Vertex Stock To $14?
Vertex (VERX) stock has fallen by 23.2% in less than a month, from $25.94 on 10/21/2025 to $19.91 now. What comes next? As it turns out, the stock could fall even more. The current correction, when put in context of our Unattractive opinion of the stock, suggest possibility of further downside. A price of $14 is not out of question, especially considering that the stock has seen this level in the last 5 years.
So should you wait before buying this dip? Perhaps. There is no perfect way to time the dips. Nevertheless, here is another perspective on VERX stock to help you make the decision. The bad news is that the stock has returned (median) -27% in one year, even though peak return was 15% following sharp dips (>30% in 30 days), historically. For quick background, VERX provides tax technology solutions and software licensing for retail, communication, leasing, and manufacturing industries, along with implementation and training services.
For details on stock fundamentals and assessment: Read Buy or Sell Vertex Stock to see the full picture.
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Historical Median Returns Post Dips
| Period | Past Median Return |
|---|---|
| 1M | 1.6% |
| 3M | 5.4% |
| 6M | -17.7% |
| 12M | -26.8% |
Historical Dip-Wise Details
VERX had 4 events since 1/1/2010 where the dip threshold of -30% within 30 days was triggered
- 15% median peak return within 1 year of dip event
- 80 days is the median time to peak return after a dip event
- -29% median max drawdown within 1 year of dip event
| 30 Day Dip | VERX Subsequent Performance | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | VERX | SPY | 1Y | Peak Return |
Max Drop |
# Days to Peak |
||
| Median | -27% | 15% | -29% | 80 | ||||
| 8202025 | -31% | 2% | -18% | 3% | -18% | 62 | ||
| 2272025 | -35% | 0% | -40% | 21% | -40% | 98 | ||
| 5112022 | -33% | -15% | 96% | 126% | -5% | 337 | ||
| 3242021 | -38% | -0% | -36% | 10% | -44% | 2 | ||
Vertex Passes Basic Financial Quality Checks
Revenue growth, profitability, cash flow, and balance sheet strength need to be evaluated to reduce the risk of a dip being the sign of a deteriorating business situation.
| Quality Metrics | Value | Quality Check |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (LTM) | 15.0% | Pass |
| Revenue Growth (3-Yr Avg) | 15.9% | Pass |
| Operating Cash Flow Margin (LTM) | 20.2% | Pass |
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