PTC
About: PTC offers high-end computer-assisted design (Creo) and product lifecycle management (Windchill) software as well as Internet of Things and AR industrial solutions. Founded in 1985, PTC has 28,000 customers, with revenue stemming mostly from North America and Europe.
Employees: 7,501
0
Funds holding %
of 7,296 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 9 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
113% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $81.3M | Put options by funds: $38.1M
9% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 251 | Existing positions reduced: 231
7% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 97 | Existing positions closed: 91
0.57% less ownership
Funds ownership: 97.03% [Q4 2024] → 96.46% (-0.57%) [Q1 2025]
1% less funds holding
Funds holding: 661 [Q4 2024] → 654 (-7) [Q1 2025]
5% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 22 [Q4 2024] → 21 (-1) [Q1 2025]
16% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $21.4B [Q4 2024] → $18B (-$3.45B) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
9 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$160
6%
downside
Avg. target
$183
8%
upside
High target
$204
20%
upside
9 analyst ratings
6 positive
67%
3 neutral
33%
0 negative
0%
Oppenheimer Ken Wong | 12%upside $190 | Outperform Maintained | 12 Jun 2025 |
Stifel Adam Borg | 18%upside $200 | Buy Maintained | 1 May 2025 |
Baird Joe Vruwink | 13%upside $191 | Outperform Maintained | 1 May 2025 |
Rosenblatt Blair Abernethy | 20%upside $204 | Buy Maintained | 1 May 2025 |
Piper Sandler Clarke Jeffries | 6%upside $180 | Neutral Maintained | 1 May 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 10 articles about PTC published over the past 30 days
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 day ago
PTC Brings Cloud-Native Model-Based Definition to Onshape
PTC debuts the first cloud-native MBD in Onshape, aiming to cut 2D drawing reliance and streamline product development.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 day ago
PTC: Margin Strength Meets Valuation Reset
PTC's diversified software suite and high-margin recurring revenue model drive solid fundamentals, despite capability competition from Autodesk and Dassault. Operating margins are expanding, now at ~35%, and PTC trades at a valuation discount versus peers, offering attractive upside if ARR growth reaccelerates. Strategic SaaS pivots and targeted R&D deliver superior margin efficiency and innovation, positioning PTC well for long-term cloud-native trends in industrials.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 days ago
PTC Unveils Onshape's Next-Generation Model-Based Definition Capabilities with Aura Aero at Paris Air Show
Industry's first MBD offering delivering complete digital definition of a product within a cloud-native CAD and PDM solution Cloud-native MBD in Onshape enables better collaboration between engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing teams PTC and Aura Aero, a leader in sustainable aviation, will preview cloud-native MBD in Onshape at Paris Air Show BOSTON , June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) today announced model-based definition (MBD) capabilities within its Onshape® computer-aided design (CAD) and product data management (PDM) platform. MBD in Onshape is the first MBD offering within a cloud-native CAD and PDM solution and enables engineering teams to create a complete digital definition of a product by embedding all common product manufacturing information (PMI) directly into the 3D CAD model, including dimensions, tolerances, annotations, surface finishes, material specifications, and more.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 days ago
PTC Revamps Go-To-Market Approach But Client Decisions Slow
PTC recently delivered good quarterly results, beating revenue and earnings estimates, but customer caution may slow growth in the second half of fiscal 2025. Recent sales team restructuring and a focus on vertical markets are promising, yet macroeconomic pressures are causing management to guide conservatively. PTC's capital allocation has been efficient enough, with significant stock buybacks offsetting high stock-based compensation, but ARR growth guidance has been trimmed to 9%.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Why PTC Inc. (PTC) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
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Neutral
The Motley Fool
1 week ago
3 Things Nvidia Management Just Said That Build the Buy Case for These 3 Magnificent Hidden AI Stocks
Nvidia's (NVDA 0.51%) recent earnings report boosted the market and alleviated concerns about any slowdown in artificial intelligence (AI) and data-center-related spending. That's great news for Nvidia and other frontline players in the AI/data center industry.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 week ago
PTC Launches Creo 12 to Accelerate Design Speed, Productivity, and Collaboration
Productivity improvements help accelerate design workflows and collaboration Faster composite design and manufacturing while maintaining high precision and quality Advanced simulation and AI-driven generative design support earlier product optimization Significantly expanded cable harness design capabilities improve design processes for electrification initiatives BOSTON , June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) today announced the latest version of its Creo® computer-aided design (CAD) solution, built to help manufacturers deliver their best designs in less time. Creo 12 introduces hundreds of powerful enhancements to its design, simulation, and manufacturing capabilities, enabling teams to work smarter, get more done, and collaborate more effectively.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Why Is PTC Inc. (PTC) Up 7.4% Since Last Earnings Report?
PTC Inc. (PTC) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
Positive
The Motley Fool
3 weeks ago
2 Stocks Down 46% and 14% to Buy Right Now
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Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
3 weeks ago
PTC has been Positioned as the Leader in the SPARK Matrix: Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) Platform, 2025 by QKS Group
Middleton, Massachusetts, May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QKS Group has named PTC as a SPARK leader in its analysis of the SPARK Matrix™: Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) Platform, 2025 market.
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