PTCTechnology · Software - ApplicationThe 20 Wall Street analysts covering PTC, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $168 — +18.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 78 of 100 as at 5 Sept 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores PTC, 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
Quality (98): The business earns solid, repeatable profits on what it owns.
Momentum (13): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.
Size (12): 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.
The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on PTC, 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 +18.8% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 3 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | $127 → $141 |
| 30 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $150 → $155 |
| 30 July 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | $175 → $157 |
| 30 July 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | $190 |
| 30 July 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | $180 → $165 |
| 13 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $185 → $150 |
| 13 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 18 June 2026 | BNP Paribas | Initiates | Neutral | — |
| 8 May 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 7 May 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 5 May 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 29 Apr 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 23 Mar 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 18 Mar 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 17 Mar 2026 | Barclays | Reinstates | Overweight | $180 |
| 17 Mar 2026 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 6 Feb 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 5 Feb 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 5 Feb 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 2 Feb 2026 | JP Morgan | Downgrade | Underweight | — |
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. PTC 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 4 Sept 2026, PTC, Inc. returned −33.9% against +20.0% 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.
Cheaper than 48% of US stocks
Cheaper than 23% of US stocks
Cheaper than 22% of US stocks
Cheaper than 26% of US stocks
Higher than 18% of US stocks
Higher than 23% of US stocks
Higher than 92% of US stocks
Higher than 86% of US stocks
Higher than 95% of US stocks
Higher than 90% of US stocks
Higher than 94% of US stocks
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.
PTC, Inc. has a market value of $15.3B and an enterprise value of $16.6B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $3.0B. The latest quarter shrank 6.8% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $1.2B, a 41.4% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $10.34.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $935.5M.
PTC, Inc. spent $1.4B on share buybacks in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 13.7×; forward P/E: 15.8× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
PTC, Inc. employs 7,000 people — $422K of revenue per employee.
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The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own PTC, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →
PTC Inc. reported earnings 30 days ago, and its stock has risen 16.6% since that report. The article examines what may come next for the company's shares following the gains.
Why it matters — PTC watchers would care because the article assesses the stock's momentum since its latest earnings report and what may lie ahead for the company.
PTC announced the availability of the FeatureScript MCP Server capability in its Onshape CAD and PDM platform, which allows engineers to create custom CAD features using natural language and AI without programming experience.
Why it matters — The launch positions PTC at the forefront of AI-driven design by making CAD automation accessible to non-programmers and enabling reusable, shareable engineering knowledge without recurring AI costs.
PTC released Codebeamer 3.3, Codebeamer AI 1.2, and Pure Variants 7.3, adding AI search, configuration management, and change-control governance to its ALM portfolio to help engineering teams manage product variants and find information more accurately.
Why it matters — The updates expand PTC's ALM capabilities in AI governance, traceability, and variant management, addressing engineering complexity that is relevant to enterprise customers relying on PTC's lifecycle management tools.
PTC announced it will participate in several upcoming investor conferences, including the Oppenheimer 29th Annual Technology, Internet & Communications Virtual Conference (August 12, 2026), Citi's 2026 Global TMT Conference (September 9, 2026), the Berenberg European Conference (December 1, 2026), and Barclays 24th Annual Global Technology Conference (December 9, 2026).
Why it matters — The announcement signals scheduled opportunities for PTC to present to and meet with investors at prominent industry conferences in the coming months.
PTC announced the release of Arena Connect, a new capability within its Arena PLM/QMS 2026.2 release that helps manufacturers connect business applications, Arena workspaces, and automated workflows. The release also includes pre-built templates, low-code connectors, AI-powered product change summaries, automated BOM compliance checks, and enhanced Onshape-Arena connection features.
Why it matters — The new integration and AI features expand Arena's capabilities, which could make PTC's PLM and QMS offerings more attractive to manufacturers.
The 20 Wall Street analysts covering PTC, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $168, with estimates ranging from $140 to $230. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 20 analysts covering PTC, Inc., 12 rate it a Buy, 7 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks PTC, Inc. 78 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 5 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 5 Sept 2026, PTC, Inc. ranks 78 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 Quality (98 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 20 analysts implies +18.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks PTC, Inc. 78 out of 100 as at 5 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering PTC, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for PTC are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $140 to $230 over the next 12 months.
PTC, Inc. returned -33.9% over the 12 months to 4 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
PTC Inc. is a global industrial software company that provides digital solutions for designing, building, connecting, and servicing physical products.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 28 Aug 2026): "PTC Inc. (PTC) Up 16.6% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?". PTC Inc. reported earnings 30 days ago, and its stock has risen 16.6% since that report. The article examines what may come next for the company's shares following the gains.
PTC Inc. is a global industrial software company that provides digital solutions for designing, building, connecting, and servicing physical products. PTC’s portfolio includes computer-aided design tools, product lifecycle management software, industrial connectivity, service management, application lifecycle management, and augmented reality platforms. Its products are used by manufacturers and product companies to support engineering collaboration, manage product data, improve manufacturing workflows, and streamline field service operations. PTC serves industries such as automotive, aerospace and defense, electronics, industrial equipment, and medical technology. The company’s software is delivered through a mix of cloud, SaaS, and on-premises offerings, helping organizations coordinate product development and operational processes across the full lifecycle of complex products. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, PTC is widely recognized for its role in industrial digital transformation.
CEO Mr. Neil Barua · 7,000 employees · United States · https://www.ptc.com
