Monday.com (NASDAQ:MNDY) is a project management platform based in Israel, known for its user-friendly interface and customizable workflows. The company competes with other software firms like Asana and Trello. On February 9, 2026, Oppenheimer set a price target of $130 for MNDY, suggesting a potential increase of about 70.09% from its current price of $76.43.
Despite this optimistic outlook, MNDY shares have faced challenges. The stock plummeted over 20% after the company released a weaker-than-expected outlook, overshadowing its fourth-quarter earnings and revenue beat. Monday.com projected its 2026 revenue between $1.45 billion and $1.46 billion, below analysts' average estimate of $1.48 billion, as highlighted by Proactive Investors.
The company's fourth-quarter performance showed adjusted earnings of $1.04 per share, surpassing expectations of 92 cents. Revenue increased by nearly 25% to $333.88 million, exceeding forecasts of $329.7 million. However, concerns arose over slowing growth and margin pressure, with the non-GAAP operating margin decreasing to 12.5% and free cash flow margin dropping to 17.0%.
Monday.com's stock experienced a significant drop of over 19% following weak guidance amidst concerns about AI's impact on the software industry. The company projected revenue between $338 million and $340 million for the current quarter, falling short of the $343 million anticipated by analysts from FactSet. The software sector has been under pressure, with the iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (IGV) declining by 22% this year.
Despite these challenges, Monday.com reported fourth-quarter earnings that exceeded Wall Street's expectations, with an adjusted profit of $1.45 per share, marking a 34% increase from the previous year. Revenue for the quarter rose by 25% to $333.88 million, surpassing analysts' predictions. However, the stock plummeted over 14% to around $84, driven by disappointing revenue guidance for 2026.
