10 Worst Performing Software Stocks to Buy According to Analysts

2. Flywire Corp. (NASDAQ:FLYW)

YTD returns: -45%

Potential Upside: 45%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 34

Flywire Corp. (NASDAQ:FLYW) is a global payments enablement and software company that provides specialized payment solutions for the education, healthcare, travel, and B2B sectors. The company facilitates secure, efficient, and seamless cross-border and domestic transactions, helping organizations manage payments more effectively.

Flywire Corp. (NASDAQ:FLYW) shares have dropped 45% year-to-date. The stock had underperformed in 2024, declining 11%, and was already down 14% in 2025 before its Q4 2024 earnings release. Following weaker-than-expected results and subdued guidance, the stock plunged 37% on February 26. For Q1 2025, the company projected revenue growth of 10-13% on a constant-currency basis, indicating a slowdown from the 17% and 27% year-over-year growth seen in Q4 and Q3 2024, respectively.

To improve profitability and efficiency, Flywire has launched a restructuring plan affecting approximately 10% of its workforce. Additionally, the company’s $330 million acquisition of Sertifi (a private company) is expected to accelerate the growth of its expanding Travel vertical and support future expansion. The consensus price target for Flywire Corp. (NASDAQ:FLYW) currently stands at $16.5, suggesting a potential upside of 45%.