CDAYStock and Options Trade Setup — Dayforce, Inc. (formerly Ceridian HCM)
NYSE · Software (Cloud HCM Platform) · Moderate-liquidity options · Mid-large cap · ~$12B
Dayforce is a credible second-source HCM platform to Workday in the mid-market and increasingly enterprise tier, with native architecture (single database for HR + payroll + scheduling + workforce management) that competitors built through acquisition still struggle to match. The transition to the Dayforce brand from Ceridian has crystallised marketing clarity around the flagship product, and the legacy Powerpay book in Canada has been deprioritised in favour of the higher-margin Dayforce cloud business. Net revenue retention has remained above 110% consistently, validating the platform stickiness. Operating margins are expanding as Dayforce reaches scale, with FCF inflecting positively in 2026. AI features (Dayforce Co-Pilot, autonomous payroll) add a near-term ARPU expansion vector. After multiple compression in 2024 driven by enterprise software re-rating, valuation now offers attractive entry — Workday trades materially higher per dollar of SaaS revenue. Options liquidity is moderate.
Score History & Signal Changelog
Preview dataThis page is updated every 72 hours with the latest Scan results. Each data point below represents one complete algorithmic snapshot in time.
Signal Breakdown
Today's Trade Card
Options Profile
Risks & Fundamentals
Every setup carries risk. Here's what could move CDAY against you, plus the key stats that frame any position.
- 1.Enterprise HCM win rates vs Workday tapering if dual-source mandates fade
- 2.Mid-market new logo growth slower than modelled in macro slowdown
- 3.AI investment compressing near-term operating margins faster than ARPU lift
CDAY Options Setup — Frequently Asked Questions
Is CDAY a good options trade today?+
Dayforce, Inc. (formerly Ceridian HCM) (CDAY) currently has an Amora Edge Score of 66/100, ranking it top 28% of today's scan. This composite score is built from four sub-signals — EMA cross, RSI zone, relative strength vs SPY, and volume surge — each scored 0–25. The current read is a bullish setup, so the algorithm is positioned bullish (calls / call debit spreads). A score above 65 typically warrants a trade card with stop and target; below that, the setup is on the watchlist but not actionable.
What is CDAY's win rate on Stoptions.ai setups?+
CDAY's historical win rate on closed Stoptions setups is 62%. Win rate is calculated as the percentage of past CDAY trade cards that hit their target price before stopping out. Win rate is most meaningful once a ticker has 10+ closed trades — individual ticker rates can be noisy at smaller samples. Our portfolio-wide win rate across all closed trades is the more stable benchmark.
What strike and expiry does Stoptions.ai suggest for CDAY?+
The strike and expiry are shown on the trade card at the top of this page when the setup is active. Stoptions.ai algorithmically selects strikes targeting delta 0.35–0.45 and expirations 30–45 days out, adjusted for current implied volatility rank (IVR). When IVR is high, the system favors call debit spreads to limit vega risk; when IVR is low, single-leg long calls are preferred. The card includes the contract symbol, mid-price entry, stop, and target.
How often is the CDAY setup updated?+
Every 72 hours we refresh CDAY's Amora Edge Score and trade card. The underlying scan runs daily at 9:00 AM ET (pre-market) and 9:30 AM ET (post-open), so any new signal change is reflected within one trading session. If CDAY drops below the entry threshold or the regime shifts (e.g., SPY enters a confirmed bear), the trade card is replaced with a "no setup" notice automatically.
What does the Amora Edge Score measure for CDAY?+
The Amora Edge Score is a 0–100 composite of four technical sub-signals applied to CDAY: (1) EMA cross — is the 20-day above the 50-day with both trending up? (2) RSI zone — is momentum in the 50–70 sweet spot, or extended/weak? (3) Relative strength vs SPY — is CDAY outperforming the market over 20 sessions? (4) Volume surge — is participation above the 20-day average? Each sub-signal contributes 0–25 points. CDAY currently scores 66.
How does CDAY compare to other Software (Cloud HCM Platform) setups?+
CDAY's sector rank and percentile against other Software (Cloud HCM Platform) tickers we track is shown on the /tickers index — sortable by Amora Edge Score, win rate, or sector. For direct comparison, see the "Related Software (Cloud HCM Platform) Options Setups" panel above. When multiple tickers in the same sector are scoring 80+, the algorithm flags the cluster as a sector rotation signal and may upweight position sizing.
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