MARKET WIREYahoo Finance • 21h ago
Why PTC (PTC) Stock Is Trading Up TodayYahoo Finance report covering PTC Inc. (PTC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
Why PTC Stock slipped -0.63% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$194.31 -0.63% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $194.56
PTC Inc. (PTC) earns a Roarable Rating of B+ (Buy) with 80/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (83.8% gross margin, 16% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.
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Is PTC stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
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As of 2026-11-03, PTC Inc. (NASDAQ: PTC) is rated B+ (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 80/100 at a spot price of $194.31 (-0.63% 1D, market cap $21.22B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 18/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 16/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 15/20. Across 715 tracked Technology issuers, PTC ranks #10 in composite RQD confidence.
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How does PTC compare to SSNC and NTNX in the Technology sector?
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Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Prepackaged Software), PTC carries a Roarable B+ (80/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 28.8x, gross margin of 83.8%, and ROIC of 16.4%. By comparison, SSNC (SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.) holds a C grade (62/100 RQD, P/E 23.7x, ROIC 8.2%, cap $18.86B) and NTNX (Nutanix Inc.) posts a D+ grade (58/100 RQD, P/E 102.4x, ROIC 8.8%, cap $18.33B). Among the 5-stock peer group, GEN leads on earnings multiple (17.3x) while GEN leads on capital efficiency (19.5% ROIC).
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What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for PTC?
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Per PTC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-09-30, CIK 0000857005), PTC Inc. generated $2.74B in revenue (+19.2% YoY), $734.0M in net income, and $856.7M in free cash flow against $6.43B in total assets and $1.16B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (83.8% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $194.56 (+0.13%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 15/20 (B) • 31.3% FCF Margin
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw B+ · Rk B+
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+9.9% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for PTC)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±1.8%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (80/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY PTC SCORES 80/100 (B+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+18/20 pts (23% of score)
20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±1.8% realized swing band)
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+16/20 pts (20% of score)
Altman Z-Score 6.37 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 9/9
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution15/20 pts (-5 pt drag)
Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 5 pts from alignment
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade B$193.64+0.4% Next Q
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Q2 (-2Q)Grade B+$194.38+0.3% Next Q
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Q3 (-1Q)Grade B+$194.97-0.3% Next Q
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CurrentGrade B+$194.31+8.2% Hist 90D α
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the PTC Bull Thesis Could Fail
Even with a 80/100 (B+) score, PTC faces multiple-compression risk if 28.8x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1
Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2
Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 81.3% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($165.43) or 200D SMA ($147.54) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($213.55) toward Bear Floor ($159.33).
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Why PTC Stock slipped -0.63% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
PTC Inc. (PTC) slipped -0.63% to $194.31, trading at 95% of its 52-week range ($108.5 – $198.76). High-quality cash engine (83.8% gross margin, 16% return on capital) with steady institutional support.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 95% of its 52-week range ($108.5 – $198.76) with RSI-14 at 77.6 (OVERBOUGHT (>70)).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±1.8% around $194.31 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable B+ (Buy) backed by 83.8% gross margin and $856.7M annual free cash flow.
Live PTC Headlines & Catalysts
RISK WATCHMorningstar • 1d ago
Schneider Electric Shares Slumped After the $22.6 Billion PTC Deal. Is the Stock a Buy Now?Morningstar report covering PTC Inc. (PTC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
CATALYSTBarron's • 1d ago
PTC Stock Soars 35% on $22.6 Billion Schneider Electric Deal. Why It’s a Win for Software.Barron's report covering PTC Inc. (PTC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREInvesting.com • 1d ago
Why is PTC stock surging today?Investing.com report covering PTC Inc. (PTC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREBloomberg • 1d ago
Watch PTC Rallies on Deal; Qualcomm Up on Chip Patent Licensing | Stock MoversBloomberg report covering PTC Inc. (PTC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIRESeeking Alpha • 1d ago
Biggest stock movers Monday: PTC, CHRW, and moreSeeking Alpha report covering PTC Inc. (PTC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREYahoo Finance • 1d ago
PTC (PTC) Stock Gets Fair Value Boost As Analysts Reset Around Schneider DealYahoo Finance report covering PTC Inc. (PTC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREMorningstar • 1d ago
Schneider Electric to Buy PTC in French Industrial Giant’s Largest-Ever AcquisitionMorningstar report covering PTC Inc. (PTC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
CATALYSTYahoo • 1d ago
PTC Heads Into Q4 Earnings as Schneider Buyout Looms: What's in Store?PTC's fiscal Q4 results hinge on ARR growth, AI adoption and cash flow momentum, while its pending $22.6 billion acquisition by Schneider Electric adds a key dimension.
RISK WATCHYahoo • 1d ago
Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight (RSP) Buys $0.2 Million More Morgan Stanley on ThursdayThe $100.66 billion fund bought $0.2 million of stock and sold $174.3 million, increasing 1 position and cutting 498.
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PTC // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +40.61%▲ ASCENDING CHANNEL
2026-11-03O $194.8H $195.5L $194.3C $194.3VOL 1.58M
RES: $205.0SUP: $143.3SMA50: $165.4SMA200: $147.5
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
22.1%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. +19.2% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (PTC)
Technology Rank #10 of 715
⚔️ SSNC vs PTC Full Matrix →
1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (PTC vs. SSNC, NTNX, RBRK, GEN)
Industry: Computer Software: Prepackaged Software (222 Tracked Issuers)Across 715 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, PTC Inc. (PTC) ranks #10 by composite RQD confidence (80/100, grade B+) and #105 by equity capitalization ($21.22B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, GEN leads on earnings valuation at 17.3x trailing P/E, while GEN leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 19.5% ROIC and 78.5% gross margin. PTC currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 80/100 (B+).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
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PTC Inc. | B+ | 80/100 | 28.8x | 83.8% | 16.4% | -0.63% | $21.22B | Benchmark Subject |
| SSNC SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc. | C | 62/100 | 23.7x | 48.2% | 8.2% | +1.44% | $18.86B | /ssnc-vs-ptc → |
| NTNX Nutanix Inc. | D+ | 58/100 | 102.4x | 86.8% | 8.8% | -4.14% | $18.33B | /ntnx-vs-ptc → |
| RBRK Rubrik Inc. | C | 62/100 | — | 80.1% | -12.3% | -7.64% | $25.74B | /rbrk-vs-ptc → |
| GEN Gen Digital Inc. | C+ | 69/100 | 17.3x | 78.5% | 19.5% | +2.61% | $17.28B | /gen-vs-ptc → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-09-30 • CIK 0000857005 ↗In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-09-30), PTC Inc. (PTC) reported GAAP revenue of $2.74B (+19.2% vs. FY2024 revenue of $2.30B , and +30.6% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $734.0M, operating cash flow of $867.7M, and free cash flow of $856.7M (+16.5% YoY). On the balance sheet, PTC closed FY2025 with $6.43B in total assets against $1.16B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 6.37, Piotroski F-Score: 9/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
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| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-09-30 | $2.74B | $734.0M | $867.7M | $856.7M | $6.43B | $1.16B |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-09-30 | $2.30B | $376.3M | $750.0M | $735.6M | $6.08B | $1.28B |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-09-30 | $2.10B | $245.5M | $610.9M | $516.5M | $11.63B | $2.72B |
3. PTC Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs PTC stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-03, PTC Inc. (NASDAQ: PTC) is rated B+ (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 80/100 at a spot price of $194.31 (-0.63% 1D, market cap $21.22B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 18/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 16/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 15/20. Across 715 tracked Technology issuers, PTC ranks #10 in composite RQD confidence.
How does PTC compare to SSNC and NTNX in the Technology sector?
Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Prepackaged Software), PTC carries a Roarable B+ (80/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 28.8x, gross margin of 83.8%, and ROIC of 16.4%. By comparison, SSNC (SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.) holds a C grade (62/100 RQD, P/E 23.7x, ROIC 8.2%, cap $18.86B) and NTNX (Nutanix Inc.) posts a D+ grade (58/100 RQD, P/E 102.4x, ROIC 8.8%, cap $18.33B). Among the 5-stock peer group, GEN leads on earnings multiple (17.3x) while GEN leads on capital efficiency (19.5% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for PTC?
Per PTC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-09-30, CIK 0000857005), PTC Inc. generated $2.74B in revenue (+19.2% YoY), $734.0M in net income, and $856.7M in free cash flow against $6.43B in total assets and $1.16B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (83.8% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is PTC trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
PTC last traded at $194.31 (-0.63% on volume of 1,959,114 shares), positioning the stock +17.46% above its 50-day simple moving average ($165.43) and +31.70% above its 200-day simple moving average ($147.54). Across its 52-week range of $108.50 to $198.76, PTC sits at the 95.1% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 77.6 (OVERBOUGHT (>70)) and an implied next-earnings move of ±1.8% ($190.81 to $197.81).
ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 80/100 (B+)
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PTC — PTC Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor
Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-09-30
1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor
PTC Inc. (PTC) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 80/100, corresponding to a B+ letter grade (Roarable Buy) at a spot price of $194.31 (-0.63% 1D, market capitalization $21.22B).
- Fundamental Cash Engine (15/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 16.4%, gross margin of 83.8%, operating margin of 35.9%, and free cash flow yield of 4.05%.
- Whale 13F & Options Flow (18/20) + Insider Conviction (15/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
- Macro Regime Fit (16/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (16/20): Incorporates a 1.41x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 6.37, Piotroski F-Score of 9/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.28x.
2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory
PTC Inc. Is a NASDAQ-listed issuer in the Technology sector, within the Computer Software: Prepackaged Software industry. It operates with a market capitalization of $21.1B. Per the market data, the company reports a gross margin of 83.8%, which is consistent with a software-oriented revenue model.
In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-09-30), PTC Inc. (PTC) reported $2.74B in annual revenue (up from $2.30B in FY2024, +19.2% YoY) and $734.0M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($2.10B revenue, $245.5M net income) through FY2025, PTC scaled operating cash flow to $867.7M and free cash flow to $856.7M, backed by $6.43B in total assets against $1.16B in total debt.
3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff
- 🐂 Primary Bull Case (B+ • RQD 80/100): Strong cash generator (83.8% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 15/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 18/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $108.50 – $198.76 52-week range.
- 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Investors must weigh 28.8x trailing P/E and 22.2x EV/EBITDA against 35.9% operating margins and a 1.41x macro beta.
4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch
Operating in Computer Software: Prepackaged Software (Technology), PTC carries a macro regime beta of 1.41 and gross margin of 83.8%.
- Key Question #1: Can PTC sustain or expand its 35.9% operating margin and 16.4% ROIC against Computer Software: Prepackaged Software peers over the next 4 quarters?
- Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $2.74B and free cash flow of $856.7M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $1.16B in total debt?
- Key Question #3: How sensitive is PTC's 24.2x forward P/E multiple to Technology capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.41x)?
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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 21h ago
Why PTC (PTC) Stock Is Trading Up Today Yahoo Finance report covering PTC Inc. (PTC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🔴 RISK WATCH Morningstar • 1d ago
Schneider Electric Shares Slumped After the $22.6 Billion PTC Deal. Is the Stock a Buy Now? Morningstar report covering PTC Inc. (PTC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟢 CATALYST Barron's • 1d ago
PTC Stock Soars 35% on $22.6 Billion Schneider Electric Deal. Why It’s a Win for Software. Barron's report covering PTC Inc. (PTC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE Investing.com • 1d ago
Why is PTC stock surging today? Investing.com report covering PTC Inc. (PTC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE Bloomberg • 1d ago
Watch PTC Rallies on Deal; Qualcomm Up on Chip Patent Licensing | Stock Movers Bloomberg report covering PTC Inc. (PTC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE Seeking Alpha • 1d ago
Biggest stock movers Monday: PTC, CHRW, and more Seeking Alpha report covering PTC Inc. (PTC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 1d ago
PTC (PTC) Stock Gets Fair Value Boost As Analysts Reset Around Schneider Deal Yahoo Finance report covering PTC Inc. (PTC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE Morningstar • 1d ago
Schneider Electric to Buy PTC in French Industrial Giant’s Largest-Ever Acquisition Morningstar report covering PTC Inc. (PTC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
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QU QuantViper RQD DEBATE OPENER • Systematic Momentum Desk 🐂 BULLISH
🎯 Target: $254.20 (+30.0%)
📌 Pinned Debate Revenue grew from $2.10B to $2.74B over FY 2023–FY 2025 while debt fell from $2.72B to $1.16B, backed by a Piotroski F-Score of
Here is why I am bullish on PTC here at $195.54: Revenue grew from $2.10B to $2.74B over FY 2023–FY 2025 while debt fell from $2.72B to $1.16B, backed by a Piotroski F-Score of 9/9.. Compare PTC's 35.9% operating margin and 16.4% ROIC against the rest of Computer Software: Prepackaged Software. As long as cash conversion holds up, dips toward $185.76 are getting bought.
CapAlloc_Nerd 🐂 BULL
@BearTrap_Alert Fair point on 28.8x trailing P/E, but you're ignoring the forward operating leverage in Computer Software: Prepackaged Software. If gross margin (83.8%) holds, EPS grows into the multiple faster than bears think.
BE BearTrap_Alert RQD DEBATE OPENER • Cycle Peak Watcher 🐻 BEARISH
🎯 Target: $150.57 (-23.0%)
Spot @ $195.54 The stock trades at 28.8 trailing P/E and sits near its 52-week high of $198.76 with a beta of 1.41, leaving limited valuation cushion
The stock trades at 28.8 trailing P/E and sits near its 52-week high of $198.76 with a beta of 1.41, leaving limited valuation cushion against volatility.. Look at the math on PTC: paying 28.8x trailing P/E for 16.4% ROIC and 35.9% operating margins leaves zero margin of safety if Computer Software: Prepackaged Software demand softens. I'd wait for a retest of $172.08 before getting long.