DocuSign CEO Allan Thygesen dismisses recession fears, says business is brisk

Despite a volatile stock market and growing concerns about an economic slowdown in the United States, DocuSign (DOCU) is painting a picture of resilience.

CEO Allan Thygesen has expressed confidence in the company’s continued momentum, citing strong demand trends and positive indicators within the business.

On Yahoo Finance’s Morning Brief on Friday, Thygesen dismissed any concerns about a potential economic downturn impacting DocuSign’s performance, citing ongoing strength in key business metrics.

“As I looked at our February numbers, for example, our transaction volumes were pretty much on target with what we had expected — not seeing any major impact there,” Thygesen said.

“So at this point, we haven’t seen any impact of the recent volatility.”

AI-powered growth

DocuSign’s positive outlook is supported by strong fourth-quarter earnings, reported on Thursday evening.

The company exceeded expectations as more customers embraced its innovative AI agreement technology.

This adoption signals there may be positive things to come from this integration, and that there is consumer intrigue around the topic of AI.

This positive momentum appears to have staying power, as the company’s billings guidance also surprised Wall Street estimates to the upside.

The positive earnings report sent DocuSign shares soaring, with the stock rising more than 16% in Friday morning trading and becoming the No. 1 trending ticker on Yahoo Finance.

Wall Street analysts have largely responded positively to DocuSign’s recent performance.

“We maintain our positive view as we see potential for continued international expansion, IAM [intelligent agreements] optionality in FY26, and operating leverage in future years,” Citi analyst Tyler Radke wrote, highlighting the company’s promising growth prospects.

Radke reiterated a Buy rating on DocuSign’s stock, further solidifying the positive sentiment.

Adding to the bullish signals, DocuSign’s recent activity in the stock market speaks volumes about its financial confidence.

The company reported a strong $1.1 billion in cash and revealed that it had repurchased $683.5 million in stock during the quarter, a substantial increase compared to the $145.5 million repurchased in the same period last year.

These buybacks have signaled to the market that the company is stable and willing to invest.

This combination of strong earnings, positive guidance, and a strategic share repurchase program suggests that DocuSign is well-positioned to navigate the current economic landscape and continue its growth trajectory.