PTC (PTC) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
$195.80
-0.75 (-0.38%)
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5d:
+0.32%
30d:
+0.95%
90d:
+27.23%
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Earnings: Nov 04, 2026
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Updated Nov 10, 12:00 AM ET
QUANTITATIVE VERDICT
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence (71%)
Quality Score
54/100
Position
FAIR
30-Day Fair Range
$183.06 – $201.77
Position: FAIR
Forward P/E & Valuation
22.0x
STRETCHED
vs 17.8x historical avg
Wall Street Target
$201.27
+2.4% upside
Options IV & Volume
HIGH Vol
HIGH volume confirmation
Support / Resistance
$193.94 / $196.79
Trend: Strong Uptrend
Executive Thesis & Bottom Line
Forward Earnings Fair Value & Price Prediction →
📊 HOLD: PTC trades at premium valuation expecting 7.3% growth. Hold existing positions but don't chase. Wait for better entry.
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Signal fired Nov 4, 2026 at $195.34 · last confirmed Nov 10, 2026
Strength: 5.1/10
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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$216.32
Based on 6.4% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$134.32
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 17.8x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: PTC is currently trading at $195.80, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $183.06 to $201.77. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 22.0) compared to its historical average (17.8). At these levels, the market is pricing in 7.3% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, PTC is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $193.94. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 49/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, PTC is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $193.94. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 49/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
FAIR
Historical Trading Range
$183.06 -
$201.77
Company Quality Score
54/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
71.0%
Trading Range & Key Levels
30-Day Trading Range
$183.06 -
$201.77
Current vs Trading Range
FAIR
Support Level
$193.94
Resistance Level
$196.79
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Nov 10, 2026
Protect Your Profits
PTC is technically overbought (RSI 76). Consider hedging now to protect against a potential pullback while keeping your upside.
View Profit Protection PlanQuantitative Signal Breakdown
- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (49/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($201.27)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 7.3% growth with -24.7% revenue growth
- NEUTRAL: Bottoming setup forming (49/100) — watch for confirmation
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
22.04
Wall Street Target
$201.27
(+2.4%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
-24.7%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-50.0%
Profit Margin
37.8%
Valuation Premium vs History
+7.3% premium
PE vs Historical
22.0 vs 17.8
STRETCHED
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+7.3%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$210.90
(+7%)
2-Year Target
$226.29
(+15%)
3-Year Target
$242.81
(+24%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 22→18)
PE COMPRESSION
$196.10
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 22.0, Growth: 8.8%)
$252.84
(+29%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 19.9, Growth: 8.8%)
$227.83
(+16%)
Bear:
(PE: 16.9, Growth: 8.8%)
$193.66
(-2%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
Trailing PE: 21.93 | Current EPS (TTM): $8.93
Bull Case
$215.16
(+10%)
Analyst growth -0.1%, PE expands to 24.1
Base Case
$195.60
(-1%)
Market implied -0.1%, PE stable at 21.9
Bear Case
$133.19
(-32%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 18.6
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Bullish
2 Retail Mentions
Reddit / WSB Comments
1
Bearish
StockTwits Volume
1 msgs
24h retail stream
Last Tracked
Oct 6, 2026
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PTC Inc. shares surged 33.5% on Oct 5 after Schneider Electric agreed to acquire the company for $22.6 billion. RXO, Inc. also saw a significant gain following C.H. Robinson's agreement to acquire the company.
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