ANSYS (ANSS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$324.16

+0.41 (+0.13%)

(As of 11/4/2024 ET)

ANSYS - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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Consensus Rating

Reduce

Based on 6 Analyst Ratings

Sell
2

Hold
4

Buy
0

Based on 6 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for ANSYS in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Reduce." Out of the 6 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, and 4 have given a hold rating for ANSS.

Consensus Price Target

$325.00
0.26% Upside

According to the 6 analysts' twelve-month price targets for ANSYS, the average price target is $325.00. The highest price target for ANSS is $340.00, while the lowest price target for ANSS is $295.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 0.26% from the current price of $324.16.

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ANSS Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 11/5/23 to 11/4/24	1 Month Ago 10/6/23 to 10/5/24	3 Months Ago 8/7/23 to 8/6/24	1 Year Ago 11/5/22 to 11/5/23
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	0 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)
Hold	4 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)
Sell	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$325.00	$318.33	$318.33	$320.00
Forecasted Upside	0.26% Upside	0.82% Upside	5.13% Upside	11.21% Upside
Consensus Rating	Reduce	Reduce	Reduce	Hold

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ANSS Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

ANSS Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

ANSYS Stock vs. The Competition

Type	ANSYS	Computer and Technology Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	1.67	2.67	2.50
Consensus Rating	Reduce	Moderate Buy	Hold
Predicted Upside	0.26% Upside	321.90% Upside	10.47% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent ANSS News	Neutral News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
8/6/2024	Rosenblatt Securities 3 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$345.00 ➝ $335.00	+12.97%
6/27/2024	KeyCorp 3 of 5 stars		Initiated Coverage	Sector Weight
2/22/2024	Barclays 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Underweight ➝ Underweight	$314.00 ➝ $340.00	-0.63%
1/17/2024	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$350.00 ➝ $330.00	+1.58%
1/17/2024	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Peer Perform
11/14/2023	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Underperform	$356.00 ➝ $295.00	+1.37%
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11/3/2023	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$400.00 ➝ $320.00	+11.18%
11/3/2023	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$310.00 ➝ $290.00	+0.52%
11/2/2023	William Blair Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Becker Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Market Perform
4/24/2023	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$326.00 ➝ $347.00	+7.24%
4/18/2023	Loop Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold	$310.00 ➝ $315.00	-1.85%
2/27/2023	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight	$275.00 ➝ $300.00	+2.97%
2/24/2023	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform	$305.00 ➝ $327.00	+10.94%
11/4/2022	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform	$319.00 ➝ $274.00	+29.21%

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Should I Buy ANSYS Stock? ANSS Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these ANSYS pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

ANSYS
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in ANSYS, Inc.:

ANSYS, Inc. develops and markets engineering simulation software and services for engineers, designers, researchers, and students globally, providing a wide market reach.
Recent developments in ANSYS, Inc.'s software have shown significant improvements in structural analysis capabilities, enhancing its competitive edge in the industry.
With a focus on innovation, ANSYS, Inc. continues to release updated versions of its software, ensuring that customers have access to cutting-edge technology.
Investors may find ANSYS, Inc. attractive due to its consistent revenue growth and strong financial performance in recent periods.
The current stock price of ANSYS, Inc. is favorable for investors looking to enter the market at a reasonable valuation.

ANSYS
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in ANSYS, Inc. for these reasons:

While ANSYS, Inc. has shown strong financial performance, there may be concerns about potential market saturation in the engineering simulation software industry.
Competitors in the market could pose a threat to ANSYS, Inc.'s market share, leading to increased competition and potential pricing pressures.
Fluctuations in global economic conditions could impact the demand for engineering simulation software, affecting ANSYS, Inc.'s revenue and profitability.
Investors should consider the potential risks associated with investing in a technology-focused company like ANSYS, Inc., including rapid changes in the industry and technological advancements.
While the current stock price of ANSYS, Inc. may be attractive, investors should conduct thorough research and analysis to assess the company's long-term growth prospects and sustainability.

ANSS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 6 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for ANSYS is $325.00, with a high forecast of $340.00 and a low forecast of $295.00.
: 6 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for ANSYS in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings and 4 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "reduce" ANSS shares.
: According to analysts, ANSYS's stock has a predicted upside of 0.26% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: ANSYS has been rated by research analysts at Rosenblatt Securities in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like ANSYS less than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating for ANSYS is Reduce while the average consensus rating for "computer and technology" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how ANSS compares to other companies.

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This page (NASDAQ:ANSS) was last updated on 11/4/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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ANSYS (ANSS) Stock Forecast & Price Target