BSYTechnology · Software - ApplicationThe 17 Wall Street analysts covering Bentley Systems, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $43 — +38.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 70 of 100 as at 12 Sept 2026 — in the upper half. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Bentley Systems, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Volatility (96): The share price has been relatively steady.
Momentum (24): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.
Size (16): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on BSY, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +38.8% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Aug 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | $50 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | $45 |
| 18 June 2026 | BNP Paribas | Initiates | Outperform | — |
| 18 June 2026 | BNP Paribas | Initiates | Outperform | $40 |
| 29 May 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 12 May 2026 | B of A Securities | Reinstates | Buy | $40 |
| 8 May 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 8 May 2026 | Piper Sandler | Upgrade | Overweight | — |
| 4 May 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 6 Mar 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 2 Mar 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 27 Feb 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 27 Feb 2026 | Oppenheimer | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 27 Feb 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 24 Feb 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 23 Feb 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 22 Jan 2026 | BMO Capital | Initiates | Outperform | — |
| 20 Jan 2026 | Oppenheimer | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 13 Jan 2026 | Piper Sandler | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 12 Jan 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. BSY appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 11 Sept 2026, Bentley Systems, Inc. returned −41.7% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Higher than 20% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Bentley Systems, Inc. has a market value of $9.4B and an enterprise value of $10.7B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.6B. The latest quarter grew 12.8% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $289.8M, a 18.1% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $0.91.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $498.5M.
Bentley Systems, Inc. spent $237.2M on share buybacks and $84.9M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 34.4×; forward P/E: 19.7× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.90%, paying out 31% of earnings.
Bentley Systems, Inc. employs 5,800 people — $276K of revenue per employee.
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Bentley Systems announced that its Board of Directors declared a $0.07 per share cash dividend for the third quarter of 2026, payable on September 29, 2026, to stockholders of record of Class A and Class B common stock as of September 22, 2026.
Why it matters — This provides BSY shareholders with confirmation of a scheduled quarterly cash return.
Bentley Systems has opened a technology hub and experience center in Philadelphia, as announced via Business Wire. The new facility establishes a dedicated presence for the company in the city.
Why it matters — A BSY watcher would care because the new hub signals expanded company infrastructure, which could support product demonstrations, talent development, and engagement with customers in the Philadelphia region.
Bentley Systems announced the finalists for its YII Awards 2026, which recognize infrastructure professionals for their innovative use of Bentley software. The announcement was made from the company's headquarters in Exton, Pennsylvania.
Why it matters — The awards highlight real-world applications of Bentley's software, underscoring customer engagement and product adoption among infrastructure professionals.
On August 18, 2026, Bentley Systems announced the promotion of Andy Rahden to Chief Revenue Officer, as reported via Business Wire.
Why it matters — A change in the company's top revenue leadership could signal a shift in Bentley Systems' sales strategy and commercial direction.
Exacter, Inc. announced that Brad Johnson, a former Director of Electric Utilities at Bentley Systems, has joined the company as Industry Executive for Electric Utilities. Johnson brings more than 15 years of electric utility and energy industry experience to the role.
Why it matters — The departure of a director-level employee to a competitor may be of note to BSY watchers regarding personnel changes within its electric utilities segment.
The 17 Wall Street analysts covering Bentley Systems, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $43, with estimates ranging from $40 to $59. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 17 analysts covering Bentley Systems, Inc., 13 rate it a Buy, 4 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Bentley Systems, Inc. 70 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 12 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 12 Sept 2026, Bentley Systems, Inc. ranks 70 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (96 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 17 analysts implies +38.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Bentley Systems, Inc. 70 out of 100 as at 12 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Bentley Systems, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for BSY are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $40 to $59 over the next 12 months.
Bentley Systems, Inc. returned -41.7% over the 12 months to 11 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Bentley Systems, Incorporated Class B Common Stock represents ownership in Bentley Systems, a software company focused on infrastructure engineering. Bentley Systems develops digital design, modeling, simulation, project management, and data management software used to plan, build, and operate infrastructure assets across roads, bridges, rail and transit networks, water systems, power and utilities, industrial facilities, and communications infrastructure.
The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 11 Sept 2026): "Bentley Systems, Incorporated Declares Third Quarter 2026 Dividend". Bentley Systems announced that its Board of Directors declared a $0.07 per share cash dividend for the third quarter of 2026, payable on September 29, 2026, to stockholders of record of Class A and Class B common stock as of September 22, 2026.
Bentley Systems, Incorporated Class B Common Stock represents ownership in Bentley Systems, a software company focused on infrastructure engineering. Bentley Systems develops digital design, modeling, simulation, project management, and data management software used to plan, build, and operate infrastructure assets across roads, bridges, rail and transit networks, water systems, power and utilities, industrial facilities, and communications infrastructure. Its products serve engineers, architects, constructors, geospatial professionals, and owner-operators who rely on specialized tools for managing complex infrastructure projects and asset lifecycles. The company is headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania, and operates as a recognized provider in infrastructure software, supporting workflows that connect engineering, construction, and operations within public and private sector markets.
CEO Mr. Nicholas H. Cumins · 5,800 employees · United States · https://www.bentley.com
