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PTC (PTC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$169.79 -0.40 (-0.23%)
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PTC - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
5
Buy
8

Based on 13 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for PTC in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 13 analysts, 5 have given a hold rating, and 8 have given a buy rating for PTC.

Consensus Price Target

$187.15
10.23% Upside
According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for PTC, the average price target is $187.15. The highest price target for PTC is $230.00, while the lowest price target for PTC is $160.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 10.23% from the current price of $169.79.
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PTC Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
6/10/24 to 6/10/25
1 Month Ago
5/11/24 to 5/11/25
3 Months Ago
3/12/24 to 3/12/25
1 Year Ago
6/11/23 to 6/10/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
8 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
Hold
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$187.15$187.15$210.09$199.73
Forecasted Upside10.23% Upside14.86% Upside33.82% Upside13.78% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

PTC Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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PTC Price Targets by Month

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PTC Stock vs. The Competition

TypePTCComputer and Technology CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.62
2.66
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside9.97% Upside98.00% Upside13.46% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
5/1/2025Stifel Nicolaus
4 of 5 stars
Adam Borg
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$230.00 ➝ $200.00+25.17%
5/1/2025Robert W. Baird
2 of 5 stars
Joe Vruwink
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$185.00 ➝ $191.00+23.25%
5/1/2025Piper Sandler
2 of 5 stars
Clarke Jeffries
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Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$202.00 ➝ $180.00+16.15%
5/1/2025Rosenblatt Securities
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Blair Abernethy
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$204.00 ➝ $204.00+31.64%
5/1/2025BMO Capital Markets
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 Boost TargetOutperform$183.00 ➝ $187.00+20.67%
4/25/2025Oppenheimer
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Ken Wong
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Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$210.00 ➝ $170.00+11.05%
4/16/2025KeyCorp
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Jason Celino
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$211.00 ➝ $185.00+25.80%
4/15/2025Mizuho
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Matthew Broome
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Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$190.00 ➝ $160.00+9.19%
4/14/2025Barclays
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Saket Kalia
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$215.00 ➝ $175.00+18.93%
4/9/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Alexei Gogolev
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Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Neutral$210.00 ➝ $160.00+17.01%
2/5/2025Citigroup
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Tyler Radke
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Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$200.00 ➝ $195.00+2.06%
11/7/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$202.00 ➝ $230.00+19.74%
11/1/2024Berenberg Bank
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N. Naing
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$210.00 ➝ $196.00+5.76%

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Should I Buy PTC Stock? PTC Pros and Cons Explained

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, June 8, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these PTC pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

PTC
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in PTC Inc.:

  • PTC Inc. reported strong earnings, with earnings per share (EPS) of $1.79, significantly exceeding the consensus estimate, indicating robust financial performance.
  • The company achieved a revenue of approximately $636 million for the latest quarter, surpassing expectations, which reflects strong demand for its software solutions.
  • PTC Inc. has a solid return on equity of 14.49%, suggesting effective management and profitability in generating returns for shareholders.
  • The current stock price is around $120, which may present a favorable entry point for investors looking to capitalize on the company's growth potential.
  • With a projected EPS of 4.46 for the current fiscal year, analysts anticipate continued growth, which could lead to increased investor confidence and stock appreciation.

PTC
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in PTC Inc. for these reasons:

  • Despite recent growth, PTC Inc. operates in a highly competitive technology sector, which could impact its market share and profitability in the long term.
  • The company's net margin of 16.95% may indicate that while it is profitable, there could be pressure on margins due to rising operational costs or competitive pricing strategies.
  • Year-over-year revenue growth of 5.5% is positive, but it may not be sufficient to keep pace with industry leaders, potentially limiting future growth opportunities.
  • Market volatility and economic uncertainties could affect investor sentiment and stock performance, posing risks for those considering an investment in PTC Inc.
  • As the company continues to innovate, there is always a risk that new product offerings may not meet market expectations, which could negatively impact sales and stock value.

PTC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 13 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for PTC is $187.15, with a high forecast of $230.00 and a low forecast of $160.00.

13 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for PTC in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" PTC shares.

According to analysts, PTC's stock has a predicted upside of 10.23% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Analysts like PTC less than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for PTC is 2.62 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.66. Learn more on how PTC compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:PTC) was last updated on 6/10/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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