PTC Inc.

NasdaqGS:PTC Stock Report

Market Cap: US$16.4b

PTC Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 6/6

PTC has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 19.8%, while the Software industry saw earnings growing at 24.9% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 10.5% per year. PTC's return on equity is 32.3%, and it has net margins of 41.6%.

Key information

19.81%

Earnings growth rate

19.08%

EPS growth rate

Software Industry Growth17.33%
Revenue growth rate10.47%
Return on equity32.29%
Net Margin41.58%
Last Earnings Update31 Mar 2026

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Narrative Update May 24

PTC: Divestiture Uplift And AI Tools Will Support Future Profit Margins

PTC's updated analyst price target has eased by about $4 to $220, reflecting modestly softer fair value and profit margin assumptions, even as some recent target increases from firms like Baird and Barclays have partly offset larger reductions from others. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on PTC shows a mix of higher and lower targets, with several bullish analysts still highlighting upside drivers around execution and growth, even as others reset expectations.
Narrative Update May 07

PTC: Cautious Reset Balances AI Progress With Free Cash Flow Headwinds

Analysts have reduced the fair value estimate for PTC by $12 to $146, reflecting lower price targets across several recent research updates, as well as adjusted assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on PTC show a cluster of lower price targets, even as at least one major firm reinstated coverage with a positive rating and a US$180 target after the ThingWorx and Kepware divestiture.
Narrative Update Apr 21

PTC: Divestiture Reset And AI Lifecycle Tools Will Support Long-Term Profit Margins

The analyst price target for PTC has been reduced by about $21 to $224, as analysts factor in lower fair value estimates amid a series of recent target cuts and updated views on growth, margins and future P/E assumptions following the ThingWorx and Kepware divestiture. Analyst Commentary Even with the series of price target cuts, there are still some constructive signals in the recent research that focus on execution and long term growth drivers following the ThingWorx and Kepware divestiture.
Narrative Update Apr 07

PTC: Cautious Reset Will Meet AI Partnerships And Capital Returns

Analysts have trimmed their average PTC price target by around $20 to reflect more cautious revenue growth assumptions, a slightly higher discount rate, and updated views on long term profitability and P/E multiples following recent sector wide target cuts and the ThingWorx and Kepware divestiture. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on PTC has leaned cautious, with several bearish analysts cutting price targets by double digit dollar amounts and, in at least one case, issuing a downgrade.
Seeking Alpha Mar 30

PTC: How The Company Is Divesting Excess Burdens To Accelerate SaaS Growth

Summary PTC, Inc. (PTC) divested its IoT segment to TPG, streamlining operations and boosting margins while focusing on core SaaS solutions. PTC's ARR growth accelerated to 9% (ex-IoT), with Q1 revenues of $686M (+21% YoY) and non-GAAP operating margin reaching 45%. Management committed to $1.1–1.3B in share buybacks for 2026, signaling undervaluation and targeting a potential re-rating to a 25x FCF multiple. I monitor short-term risks from restructuring, TSA expiration, and macro headwinds, but see strategic buybacks and ARR growth as key catalysts. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update Mar 24

PTC: Software Pullback And AI Partnerships Will Support Long Term Upside

Analysts have trimmed the PTC fair value estimate from $195.00 to about $190.53, reflecting recent reductions in price targets across the Street after the divestiture-related updates and reassessments of growth, margins, discount rate, and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on PTC has centered on how the divestiture of ThingWorx and Kepware feeds into growth, free cash flow and valuation, with several firms revising price targets and one major Wall Street bank adjusting its rating.
Narrative Update Mar 09

PTC: AI Product Lifecycle Advances Will Support Stronger Long-Term Profit Margins

Analysts have trimmed their average price target on PTC by about $9.57, reflecting more cautious assumptions on revenue growth and valuation multiples, even as profit margin expectations edge higher. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on PTC clusters around lower price targets and at least one downgrade, but the details point to a more nuanced read on how analysts view the company’s execution and long term growth opportunity.
Narrative Update Feb 23

PTC: Cautious Street Reset Will Meet AI Rollout And Capital Returns

Analysts have trimmed their price targets on PTC, reflected in a reduced fair value estimate from $160 to $158, as they revise assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, discount rates, and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research shows a cluster of bearish moves on PTC, with multiple firms cutting price targets and at least one major bank shifting its rating to a more cautious stance.
Narrative Update Feb 09

PTC: Software Pullback And AI Adoption Will Support Long Term Upside

Analysts have trimmed their PTC fair value estimate from $211.28 to $195.00 as they reset price targets and P/E expectations following a broad round of target cuts across major firms. Analyst Commentary Street research on PTC has recently centered on resetting price targets and reassessing P/E assumptions, with several firms trimming their targets at roughly the same time.
Analysis Article Feb 08

PTC Inc. Just Beat EPS By 29%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

A week ago, PTC Inc. ( NASDAQ:PTC ) came out with a strong set of quarterly numbers that could potentially lead to a...
Narrative Update Jan 26

PTC: AI Offerings And Software Pullback Will Support Long Term Upside

Analysts have kept their price target for PTC broadly in line with prior views, with the fair value estimate holding at about $211.28, as only slight tweaks in the discount rate, revenue growth outlook and future P/E assumptions were made. What's in the News Orlando Bravo told the Financial Times that the recent software selloff is creating what he views as a "huge buying opportunity," putting sector-wide attention on software names such as PTC (Financial Times).
Narrative Update Jan 12

PTC: AI And SaaS Expansion Will Support Long Term Margin Strength

Narrative Update on PTC Analysts have nudged their price target for PTC lower by about $5 to roughly $211, reflecting slightly more cautious assumptions around fair value, revenue, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News PTC launched new AI capabilities for its FlexPLM retail solution that automate tech pack creation, with public demonstrations planned at NRF Retail's Big Show in New York.
Narrative Update Dec 25

PTC: AI Product Lifecycle Advances Will Drive Stronger Long-Term Profitability

Analysts have raised their price target on PTC from 240.00 dollars to 255.00 dollars, reflecting expectations for stronger long term profitability and a slightly lower future valuation multiple, despite more moderate revenue growth assumptions. What's in the News PTC unveiled a CES 2026 showcase with Automobili Lamborghini, demonstrating an Intelligent Product Lifecycle that unifies Creo CAD, Windchill PLM, Codebeamer ALM, and ServiceMax for AI driven bumper design and service workflows, featuring the Lamborghini Revuelto on site (Product Related Announcement).
Narrative Update Dec 11

PTC: AI And SaaS Adoption Will Drive Strong Margin Expansion

Analysts have nudged their price target on PTC slightly lower from $217.17 to $216.17. This reflects marginally higher discount rate assumptions while maintaining broadly unchanged views on revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation multiples.
Narrative Update Nov 26

PTC: AI Advancements Will Drive Expanding Margins And Cloud Momentum

Analysts have adjusted their price target for PTC slightly downward from $220.39 to $217.17. This change reflects modestly lower revenue growth expectations, which are partially offset by improved profit margin forecasts and a lower projected future P/E ratio.
Narrative Update Nov 07

PTC: AI Expansion Will Accelerate Profit Margins And Product Development Efficiency

Analysts have revised their price target for PTC downward from $224.68 to $220.39. They cite moderated revenue growth expectations and a slightly increased discount rate, despite improving profit margins and a lower projected future price-earnings ratio.
Analysis Article Sep 09

Does PTC (NASDAQ:PTC) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

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Analysis Article Aug 03

What Does PTC Inc.'s (NASDAQ:PTC) Share Price Indicate?

Let's talk about the popular PTC Inc. ( NASDAQ:PTC ). The company's shares saw a significant share price rise of 40% in...
Analysis Article Aug 03

PTC Inc. Just Beat EPS By 46%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

A week ago, PTC Inc. ( NASDAQ:PTC ) came out with a strong set of quarterly numbers that could potentially lead to a...
Analysis Article Jun 27

We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At PTC (NASDAQ:PTC)

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Seeking Alpha Mar 27

PTC's Premium Valuation Justified By Strong Outlook, Buy On Dips

Summary PTC basically offers end-to-end software solutions for managing the product lifecycle across diverse industries. Their flagship platforms are Windchill, Codebeamer, ServiceMax, and Creo, which overall help with operational efficiency and quality improvements. PTC is also quickly transitioning toward cloud-native SaaS tools. Good examples of this are their Onshape and Arena new offerings. Additionally, I see their AI integration is a core strategic priority that should create more product features over time, beyond simply automating routine tasks. Overall, I realize PTC trades at a premium valuation, but I believe their strong outlook and cash flows make it a good 'buy' on dips. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Jan 06

PTC Faces Markets And Sales Motion Uncertainties (Downgrade)

Summary PTC reported better-than-expected FQ4 2024 results, but faces challenges in top line revenue growth due to macro headwinds and go-to-market changes. The global PLM market is projected to grow at a 9.2% CAGR through 2030, driven by cloud-based systems and smart product demand. PTC's financials show improved operating income and gross margins, but international revenue growth is lagging, particularly in Europe. Given the uncertain revenue trajectory and competitive pressures, I remain neutral on PTC for the near term, despite improved operating margins. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

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


Earnings and Revenue History

NasdaqGS:PTC Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Mar 262,9981,246799475
31 Dec 252,860818776462
30 Sep 252,739734783458
30 Jun 252,472513783453
31 Mar 252,347440778447
31 Dec 242,313392795443
30 Sep 242,298376788433
30 Jun 242,219295785425
31 Mar 242,242288796419
31 Dec 232,181237784412
30 Sep 232,097246744394
30 Jun 232,058307714381
31 Mar 231,978316685365
31 Dec 221,942342662346
30 Sep 221,933313675339
30 Jun 221,906499673329
31 Mar 221,879480696319
31 Dec 211,836499716310
30 Sep 211,807477710300
30 Jun 211,717237707291
31 Mar 211,634221651275
31 Dec 201,531119612262
30 Sep 201,458131587257
27 Jun 201,40287551251
28 Mar 201,34638548250
28 Dec 191,277-13545251
30 Sep 191,256-27542247
29 Jun 191,233-24568245
30 Mar 191,2528571246
29 Dec 181,27059564247
30 Sep 181,24252557250
30 Jun 181,23656543248
31 Mar 181,21238531247
30 Dec 171,18429524242
30 Sep 171,1646517236
01 Jul 171,146-40520233
01 Apr 171,143-36521231
31 Dec 161,136-40517230
30 Sep 161,141-54510229
02 Jul 161,165-32485224
02 Apr 161,179-17473221
02 Jan 161,221-7468224
30 Sep 151,25548468228
04 Jul 151,30992486236

Quality Earnings: PTC has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: PTC's current net profit margins (41.6%) are higher than last year (18.8%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: PTC's earnings have grown by 19.8% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: PTC's earnings growth over the past year (183%) exceeds its 5-year average (19.8% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: PTC earnings growth over the past year (183%) exceeded the Software industry 14.2%.


Return on Equity

High ROE: PTC's Return on Equity (32.3%) is considered high.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/06/03 19:03
End of Day Share Price 2026/06/03 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/09/30

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Ownership10 years
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Management10 years
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Analyst Sources

PTC Inc. is covered by 41 analysts. 18 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Joseph VruwinkBaird
Raimo LenschowBarclays
Saket KaliaBarclays