Why is BSY Up Today?

BSY
$32.83
▲ +2.74% (+$0.90)
Last updated: Oct 01, 2026 8:36 PM ET (448 min ago)

About Bentley Systems, Incorporated Class B Common Stock

Bentley Systems is a software vendor that caters to engineers, architects, constructors, and geospatial professionals by enabling design, modeling, simulation, project management, and data management of infrastructure assets. The firm delivers solutions via the cloud, desktop, and hybrid environment...

Sector: SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE
Market Cap: $15.89B
Forward P/E: 30.8
52-Week Range: $28.08 - $57.25
Employees: 5,500

Overall Confidence: 65%

65% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

SECTOR 65% Confidence
🎯 SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE sector moving together
This appears to be a sector-wide move. The SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE sector is up 3.3% on average.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.3x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE sector: +3.3%

This appears to be a sector-wide move. Most SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE stocks are moving in the same direction.

Market Comparison

BSY is significantly outperforming the market (+2.6% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+0.18%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+0.31%
BSY
This Stock
+2.74%
vs S&P 500: +2.56%
vs Nasdaq: +2.43%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, BSY is expected to trade between:
$32.17 - $33.81

Key Level to Watch

$34.47 resistance
Watch for continuation above $32.83

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Last updated: Oct 01, 2026 8:36 PM (448 minutes ago)
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Historical Context

BSY has moved more than 3.0% up on 24 occasions in the past year.

45.8%
Continuation Rate
11/24 times continued up
-0.16%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar up moves
Last similar move: Sep 18, 2026 (3.7%) → Next day: -1.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is BSY stock up today?

This appears to be a sector-wide move. The SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE sector is up 3.3% on average.

Is BSY stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, BSY shows 65% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the BSY stock price target?

BSY is currently trading at $32.83. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $32.17 - $33.81. See long-term price prediction →

Will BSY stock continue rising?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that BSY's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $34.47 (resistance).

Is BSY stock oversold or overbought?

BSY's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 50.0. This shows bullish momentum - the stock has positive momentum but isn't overextended yet.

What is the momentum for BSY stock?

BSY's 10-day momentum indicator is at 1.34. Positive momentum - the stock has mild upward pressure supporting the current trend.

Is BSY outperforming or underperforming the market?

BSY (+2.74%) is currently significantly outperforming the market (+2.6% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 0.18%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 0.31%.

What does MACD indicate for BSY?

BSY's MACD (-0.67) is currently above the signal line (-0.77), indicating a bullish trend. This technical signal suggests buying pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 17.8) is weak.

Is BSY in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, BSY is in a mixed/transitional trend. The price and moving averages are not clearly aligned, suggesting a potential trend change or consolidation phase. 20-day SMA: $32.09, 50-day SMA: $34.24.

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