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PTC·PTC Inc.

$.
+. (+.%)
High
$127.18
Open
$125.24
Market Cap
14.43B
52W High
$219.69
Low
$123.87
P. Close
$123.61
P/E
11.58
52W Low
$108.50
Fwd P/E
79.00
DailyIQ Est.
$183.00
Technical Score (1D)
59
BUY
News Sentiment
78
BULLISH
PTC just announced that its Codebeamer ALM platform is gaining traction, especially in automotive and other high‑tech sectors, as companies like BMW and Volkswagen adopt it to manage complexity and reuse engineering assets. This shift signals a broader move toward software‑defined products and heightened regulatory demands, positioning ALM as a key transformation play for large enterprises. Executives highlighted that the ALM market is entering a growth phase driven by complex product development environments and sustainability requirements, implying a potential uptick in revenue from enterprise transformation projects over the next 1–10 trading days. In parallel, PTC has teamed with Rambam Health Care Campus and EOS to launch a Digital Implant Engineering Center in Haifa, combining PTC’s Creo CAD, EOS’s 3D‑printing technology, and clinical expertise to produce patient‑specific implants on site. This partnership could open new revenue streams in medical device manufacturing and showcase PTC’s expanding role in digital manufacturing, potentially boosting demand for its CAD and PLM solutions. However, the stock has fallen 26.7% over the past six months, and market reaction to these developments has been muted, leaving investors uncertain about the next move. The company’s recent positive messaging has not yet translated into a clear upside, so traders should watch for partner webinars, new customer wins, and any updates to revenue guidance that reflect the expanding ALM opportunity. Additionally, the earnings release is due soon, and any guidance that confirms or revises the growth narrative will be a key catalyst for the next trading days. Finally, keep an eye on the progress of the Haifa implant center, as successful deployment could signal broader adoption of PTC’s integrated design‑manufacturing stack and further strengthen its market positioning.
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 $126.82, giving PTC Inc. a market cap of 14.43B and a P/E ratio of 11.6. Today's range spans $123.87–$127.18, with shares opening at $125.24 and moving up $3.21 (2.6%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 59/100 (HOLD) with a news sentiment reading of 78/100.

Over the past year PTC has traded between $108.50 and $219.69 - the current price is +16.9% off the 52-week low and -42.3% from the high. 27 analysts cover the stock with a Hold consensus and a mean 12-month target of $177.50 (range $130.00–$230.00), implying upside of +40.0%.

PTC sits at $126.82 (near 52-week lows) with a HOLD technical read (59/100) and bullish sentiment (78/100). The 14.43B market cap in Technology (P/E: 11.6) makes this a name that institutional coverage maintains even through neutral phases - which means any catalyst shift will be quickly priced in. Annual range: $108.50–$219.69.

Portfolio construction in Technology often uses large-cap names like PTC as tactical swing positions during neutral phases: cheap enough to overweight, liquid enough to exit quickly, and large enough to provide meaningful sector beta. The current 59/100 (HOLD) at $126.82 (near 52-week lows) and bullish sentiment (78/100) frame the position as a catalyst play within the $108.50–$219.69 annual range rather than a directional bet.