with their clients.

SalesForce.com Inc. (CRM-N) — Stockchase
SalesForce.com Inc. (CRM-N) — Stockchase

Opinion about CRM-N: Beat, raised, doing a (really accretive) acquisition at a reasonable multiple. Earnings were flat YOY, but revenues were up 7.6%. Reducing headcount by 10%. Guiding to 8-9% revenue growth. Dominant player. A stock you have to own, but has to be at the right price. (He's cheap, he wants to get it at…

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FireEye Inc (FEYE-Q)
An enterprise cybersecurity company that seeks to protect against cyber threats. They are a leader in security as a service and demand is growing.

FireEye Inc (FEYE-Q) — Stockchase
FireEye Inc (FEYE-Q) — Stockchase

Opinion about FEYE-Q: Poster child when it comes to security as a service. Offer software instead of hardware, and the first to get in, so they have a lead. Instead, he owns Palo Alto and Splunk on the cybersecurity side. But it's on their shopping list, once markets settle down.

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Autodesk Inc (ADSK-Q)
A 3D design software corporation that is used by architecture, engineering, media and connected industries. They are growing and acquiring companies so it should definitely be on your watchlist for a good entry point.

Autodesk Inc (ADSK-Q) — Stockchase
Autodesk Inc (ADSK-Q) — Stockchase

Opinion about ADSK-Q: She just bought it. The stock has had a nice move, just starting to recover, and falling interest rates will help construction companies.

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Servicenow (NOW-N)
An American cloud computing company. Their software is used to manage workflow in companies that provide services such as IT servicing. They’re growing rapidly and was mentioned as a Top Pick by David Burrows.

Servicenow (NOW-N) — Stockchase
Servicenow (NOW-N) — Stockchase

Opinion about NOW-N: Has shown some of the most durable revenue growth in the entire market. Though more expensive, definitely likes it more than CRM. Deserves the valuation premium because it executes so well. Good long-term hold. Over time, need to see traction around AI for the story to continue working. Great company.

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Oracle (ORCL-N)
One of the world’s largest provider of database software. They’ve started changing their service into a subscription services and cloud based business. Their biggest client are financial institutions and are considered to not be a high risk trade.

Oracle (ORCL-N) — Stockchase
Oracle (ORCL-N) — Stockchase

Opinion about ORCL-N: Hasn't had a chance to look closely at yesterday's earnings. Stock's at a 52-week, if not all-time, high today. Looks interesting, given the cloud space it's in. Not expensive at 2x PEG, with forward PE of 29-30x. Earnings growth rate ~16%.Technically, meets his criteria. 200-day MA is trending higher, and price is…

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Red Hat Inc. (RHT-N)
An American open-source software products provider that is used in the enterprise community. IBM bought them recently. They help customers transition into the Cloud, and the demand for this type of service is expected to grow as companies transition into the cloud.

Red Hat Inc. (RHT-N) — Stockchase
Red Hat Inc. (RHT-N) — Stockchase

Opinion about RHT-N: (A Top Pick Aug 29/18, Up 27%) Acquired by IBM. He started buying at $62 and was taken out at over $170. IBM needed power to get into the cloud space.

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Microsoft (MSFT-Q)
A giant in computing hardware and software. They pay a nice dividend that is expected to grow. They’re an absolute leader in software and the cloud who has been consistently growing. Their office program is moving to subscription base meaning good recurring revenue with high margins. A good stock to hold.

Microsoft Corp (MSFT-Q) — Stockchase
Microsoft Corp (MSFT-Q) — Stockchase

Opinion about MSFT-Q: MSFT vs. META Excellent company that meets his criteria. If you made him choose one or the other today, he'd have to say META based on valuation (with the assumption that the investor would hold a position for the long run). MSFT trading ~37-38x PE, whereas META is in the mid-high 20s.

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Tableau Software, Inc. (DATA-N)
They produce interactive data visualization products focused on business intelligence. They are pioneers in data analytics and they are moving from licensing to subscriptions and are getting rewarded for it.

Tableau Software, Inc. (DATA-N) — Stockchase
Tableau Software, Inc. (DATA-N) — Stockchase

Opinion about DATA-N: (A Top Pick Mar 04/19, Up 35%) Salesforce bought them last June. He sold this later.

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Splunk Inc (SPLK-Q)
A software platform provider that uses a web-style interface to utilize big data. They’ve raised their 2020 revenue outlook and have returned about 21% in the last 2 months.

Splunk Inc (SPLK-Q) — Stockchase
Splunk Inc (SPLK-Q) — Stockchase

Opinion about SPLK-Q: Likes the CEO. Worth trying.

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Citrix Systems (CTXS-Q)
They are the leaders in providing a secure digital workspace in the cloud. They’ve also become the preferred and most-used solution for enterprise file synchronization and sharing (EFSS).

Citrix Systems (CTXS-Q) — Stockchase
Citrix Systems (CTXS-Q) — Stockchase

Opinion about CTXS-Q: Among the biggest losers on the S&P in 2021 #7, down 27%. This software company could be put up for sale, pushed by activists. He has no idea what CTRX is worth. They used to be the king of business collaboration software. He once loved their product. Now, there are too many…

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Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. (CTSH-Q)
A IT services provider that helps companies implement technology. They started helping banks, insurance and healthcare generate more revenue using technology. An activist shareholder was brought in, and the company is focusing on value creation.

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. (CTSH-Q) — Stockchase
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. (CTSH-Q) — Stockchase

Opinion about CTSH-Q: She sees a lot of good, long term, secular drivers. As technology permeates every business and every industry, these are the guys that come in and explain how a company can use technology. Historically, this was just on the expense side and how to get more efficient, but now use technology to…

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Workday (WDAY-Q)
An on‑demand financial management and human capital management software vendor.They have brought in financial software that has helped them and analysts consider it a strong takeout target.

Workday (WDAY-Q) — Stockchase
Workday (WDAY-Q) — Stockchase

Opinion about WDAY-Q: (A Top Pick Mar 20/24, Down 8%) He targets $312.50. They use Agentic AI well, like a quarterback to underline their software services. Likes it.

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MongoDB, Inc. (MDB-Q)
A networking software supplier. Their main clients are financial services, government, healthcare, retail and telecom companies. The financial results for the fourth quarter and full year are expected to be announced on March 13.

MongoDB, Inc.  (MDB-Q) — Stockchase
MongoDB, Inc. (MDB-Q) — Stockchase

Opinion about MDB-Q: A 12-month price target of $322, now at $280, so still a decent runway. Visualization of AI. Works closely with CSCO and DELL.

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Okta, Inc. (OKTA-Q)
A cloud software company that helps companies manage their employee passwords. Major S&P companies have embraced this company and their stock price has seen a nice return. There is still space to grow so it’s worth a look.

Okta, Inc. (OKTA-Q) — Stockchase
Okta, Inc. (OKTA-Q) — Stockchase

Opinion about OKTA-Q: Claim to fame is it's one of the leaders in identity and access management. Cloud-based software solution. Allows developers to build ID controls into apps and websites. 12-month target of $102.25. Buy here around $90, at $86.25, and shouldn't go below $80.

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