Key facts, as of
As of September 29, 2026, PTC Inc. (PTC) trades at $137.56, down 32.5% over the past year. Its 52-week range runs from $108.50 to $206.82; the price is 33.5% below that high. It sits 5.5% below its 200-day average of $145.60, the usual sign of a long-term downtrend. Its 30-day volatility is 42.2% annualized, which we rate high risk. It has a trailing P/E of 13.3.
Cite: Portfolio Terminal, "PTC Inc. (PTC) stock analysis", 2026-09-29. https://portfolio-terminal.com/analyse/ptc
Where it trades today
trading 30% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
What to weigh before acting
What Matters Now
- Execution usually depends on product cycles, cloud demand, and how efficiently new AI or software capex converts into durable revenue.
- PTC trades at 13.3x earnings versus 28.5x for the sector, which means the rerating case depends on proving the discount is too harsh.
- Recent realized volatility is running around 42.2%, above the sector norm of 28.0%, so position sizing matters more than usual.
- PTC remains in a bearish short-term trend and sits 33.5% below its high, which raises the bar for any thesis that depends on fast multiple expansion.
Portfolio Use Case
- PTC is more useful for investors comparing conviction names inside technology than for someone looking for a passive “set and forget” holding.
- The risk profile looks balanced enough for a diversified core-plus portfolio, provided the position size reflects sector concentration.
- It is best monitored alongside valuation discipline, because strong narratives in technology can stay expensive longer than expected.
What Would Change the View
- A recovery in price alone would not be enough to improve the view; the thesis needs confirmation from improving business or valuation signals.
- Volatility is already above the sector norm, so even a correct long-term thesis can be painful if the position size is too aggressive.
- There is little income cushion here, so total return depends mainly on price appreciation and execution staying on track.
Methodology
- Price, market cap, beta, yield, and liquidity fields for PTC come from Yahoo Finance quote and summary data.
- 30-day volatility is calculated from recent daily returns and annualized using a 252-trading-day convention.
- Sector context uses stored benchmark averages for Technology so each page compares the ticker against a stable peer baseline rather than against the whole market.
- Peer comparisons use the Portfolio Terminal coverage set and highlight nearby listed alternatives such as AAPL, MSFT, NVDA.
Sources
- Yahoo Finance quote dataopen →
Live quote, valuation, beta, yield, and volume fields used for PTC. Last refresh: Sep 29, 2026, 10:33 PM.
- Portfolio Terminal methodologyopen →
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- Peer set and coverage context
Comparative context for this page is anchored around nearby tracked names such as AAPL, MSFT, NVDA.
What PTC Inc. does
PTC Inc. operates as software company in the Americas, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. The company provides Windchill, a suite that manages all aspects of the product development lifecycle(PLM) that provides real-time information sharing, dynamic data visualization, collaborate across geographically distributed teams, and enabling manufacturers to elevate product development, manufacturing, field service, and end-of-life processes; ThingWorx, an Industrial Internet of Things software; ServiceMax, a service lifecycle management solutions enable companies to asset uptime with optimized in-person and remote service and technician productivity with mobile tools, and deliver metrics; and Arena, a…
What analysts expect
PTC carries a buy consensus from 19 analysts, with an average price target of $174.21 versus $137.56 today (+26.6%). Targets are estimates and can move quickly after earnings.
Consensus aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Targets are estimates, not forecasts.
How the business is doing
PTC generated $2.95B in trailing revenue (-6.8% year over year), with a 41.4% net margin, and $1.03B of free cash flow, against $1.26B of net debt.
The numbers, year by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Gross profit | Operating income | Net income | EPS | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.74B | $2.29B | $998.03M | $734.00M | $6.18 | $856.69M |
| 2024 | $2.30B | $1.85B | $587.26M | $376.33M | $3.14 | $735.61M |
| 2023 | $2.10B | $1.66B | $458.01M | $245.54M | $2.07 | $587.05M |
| 2022 | $1.93B | $1.55B | $483.60M | $313.08M | $2.67 | $409.38M |
When it reports next
Estimates aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Dates move and estimates change until the report lands.
How it sits in technology
High-growth sector driven by innovation, cloud computing, AI, and digital transformation.
The companies it competes with
PTC beside the technology names it is usually measured against.
What the chart is saying
In a downtrend, with $132.74 the next floor.
downtrend- Price is 2.2% below its 50-day average and 5.5% below its 200-day.
- RSI at 47 is neither stretched nor washed out.
- The nearest ceiling is $146.99 (+6.9%), the nearest floor $132.74 (-3.5%).
A description of the chart, not advice. Indicators describe what the price has done; none of them knows what it does next.
Questions people ask about it
Is PTC a good buy right now?
PTC Inc. trades at 13.3x earnings. This is below market average, potentially undervalued. Current risk level is High based on 42.2% volatility.
Does PTC pay dividends?
PTC Inc. does not currently pay a regular dividend. The company may be reinvesting profits for growth.
How volatile is PTC?
With 30-day annualized volatility of 42.2% and beta of 1.00, PTC is classified as High risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.
What is the analyst price target for PTC?
The average analyst price target for PTC Inc. (PTC) is $174.21 based on 19 analyst estimates, about 26.6% above the current price of $137.56. The published range runs from $140.00 to $230.00.
How much revenue does PTC generate?
PTC Inc. reported $2.95B in trailing twelve-month revenue. Revenue growth is running at -6.8% year over year. Net margin sits at 41.4%. Figures are aggregated from company filings by Yahoo Finance and refresh on an hourly cadence.
Compare PTC with anything
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