BSYTechnology · Software - ApplicationThe 17 Wall Street analysts covering Bentley Systems, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $43 — +5.1% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 70 of 100 as at 30 Oct 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 (98): The share price has been relatively steady.
Momentum (43): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.
Size (13): 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 +5.1% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | $50 |
| 16 Oct 2026 | Cantor Fitzgerald | Maintains | Overweight | $37 → $42 |
| 15 Sept 2026 | Cantor Fitzgerald | Initiates | Overweight | $37 |
| 15 Sept 2026 | Cantor Fitzgerald | Initiates | Overweight | — |
| 10 Aug 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | $50 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | $45 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 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 | — |
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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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 30 Oct 2026, Bentley Systems, Inc. returned −18.1% against +12.4% 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 67% 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 $12.4B and an enterprise value of $13.8B.
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: 44.9×; forward P/E: 25.9× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.68%, paying out 31% of earnings.
Bentley Systems, Inc. employs 5,800 people — $276K of revenue per employee.
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Bentley Systems is scheduled to report next week, with Wall Street expecting earnings growth. Zacks says the company lacks the two key ingredients it looks for in a likely earnings beat.
Why it matters — BSY watchers may note both the expected earnings growth and Zacks’ caution about the likelihood of an earnings beat ahead of the report.
Aristotle Small/Mid Cap Equity said it views Bentley Systems as attractive, citing strong free cash flow, high customer retention and durable competitive advantages, and said the shares trade below its estimates of long-term intrinsic value.
Why it matters — The portfolio commentary offers a positive assessment of Bentley Systems’ cash generation, customer retention and competitive position.
Heartland Mid Cap Value Fund initiated a position in Bentley Systems during the quarter, describing the stock as heavily discounted amid a negative industry narrative despite defensible long-term prospects.
Why it matters — The fund’s new position and assessment offer a view on how it sees Bentley Systems’ valuation and long-term prospects.
Bentley Systems will release its third-quarter 2026 results before the market opens on November 5, 2026. Senior management will discuss the results in a webcast at 8:15 a.m. ET.
Why it matters — BSY watchers can note the scheduled results release and webcast as an upcoming source of company performance information.
Bentley Systems announced the winners of its 2026 Year in Infrastructure Awards, recognizing innovation in designing, building, and operating infrastructure.
Why it matters — The awards highlight infrastructure innovation recognized by Bentley Systems, a development relevant to watchers of BSY.
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 30 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 30 Oct 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 (98 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 17 analysts implies +5.1% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Bentley Systems, Inc. 70 out of 100 as at 30 Oct 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 -18.1% over the 12 months to 30 Oct 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 (Zacks Investment Research, 29 Oct 2026): "Bentley Systems, Incorporated (BSY) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth". Bentley Systems is scheduled to report next week, with Wall Street expecting earnings growth. Zacks says the company lacks the two key ingredients it looks for in a likely earnings beat.
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
