NASDAQ:ANSS ANSYS (ANSS) Stock Price, News & Analysis $312.26 +1.57 (+0.51%) (As of 07/26/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$310.82▼$315.6850-Day Range$310.55▼$331.2552-Week Range$258.01▼$364.31Volume323,738 shsAverage Volume593,284 shsMarket Capitalization$27.26 billionP/E Ratio62.70Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$320.00 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get ANSYS alerts: Email Address ANSYS MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingReduce1.89 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside2.5% Upside$320.00 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.81% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-0.60Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.87Based on 13 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$52,599 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth13.90%From $7.05 to $8.03 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.08 out of 5 starsComputer And Technology Sector179th out of 612 stocksPrepackaged Software Industry57th out of 202 stocks 0.9 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingANSYS has received a consensus rating of Reduce. The company's average rating score is 1.89, and is based on 1 buy rating, 6 hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageANSYS has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about ANSYS's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.81% of the float of ANSYS has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverANSYS has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in ANSYS has recently decreased by 5.99%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldANSYS does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthANSYS does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next 4.0 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreANSYS has received a 54.61% net impact score from Upright. Ansys seems to create the most significant positive value in categories "Taxes", "Creating knowledge", and "Jobs". The positive contribution in the "Creating knowledge" impact category is driven by its "Engineering simulation software", "Engineering simulation services", and "Customer service support for engineering simulation software" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for ANSYS is -0.60. Previous Next 3.3 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentANSYS has a news sentiment score of 0.87. 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 0.53 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 13 news articles for ANSYS this week, compared to 9 articles on an average week.Search Interest5 people have searched for ANSS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 67% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 8 people have added ANSYS to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, ANSYS insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $52,599.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.46% of the stock of ANSYS is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions92.39% of the stock of ANSYS is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about ANSYS's insider trading history. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for ANSYS are expected to grow by 13.90% in the coming year, from $7.05 to $8.03 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of ANSYS is 62.70, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 143.75.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of ANSYS is 62.70, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 266.74.Price to Earnings Growth RatioANSYS has a PEG Ratio of 6.92. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioANSYS has a P/B Ratio of 5.03. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about ANSYS's valuation and earnings. 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The company also offers electronics product suite that provides electromagnetic field simulation software for designing electronic and electromechanical products; Ansys High Frequency Structure Simulator product for radio frequency and microwave design; SCADE product suite, a solution for embedded software simulation, code production, and automated certification; fluids product suite that enables modeling of fluid flow and other related physical phenomena; Ansys Fluent computational fluid dynamics software package; Ansys RedHawk-SC for electronic design automation; Ansys Optics software; and mission-simulation, modeling, testing, and analysis software. In addition, it offers Ansys Granta MI system for materials information management; Ansys Granta Selector technology for materials selection and graphical analysis; CES EduPack product, a set of teaching resources; Granta Materials Data for Simulation; Ansys Lumerical product, a photonics simulation software solution; safety-certified embedded software solutions; Discovery product family for use in the simulation of product design; academic product suite for research and teaching settings. ANSYS, Inc. was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania.Read More ANSS Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart ANSS Stock News HeadlinesJuly 9, 2024 | insidertrades.comANSYS, Inc. (NASDAQ:ANSS) Director Glenda Dorchak Sells 159 SharesJuly 23, 2024 | marketwatch.comAnsys Inc. stock underperforms Monday when compared to competitors despite daily gainsJuly 27, 2024 | Monument Traders Alliance (Ad)This student turned $1,300 into $45,000 in just 4 Months!With the help of S.A.M. (my new AI-powered scanner) it's now easier than ever to find these unique trades... In fact, it just detected a move happening this MONDAY.July 23, 2024 | prnewswire.comAnsys 2024 R2 Delivers Multiphysics Innovation Across Industries and Engineering DomainsJuly 21, 2024 | sg.finance.yahoo.comSMCI Sep 2024 650.000 putJuly 21, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comANSYS (NASDAQ:ANSS) Now Covered by StockNews.comJuly 21, 2024 | sg.finance.yahoo.comSMCI Sep 2024 660.000 putJuly 19, 2024 | marketwatch.comAnsys Inc. stock underperforms Wednesday when compared to competitorsJuly 27, 2024 | Monument Traders Alliance (Ad)This student turned $1,300 into $45,000 in just 4 Months!With the help of S.A.M. 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(NASDAQ:ANSS) Receives Average Recommendation of "Reduce" from BrokeragesJuly 9, 2024 | prnewswire.comAnsys Launches STK Availability in AWS MarketplaceJuly 9, 2024 | prnewswire.comAnsys Listed in AWS "ICMP" for the US Federal GovernmentJuly 7, 2024 | seekingalpha.comANSYS: Navigating Opportunities And Challenges Amidst New Market DynamicsJune 26, 2024 | prnewswire.comAnsys Multiphysics Signoff Solutions Certified for Samsung's 2nm Power Backside Delivery TechnologyJune 24, 2024 | prnewswire.comAnsys Joins Intel Foundry's United States Military, Aerospace, and Government (USMAG) AllianceSee More Headlines Receive ANSS Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for ANSYS and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings5/01/2024Today7/27/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)7/31/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorComputer and Technology Industry Prepackaged software Sub-IndustryApplication Software Current SymbolNASDAQ:ANSS CUSIP03662Q10 CIK1013462 Webwww.ansys.com Phone(844) 462-6797Fax724-514-9494Employees6,200Year Founded1970Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$320.00 High Stock Price Target$345.00 Low Stock Price Target$290.00 Potential Upside/Downside+2.5%Consensus RatingReduce Rating Score (0-4)1.89 Research Coverage9 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$4.98 Trailing P/E Ratio62.70 Forward P/E Ratio44.29 P/E Growth6.92Net Income$500.41 million Net Margins19.51% Pretax Margin23.00% Return on Equity10.45% Return on Assets7.80% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.14 Current Ratio2.80 Quick Ratio2.80 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$2.27 billion Price / Sales12.01 Cash Flow$8.63 per share Price / Cash Flow36.18 Book Value$62.05 per share Price / Book5.03Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares87,300,000Free Float86,898,000Market Cap$27.26 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.11 Social Links Reduce the RiskMarket downturns give many investors pause, and for good reason. 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Zack (Age 53)Vice President of Corporate Development & Global Partnerships Comp: $477.62kMr. Andy Kincheloe J.D.Vice President of Global Marketing, Channel, & Go-To-Market OperationsMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsCloudflareNYSE:NETSplunkNASDAQ:SPLKTake-Two Interactive SoftwareNASDAQ:TTWOOktaNASDAQ:OKTAPaycom SoftwareNYSE:PAYCView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsAllspring Global Investments Holdings LLCSold 67 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.057%State of Michigan Retirement SystemBought 100 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.027%Argonautica Private Wealth Management Inc.Bought 53 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.001%Eagle Bay Advisors LLCBought 204 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.001%McClarren Financial Advisors Inc.Bought 320 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.000%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy ANSYS Stock? ANSS Pros and Cons Explained Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in ANSYS, Inc.: ANSYS has a strong market position in engineering simulation software and services, catering to a global customer base, which provides a stable revenue stream. The company has a history of consistent innovation, regularly updating its software to meet the evolving needs of engineers and researchers. Recent financial reports indicate a healthy return on equity of 10.45%, showcasing the company's ability to generate profits from shareholder equity. Despite a recent dip in revenue, ANSYS has a solid track record of financial stability and resilience in the face of market fluctuations. With a current stock price of $324.30, ANSYS may present a potential buying opportunity for investors looking to enter at a reasonable valuation. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in ANSYS, Inc. for these reasons: ANSS stock has faced recent volatility, with fluctuations in trading volume and price movements, indicating potential uncertainty in the market's perception of the company. Analysts have expressed concerns about ANSYS' revenue decline, raising questions about the company's ability to sustain growth in the competitive engineering software industry. The company's P/E ratio of 65.21 and P/E/G ratio of 7.17 suggest that the stock may be trading at a premium compared to its earnings growth potential, potentially limiting upside for investors. While ANSYS has a diverse geographic presence, global economic conditions and geopolitical factors could impact its international operations and revenue streams. With a beta of 1.14, ANSYS' stock price may be more sensitive to market fluctuations and broader economic trends, potentially increasing investment risk. These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, July 7, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these ANSYS pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. ANSS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have ANSS shares performed this year? ANSYS's stock was trading at $362.88 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, ANSS shares have decreased by 13.9% and is now trading at $312.26. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were ANSYS's earnings last quarter? ANSYS, Inc. (NASDAQ:ANSS) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May, 1st. The software maker reported $1.39 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.93 by $0.54. The firm's revenue was down 8.4% compared to the same quarter last year. What is Ajei Gopal's approval rating as ANSYS's CEO? 250 employees have rated ANSYS Chief Executive Officer Ajei Gopal on Glassdoor.com. Ajei Gopal has an approval rating of 95% among the company's employees. This puts Ajei Gopal in the top 30% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. 88.0% of employees surveyed would recommend working at ANSYS to a friend. Does ANSYS have any subsidiaries? ANSYS subsidiaries include these companies: Motor Design Ltd, OnScale, Phoenix Integration, AGI, Analytical Graphics, Lumerical, Zemax, and others. Who are ANSYS's major shareholders? ANSYS's top institutional investors include Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.91%), Ninety One UK Ltd (0.76%), Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. (0.58%) and M&G Plc (0.38%). Insiders that own company stock include Ajei Gopal, Shane Emswiler, Janet Lee, Barbara Vaughn Scherer, Glenda Dorchak and Maria T Shields. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of ANSYS? Shares of ANSS 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. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of ANSYS own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that ANSYS investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Adobe (ADBE), Salesforce (CRM), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Mastercard (MA), Micron Technology (MU) and Costco Wholesale (COST). This page (NASDAQ:ANSS) was last updated on 7/27/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our Partners625,000% GainImagine swapping your daily coffee expense for a future free of financial worries. 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