OTCMKTS:DASTY Q2 EPS Forecast Raised by Griffin Securities

Dassault Systemes SA (OTCMKTS:DASTY - Free Report) - Equities researchers at Griffin Securities lifted their Q2 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Dassault Systemes in a research report issued to clients and investors on Tuesday, June 17th. Griffin Securities analyst J. Vleeschhouwer now expects that the technology company will earn $0.38 per share for the quarter, up from their prior forecast of $0.37. The consensus estimate for Dassault Systemes' current full-year earnings is $1.31 per share. Griffin Securities also issued estimates for Dassault Systemes' Q3 2026 earnings at $0.37 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $0.51 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $1.61 EPS.

Other research analysts also recently issued research reports about the company. The Goldman Sachs Group upgraded Dassault Systemes to a "strong-buy" rating in a report on Friday, June 6th. Berenberg Bank upgraded Dassault Systemes from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a report on Monday, March 3rd.

Dassault Systemes Stock Down 1.3%

Shares of DASTY stock traded down $0.45 during midday trading on Thursday, reaching $35.42. 65,639 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 57,291. Dassault Systemes has a 1 year low of $32.85 and a 1 year high of $44.18. The company's 50 day moving average is $37.30 and its two-hundred day moving average is $38.08. The company has a current ratio of 1.88, a quick ratio of 1.88 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.23. The firm has a market cap of $47.49 billion, a PE ratio of 36.90, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.13 and a beta of 1.01.

Institutional Trading of Dassault Systemes

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Boston Common Asset Management LLC boosted its stake in Dassault Systemes by 38.0% during the 1st quarter. Boston Common Asset Management LLC now owns 40,184 shares of the technology company's stock valued at $1,517,000 after purchasing an additional 11,066 shares during the last quarter. Rhumbline Advisers boosted its stake in Dassault Systemes by 18.9% during the 1st quarter. Rhumbline Advisers now owns 20,836 shares of the technology company's stock valued at $795,000 after purchasing an additional 3,306 shares during the last quarter. Riverbridge Partners LLC purchased a new stake in Dassault Systemes during the 1st quarter valued at $206,000. Finally, Azimuth Capital Investment Management LLC boosted its stake in Dassault Systemes by 27.5% during the 1st quarter. Azimuth Capital Investment Management LLC now owns 120,425 shares of the technology company's stock valued at $4,545,000 after purchasing an additional 25,988 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 0.03% of the company's stock.

Dassault Systemes Cuts Dividend

The business also recently declared a dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, June 26th. Investors of record on Friday, May 23rd will be paid a $0.222 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, May 22nd. This represents a dividend yield of 0.58%. Dassault Systemes's payout ratio is currently 22.92%.

About Dassault Systemes

Dassault Systèmes SE provides software solutions and services worldwide. It offers SOLIDWORKS provides easy-to-use 2D and 3D product development solutions accessible to any business; CATIA, an engineering and design software for product 3D computer-aided design; GEOVIA for intersection of natural resources, infrastructure, and urban planning; and BIOVIA that develops chemicals, biologics, and materials experiences.