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PTC·PTC Inc.

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After Hours
High
$126.76
Open
$125.74
Market Cap
14.32B
52W High
$219.69
Low
$123.42
P. Close
$124.73
P/E
11.49
52W Low
$108.50
Fwd P/E
14.45
DailyIQ Est.
$184.75
Technical Score (1D)
55
BUY
News Sentiment
51
MIXED
PTC will release its fiscal Q3 2026 earnings on July 29, with a live webcast at 5 p.m. ET that will provide updated revenue, EPS and guidance; traders will look for any shift in momentum or valuation signals. Argus Research has lifted its target price to $138, reflecting confidence in stronger earnings and product adoption, a bullish cue that may influence short‑term sentiment as the company’s valuation is reassessed. Conversely, several analysts have trimmed PTC’s fair value to $179.25, splitting the Street over the firm’s ability to capture AI‑enabled industrial software opportunities, creating uncertainty that could dampen enthusiasm until the earnings data clarify the trajectory. PTC’s recent exclusion from multiple Russell growth and factor indices could trigger short‑term rebalancing flows, potentially tightening liquidity and affecting intraday price action as index funds adjust holdings. The partnership with Whatfix aims to accelerate PLM adoption by reducing implementation friction, which could translate into higher subscription renewal rates and recurring revenue, a factor that may become evident in the upcoming earnings guidance. PTC’s designation as the official engine‑design software partner for Toyota Racing Development expands its automotive footprint, potentially boosting licensing and support contracts in a high‑growth sector, a development that may surface in the next quarter’s revenue mix. The launch of Creo 13 and Creo+ 13.3 with an integrated AI assistant is poised to accelerate design workflows and improve customer satisfaction, which could drive incremental sales of the Creo suite and support the company’s recurring‑revenue narrative. Analysts’ mixed outlook on AI growth—some raising targets, others lowering—underscores the need to monitor how PTC’s AI initiatives materialize in product uptake and margin impact, especially as the company’s AI strategy is positioned as a potential comeback driver. Over the next 1–10 trading days, traders should focus on the earnings announcement for clarity on revenue, margin, and guidance, while keeping an eye on index‑fund flows, PLM adoption metrics, and automotive segment performance to gauge the broader impact of these developments.
Earnings Summary
PTC Inc. is a global software provider specializing in product development and lifecycle management solutions, including Windchill, ThingWorx, ServiceMax, Arena, Creo, and Vuforia, serving manufacturers across the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific. In the most recent quarters, PTC posted a 19% revenue increase from Q4 2024 to Q1 2025 (565 M to 636 M) and a 2.4% rise from Q1 to Q2 2025, but revenue fell 6.5% from Q3 2025 (893 M) to Q2 2026 (774 M); EPS, however, remained robust, with a 62% jump from Q4 2024 to Q1 2025 (1.10 $ to 1.79 $) and a 100% rise from Q1 to Q2 2026 (1.34 $ to 2.69 $), and PTC has beaten consensus estimates in every quarter reported. Historically, the company has shown a volatile but consistently positive earnings trajectory, with revenue peaking in Q3 2025 before a modest decline, while EPS has fluctuated between 1.1 $ and 3.47 $ but has always exceeded analyst expectations, underscoring a pattern of earnings resilience amid revenue swings. Recent developments include a partnership with Whatfix announced just hours ago to streamline PLM adoption, the removal of PTC from several Russell growth indices, and the anticipation of the Q3 2026 earnings release on July 29, which analysts expect to shed light on AI‑enabled product momentum and margin trends; these catalysts could influence short‑term liquidity and valuation. Investors should watch the Q3 2026 guidance for clarity on AI integration, the impact of the Whatfix integration on subscription renewals, and any index rebalancing activity that may affect trading volume, as these factors will shape the company’s near‑term outlook.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.50$1.34$2.18$3.02$3.86Q4'24Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$1.56 - -
Q2'26$2.11$2.69+27.5%
Q3'25$2.27$3.47+52.7%
Q2'25$1.21$1.64+35.3%
Q1'25$1.40$1.79+27.6%
Q4'24$0.89$1.10+23.8%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$516M$623M$729M$836M$943MQ4'24Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$614M - -
Q2'26$713M$774M+8.6%
Q3'25 - $894M -
Q2'25 - $644M -
Q1'25 - $636M -
Q4'24 - $565M -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

PTC Stock Snapshot

PTC is currently trading at $124.40, giving PTC Inc. a market cap of 14.32B and a P/E ratio of 11.5. Today's range spans $123.42–$126.76, with shares opening at $125.74 and moving down $0.33 (0.3%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 55/100 (HOLD) with a news sentiment reading of 51/100.

Over the past year PTC has traded between $108.50 and $219.69 - the current price is +14.7% off the 52-week low and -43.4% from the high. 27 analysts cover the stock with a Hold consensus and a mean 12-month target of $179.25 (range $130.00–$230.00), implying upside of +44.1%.

PTC is in consolidation mode: 55/100 technical score (HOLD), neutral sentiment at 51/100, price at $124.40 (near 52-week lows within $108.50–$219.69). The current P/E ratio stands at 11.5. The 14.32B market cap in Technology means the stock is widely covered and any shift in analyst sentiment or earnings expectations will be immediately reflected in price - making the current neutral phase a good time to track upcoming catalysts closely.

In neutral phases, large-cap Technology names like PTC are often where sector rotation debates play out quietly — at 14.32B in capitalization, the stock receives incremental allocation from funds reducing mega-cap exposure without the volatility of a small-cap entry. The 55/100 (HOLD) and neutral sentiment (51/100) at $124.40 (near 52-week lows) describe a stock that is being considered rather than avoided.