Altair Engineering Inc.

NasdaqGS:ALTR Stock Report

Market Cap: US$9.6b

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Altair Engineering Future Growth

Future criteria checks 3/6

Altair Engineering is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 48.7% and 7.5% per annum respectively while EPS is expected to grow by 45.5% per annum.

Key information

48.7%

Earnings growth rate

45.52%

EPS growth rate

Software earnings growth19.6%
Revenue growth rate7.5%
Future return on equityn/a
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated10 Mar 2025

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha • Mar 18

Altair Engineering: Limited Upside Given Acquisition Price And Current Stock Level

Summary Altair's stock offers minimal upside with a <2% spread, given the regulatory uncertainties and the deal's tight pricing at ~$111. The Siemens acquisition is not yet a done deal, facing significant regulatory scrutiny, especially in Europe, despite US HSR clearance. Altair's business fundamentals are strong, but the all-cash fixed price deal caps any potential upside for public investors. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Sep 19

Altair Engineering: Rating Downgrade As Near-Term Upside Is Limited

Summary I am downgrading Altair Engineering Inc. from buy to hold due to its current valuation, which has caught up to my price target of $91. While ALTR's fundamentals and long-term outlook remain strong, its near-term growth potential appears limited. ALTR's relative valuation compared to peers is less attractive, and I see little evidence of meaningful growth acceleration despite recent acquisitions. Although margin expansion could justify a higher multiple, the current premium in forward P/E suggests this potential is already factored into the valuation. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
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New Narrative • Aug 27

AI Innovation And Tactical Expansions Propel The Company Into New Growth Horizons

Altair's focus on AI and simulation-driven innovation in products like HyperWorks 2024 is expected to boost sales and maintain its market lead.
Seeking Alpha • Jul 13

Altair: Too Expensive For Far Too Little Growth

Summary Shares of Altair have jumped nearly 20% year to date, despite incredibly tepid growth rates. The company’s decline in billings suggests that growth may slow down even further, though consensus is banking on revenue to accelerate in FY25. The company is trading at an ~80x current-year P/E and double-digit multiples of revenue, significantly above even peers that are showing faster growth. With so little to justify its valuation, Altair is a stock to sell. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Mar 14

Altair Engineering: Strong Tailwinds To Drive Growth With Potential Downside Protection

Summary Altair Engineering Inc. is recommended as a buy due to strong secular tailwinds in the simulation and analysis market and positive changes in go-to-market strategy. The company's recent financials show growth in revenue and improved margins. The potential for mergers and acquisitions serves as a "floor" to the company's valuation. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jan 12

Altair Engineering: Navigating Through Simulation And Innovation

Summary Altair Engineering is a leading provider in the simulation solutions market, specializing in high-performance computing, data analytics, and artificial intelligence. ALTR's key strategies include offering open access to its products, developing user-friendly solutions, and utilizing a unique units-based licensing model. The Company's superior software portfolio includes physics simulation and concept design, high-performance and cloud computing, and data analytics, AI, IoT, and smart product development. Despite strong revenue growth and expanding gross margins, ALTR faces competition, economic sensitivities, and challenges in R&D investments and acquisition integrations. Economic risks, industry-specific vulnerabilities, competition, and investment costs pose significant challenges to Altair's steady growth trajectory. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NasdaqGS:ALTR - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/202784986N/AN/A1
12/31/2026775631771916
12/31/20257163715717311
12/31/202466614140154N/A
9/30/202464533126138N/A
6/30/202462727131140N/A
3/31/202462010130142N/A
12/31/2023613-9117127N/A
9/30/2023602-17108119N/A
6/30/2023587-4598111N/A
3/31/2023578-578493N/A
12/31/2022572-433040N/A
9/30/2022553-572533N/A
6/30/2022555-321925N/A
3/31/2022542-122431N/A
12/31/2021532-95462N/A
9/30/2021525-55061N/A
6/30/2021510-64454N/A
3/31/2021489-23241N/A
12/31/2020470-102733N/A
9/30/2020460-142329N/A
6/30/2020454-222733N/A
3/31/2020463-152734N/A
12/31/2019459-82131N/A
9/30/2019438-151626N/A
6/30/201942422031N/A
3/31/201941142335N/A
12/31/2018396162736N/A
9/30/2018383-36N/A39N/A
6/30/2018381-66N/A27N/A
3/31/2018370-73N/A24N/A
12/31/2017333-102N/A16N/A
9/30/2017326-33N/A17N/A
6/30/2017319-3N/A25N/A
3/31/20173156N/A22N/A
12/31/201631310N/A21N/A
12/31/201529411N/A11N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: ALTR's forecast earnings growth (48.7% per year) is above the savings rate (2.8%).

Earnings vs Market: ALTR's earnings (48.7% per year) are forecast to grow faster than the US market (13.9% per year).

High Growth Earnings: ALTR's earnings are expected to grow significantly over the next 3 years.

Revenue vs Market: ALTR's revenue (7.5% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (8.4% per year).

High Growth Revenue: ALTR's revenue (7.5% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: Insufficient data to determine if ALTR's Return on Equity is forecast to be high in 3 years time

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/03/25 09:47
End of Day Share Price 2025/03/25 00:00
Earnings2024/12/31
Annual Earnings2024/12/31

Data Sources

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Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
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  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
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  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
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  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Altair Engineering Inc. is covered by 6 analysts. 11 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Mark SchappelBenchmark Company
Andrew DeGasperiBerenberg
Richard DavisCanaccord Genuity