ANSYS (ANSS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$334.21 -6.25 (-1.84%)

Closing price 02/21/2025 04:00 PM Eastern

Extended Trading

$334.24 +0.04 (+0.01%)

As of 02/21/2025 07:30 PM Eastern

ANSYS - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 3 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
2

Buy
1

Based on 3 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 3 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, and 1 has given a buy rating for ANSS.

Consensus Price Target

$352.50
5.47% Upside

According to the 3 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 upside of 5.47% from the current price of $334.21.

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ANSS Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 2/23/24 to 2/22/25	1 Month Ago 1/24/24 to 1/23/25	3 Months Ago 11/25/23 to 11/24/24	1 Year Ago 2/23/23 to 2/23/24
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)	3 Buy rating(s)
Hold	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$352.50	$346.67	$342.50	$320.90
Forecasted Upside	5.47% Upside	-3.80% Downside	-2.14% Downside	-5.86% Downside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	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.

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	2.33	2.68	2.53
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	5.47% Upside	56.72% Upside	14.36% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent ANSS News	Positive 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
2/21/2025	Rosenblatt Securities 3 of 5 stars	Blair Abernethy Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$335.00 ➝ $340.00	-0.14%
11/7/2024	Robert W. Baird 2 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$350.00 ➝ $365.00	+4.58%
6/27/2024	KeyCorp 3 of 5 stars		Initiated Coverage	Sector Weight
2/22/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		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%
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
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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%

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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 Sunday, February 16, 2025. 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.:

Strong Market Position: ANSYS, Inc. is a leader in engineering simulation software, which is increasingly essential for companies looking to innovate and reduce costs in product development.
Robust Financial Health: The company has a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13, indicating a strong balance sheet and less financial risk, which is attractive to investors.
Current Stock Price: As of the latest trading session, ANSYS, Inc. shares are priced at $338.93, reflecting a stable valuation within its 52-week range of $289.82 to $363.03.
High Demand for Simulation Software: The growing need for advanced simulation tools in various industries, including automotive and aerospace, supports future revenue growth for ANSYS, Inc.
Consistent Trading Volume: The stock has maintained a trading volume close to its average, indicating steady investor interest and liquidity, which is beneficial for potential investors looking to enter or exit positions.

ANSYS
Bear Case

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

High Price-to-Earnings Ratio: With a P/E ratio of 52.30, the stock may be considered overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
Recent Insider Selling: A director recently sold shares, reducing their ownership by 5.51%. This could signal a lack of confidence in the company's short-term performance.
Market Volatility: The stock has a beta of 1.12, indicating it is more volatile than the market. This could lead to larger price swings, which may not be suitable for all investors.
Potential Economic Downturn: As a company reliant on engineering services, ANSYS, Inc. could be adversely affected by economic slowdowns, impacting its revenue and stock performance.
Limited Insider Ownership: With only 0.46% of the stock owned by corporate insiders, there may be less alignment between management and shareholder interests, which could be a concern for investors.

ANSS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 3 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.
: 3 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for ANSYS in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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 upside of 5.47% 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 Hold 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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ANSYS (ANSS) Stock Forecast & Price Target