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Why is Monday.com stock sliding today?

Monday.com (MNDY) stock fell 3% pre-market after JPMorgan downgraded it to Neutral with an $87 price target. The company had 16 buy and 9 hold ratings before the downgrade. The stock has declined since Q2 earnings, which beat revenue estimates but had cautious guidance and a 20% workforce reduction. The broader market was positive, indicating the decline is company-specific.

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Published Sep 29, 2026, 10:59 AM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

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Why it matters

The latest JPMorgan downgrade adds a fresh catalyst, likely extending the recent sell‑off.

02

Market read

The downgrade is the primary driver of today's pre‑market price decline for MNDY.

03

What to watch

Potential upside from AI‑focused product rollout and cost‑cutting measures not yet reflected in the downgrade.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 7/10Timing: pre‑market today

Background

Monday.com has been under pressure after Q2 earnings, workforce cuts, and multiple rating downgrades.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

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Context

JPMorgan downgraded Monday.com from Overweight to Neutral with a $87 price target, triggering a 3% pre‑market slide.

Expected impact

downward pressure as investors price in the lower target.

Evidence & confidence

The downgrade is a fresh, material catalyst and the stock is already vulnerable after prior rating cuts and weak guidance.

Market effects

Sector

Work‑management software sector may see broader scrutiny as rating cuts accumulate.

Regional

U.S. tech‑focused investors likely to adjust exposure to similar SaaS names.

Global

Limited to U.S. equities; no immediate global macro effect.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

If the downgrade overreacts to short‑term guidance, the stock could rebound on longer‑term AI transition potential.

Key entities

  • Analyst
    JPMorgan

    Downgraded MNDY to Neutral with a $87 price target.

  • Company
    Monday.com

    Work‑management software provider experiencing AI transition.

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