BMO Capital Markets Issues Pessimistic Forecast for BILL (NYSE:BILL) Stock Price

BILL (NYSE:BILL) had its price target cut by equities researchers at BMO Capital Markets from $50.00 to $46.00 in a research note issued to investors on Friday, Marketbeat reports. The firm presently has a “market perform” rating on the stock. BMO Capital Markets’ target price would suggest a potential downside of 5.97% from the company’s previous close.

Several other equities research analysts also recently issued reports on the stock. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raised their price objective on shares of BILL from $52.00 to $60.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a research note on Friday, January 2nd. Oppenheimer increased their price target on shares of BILL from $55.00 to $60.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, October 24th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of BILL from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Friday, January 9th. Citigroup dropped their price objective on shares of BILL from $71.00 to $62.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Finally, Needham & Company LLC reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $75.00 target price on shares of BILL in a research note on Monday, November 24th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have given a Buy rating, nine have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $56.61.

BILL Stock Up 37.1%

BILL stock opened at $48.92 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $4.90 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -203.83, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 6.79 and a beta of 1.30. The company has a 50-day moving average of $50.74 and a two-hundred day moving average of $48.98. BILL has a 52-week low of $35.46 and a 52-week high of $67.54. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.47, a current ratio of 1.67 and a quick ratio of 1.67.

BILL (NYSE:BILL) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 5th. The company reported $0.64 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.56 by $0.08. BILL had a positive return on equity of 1.69% and a negative net margin of 1.56%.The business had revenue of $414.67 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $399.71 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $0.56 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 14.4% compared to the same quarter last year. BILL has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.530-0.570 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 2.330-2.410 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that BILL will post 0.12 EPS for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling at BILL

In other news, SVP Germaine Cota sold 1,104 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, December 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $51.23, for a total value of $56,557.92. Following the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 10,812 shares in the company, valued at approximately $553,898.76. This represents a 9.26% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Corporate insiders own 13.20% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of BILL

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of BILL. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd boosted its holdings in shares of BILL by 972.0% in the 3rd quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 536 shares of the company’s stock worth $28,000 after acquiring an additional 486 shares in the last quarter. CWM LLC raised its position in BILL by 1,000.0% in the 4th quarter. CWM LLC now owns 803 shares of the company’s stock valued at $44,000 after purchasing an additional 730 shares during the last quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC raised its position in BILL by 27.2% in the 4th quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 1,243 shares of the company’s stock valued at $68,000 after purchasing an additional 266 shares during the last quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. boosted its stake in BILL by 189.2% in the third quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 1,255 shares of the company’s stock worth $66,000 after purchasing an additional 821 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Blue Trust Inc. grew its holdings in shares of BILL by 102.7% during the second quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 1,261 shares of the company’s stock worth $58,000 after purchasing an additional 639 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 97.99% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about BILL

Here are the key news stories impacting BILL this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q2 results: BILL reported revenue and EPS above Street estimates and emphasized stronger profitability and TPV growth; management raised FY26 and Q3 guidance, signaling better-than-expected near-term momentum. BILL Reports Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts/coverage note: Zacks highlights the Q2 beat driven by core platform strength and higher total payment volume (TPV), reinforcing the narrative that billing and payments momentum is re-accelerating. BILL Holdings Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on Core Strength & Higher TPV
• Positive Sentiment: Bullish research piece argues BILL’s valuation and margin profile look attractive after the quarter, pointing to durable subscription revenue, expanding customer base and raised FY26 guidance as a buy thesis. BILL Holdings: Muscle Past AI Fears And Buy This Stock For Value
• Positive Sentiment: Broker support: Needham reaffirmed a “buy” rating and $75 price target, providing a strong bullish anchor and a sizable upside case versus the current share price. Needham & Company LLC Reaffirms Buy
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call/transcript published — useful for hearing management detail on TPV, customer trends, and margin drivers but not additional headline moves beyond the release. BILL Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Analytical breakdowns (Zacks follow-ups) review key metrics vs. estimates — helpful context but largely restates the beat and guidance details. Here’s What Key Metrics Tell Us About BILL Q2 Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Price-target cuts: Keefe, Bruyette & Woods trimmed their target to $49 and moved to “market perform,” reducing an upside driver and signaling more cautious near-term expectations from some shops. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Lowers Price Target
• Negative Sentiment: Another sell-side trim: BMO cut its target to $46 and classified the stock as “market perform,” which may cap further rallies until more evidence of sustained growth appears. BILL Price Target Lowered at BMO Capital Markets

About BILL

BILL Holdings, Inc provides financial automation software for small and midsize businesses worldwide. The company provides software-as-a-service, cloud-based payments, and spend management products, which allow users to automate accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, as well as enable users to connect with their suppliers and/or customers to do business, eliminate expense reports, manage cash flows, and improve office efficiency. It also offers onboarding implementation support, and ongoing support and training services.