PTC (NASDAQ:PTC) Stock

PTC INC

PTC offers high-end computer-assisted design (Creo) and product lifecycle management (Windchill) software as well as Internet of Things and AR industrial solutions. Founded in 1985, PTC has 28,000 customers, with revenue stemming mostly from North America and Europe.

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PTC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTC#NASDAQ">PTC</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 4.53% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 15.45%. Currently, PTC has a market capitalization of $20.70 billion. 
Buying $1000 In PTC: If an investor had bought $1000 of PTC stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $4,205.94 today based on a price of $172.06 for PTC at the time of writing.
<h3>PTC's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Shares of software stocks are trading higher amid overall market strength after the US and China agreed to a temporary reduction in most tariffs on each other's goods.

May 6, 2025 records indicate that Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros filed a purchase of Aris Water Solutions (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARIS#NYSE">ARIS</a>), valued between $106,029 and $590,000. According to the May filing, the transaction occurred on May 6, 2025.
Currently, Aris Water Solutions shares are trading down 19.53% at $20.48.
<h3>What Representative Has Been Trading Recently</h3>
In the last three years, Gilbert Ray Cisneros completed 124 stock transactions totaling more than $2.24 million. Hawaiian Electric Indus and CACI International stocks were among the largest trades. Some of the most notable transactions the Rep. has executed recently include: 
<ul>
<li>GoDaddy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDDY#NYSE">GDDY</a>): $15,001 - $50,000 Purchase</li>
<li>PTC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTC#NASDAQ">PTC</a>): $15,001 - $50,000 Purchase</li>
<li>Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>): $15,001 - $50,000 Purchase</li>
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Here's a summary of Gilbert Ray Cisneros's recent trades:
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<td>GoDaddy</td>
<td>GDDY</td>
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<td>$15,001 - $50,000</td>
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<td>2025-04-01</td>
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<td>PTC</td>
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<td>$15,001 - $50,000</td>
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<td>2025-04-01</td>
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<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
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<td>2025-04-01</td>
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<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
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To stay updated on Gilbert Ray Cisneros's trades and other congressional trades, try our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/gilbert-ray-cisneros">government trades tool</a> for live updates!
<h3>The Importance of Congressional Transactions</h3>
A congressional transaction is when any representative or senator either buys or sells an individual stock.
Anyone working in Congress must file a Periodic Transaction Report to inform the public of their recent transaction within 30 days of being notified of the transaction and within 45 days of the transaction date.
In April 2012, Former President Barack Obama signed the STOCK Act into law. The act prohibits members of Congress from using private information given to them by their position for personal gain such as buying or selling a stock. The act also expanded disclosure requirements for members of Congress by requiring them to file a monthly disclosure.
<h3>Why Congressional Transactions Matter</h3>
Congressional transactions shouldn't be the primary reason for an investing decision, but they can be an important factor for an investor to consider.
When a senator or representative makes a new purchase, it could be an indication they expect the stock to rise.
A sale, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean the seller thinks the stock will go down.
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Recent Filing Shows That Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros Bought Over $106K Worth of Aris Water Solutions Stock

Looking into the current session, PTC Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTC#NASDAQ">PTC</a>) shares are trading at $159.37, after a 2.84% spike. Moreover, over the past month, the stock spiked by 6.58%, but in the past year, decreased by 9.33%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is undervalued, even if the company is performing up to par in the current session. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746122425_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>PTC P/E Compared to Competitors</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 427.41 in the Software industry, PTC Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 47.63. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746122425_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

Intraday Update

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P/E Ratio Insights for PTC

PTC shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q2 financial results and raised its FY25 guidance.

Stifel analyst Adam Borg maintains PTC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTC#NASDAQ">PTC</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $230 to $200.

Price Target

Analyst Ratings

Stifel Maintains Buy on PTC, Lowers Price Target to $200

Baird analyst Joe Vruwink maintains PTC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTC#NASDAQ">PTC</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $185 to $191.

Baird Maintains Outperform on PTC, Raises Price Target to $191

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Piper Sandler raised Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) price target from $435 to $475. Piper Sandler analyst Brent Bracelin maintained an Overweight rating. Microsoft shares closed at $395.26 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Benchmark cut the price target for QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) from $240 to $200. Benchmark analyst Cody Acree maintained a Buy rating. Qualcomm shares closed at $148.46 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/QCOM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Needham cut Crocs, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CROX#NASDAQ">CROX</a>) price target from $129 to $118. Needham analyst Tom Nikic maintained a Buy rating. Crocs shares closed at $96.42 on Wednesday. See how other analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CROX/analyst-ratings">view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>D. Boral Capital slashed the price target for TETRA Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTI#NYSE">TTI</a>) from $5.5 to $4. D. Boral Capital analyst Jesse Sobelson maintained a Buy rating. TETRA Technologies shares closed at $2.85 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TTI/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Rosenblatt increased the price target for Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDC#NASDAQ">WDC</a>) from $50 to $53. Rosenblatt analyst Kevin Cassidy maintained a Buy rating. Western Digital shares closed at $43.86 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WDC/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Needham lowered Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) price target from $62 to $58. Needham analyst John Todaro maintained a Buy rating. Robinhood shares settled at $49.11 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HOOD/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Rosenblatt increased Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) price target from $846 to $918. Rosenblatt analyst Barton Crockett maintained a Buy rating. Meta shares closed at $549.00 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/META/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Needham cut Etsy, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETSY#NASDAQ">ETSY</a>) price target from $60 to $55. Needham analyst Bernie McTernan maintained a Buy rating. Etsy shares closed at $43.48 on Wednesday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ETSY/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Piper Sandler lowered the price target for PTC Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTC#NASDAQ">PTC</a>) from $202 to $180. Piper Sandler analyst Clarke Jeffries maintained a Neutral rating. PTC shares settled at $154.97 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PTC/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Needham increased eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>) price target from $72 to $78. Needham analyst Bernie McTernan maintained a Buy rating. eBay shares closed at $68.16 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EBAY/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Rosenblatt analyst Blair Abernethy maintains PTC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTC#NASDAQ">PTC</a>) with a Buy and maintains $204 price target.

Rosenblatt Maintains Buy on PTC, Maintains $204 Price Target

Piper Sandler analyst Clarke Jeffries maintains PTC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTC#NASDAQ">PTC</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $202 to $180.

Piper Sandler Maintains Neutral on PTC, Lowers Price Target to $180

PTC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTC#NASDAQ">PTC</a>) raises FY2025 Adj EPS guidance from $5.30-$6.00 to $5.80-$6.55 vs $5.68 analyst estimate. Raises FY2025 sales outlook from $2.43 billion-$2.53 billion to $2.44 billion-$2.56 billion vs $2.48 billion estimate.

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PTC Raises FY2025 Adj EPS Guidance from $5.30-$6.00 to $5.80-$6.55 vs $5.68 Est; Raises FY2025 Sales Guidance from $2.43B-$2.53B to $2.44B-$2.56B vs $2.48B Est

PTC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTC#NASDAQ">PTC</a>) is looking for Q3 Adj EPS of $1.05-$1.30 vs $1.37 analyst estimate. sees sales of $560.000 million-$600.000 million vs $611.76 million analyst estimate.

PTC Sees Q3 Adj EPS $1.05-$1.30 vs $1.37 Est; Sees Sales $560.000M-$600.000M vs $611.76M Est

PTC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTC#NASDAQ">PTC</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.79 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.40 by 27.86 percent. This is a 22.6 percent increase over earnings of $1.46 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $636.37 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $607.08 million by 4.82 percent. This is a 5.52 percent increase over sales of $603.07 million the same period last year.

Earnings

Earnings Beats

PTC Q2 Adj. EPS $1.79 Beats $1.40 Estimate, Sales $636.37M Beat $607.08M Estimate

Wall Street traded lower on the final session of the month, heading for its third consecutive monthly loss as economic data began reflecting the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump">impact of Trump tariffs.</a>
U.S. GDP shrank by 0.3% in the last quarter, marking the first economic contraction since 2022 and missing forecasts for a 0.4% expansion. The decline was driven by a surge in imports and reduced government spending.
Labor market data also disappointed. The ADP National Employment Report showed private employers added just 62,000 jobs in April—the weakest gain in nine months and well below the expected 108,000.
By midday in New York, the S&amp;P 500 was down 1% to 5,500, on pace to end a six-day winning streak. Tech stocks in the Nasdaq 100 lagged ahead of earnings from industry titans Microsoft Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NYSE">MSFT</a>) and Meta Platforms Inc.
Nine of the S&amp;P 500's eleven sectors were in the red, with only consumer staples and health care posting modest gains. Energy and consumer discretionary led the losses, falling 3.3% and 2.7%, respectively.
Commodities were broadly lower. Oil tumbled 3.7% to $58 a barrel, approaching its lowest close since March 2021. Copper—often seen as a gauge of global growth—plunged 5.2% to $4.60 per pound. Natural gas declined 2.5% to $3.17 per million British thermal units.
Bond markets were steady, with the 10-year Treasury yield hovering at 4.17%. Gold dipped 0.3% to $3,330 per ounce, while the U.S. dollar index (DXY) strengthened by the same margin.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) showed resilience, holding steady at around $93,000 despite broader market weakness.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<td>5,515.27</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>19,330.85</td>
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<td>1,953.01</td>
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According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) fell 0.9% to $549.56.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) eased 0.5% to $403.24.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;eased 1% to $470.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) fell 1.1% to $193.82.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
Stocks reacting to earnings reports included:
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<li>Visa Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>): down 0.0%</li>
<li>Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>): down 0.1%</li>
<li>Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>): down 1.5%</li>
<li>Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITW#NYSE">ITW</a>): down 2.4%</li>
<li>Automatic Data Processing Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADP#NASDAQ">ADP</a>): up 1.2%</li>
<li>Humana Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>): down 1.3%</li>
<li>Trane Technologies plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TT#NYSE">TT</a>): up 7.6%</li>
<li>Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLM#NYSE">MLM</a>): up 2.9%</li>
<li>Vulcan Materials Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VMC#NYSE">VMC</a>): up 6.3%</li>
<li>Mondelez International Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDLZ#NASDAQ">MDLZ</a>): up 4.4%</li>
<li>PPG Industries, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPG#NYSE">PPG</a>): up 4.0%</li>
<li>GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEHC#NASDAQ">GEHC</a>): up 3.8%</li>
<li>Arch Capital Group Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACGL#NASDAQ">ACGL</a>): down 3.1%</li>
<li>Fair Isaac Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FICO#NYSE">FICO</a>): down 0.6%</li>
<li>Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>): down 7.0%</li>
<li>Yum! Brands Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YUM#NYSE">YUM</a>): up 0.7%</li>
<li>Costar Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSGP#NASDAQ">CSGP</a>): down 9.7%</li>
<li>Veralto Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLTO#NYSE">VLTO</a>): up 2.1%</li>
<li>Seagate Technology Holdings Plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STX#NASDAQ">STX</a>): up 8.8%</li>
<li>Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDC#NASDAQ">WDC</a>): up 6.4%</li>
<li>Garmin Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRMN#NYSE">GRMN</a>): down 9.2%</li>
<li>Generac Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNRC#NYSE">GNRC</a>): up 0.0%</li>
<li>First Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>): down 9.5%</li>
<li>Super Micro Computer Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>): down 15.7%</li>
<li>Edison International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EIX#NYSE">EIX</a>): down 9.1%</li>
<li>American Electric Power Company Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEP#NASDAQ">AEP</a>): down 0.9%</li>
<li>Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEG#NYSE">PEG</a>): down 2.3%</li>
<li>PPL Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPL#NYSE">PPL</a>): down 0.1%</li>
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Earnings Scheduled For April 30, 2025

In the last three months, 10 analysts have published ratings on PTC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTC#NASDAQ">PTC</a>), offering a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $184.9, a high estimate of $211.00, and a low estimate of $160.00. This current average represents a 8.92% decrease from the previous average price target of $203.00. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745604022_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive PTC. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C; 
&#x7C;Ken Wong &#x7C;Oppenheimer &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $170.00&#x7C;$210.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Joe Vruwink &#x7C;Baird &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $185.00&#x7C;$181.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Jason Celino &#x7C;Keybanc &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $185.00&#x7C;$211.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Matthew Broome &#x7C;Mizuho &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $160.00&#x7C;$190.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Saket Kalia &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $175.00&#x7C;$215.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Alexei Gogolev &#x7C;JP Morgan &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $160.00&#x7C;$210.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;John Vinh &#x7C;Keybanc &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $211.00&#x7C;$205.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Blair Abernethy &#x7C;Rosenblatt &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $204.00&#x7C;$204.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Tyler Radke &#x7C;Citigroup &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $195.00&#x7C;$200.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Blair Abernethy &#x7C;Rosenblatt &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $204.00&#x7C;$204.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to PTC. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of PTC compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of PTC's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
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To gain a panoramic view of PTC's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PTC/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on PTC analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About PTC</h2>
PTC offers high-end computer-assisted design (Creo) and product lifecycle management (Windchill) software as well as Internet of Things and AR industrial solutions. Founded in 1985, PTC has 28,000 customers, with revenue stemming mostly from North America and Europe.
<h3>Breaking Down PTC's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Positioned below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization faces constraints in size. This could be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining PTC's financials over 3M reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 2.71% as of 31 December, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: PTC's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 14.55%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): PTC's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of 2.55%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 1.32%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: PTC's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 0.53. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
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Where PTC Stands With Analysts

Oppenheimer analyst Ken Wong maintains PTC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTC#NASDAQ">PTC</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $210 to $170.

Oppenheimer Maintains Outperform on PTC, Lowers Price Target to $170

PTC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTC#NASDAQ">PTC</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 4.61% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 14.7%. Currently, PTC has a market capitalization of $18.25 billion. 
Buying $100 In PTC: If an investor had bought $100 of PTC stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $411.86 today based on a price of $151.64 for PTC at the time of writing.
<h3>PTC's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745592318_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much $100 Invested In PTC 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

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