Dayforce Soars in Premarket Trading: Potential Thoma Bravo Acquisition Driving Gains

Shares of Dayforce Inc. (NYSE: DAY) surged dramatically in premarket trading on August 18, 2025, following reports that private equity firm Thoma Bravo is in advanced discussions to acquire the human resources management software provider. The stock jumped 24.29% to $65.75 in premarket hours after closing at $52.88 the previous session, making it one of the biggest single-day moves for the Minneapolis-based company. This surge comes as analysts anticipate a potential take-private deal that could value Dayforce at a premium to its current market capitalization of approximately $8.4 billion.