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Manhattan Associates Inc

Manhattan Associates pairs accelerating revenue growth with an established Stage 2 technical uptrend, making it a timely leader in enterprise logistics and vertical software solutions.

Stage: Stage 2 (continuation)Rev growth: +9.3% YoYGAAP EPS growth: -8.6% YoYTrend template: 6/7 checksRS vs S&P (3m): +58.7%Institutional ownership: +113%
1 year · 9 EMA · 21 EMA$209.35-3.8% (1Y)
$150$200OCTJANAPRJUL$209.35

Manhattan Associates builds software for supply chain, warehouse and transportation management used by retailers, third-party logistics providers and distributors. The business sits in Services-Prepackaged Software and sells a mix of cloud subscriptions and professional services to enterprise customers, a profile aligned with demand for logistics automation and inventory optimization.

The revenue trend shows steady recovery and re-acceleration: revenue rose from $238.4M in CY2023Q3 to $297.8M in CY2026Q2, and year-over-year revenue growth moved from the low single digits in 2025 back to +9.3% in 2026Q2. The dataset flags revenue as accelerating. GAAP diluted EPS has been more variable; GAAP diluted EPS peaked at $1.03 in CY2024Q3 and has since eased, with GAAP EPS of $0.85 in CY2026Q2, a year-over-year decline of about 8.6%, so earnings are not accelerating alongside revenue.

Technically the stock sits in an established uptrend. Price is above the 50-day and 200-day averages, the leader-selection model passed six of seven trend checks, and Weinstein classification is Stage 2 — Continuation. Accumulation metrics are constructive, with a 50-day up/down volume ratio of 1.31 and a six-month excess return versus the S&P 500 of 58.7%. Institutional participation is widespread by count — 718 reporting institutions — though institutions hold about 1.13% of shares reported.

Why now

Revenue acceleration into 2026 coincides with a constructive technical backdrop: a Stage 2 uptrend, supportive volume metrics and a recent three-month relative-strength jump versus the market, creating a time-sensitive opportunity to monitor momentum and fundamental follow-through.

The setup

Last close was $209.35 (2026-09-21), trading above the 50-day SMA ($194.33) and the 200-day SMA ($159.90). The 9-day EMA sits near price (price ~0.5% below EMA9) while price is ~0.3% above the 21-day EMA. RSI is neutral at 53.4. The leader model passed six of seven trend checks but failed the 150-day MA over 200-day MA condition; entry readiness is flagged as watch, not an actionable fresh breakout, with the setup 55 sessions past any prior trigger.

Revenue trajectory

+13%$664M2021+16%$767M2022+21%$929M2023+12%$1.0B2024+4%$1.1B2025+8%$1.2B2026E+9%$1.3B2027E

Reported (SEC filings)Analyst consensus

Full-year revenue with year-over-year growth. Solid bars are calendar-year actuals from SEC EDGAR filings (XBRL); dashed bars are analyst consensus via Yahoo Finance (10 analysts), which is published two fiscal years out.

Earnings trajectory

+39%$0.86Q1 '24+35%$0.85Q2 '24+30%$1.03Q3 '24-1%$0.85Q1 '25+9%$0.93Q2 '25-7%$0.96Q3 '25-4%$0.82Q1 '26-9%$0.85Q2 '26+8%$1.46Q3 '26E+16%$1.40Q4 '26E

GAAP actual (SEC filings)Analyst consensus (typically adjusted)

Solid bars are quarterly GAAP diluted EPS from SEC EDGAR filings. Dashed bars are analyst consensus, which is typically adjusted (non-GAAP). The two are measured differently, so a step between the last actual and the first estimate usually reflects that change in basis rather than a change in the business.

Analyst full-year EPS consensus (typically adjusted): FY'26E $5.50 (+9%) · FY'27E $6.15 (+12%) — 10 analysts

Risks

GAAP diluted EPS has not accelerated with revenue and has shown recent year-over-year declines (GAAP EPS $0.85 in CY2026Q2, down ~8.6% YoY), which could pressure margins if costs rise. Institutional ownership is modest by percent held (about 1.13%), and average top-holder position changes are slightly negative, which could limit strong coordinated buying. The technical picture, while constructive, lacks a fresh confirmed breakout, so momentum could stall and allow a pullback toward shorter moving averages.

Framework fit

CANSLIM

5/7
  • CCurrent quarterly GAAP EPS growth ≥ 25%-9%
  • AAnnual GAAP EPS growth ≥ 25%+3%
  • NNew highs — within 15% of 52-week high-6.44%
  • SSupply/demand — up-day volume leads1.31x
  • LLeader — outperforming the S&P 500+33% 6m
  • IInstitutional sponsorshipmodel score 6/10
  • MMarket in a confirmed uptrendConfirmed uptrend

Minervini Trend Template

6/7

Stage 2 confirmation checklist: price versus rising long-term moving averages and the 52-week range.

Weinstein Stage

Stage 2 (continuation)Continuation

Established uptrend: price is above a rising 30-week proxy, with the 200-day line used as a separate confirmation.

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