Amid better-than-expected second-quarter efficiency and expectations of rate of interest cuts by america Federal Reserve, the Canadian fairness markets have continued their uptrend. The S&P/TSX Composite Index rose to a brand new excessive yesterday and closed the day 0.2% increased. 12 months to this point, the index is up over 15.7%.
Regardless of the latest improve in broader fairness markets, the next two TSX shares have misplaced over 30% of their inventory values from their latest highs. Given their wholesome long-term development prospects, I consider buyers can make the most of these steep corrections to build up the shares to reap superior returns.
Lightspeed Commerce
Lightspeed Commerce (TSX:LSPD) gives extremely versatile omnichannel options to companies that may assist them function and develop their companies worldwide. The Montreal-based firm has been below strain over the previous few months, with its inventory value falling round 38% from its 52-week excessive. Nevertheless, it reported a powerful first-quarter efficiency of fiscal 2026 in July, with its prime line exceeding its steering. Supported by the growth of its buyer places and a rise in ARPU (common income per consumer), its income grew 15% yr over yr to US$304.9 million.
In the meantime, its gross income grew 19% to US$129.1 million, whereas gross margin expanded from 41% to 42%. Its cost-controlling initiatives and focused value will increase led to the growth of its gross margin. Nevertheless, its web losses elevated from US$35 million to US$49.6 million attributable to a rise in direct, analysis and growth, common and administrative, gross sales and advertising and marketing, curiosity, and tax bills. In the meantime, eradicating particular or one-time objects, its adjusted web revenue got here in at US$7.9 million, or US$0.06 per share, representing a decline from $US$0.10 within the earlier yr’s quarter. The corporate additionally ended the quarter with money and money equivalents of $447.6 million, well-equipped to fund its development initiatives.
In the meantime, Lightspeed continues to launch new synthetic intelligence-powered merchandise and geographically develop its product attain to develop its buyer base and assist its monetary development. Moreover, it makes use of synthetic intelligence (AI) to boost its operational effectivity and enhance its margins. Amid these development initiatives, the corporate’s administration expects its gross income and adjusted EBITDA (earnings earlier than curiosity, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) to develop by 15-18% and 35%, respectively, for the following three years. Contemplating its wholesome development prospects and discounted inventory value, I consider Lightspeed could be a superb purchase now.
Docebo
One other Canadian inventory that has witnessed substantial promoting over the previous few months is Docebo (TSX:DCBO), which gives a extremely customizable e-learning platform to companies throughout varied sectors. The Toronto-based firm has misplaced round 44% of its inventory worth in comparison with its November highs. The expectation of development slowing amid rising competitors, together with the departure of key executives, has led to a decline in its inventory value.
In the meantime, the corporate reported a powerful second-quarter efficiency final month, exceeding its steering. Additional, the demand for LMS (studying administration methods) options is rising amid development in distant working and studying. A number of market analysis corporations predict that the worldwide LMS market will develop in double digits for the rest of this decade. Given its extremely customizable platform and AI-powered options, I consider Docebo is well-equipped to learn from this addressable market development. Moreover, its valuation additionally seems cheap, with its next-12-month price-to-earnings a number of at 21.8, making it a superb purchase.
