Aspen Technology (AZPN) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Aspen Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AZPN) develops software and services designed to optimize asset performance and operational efficiency for industrial organizations around the globe. Originally founded in 1981 as a spin‐out from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the company has grown into a leading provider of advanced process simulation, asset performance management and supply chain planning solutions. AspenTech’s products are built to help clients in energy, chemicals, engineering and other process‐intensive industries accelerate digital transformation and achieve sustainable, safe and reliable production.

The company’s flagship offerings include process modeling and simulation tools such as Aspen HYSYS and Aspen Plus, which enable engineers to design and troubleshoot processes virtually with high fidelity. Beyond design, AspenTech provides a suite of asset performance management applications like Aspen Mtell and Aspen Fidelis, which employ predictive analytics, machine learning and digital twin technology to detect equipment anomalies, forecast failures and guide maintenance strategies. In addition, the Aspen Supply Chain Software portfolio supports production planning, demand forecasting and inventory optimization, helping firms manage complex logistics and market volatility.

AspenTech serves a diversified customer base spanning oil and gas, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, pulp and paper, power generation and mining. The company maintains a global footprint with offices in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Its solutions are delivered through a combination of on-premises, cloud-based and hybrid deployment models, allowing organizations of all sizes to leverage real-time data, prescriptive analytics and digital collaboration. AspenTech’s commitment to research and development has fostered partnerships with industry consortia, academic institutions and technology leaders to advance digitalization and sustainability initiatives.

Under the leadership of CEO Antonio Pietri, who joined AspenTech in 2016, the company has emphasized customer-centric innovation, strategic acquisitions and expanding its AI and machine learning capabilities. Supported by an experienced executive team and board of directors with deep expertise in software, engineering and industrial operations, AspenTech continues to invest in talent acquisition, global expansion and product enhancement. With a strong focus on decarbonization and operational excellence, the company positions itself as a trusted technology partner for organizations seeking to optimize performance, reduce costs and meet evolving regulatory and environmental standards.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $264.33 to $264.33
• 50-Day Range: $264.33 to $264.33
• 52-Week Range: $171.25 to $277.37
• Volume: N/A
• Average Volume: 438,592 shs
• Market Capitalization: $16.73 billion
• P/E Ratio: 3,304.54
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $276.25
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Aspen Technology Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Aspen Technology scored higher than 10% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 628th out of 662 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: 1.2 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

Aspen Technology has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.33, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Aspen Technology has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 6.87%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Aspen Technology are expected to grow by 6.87% in the coming year, from $6.70 to $7.16 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Aspen Technology is 3,304.54, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.66.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Aspen Technology is 3,304.54, 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 37.24.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Aspen Technology has a PEG Ratio of 3.00. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Aspen Technology has a P/B Ratio of 1.31. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: N/A
• Short Interest Level: N/A

Short Interest

There is no current short interest data available for AZPN.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Aspen Technology does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Aspen Technology does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 2.6 / 5
• Environmental Score: -1.43

Short Interest

There is no current short interest data available for AZPN.

News and Social Media

• Score: N/A
• News Sentiment: N/A

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Aspen Technology insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 1.00% of the stock of Aspen Technology is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

45.66% of the stock of Aspen Technology is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

AZPN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have AZPN shares performed this year?

Aspen Technology's stock was trading at $249.63 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, AZPN stock has increased by 5.9% and is now trading at $264.33.

How were Aspen Technology's earnings last quarter?

Aspen Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:AZPN) released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February, 4th. The technology company reported $1.88 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.85 by $0.03. Aspen Technology had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 3.17% and a net margin of 0.54%.

Does Aspen Technology have any subsidiaries?

Aspen Technology subsidiaries include these companies: mnubo, Apex Optimisation, RtTech Software - Cipher IoT, Mtell, The Fidelis Group, Hyprotech, Petrolsoft, and others.

How do I buy shares of Aspen Technology?

Shares of AZPN 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 Aspen Technology own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Aspen Technology investors own include Humana (HUM), American Water Works (AWK), Waste Connections (WCN), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), The RMR Group (RMR), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH) and AU Optronics (AUOTY).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 2/04/2025
• Today: 7/06/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 6/30/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: Custom computer programming services
• Sub-Industry: Application Software
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:AZPN
• CIK: 1897982
• Web: www.aspentech.com
• Phone: (781) 221-6400
• Fax: 781-221-6410
• Employees: 1,770
• Year Founded: 1981

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $276.25
• High Stock Price Target: $315.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $260.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +4.5%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.33
• Research Coverage: 6 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.08
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 3,304.54
• Forward P/E Ratio: 39.45
• P/E Growth: 3
• Net Income: -$9.77 million
• Net Margins: 0.54%
• Pretax Margin: -1.30%
• Return on Equity: 3.17%
• Return on Assets: 2.89%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 3.33
• Quick Ratio: 3.33

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $1.14 billion
• Price / Sales: 14.67
• Cash Flow: $14.02 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 18.86
• Book Value: $202.33 per share
• Price / Book: 1.31

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 63,308,000
• Free Float: 62,675,000
• Market Cap: $16.73 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.73