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PTC's annual recurring revenue grew 9% in constant currency for the third quarter, topping its guidance. Organic ARR growth was strong across both product groups. CAD products' ARR was up 8% year over year, and PLM's ARR growth accelerated by 100 basis points sequentially to 10%.

PTC reported solid second-quarter results, with annual recurring revenue, or ARR, growing 8.5% in constant currency. Revenue of $774 million and earnings per share of $4.98 both topped guidance. Adjusted operating margin improved 600 basis points year over year to 53%.

PTC specializes in computer-aided design, or CAD, and product lifecycle management, or PLM, to help manufacturing companies run their businesses more efficiently. We think cloud-based software provides a stable, long-term tailwind for PTC, as the company is committed to using cloud technology to modernize the design and manufacturing process.

PTC specializes in computer-aided design, or CAD, and product lifecycle management, or PLM, to help manufacturing companies run their businesses more efficiently. We think cloud-based software provides a stable, long-term tailwind for PTC, as the company is committed to using cloud technology to modernize the design and manufacturing process.

PTC's first-quarter results easily beat guidance, with revenue up 19% and annual run rate, or ARR, up 9% in constant currency. The strong revenue growth also stabilized adjusted operating margin at a relatively healthy level of 45%.

PTC specializes in computer-aided design, or CAD, and product lifecycle management, or PLM, to help manufacturing companies run their businesses more efficiently. We think cloud-based software provides a stable, long-term tailwind for PTC, as the company is committed to using cloud technology to modernize the design and manufacturing process.

We take a fresh look at PTC, a US-based global company that provides high-end computer-aided design, or CAD, and product lifecycle management, or PLM, software that stores and manages all product data for manufacturing companies.

PTC's fiscal fourth-quarter results included revenue up 43% year over year and non-GAAP operating margin up 1,470 basis points, both exceeding forecasts. Key metrics like annual run rate, which grew 10% year on year, and pipeline velocity look healthy.

Global software company PTC provides digital transformation solutions that specialize in computer-aided design and product lifecycle management to help businesses design and manufacture products effectively. Its customers, which span industries like manufacturing, automotive, and aerospace, use PTC’s solutions to address critical needs like product development, reduced time to market, and streamlined workflows. Although high-end CAD is a mature market, PTC’s foray into midmarket CAD and augmented reality will open up new addressable markets and add growth to the top line, as we expect the company's revenue mix to shift significantly to these areas over the next 10 years.

PTC is a global software company that provides digital transformation solutions, specializing in CAD (computer-aided design), PLM (product lifecycle management), and Internet of Things to help businesses design and manufacture products effectively. Its customers span industries like manufacturing, automotive, and aerospace, and use PTC’s solutions to address critical needs like product development, reduce time to market, and streamline workflows. Although high-end CAD is a mature market, PTC’s foray into midmarket CAD, IoT, and augmented reality will open up new addressable markets and add growth to the top line, as we expect PTC’s revenue mix to shift significantly to these areas over the next 10 years.

PTC posted a strong third quarter, delivering top and bottom-line growth that exceeded guidance expectations. Furthermore, all key metrics—annual run rate, pipeline momentum, as well as product groups, showed robust improvement, which led to outlook uplift across the board.

Narrow-moat PTC reported solid second-quarter results, which were above our estimates for the top and bottom lines. The full-year revenue and profitability outlook was raised slightly, signaling that the near-term demand for digital transformation remains strong. We view PTC’s consistent pipeline velocity and steady execution as encouraging, with management noting that there was no material change in customer behavior entering the second half, although management did decrease their ARR guidance, which signaled to us that some pressure on demand is possible. We maintain our fair value estimate of $179 and see the stock as mildly undervalued.

Narrow-moat-rated PTC reported first-quarter results that broadly aligned with our expectations and management’s guidance. However, a sluggish sales environment is expected to marginally dampen sales growth, and the full-year revenue outlook was decreased slightly. We still think spending could pick up as 2025 progresses, and we foresee PTC’s go-to-market efforts coupled with rising demand in its software-as-a-service offerings ultimately bring in higher close rates that and a pick-up in sales in 2025. Therefore, we are maintaining our fair value estimate of $179 per share and currently view the stock as fairly valued.

PTC is a global software company that provides digital transformation solutions, specializing in CAD (computer-aided design), PLM (product lifecycle management), and Internet of Things to help businesses design and manufacture products effectively. Its customers span industries like manufacturing, automotive, and aerospace, and use PTC’s solutions to address critical needs like product development, reduce time to market, and streamline workflows. Although high-end CAD is a mature market, PTC’s foray into midmarket CAD, IoT, and augmented reality will open up new addressable markets and add growth to the top line, as we expect PTC’s revenue mix to shift significantly to these areas over the next 10 years.

Narrow-moat-rated PTC reported fourth-quarter results that aligned with our expectations, and we are maintaining our fair value estimate of $156 per share. Results also generally met FactSet consensus expectations, but shares were down 5% as of this writing in after-hours trading, essentially reversing the initial gains of the day. We continue to view shares as overvalued and believe the multiple that the market is assigning is too high. In line with updated guidance, we expect revenue growth of roughly 11% for fiscal 2025 and adjusted earnings per share growth of 18%. We expect growth will decelerate thereafter.

Narrow-moat PTC delivered mixed results slightly below our estimates on the top and bottom line, but robust annual run rate, or ARR, growth. ARR, a leading indicator of business performance, was up 12% year over year, reassuring our belief that the firm will see a healthy turnaround after this near-term weakness. After adjusting for guidance updates, we are increasing our fair value estimate to $156 from $138 and view the stock as overvalued.

PTC operates in the high-end computer-assisted design software market, but we view this market as mature and don’t foresee significant top-line growth in this area. PTC’s foray into growth areas such as the Internet of Things, augmented reality, and midmarket CAD, on the other hand, will significantly add growth to the top line, in our view, as we expect PTC’s revenue mix to shift significantly to these areas over the next 10 years.

We maintain our $138 per share fair value estimate for narrow-moat PTC after the firm reported fiscal second-quarter results above our expectations. We are pleased with the continued business momentum under PTC’s new CEO, and believe the firm is positioning its portfolio well to capitalize on digital transformation opportunities in end markets. Management narrowed its 2024 guidance ranges for both the top and bottom line, and also adjusted its medium-term target for annualized recurring revenue growth. While shares dropped 5% after hours, likely due to lower-than-expected third-quarter guidance, we continue to view the stock as overvalued.

We maintain our $138 per share fair value estimate for narrow-moat PTC after the firm reported strong fiscal-first-quarter results ahead of our forecasts for the top and bottom lines. We were most impressed with the firm’s continued momentum in annual recurring revenue, or ARR, growth, which we view as the leading indicator for business performance. Management reiterated its fiscal 2024 targets, as well as guiding to a sequentially stronger second quarter, driven by expected momentum from its product lifecycle management, or PLM, and service lifecycle management, or SLM, offerings. Despite an unfavorable selling environment and ongoing currency volatility, we are encouraged by the firm’s ARR growth, customer retention, and growing interest in its software-as-a-service offering. We view the stock as overvalued.

PTC operates in the high-end computer-assisted design software market, but we view this market as mature and don’t foresee significant top-line growth in this area. PTC’s foray into growth areas such as "Internet of Things," AR, and midmarket CAD, on the other hand, will significantly add growth to the top line, in our view, as we expect PTC’s revenue mix to shift significantly to these areas over the next 10 years.