Dassault Systèmes Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
Dassault Systèmes' CEO is Pascal Daloz, appointed in Jan 2024, has a tenure of 2.25 years. total yearly compensation is €13.04M, comprised of 7.7% salary and 92.3% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.24% of the company’s shares, worth €60.14M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 4.2 years and 5.8 years respectively.
Key information
Pascal Daloz
Chief executive officer
€13.0m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 7.67% |
| CEO tenure | 2.3yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.2% |
| Management average tenure | 4.2yrs |
| Board average tenure | 5.8yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Dassault Systèmes SE Just Recorded A 7.3% EPS Beat: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Next
Apr 27
DSY: AI Partnerships And Virtual Twins Will Support Future Re Rating Potential
Analysts have trimmed the blended price target on Dassault Systèmes by about €0.25, reflecting slightly softer assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E in light of recent downgrades and target cuts across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates point to a broad recalibration of expectations for Dassault Systèmes, with several firms cutting ratings or trimming targets as they reassess growth visibility, execution and what investors are willing to pay on a P/E basis.DSY: Clearer Execution And AI Progress Will Drive Future Re Rating Potential
Analysts have reset their stance on Dassault Systèmes, with the blended price target moving lower toward about €23. This reflects updated assumptions for fair value, revenue growth and margins under tougher IT spending and geopolitical conditions.
DSY: AI Partnerships And Execution Improvements Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed the fair value estimate for Dassault Systèmes to €34.10 from €35.45, reflecting a series of lower price targets and rating cuts as they factor in tougher IT spending conditions, geopolitical uncertainty, and limited near term visibility on revenue growth reacceleration. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a broad reset in expectations, with several downgrades and lower price targets as analysts factor in tougher IT spending conditions, geopolitical risks, and execution questions.DSY: AI Execution And Partnerships Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed their price targets on Dassault Systèmes, with our updated fair value estimate edging down to €35.45 from €35.51 as they factor in softer revenue visibility, a slightly higher discount rate, and modestly lower assumed future P/E multiples despite steady expectations for margins and growth. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Dassault Systèmes has tilted more cautious, with several firms cutting price targets and, in some cases, downgrading ratings.DSY: Medium Term Execution On AI Partnerships Will Drive Future Upside Potential
The Analyst Price Target for Dassault Systèmes has been revised lower to €35.51 from €41.53, as analysts reflect reduced revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, along with lower future P/E expectations following a series of recent target cuts and a downgrade. Analyst Commentary Recent research has clustered around downward adjustments to price targets and a downgrade, but there are still some constructive signals that focus on execution and long term growth potential.Dassault Systèmes SE (EPA:DSY) Shares May Have Slumped 28% But Getting In Cheap Is Still Unlikely
Feb 12
DSY: Execution Risk And AI Partnerships Will Shape Future Market Reappraisal
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Dassault Systèmes from €23.00 to €21.00, tying the lower target to a slightly higher discount rate, adjusted assumptions on future P/E, and recent Street research that includes reduced price targets and new Neutral coverage. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research points to a more cautious tone around Dassault Systèmes, with several bearish analysts trimming price targets and highlighting execution risk over the next year.A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Dassault Systèmes SE (EPA:DSY)
Jan 27DSY: Transition Execution And Premium P/E Will Drive Future Upside Potential
Narrative Update The updated analyst price target for Dassault Systèmes edges slightly lower, as analysts factor in more cautious assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins, and a higher forward P/E. This is consistent with recent price target cuts to around €23 to €31 and mixed ratings across the Street.DSY: Transition And Communication Clarity Will Shape Future Market Reappraisal
Narrative Update Analysts have trimmed their fair value view on Dassault Systèmes to €23 from €26. This reflects updated assumptions for slightly lower revenue growth, a modestly adjusted profit margin profile, and a lower future P/E multiple, as they see the business in transition and the timing of any clear inflection as uncertain.DSY: Transition Progress And Recurring Revenue Mix Will Drive Future Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed their price target for Dassault Systèmes by roughly EUR 4. This reflects a more cautious view on the duration of the company’s transition and the pace of any eventual inflection in growth.DSY: Clearer Business Model Communication Will Drive Re Rating Potential
Narrative Update: Dassault Systèmes The analyst price target for Dassault Systèmes has been trimmed modestly as analysts factor in a business transition that is proving slower to clarify, with recent Street research lowering targets by about EUR 1 to EUR 3 per share while still recognizing resilient margins and only slightly softer growth expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary from the Street underscores a mixed outlook for Dassault Systèmes, with price targets nudged lower but core views divided between cautious and more constructive stances on the company’s transition and long term growth potential.DSY: Clarifying Business Model And Communication Will Drive Next Upside Move
Analysts have reduced their price targets for Dassault Systèmes by amounts ranging from €1 to €3 per share. They cite ongoing business transitions and the need for greater clarity in the company's strategy and communications.We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Dassault Systèmes (EPA:DSY)
Nov 17DSY: Business Model Simplification Will Drive Renewed Upside Potential
The analyst consensus price target for Dassault Systèmes has been revised downward, with a reduction of several euros. Analysts cite ongoing business transition challenges and a more cautious outlook on future growth and profitability.Digital Transformation And AI Will Drive Next Phase Of Industry Progress
The consensus price target for Dassault Systèmes has been lowered slightly. Analysts cite modest adjustments to growth and profit margin forecasts, resulting in a revised fair value estimate of approximately €34.91, down from €35.56.Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Dassault Systèmes SE (EPA:DSY)
Aug 26Subdued Growth No Barrier To Dassault Systèmes SE's (EPA:DSY) Price
Aug 11Dassault Systèmes SE Just Missed EPS By 16%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
Jul 27Returns At Dassault Systèmes (EPA:DSY) Are On The Way Up
May 23Dassault Systèmes SE's (EPA:DSY) Share Price Could Signal Some Risk
May 08
3DEXPERIENCE And MEDIDATA Propel Growth Despite Automotive Challenges
The 3DEXPERIENCE platform and cloud adoption are driving gains in market share and high-margin revenue streams, enhancing revenue and earnings growth potential.CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | €1b |
| Dec 31 2025 | €13m | €1m | €1b |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | €1b |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | €1b |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | €1b |
| Dec 31 2024 | €16m | €1m | €1b |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | €1b |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | €1b |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | €1b |
| Dec 31 2023 | €15m | €700k | €1b |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | €1b |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | €1b |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | €923m |
| Dec 31 2022 | €45k | n/a | €932m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | €840m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | €805m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | €864m |
| Dec 31 2021 | €47k | n/a | €774m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | €740m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | €653m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | €553m |
| Dec 31 2020 | €16k | n/a | €491m |
Compensation vs Market: Pascal's total compensation ($USD15.22M) is above average for companies of similar size in the French market ($USD5.57M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Pascal's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Pascal Daloz (56 yo)
2.3yrs
Tenure
€13,039,767
Compensation
Mr. Pascal Daloz is Chairman at Dassault Systèmes SE since February 21, 2026. He had been Chairman of Medidata Solutions, Inc. since 2019 until 2024 and served as CEO of Medidata Solutions, Inc. since Febr...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chairman & CEO | 2.3yrs | €13.04m | 0.24% € 60.1m | |
| Founder & Honorary Chairman of the Board | no data | €56.40k | 6.09% € 1.5b | |
| Lead Director of Sustainable Development & Independent Director | 3.3yrs | €98.00k | 0.000040% € 10.0k | |
| CFO & Executive VP | 4.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Executive VP and Chief People & Information Officer | 16.5yrs | no data | no data | |
| Corporate Counsel | no data | no data | no data | |
| Vice President of Corporate Marketing | 6.2yrs | no data | no data | |
| Executive VP of Strategy | 1.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Executive Vice President of 3DS Global Brands | 6.2yrs | no data | no data | |
| Executive Vice President of 3DEXPERIENCE Works organization | 4.2yrs | no data | no data | |
| Executive Vice President of Asia Pacific | 9.7yrs | no data | no data | |
| Executive Vice President of Europe | 1.3yrs | no data | no data |
4.2yrs
Average Tenure
60.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: DSY's management team is considered experienced (4.2 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chairman & CEO | 5.8yrs | €13.04m | 0.24% € 60.1m | |
| Founder & Honorary Chairman of the Board | 33yrs | €56.40k | 6.09% € 1.5b | |
| Lead Director of Sustainable Development & Independent Director | 2.9yrs | €98.00k | 0.000040% € 10.0k | |
| Independent Director | 8.9yrs | €103.80k | 0.000040% € 10.0k | |
| Director | 1.3yrs | €33.63k | no data | |
| Independent Director | no data | €52.53k | no data | |
| Director | 9.8yrs | €56.40k | 0.014% € 3.5m | |
| Lead Independent Director | 9.9yrs | €173.10k | 0.00011% € 27.4k | |
| Independent Director | 7.9yrs | €131.50k | 0.00011% € 27.4k | |
| Independent Director | 1.3yrs | €39.03k | no data | |
| Employees Representing Director | 1.9yrs | €56.40k | no data | |
| Employees Representing Director | 1.9yrs | €56.40k | no data |
5.8yrs
Average Tenure
62yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: DSY's board of directors are considered experienced (5.8 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/04/29 10:54 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/04/29 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Dassault Systèmes SE is covered by 34 analysts. 20 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Adrian Sanchez | Banco Santander |
| Jesús Gómez Dominguez | Banco Santander |
| Raimo Lenschow | Barclays |