What's with the Nuix (ASX:NXL) share price today?

After gaining 15% in a week, the battered Nuix share price might be recovering from its misfortunes.

| More on:
share price battering and recovery, child with black eye and boxing gloves

Image source: Getty Images

You’re reading a free article with opinions that may differ from The Motley Fool’s Premium Investing Services. Become a Motley Fool member today to get instant access to our top analyst recommendations, in-depth research, investing resources, and more. Learn More

The Nuix Ltd (ASX: NXL) share price is having yet another poor day's trade on the ASX, despite a quiet day on the news front for the beleaguered company.

Right now, the Nuix share price has bounced back from a tumultuous morning to trade at $2.60 – 0.76% lower than its previous close.

Meanwhile, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is up 0.73%. The S&P/ASX All Technology Index (ASX: XTX) is also up 0.36%.

Let's take a look at what's been going on with the ASX's notorious software company lately.

The month that's been for Nuix

The Nuix share price seems to be flattening out after its huge day on Thursday which saw it grow a massive 8.6%.

Prior to that, Nuix was hit by a cacophony of bad news over the course of a single month.

The most recent mud to splatter on Nuix's reputation flew on 30 June when its former chief financial officer (CFO) Stephen Doyle faced allegations of insider trading.

The allegations came from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). ASIC is investigating Doyle, his brother, and his father over similar offences.

The Nuix share price fell a massive 12.9% on the first day of trading after the news broke.

Prior to that, Nuix's Sydney offices were raided by law enforcement officers. The Australian Federal Police reportedly issued the warrant as they assisted ASIC in its criminal investigation into Nuix's prospectus.   

Only days before the warrant was issued, Nuix (and ASIC) was named and shamed in Parliament by ALP Senator for New South Wales Deborah O'Neill.

The two events respectively shocked 1.9% and 2.5% from Nuix's share price.

Finally, let's not forget it's been less than a month since Nuix's CFO and CEO both bid farewell to the company. The Nuix share price fell 5.98% that day.

All this drama and some still say the stock market is boring…

Nuix share price snapshot

After all that, the Nuix share price has fallen a total 1.89% over the last 30 days.

It has also dropped 67% since its Initial Public Offering (IPO) in December 2020.

The company has a market capitalisation of around $825 million, with approximately 317 million shares outstanding.

Motley Fool contributor Brooke Cooper has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. 

The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has recommended Nuix Pty Ltd. The Motley Fool Australia has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Bruce Jackson.

More on Technology Shares

A joyful woman in a wheelchair on a beach holds a bunch of colourful balloons and spreads her arms wide towards the sunset.
Technology Shares

Up 180% in 12 months, this ASX share is predicted to keep rising

This soaring stock still has a lot of potential.

Read more »

Technology Shares

4 reasons WiseTech shares can keep roaring higher in 2025

A leading expert forecasts more outperformance from WiseTech shares in 2025.

Read more »

A man has a surprised and relieved expression on his face. as he raises his hands up to his face in response to the high fluctuations in the Galileo share price today
Technology Shares

Pro Medicus shares rocketed 161% in 2024: Is it still a buy?

Let's see whether analysts think this high-flying stock can keep rising.

Read more »

Happy man and woman looking at the share price on a tablet.
Technology Shares

3 ASX tech shares to buy in January

Analysts are tipping these shares as buys this month. Let's see what they are saying.

Read more »

Three people skydiving.
52-Week Lows

These ASX tech stocks just hit multi-year lows! Are they cheap?

A cheap share isn't always a bargain...

Read more »

women with a microphone is happy whilst using a computer
Technology Shares

2 quality ASX 200 tech shares primed to outperform in 2025

Looking to buy a few promising S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) tech shares to potentially boost your returns in 2025? Then…

Read more »

two businessmen shake hands amid a backdrop of tall buildings, indicating a share price movement or merger between ASX property companies
Mergers & Acquisitions

Buying WiseTech shares? Here's what's happening with the company's latest acquisition

WiseTech has announced a new strategic acquisition to expand its global offerings.

Read more »

A bored man sits at his desk, flat after seeing the latest news on the share market.
Technology Shares

Brainchip shares crash 10% on capital raising news

This semiconductor company is raising funds via a put option agreement again.

Read more »