ANSYS, Inc.

NasdaqGS:ANSS Stock Report

Market Cap: US$32.9b

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ANSYS Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 5/6

ANSYS has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 6.4%, while the Software industry saw earnings growing at 21.7% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 10.1% per year. ANSYS's return on equity is 9.6%, and it has net margins of 22.9%.

Key information

6.39%

Earnings growth rate

5.98%

EPS growth rate

Software Industry Growth17.33%
Revenue growth rate10.14%
Return on equity9.59%
Net Margin22.95%
Last Earnings Update31 Mar 2025

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha • Jul 04

Available Information Indicates That The Merger Between ANSYS And Synopsys Will Proceed As Planned

Summary I believe the Synopsys-ANSYS merger will be approved soon, with China likely to grant the final regulatory clearance in the coming weeks. The combined company will offer an end-to-end EDA and simulation solution focused on AI, giving it a significant competitive advantage over rivals. Risks include potential share dilution, overestimated synergies, and initial leverage, but management's deleveraging plan appears reasonable if executed as stated. I remain positive on Synopsys and ANSYS as investments, expecting the merger to drive growth, multiple expansion, and a leading role in AI development. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Mar 13

ANSYS: The Leader In Engineering Simulation That Keeps Growing

Summary Ansys shares have an 8% upside, with a profitable merger opportunity with Synopsys, offering $197 per share and 0.345 Synopsys shares. The Synopsys-ANSYS merger will create a $28 billion market leader, offering ANSYS shareholders a premium and future growth participation. Ansys shows strong financials with 2024 revenue of $2.7 billion, low debt, and high EBITDA margins, indicating stability and growth potential. Ansys shares are undervalued with a fair price target of $345. Both merger outcomes are beneficial, offering investment opportunities. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jul 08

ANSYS: Navigating Opportunities And Challenges Amidst New Market Dynamics

Summary ANSYS facing challenges with new export controls in China, impacting revenue and growth opportunities. Company focusing on high-growth sectors like automotive electrification and AI-driven solutions to drive future revenue growth. Despite regulatory hurdles, ANSS maintains strong financial performance with a high gross margin and potential for growth in the AI and automotive industries. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Apr 05

ANSYS: Rating Upgrade After Merger Confirmation

Summary ANSYS announced its merger with Synopsys, and I have updated its price target to $397. The merger will involve a cash component and shares of Synopsys, potentially diluting the value of the shares. The debt issue has been addressed, with forecasts indicating that the debt situation will be manageable for both companies. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jan 17

Synopsys Is Buying A Great Business, But It Is Paying A Steep Price For ANSYS

Summary ANSYS shareholders received a takeover offer from Synopsys, adding a premium to their already high-valued shares. Synopsys is paying a steep price for the acquisition, justifying the purchase with ambitious synergy targets. The combined company expects significant cost and revenue synergies, but the ambitious projections and historical difficulties with revenue synergies raise doubts. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How ANSYS makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.

Earnings and Revenue History

NasdaqGS:ANSS Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Mar 252,5835931,006536
31 Dec 242,545576995528
30 Sep 242,468568951520
30 Jun 242,325495913511
31 Mar 242,227435886503
31 Dec 232,270500855495
30 Sep 232,159484843480
30 Jun 232,173524823465
31 Mar 232,150553792449
31 Dec 222,066524773434
30 Sep 222,027469753424
30 Jun 221,996458743418
31 Mar 221,969453735410
31 Dec 211,907455715405
30 Sep 211,875467666400
30 Jun 211,801457631384
31 Mar 211,740460597370
31 Dec 201,681434588355
30 Sep 201,544384556338
30 Jun 201,521398543324
31 Mar 201,504411535314
31 Dec 191,516451521298
30 Sep 191,445439480278
30 Jun 191,391438459264
31 Mar 191,328421433247
31 Dec 181,294419410234
30 Sep 181,181319389224
30 Jun 181,167303371215
31 Mar 181,125280352205
31 Dec 171,095259338196
30 Sep 171,064277313192
30 Jun 171,034273295188
31 Mar 171,016272283187
31 Dec 16988266269183
30 Sep 16969264255179
30 Jun 16961260255178
31 Mar 16951253254173
31 Dec 15943253254169
30 Sep 15945254253170
30 Jun 15942254250166
31 Mar 15939254248165
31 Dec 14936255245165
30 Sep 14918261235161

Quality Earnings: ANSS has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: ANSS's current net profit margins (22.9%) are higher than last year (19.5%).

Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis

Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: ANSS's earnings have grown by 6.4% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: ANSS's earnings growth over the past year (36.4%) exceeds its 5-year average (6.4% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: ANSS earnings growth over the past year (36.4%) exceeded the Software industry 18.9%.

Return on Equity

High ROE: ANSS's Return on Equity (9.6%) is considered low.

Return on Assets

Return on Capital Employed

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/07/18 15:35
End of Day Share Price 2025/07/16 00:00
Earnings2025/03/31
Annual Earnings2024/12/31

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Analyst Sources

ANSYS, Inc. is covered by 23 analysts. 5 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
Hafeez Bux KhanBerenberg
Daniel CumminsB. Riley Securities, Inc.