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PTC (PTC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$197.64 +4.89 (+2.54%)
(As of 11/22/2024 ET)

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

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
4
Buy
8

Based on 12 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for PTC in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 12 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, and 8 have given a buy rating for PTC.

Consensus Price Target

$204.83
3.64% Upside
According to the 12 analysts' twelve-month price targets for PTC, the average price target is $204.83. The highest price target for PTC is $230.00, while the lowest price target for PTC is $187.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 3.64% from the current price of $197.64.
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PTC Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/26/23 to 11/25/24
1 Month Ago
10/27/23 to 10/26/24
3 Months Ago
8/28/23 to 8/27/24
1 Year Ago
11/26/22 to 11/26/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
8 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
Hold
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$204.83$201.09$200.18$161.62
Forecasted Upside3.64% Upside7.53% Upside13.70% Upside4.32% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

PTC 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.
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PTC Price Targets by Month

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PTC Stock vs. The Competition

TypePTCComputer and Technology CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.67
2.68
2.50
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside3.64% Upside532.55% Upside7.66% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
11/7/2024Royal Bank of Canada
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$202.00 ➝ $230.00+19.74%
11/7/2024Robert W. Baird
2 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$226.00 ➝ $228.00+18.69%
11/7/2024Piper Sandler
2 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$182.00 ➝ $202.00+5.43%
11/1/2024Berenberg Bank
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N. Naing
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$210.00 ➝ $196.00+5.76%
10/10/2024Rosenblatt Securities
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$195.00 ➝ $195.00+8.11%
6/4/2024Mizuho
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S. Panigrahi
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Neutral$200.00 ➝ $190.00+9.13%
5/2/2024Citigroup
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 Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$195.00 ➝ $187.00+8.54%
4/11/2024Barclays
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$198.00 ➝ $215.00+17.60%
2/1/2024Oppenheimer
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$190.00 ➝ $210.00+17.06%
2/1/2024KeyCorp
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$190.00 ➝ $205.00+14.27%
2/1/2024BMO Capital Markets
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$195.00 ➝ $200.00+10.71%
1/4/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$130.00 ➝ $200.00+20.15%
4/27/2023VNET Group
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 Reiterated RatingMaintains
2/2/2023Loop Capital
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 Boost TargetBuy$160.00 ➝ $170.00+23.09%

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Should I Buy PTC Stock? PTC 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 Wednesday, November 20, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these PTC pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

PTC
Bull Case

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

  • PTC Inc. has recently been upgraded to a "buy" rating by investment analysts, indicating strong confidence in the company's future performance.
  • The stock price has shown significant growth, currently trading at $198.04, reflecting a 4.2% increase in a single day, which suggests positive market sentiment.
  • Institutional investors hold a substantial 95.14% of PTC Inc.'s stock, indicating strong backing and confidence from large financial entities.
  • Recent insider trading activity shows that directors are actively managing their shares, with one director selling shares at a high price, which can be interpreted as a sign of confidence in the company's valuation.
  • PTC Inc. has received multiple positive ratings from analysts, with an average target price of $204.83, suggesting potential for further price appreciation.

PTC
Bear Case

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

  • Despite the positive ratings, Berenberg Bank recently downgraded PTC Inc. from a "buy" to a "hold" rating, which may indicate concerns about future growth potential.
  • The company's high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 62.00 suggests that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
  • PTC Inc. has a relatively low current ratio of 0.70, indicating potential liquidity issues, as it may not have enough short-term assets to cover its short-term liabilities.
  • Market volatility could impact PTC Inc.'s stock performance, as indicated by its beta of 1.17, suggesting that the stock is more volatile than the market average.
  • Recent insider selling, while not necessarily negative, could raise concerns among investors about the confidence of company leadership in the stock's future performance.

PTC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 12 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for PTC is $204.83, with a high forecast of $230.00 and a low forecast of $187.00.

12 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for PTC in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" PTC shares.

According to analysts, PTC's stock has a predicted upside of 3.64% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, PTC's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.

PTC has been rated by research analysts at Berenberg Bank, Piper Sandler, Robert W. Baird, Rosenblatt Securities, and Royal Bank of Canada in the past 90 days.

Analysts like PTC less than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for PTC is 2.67 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.67. Learn more on how PTC compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:PTC) was last updated on 11/25/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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