Bentley Systems (BSY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Bentley Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: BSY) is a leading global provider of software solutions for the design, construction, and operation of infrastructure assets. Founded in 1984 by brothers Keith and Barry Bentley, the company has built a comprehensive portfolio of applications that enable engineers, architects, constructors, and owners to plan, build, and manage roads, bridges, rail systems, water treatment plants, power plants, and industrial facilities. Key software offerings include MicroStation for computer-aided design, ProjectWise for project delivery collaboration, and AssetWise for asset performance management.

Over its four-decade history, Bentley Systems has expanded through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Its OpenRail, OpenPlant, and OpenCities solutions extend core capabilities into specialized sectors, while the acquisition of Seequent in 2021 bolstered its geotechnical and earth sciences modeling. These technologies are complemented by the iTwin platform, which provides a cloud-based digital twin environment for real-time infrastructure visualization and analytics.

The company serves a diverse set of markets in more than 170 countries, working with government agencies, engineering firms, and contractors on projects ranging from smart city planning to large-scale transportation networks. Its software is used by customers in North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East to improve project outcomes, reduce risks, and optimize asset performance over entire lifecycles. Bentley’s solutions support sustainability and resilience goals by enabling data-driven decision-making and minimizing resource consumption.

Bentley Systems is headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania, with regional offices across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East. Under the leadership of CEO Gregory C. Bentley, the company continues to focus on innovation in digital twins, cloud collaboration, and integrated project delivery. Its commitment to research and development ensures that infrastructure professionals have access to the latest tools for addressing complex engineering challenges in a rapidly evolving world.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $54.29 to $55.50
• 50-Day Range: $42.84 to $56.73
• 52-Week Range: $36.51 to $55.50
• Volume: 1.82 million shs
• Average Volume: 1.24 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $16.55 billion
• P/E Ratio: 71.80
• Dividend Yield: 0.49%
• Price Target: $52.00
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Bentley Systems Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Bentley Systems scored higher than 89% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 364th out of 1,998 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.3 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Bentley Systems has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.60, and is based on 7 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Bentley Systems has been the subject of 7 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 14.77%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Bentley Systems are expected to grow by 14.77% in the coming year, from $0.88 to $1.01 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Bentley Systems is 71.80, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.53.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Bentley Systems is 71.80, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 36.23.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Bentley Systems has a PEG Ratio of 4.40. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Bentley Systems has a P/B Ratio of 16.44. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

5.46% of the float of Bentley Systems has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Bentley Systems has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.1.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Bentley Systems has recently decreased by 13.02%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Bentley Systems has a dividend yield of 0.52%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Bentley Systems has only been increasing its dividend for 3 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Bentley Systems is 35.44%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Bentley Systems will have a dividend payout ratio of 27.72% next year. This indicates that Bentley Systems will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 2.8 / 5
• Environmental Score: -2.31

Percentage of Shares Shorted

5.46% of the float of Bentley Systems has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Bentley Systems has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.1.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Bentley Systems has recently decreased by 13.02%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.7 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.72

News Sentiment

Bentley Systems has a news sentiment score of 0.72. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.61 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 9 news articles for Bentley Systems this week, compared to 8 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

6 people have searched for BSY on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

9 people have added Bentley Systems to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 800% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Bentley Systems insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $50,872,826.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

20.56% of the stock of Bentley Systems is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

44.16% of the stock of Bentley Systems is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

BSY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have BSY shares performed this year?

Bentley Systems' stock was trading at $46.70 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, BSY stock has increased by 21.5% and is now trading at $56.7250.

How were Bentley Systems' earnings last quarter?

Bentley Systems, Incorporated (NASDAQ:BSY) issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May, 7th. The company reported $0.35 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.30 by $0.05. Bentley Systems's quarterly revenue was up 9.7% compared to the same quarter last year.
Read the conference call transcript.

When did Bentley Systems IPO?

Bentley Systems (BSY) raised $194 million in an IPO on Wednesday, September 23rd 2020. The company issued 10,800,000 shares at a price of $17.00-$19.00 per share. Goldman Sachs, BofA Securities and RBC Capital Markets served as the underwriters for the IPO and Baird, KeyBanc Capital Markets and Mizuho Securities were co-managers.

How do I buy shares of Bentley Systems?

Shares of BSY stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Bentley Systems own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Bentley Systems investors own include Chevron (CVX), McKesson (MCK), Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY), Charles Schwab (SCHW), Comcast (CMCSA), Edwards Lifesciences (EW) and Toronto Dominion Bank (TD).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/07/2025
• Record date for 6/12 Dividend: 6/03/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/12 Dividend: 6/03/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/12/2025
• Today: 7/03/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/05/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: INTERNET SOFTWARE
• Sub-Industry: Computer Software
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:BSY
• CIK: 1031308
• Web: www.bentley.com
• Phone: 610-458-5000
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 5,500
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $52.00
• High Stock Price Target: $59.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $42.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: -8.3%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.60
• Research Coverage: 10 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.79
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 71.80
• Forward P/E Ratio: 64.46
• P/E Growth: 4.4
• Net Income: $234.70 million
• Net Margins: 18.46%
• Pretax Margin: 22.54%
• Return on Equity: 29.18%
• Return on Assets: 9.02%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.13
• Current Ratio: 0.49
• Quick Ratio: 0.49

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $1.35 billion
• Price / Sales: 12.23
• Cash Flow: $1.24 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 45.69
• Book Value: $3.45 per share
• Price / Book: 16.44

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 291,840,000
• Free Float: 231,841,000
• Market Cap: $16.55 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.09