Aspen Technology Stock Forecast, Price & News

Aspen Technology (NASDAQ:AZPN) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aspen Technology a buy right now?

8 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Aspen Technology in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating, 3 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" Aspen Technology stock. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in AZPN, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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How has Aspen Technology's stock price been impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

Aspen Technology's stock was trading at $94.87 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus (COVID-19) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, AZPN stock has increased by 56.0% and is now trading at $147.96.
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Are investors shorting Aspen Technology?

Aspen Technology saw a drop in short interest during the month of November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 786,300 shares, a drop of 25.1% from the October 31st total of 1,050,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 494,100 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.6 days. Approximately 1.2% of the shares of the company are sold short.
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When is Aspen Technology's next earnings date?

Aspen Technology is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, January 26th 2022.
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How were Aspen Technology's earnings last quarter?

Aspen Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:AZPN) issued its earnings results on Tuesday, October, 26th. The technology company reported $0.77 EPS for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.65 by $0.12. The technology company earned $136 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $125.23 million. Aspen Technology had a net margin of 44.70% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 47.03%. The business's quarterly revenue was up 18.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $0.58 earnings per share.
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What guidance has Aspen Technology issued on next quarter's earnings?

Aspen Technology issued an update on its FY 2022 earnings guidance on Wednesday, November, 3rd. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $4.750-$5.130 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $4.990. The company issued revenue guidance of $702 million-$737 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $726.20 million.

What price target have analysts set for AZPN?

8 equities research analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for Aspen Technology's stock. Their forecasts range from $144.00 to $176.00. On average, they expect Aspen Technology's share price to reach $164.29 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 11.0% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Aspen Technology's key executives?

Aspen Technology's management team includes the following people:

• Antonio Jose Pietri, President, Chief Executive Officer & Director (LinkedIn Profile)
• John W. Hague, Executive Vice President-Operations (LinkedIn Profile)
• Chantelle Yvette Breithaupt, Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President
• Willie K. Chan, Chief Technology Officer
• Frederic George Hammond, Secretary, Senior Vice President & General Counsel

What is Antonio Pietri's approval rating as Aspen Technology's CEO?

131 employees have rated Aspen Technology CEO Antonio Pietri on Glassdoor.com. Antonio Pietri has an approval rating of 69% among Aspen Technology's employees.

Who are some of Aspen Technology's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Aspen Technology include Adobe (ADBE), salesforce.com (CRM), Intuit (INTU), Workday (WDAY), Autodesk (ADSK), Synopsys (SNPS), Cadence Design Systems (CDNS), ANSYS (ANSS), Tyler Technologies (TYL), SS&C Technologies (SSNC), Splunk (SPLK), FactSet Research Systems (FDS), Nuance Communications (NUAN), Fair Isaac (FICO) and Citrix Systems (CTXS).
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What other stocks do shareholders of Aspen Technology own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Aspen Technology investors own include Alibaba Group (BABA), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Home Depot (HD), QUALCOMM (QCOM), CVS Health (CVS), Intel (INTC), NVIDIA (NVDA), Visa (V), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) and Procter & Gamble (PG).

What is Aspen Technology's stock symbol?

Aspen Technology trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "AZPN."

Who are Aspen Technology's major shareholders?

Aspen Technology's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC (10.14%), BlackRock Inc. (9.18%), Nordea Investment Management AB (6.72%), Neuberger Berman Group LLC (3.79%), Standard Investments LLC (2.98%) and Wellington Management Group LLP (2.29%). Company insiders that own Aspen Technology stock include Antonio J Pietri, Donald P Casey, Donald P Casey, F G Hammond, John Hague, Jr Robert M Whelan and Karl E Johnsen.
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Which major investors are selling Aspen Technology stock?

AZPN stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Macquarie Group Ltd., BlueSpruce Investments LP, Credit Suisse AG, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Allianz Asset Management GmbH, BlackRock Inc., and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc.. Company insiders that have sold Aspen Technology company stock in the last year include Antonio J Pietri, Donald P Casey, F G Hammond, John Hague, Jr Robert M Whelan, and Karl E Johnsen.
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Which major investors are buying Aspen Technology stock?

AZPN stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Nordea Investment Management AB, FIL Ltd, Two Creeks Capital Management LP, Van ECK Associates Corp, Fisher Asset Management LLC, Standard Investments LLC, Franklin Resources Inc., and Strategic Global Advisors LLC.
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How do I buy shares of Aspen Technology?

Shares of AZPN can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Aspen Technology's stock price today?

One share of AZPN stock can currently be purchased for approximately $147.96.

How much money does Aspen Technology make?

Aspen Technology has a market capitalization of $9.90 billion and generates $709.38 million in revenue each year. The technology company earns $319.80 million in net income (profit) each year or $4.77 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Aspen Technology have?

Aspen Technology employs 1,710 workers across the globe.

Does Aspen Technology have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiares of Aspen Technology: Apex Optimisation, Apex Optimisation Inc., Apex Optimisation Ltd., Apex Optimisation SRO, Apex Optimisation Technologies B.V., Apex Optimisation UK Ltd., Argent & Waugh Ltd., Aspen Tech India Private Ltd., Aspen Tech de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V., Aspen Technology (Asia) Inc., Aspen Technology Australia Pty. Ltd., Aspen Technology International Inc., Aspen Technology LLC, Aspen Technology S.A.S., Aspen Technology S.L., Aspen Technology Services Corporation, AspenTech (Beijing) Ltd., AspenTech (Shanghai) Ltd., AspenTech (Thailand) Ltd., AspenTech Africa (Pty.) Ltd., AspenTech Argentina S.R.L., AspenTech Canada Corporation, AspenTech Canada Holdings LLC, AspenTech Europe B.V., AspenTech Europe S.A./N.V., AspenTech Holding Corporation, AspenTech Japan Co. Ltd., AspenTech Ltd., AspenTech Pte. Ltd., AspenTech S.r.l., AspenTech Software Brasil Ltda., AspenTech Software Corporation, AspenTech Solutions Sdn. Bhd., AspenTech Venezuela C.A., Hyprotech, Hyprotech UK Ltd., Mtell, Mtelligence Corporation, Petrolsoft, RtTech Software - Cipher IoT, Sabisu Ltd., The Fidelis Group, The Fidelis Group LLC, and mnubo.

When was Aspen Technology founded?

Aspen Technology was founded in 1981.

What is Aspen Technology's official website?

The official website for Aspen Technology is www.aspentech.com.

Where are Aspen Technology's headquarters?

Aspen Technology is headquartered at 20 Crosby Drive, Bedford MA, 01730.

How can I contact Aspen Technology?

Aspen Technology's mailing address is 20 Crosby Drive, Bedford MA, 01730. The technology company can be reached via phone at (781) 221-6400, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 781-221-6410.