Ceridian stock slips after Dayforce cuts FY26 outlook
Published on 09/14/2026 at 18:08 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Ceridian stock (ISIN US1567001060) reacted sharply on September 14, 2026, after Dayforce said fiscal 2026 revenue should land at GBP 46 million to GBP 48 million and adjusted EBITDA margin at 43 percent to 45 percent. The shares fell more than 16 percent to 743 pence in London trading, according to RTTNews.
Outlook cut by GBP 4.8 million
The new revenue range is below the company's earlier market consensus of GBP 52.80 million and also below the GBP 45.4 million it posted in fiscal 2025, while the adjusted EBITDA margin guide compares with 50.9 percent a year earlier. According to RTTNews, the shortfall was linked to delays in new and existing customer orders.
Investor focus shifts to margins
For investors, the margin guide matters as much as the revenue cut: 43 percent to 45 percent still sits close to the 45.2 percent consensus cited in the report, but well below last year's 50.9 percent. RTTNews also said Cerillion described its back-order book as strong, its new customer pipeline as healthy and its balance sheet as robust.
Stock under pressure
The stock's move to 743 pence on September 14, 2026, leaves it well below the 52-week high if the current gap holds into the close, and the day move itself is a clear reminder that the market is now pricing in slower order conversion. The reference quote in this article is the London trading level reported for September 14, 2026.
Ceridian stock facts
- Company: Ceridian Plc
- ISIN: US1567001060
- Ticker: CER.L
- Trading venue: London Stock Exchange
- Price (as of September 14, 2026): 743 pence
- Sector / Industry: Billing, charging and customer relationship management software
