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ANSYS (ANSS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$364.60 +11.39 (+3.22%)
Closing price 07/3/2025 03:51 PM Eastern
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$366.09 +1.49 (+0.41%)
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ANSYS - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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
1
Buy
1

Based on 2 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for ANSYS in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 2 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, and 1 has given a buy rating for ANSS.

Consensus Price Target

$352.50
-3.32% Downside
According to the 2 analysts' twelve-month price targets for ANSYS, the average price target is $352.50. The highest price target for ANSS is $365.00, while the lowest price target for ANSS is $340.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -3.32% from the current price of $364.60.
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ANSS Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
7/4/24 to 7/4/25
1 Month Ago
6/4/24 to 6/4/25
3 Months Ago
4/5/24 to 4/5/25
1 Year Ago
7/5/23 to 7/4/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$352.50$352.50$352.50$320.00
Forecasted Upside-3.32% Downside4.72% Upside22.89% Upside-2.13% Downside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Hold
Hold
Reduce

ANSS Analyst Recommendations By Month

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ANSS Price Targets by Month

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ANSYS Stock vs. The Competition

TypeANSYSComputer and Technology CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.50
2.66
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-3.32% Downside90.64% Upside9.82% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
2/21/2025Rosenblatt Securities
4 of 5 stars
Blair Abernethy
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Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$335.00 ➝ $340.00-0.14%
11/7/2024Robert W. Baird
2 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$350.00 ➝ $365.00+4.58%
6/27/2024KeyCorp
3 of 5 stars
 Initiated CoverageSector Weight
2/22/2024Barclays
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 Boost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$314.00 ➝ $340.00-0.63%
1/17/2024Mizuho
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 Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$350.00 ➝ $330.00+1.58%
1/17/2024Wolfe Research
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Peer Perform
11/14/2023Bank of America
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Underperform$356.00 ➝ $295.00+1.37%
11/3/2023Oppenheimer
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$400.00 ➝ $320.00+11.18%
11/3/2023Royal Bank Of Canada
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 Lower TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$310.00 ➝ $290.00+0.52%
11/2/2023William Blair
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D. Becker
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Reiterated RatingMarket Perform

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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 Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these ANSYS pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

ANSYS
Bull Case

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

  • The current stock price is around $334, which reflects a strong market position and investor interest in the company's growth potential.
  • Institutional investors hold a significant majority of the stock, indicating confidence in the company's future performance, with over 92% of shares owned by such entities.
  • Recent acquisitions by major funds, such as Capital Research Global Investors and Norges Bank, suggest a bullish outlook on ANSYS, Inc.'s growth prospects.
  • ANSYS, Inc. has demonstrated robust financial health with a low debt-to-equity ratio, indicating a strong balance sheet and lower financial risk.
  • The company has shown consistent stock performance, with a 1-year high of $363.03, reflecting its resilience and potential for future appreciation.

ANSYS
Bear Case

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

  • The price-to-earnings ratio is relatively high at around 49.69, which may suggest that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings, potentially limiting future price appreciation.
  • Recent insider selling, including a director's sale of shares, could indicate a lack of confidence among company leadership regarding short-term performance.
  • Market volatility, as indicated by a beta of 1.19, suggests that the stock may experience larger price swings, which could pose risks for investors seeking stability.
  • Despite strong institutional backing, the high concentration of ownership could lead to volatility if large shareholders decide to sell their positions.
  • The company's recent stock performance has shown fluctuations, with a notable drop from its 1-year high, which may raise concerns about its short-term stability.

ANSS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 2 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for ANSYS is $352.50, with a high forecast of $365.00 and a low forecast of $340.00.

2 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for ANSYS in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ANSS shares.

According to analysts, ANSYS's stock has a predicted downside of -3.32% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Analysts like ANSYS less than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for ANSYS is 2.50 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.66. Learn more on how ANSS compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:ANSS) was last updated on 7/4/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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