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Feb 04, 2026
PTC Inc. (NASDAQ:PTC), a leading technology company specializing in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Computer-Aided Design (CAD), and other software solutions, is gearing up to release its first-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings on February 4, 2026, after the market closes. Analysts are setting their expectations with an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.59 and revenue projections of approximately $634.3 million.
The company has provided guidance for its revenue to be in the range of $600 million to $660 million, with non-GAAP EPS expected to vary from $1.26 to $1.82. The Zacks Consensus Estimate is closely aligned with these projections, pegging revenue at $638.4 million, which would mark a 13% increase from the previous year. The consensus estimate for earnings stands at $1.59 per share, indicating a significant 44.6% rise from the prior year.
PTC is strategically focusing on expanding its offerings in burgeoning areas like Software as a Service (SaaS) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The company is optimistic about achieving an Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) growth of 8% to 8.5%, propelled by its innovative Kepware and ThingWorx platforms. This growth strategy is further supported by a go-to-market realignment aimed at bolstering its market presence.
In its preceding earnings announcement, PTC reported earnings of $2.10 per share, with a return on equity of 23.02% and a net margin of 27.05%. The company generated revenue of $1.76 billion for that quarter. Analysts are forecasting PTC to achieve earnings of $4 per share for the current fiscal year and $5 per share for the next fiscal year.
PTC's stock has seen some fluctuations, with a recent slight decline of 0.7%, opening at $164.63. Over the past year, the stock has fluctuated between a low of $133.38 and a high of $219.69. The company's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio stands at approximately 24.34, and its price-to-sales (P/S) ratio is about 6.51, reflecting the market's valuation of its earnings and revenue potential.
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