CSG Systems International, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSGS) Short Interest Down 13.0% in January

CSG Systems International, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSGS) saw a large decrease in short interest in the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 3,176,745 shares, a decrease of 13.0% from the December 31st total of 3,652,269 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 658,984 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 4.8 days. Currently, 11.5% of the company’s shares are short sold. Currently, 11.5% of the company’s shares are short sold. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 658,984 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 4.8 days.

More CSG Systems International News

Here are the key news stories impacting CSG Systems International this week:

• Positive Sentiment: CSG reported stronger-than-expected non‑GAAP results: non‑GAAP EPS of $1.53 beat consensus (~$1.33) and total revenue of about $323.1M topped estimates — a near-term catalyst that supports valuation. CSG Systems (CSGS) Q4 Earnings Surpass Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: The board raised the quarterly dividend to $0.34 (a ~6% increase), marking the 13th consecutive year of increases — this supports income investors and signals confidence in cash returns. Dividend Increase Announcement
• Neutral Sentiment: The company reported a healthy non‑GAAP adjusted operating margin (22.3%) and continues to show strong return on equity metrics — helpful for medium-term fundamentals but already reflected in some analyst targets. Q4 and Full-Year 2025 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Balance-sheet signal: cash and equivalents rose (to roughly $180M) even as operating cash flow softened — this cushions near-term liquidity but underscores mixed cash dynamics. QuiverQuant Q4 Summary
• Negative Sentiment: GAAP results were weak: GAAP EPS $0.25 and net income fell sharply year‑over‑year (big decline in GAAP profitability and a ~31% drop in operating profit), which raises questions about earnings quality and near-term profitability. QuiverQuant Q4 Summary
• Negative Sentiment: Recent institutional activity shows several large managers trimming positions (e.g., Vanguard reductions), which can add selling pressure despite some hedge fund additions. QuiverQuant Institutional Moves

CSG Systems International Price Performance

Shares of CSGS stock opened at $79.45 on Thursday. The company has a market capitalization of $2.27 billion, a P/E ratio of 26.93, a P/E/G ratio of 1.88 and a beta of 0.88. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $78.19 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $71.13. CSG Systems International has a one year low of $54.65 and a one year high of $80.28. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.86, a current ratio of 1.50 and a quick ratio of 1.50.

CSG Systems International (NASDAQ:CSGS) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, November 5th. The technology company reported $1.31 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.17 by $0.14. CSG Systems International had a net margin of 6.85% and a return on equity of 42.54%. The firm had revenue of $303.62 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $278.76 million. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that CSG Systems International will post 3.83 EPS for the current year.

CSG Systems International Increases Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 1st. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, March 18th will be paid a dividend of $0.34 per share. This is an increase from CSG Systems International’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.32. This represents a $1.36 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.7%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, March 18th. CSG Systems International’s payout ratio is 43.39%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Foster Dykema Cabot & Partners LLC purchased a new position in CSG Systems International during the 3rd quarter valued at about $25,000. Covestor Ltd boosted its stake in shares of CSG Systems International by 30.9% during the third quarter. Covestor Ltd now owns 547 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $35,000 after purchasing an additional 129 shares in the last quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC increased its holdings in CSG Systems International by 108.0% during the fourth quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 853 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $65,000 after buying an additional 443 shares during the period. GAMMA Investing LLC raised its stake in CSG Systems International by 26.5% in the fourth quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 1,003 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $77,000 after buying an additional 210 shares in the last quarter. Finally, ST Germain D J Co. Inc. purchased a new stake in CSG Systems International during the fourth quarter worth $177,000. 91.07% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

CSGS has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. Oppenheimer lowered shares of CSG Systems International to a “market perform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 29th. Wall Street Zen cut shares of CSG Systems International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, November 1st. William Blair lowered shares of CSG Systems International from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 29th. Sidoti downgraded shares of CSG Systems International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $81.00 price objective for the company. in a research note on Wednesday, October 29th. Finally, Benchmark cut CSG Systems International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 29th. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eight have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $73.81.

About CSG Systems International

CSG Systems International (NASDAQ: CSGS) is a global provider of business support systems and digital monetization solutions designed for communications and media service providers. Headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, the company delivers a suite of subscription billing, customer care, revenue management and digital commerce offerings that enable operators to launch, manage and monetize connectivity, entertainment and IoT services. CSG’s software platforms are built to support high-volume transaction processing, real-time rating and modern customer engagement capabilities.

Since its incorporation in 1982, CSG has expanded its footprint across North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Asia-Pacific region.