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ANSYS (ANSS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$350.00 +1.06 (+0.30%)
(As of 11/22/2024 ET)

ANSYS - 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
1
Hold
4
Buy
1

Based on 6 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for ANSYS in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 6 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 4 have given a hold rating, and 1 has given a buy rating for ANSS.

Consensus Price Target

$342.50
-2.14% Downside
According to the 6 analysts' twelve-month price targets for ANSYS, the average price target is $342.50. The highest price target for ANSS is $365.00, while the lowest price target for ANSS is $330.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -2.14% from the current price of $350.00.
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ANSS Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/24/23 to 11/23/24
1 Month Ago
10/25/23 to 10/24/24
3 Months Ago
8/26/23 to 8/25/24
1 Year Ago
11/24/22 to 11/24/23
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)
4 Buy rating(s)
Hold
4 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$342.50$318.33$318.33$313.90
Forecasted Upside-2.14% Downside-0.94% Downside-1.58% Downside5.37% Upside
Consensus Rating
Hold
Reduce
Reduce
Hold

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.
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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
2.00
2.67
2.50
Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-2.14% Downside540.85% Upside7.66% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
11/7/2024Robert W. Baird
2 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$350.00 ➝ $365.00+4.58%
8/6/2024Rosenblatt Securities
3 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$345.00 ➝ $335.00+12.97%
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
4/24/2023Citigroup
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 Boost Target$326.00 ➝ $347.00+7.24%
4/18/2023Loop Capital
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 Boost TargetHold$310.00 ➝ $315.00-1.85%
2/27/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetOverweight$275.00 ➝ $300.00+2.97%

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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 Wednesday, November 20, 2024. 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.:

  • Strong Market Position: ANSYS, Inc. is a leader in engineering simulation software, which is increasingly essential for product development across various industries, enhancing its growth potential.
  • Robust Financial Health: The company has a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13, indicating a strong balance sheet and lower financial risk, which is attractive to investors.
  • High Institutional Ownership: With 92.39% of the stock owned by institutional investors, there is significant confidence in the company's future performance, often seen as a positive indicator for retail investors.
  • Recent Stock Performance: The current stock price is $340.58, reflecting a solid performance and potential for further appreciation, especially given its 52-week high of $364.31.
  • Strong Liquidity Ratios: ANSYS, Inc. has a current ratio and quick ratio of 3.11, suggesting that it can easily meet its short-term obligations, which is a sign of financial stability.

ANSYS
Bear Case

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

  • High Valuation Metrics: The P/E ratio of 52.40 and PEG ratio of 3.76 indicate that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings growth, which could deter value-focused investors.
  • Market Volatility: With a beta of 1.11, ANSYS, Inc. is slightly more volatile than the market, which could lead to larger price swings and increased risk for investors.
  • Recent Insider Selling: A director recently sold 152 shares, which could signal a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term performance, potentially raising concerns among investors.
  • Dependence on Institutional Investors: While high institutional ownership can be a positive, it also means that the stock's price may be more susceptible to large sell-offs if institutions decide to reduce their positions.
  • Limited Growth in Certain Markets: As a mature company, ANSYS, Inc. may face challenges in expanding its market share in saturated markets, which could limit future growth opportunities.

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 $342.50, with a high forecast of $365.00 and a low forecast of $330.00.

6 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for ANSYS in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 4 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" ANSS shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in ANSS, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, ANSYS's stock has a predicted downside of -2.14% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

ANSYS has been rated by research analysts at Robert W. Baird in the past 90 days.

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


This page (NASDAQ:ANSS) was last updated on 11/23/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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