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BSY Stock Forecast: Bentley Systems, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 5 Oct 2026
$35
+7.82% on the day

The 17 Wall Street analysts covering Bentley Systems, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $43 — +23.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 69 of 100 as at 5 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$9.7B
Ticker Nerd rank
69 / 100
Median analyst target
$43
Analysts covering
17
Revenue$410.7M+12.8% y/y
Operating income$88.6M
Net income$78.5M
Free cash flow$63.8M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+11.1%
1M
+3.3%
YTD
−8.4%
1Y
−36.3%
From 52W high
−38.3%
From 52W low
+22.5%
$28
$56
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

BSY stock analysis: one number for the whole business

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.

Where the model ranks itAs at 5 Oct 2026
69 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Volatility
92
Issuance
79
Quality
77
Accruals
73
Revisions
64
Value
59
Growth
56
Momentum
32
Size
15

Volatility (92): The share price has been relatively steady.

Momentum (32): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

Size (15): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

BSY stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on BSY, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$30$40$50$60Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26BSYHigh $59Median $43Low $37

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says17 analysts
13 Buy4 Hold0 Sell
Low $37Median $43High $59

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +23.7% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
15 Sept 2026Cantor FitzgeraldInitiatesOverweight$37
10 Aug 2026RosenblattMaintainsBuy$50
10 Aug 2026RosenblattMaintainsBuy—
7 Aug 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsOverweight$45
7 Aug 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsOverweight—
18 June 2026BNP ParibasInitiatesOutperform—
18 June 2026BNP ParibasInitiatesOutperform$40
29 May 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
12 May 2026B of A SecuritiesReinstatesBuy$40
8 May 2026MizuhoMaintainsOutperform—
8 May 2026Piper SandlerUpgradeOverweight—
4 May 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
6 Mar 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
2 Mar 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsNeutral—
27 Feb 2026MizuhoMaintainsOutperform—
27 Feb 2026OppenheimerMaintainsOutperform—
27 Feb 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
24 Feb 2026RosenblattMaintainsBuy—
23 Feb 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
22 Jan 2026BMO CapitalInitiatesOutperform—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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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.

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Performance

BSY vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 5 Oct 2026, Bentley Systems, Inc. returned −36.3% against +17.0% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

BSY vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
406080100120Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26BSYS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

BSY analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+0.9%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Bentley Systems, Inc. (BSY) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
38.4×

Cheaper than 19% of US stocks

Price / sales
6.6×

Cheaper than 19% of US stocks

Price / book
9.0×

Cheaper than 10% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
23.8×

Cheaper than 12% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
12.8%

Higher than 58% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
11.5%

Higher than 50% of US stocks

Gross margin
82.0%

Higher than 92% of US stocks

Operating margin
25.0%

Higher than 84% of US stocks

Net margin
18.1%

Higher than 81% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
24.5%

Higher than 85% of US stocks

Return on assets
7.2%

Higher than 86% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.8%

Higher than 62% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Bentley Systems, Inc. (BSY) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

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 $9.7B and an enterprise value of $11.1B.

  • 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.

  • Shares outstanding: 301.8M.

  • Trailing P/E: 38.4×; forward P/E: 22.1× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 0.81%, paying out 31% of earnings.

  • Bentley Systems, Inc. employs 5,800 people — $276K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 6 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

BSY vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelSoftware - Application
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
BSYBentley Systems, Inc.$9.7B
69
CHYMChime Financial, Inc.$10.9B
44
HUBSHubSpot, Inc.$11.0B
92
PAYCPaycom Software, Inc.$10.0B
82
ESTCElastic NV$9.9B
71
FIGFigma, Inc.$11.5B
21
FROGJFrog Ltd.$11.6B
71

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News

Latest BSY news & analysis

Bentley Systems: Deterministic Engineering Makes It An AI Beneficiary

Seeking Alpha · 1 Oct 2026positive

A Seeking Alpha analysis suggests Bentley Systems is undervalued, with the market overlooking its AI integration and resilient engineering software business. The piece highlights 12% ARR growth, 109% net revenue retention, and a 31% trailing FCF margin, and points to AI-enabled MCP servers positioning BSY as a critical platform for engineering workflows, with AI-use monetization planned for 2027.

Why it matters — This article frames BSY as an AI beneficiary whose engineering software platform and planned AI monetization could expand its total addressable market, giving investors a forward-looking view of the company's growth trajectory.

Bentley Systems, Incorporated Declares Third Quarter 2026 Dividend

Business Wire · 11 Sept 2026neutral

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 Opens Philadelphia Tech Hub and Experience Center

Business Wire · 4 Sept 2026positive

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 Announces Finalists for the YII Awards 2026

Business Wire · 19 Aug 2026positive

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.

Bentley Systems Promotes Andy Rahden to Chief Revenue Officer

Business Wire · 18 Aug 2026neutral

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.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about BSY stock

What is the BSY stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 17 Wall Street analysts covering Bentley Systems, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $43, with estimates ranging from $37 to $59. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is BSY stock a buy right now?

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. 69 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 5 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank BSY?

As at 5 Oct 2026, Bentley Systems, Inc. ranks 69 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 (92 of 100).

Will BSY stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 17 analysts implies +23.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Bentley Systems, Inc. 69 out of 100 as at 5 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the BSY stock forecast for 2030?

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: $37 to $59 over the next 12 months.

How has BSY stock performed over the past year?

Bentley Systems, Inc. returned -36.3% over the 12 months to 5 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Bentley Systems, Inc. do?

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.

What is the latest news on BSY?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 1 Oct 2026): "Bentley Systems: Deterministic Engineering Makes It An AI Beneficiary". A Seeking Alpha analysis suggests Bentley Systems is undervalued, with the market overlooking its AI integration and resilient engineering software business. The piece highlights 12% ARR growth, 109% net revenue retention, and a 31% trailing FCF margin, and points to AI-enabled MCP servers positioning BSY as a critical platform for engineering workflows, with AI-use monetization planned for 2027.

Company

About Bentley Systems, Inc.

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