Bentley Systems (BSY) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions


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BSY Stock Forecast


Bentley Systems stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $52.33 (represents a 11.91% upside from BSY’s last price of $46.76) and a rating consensus of 'Buy', based on 5 wall street analysts offering a 1-year stock forecast.

BSY Price Target


The average price target for Bentley Systems (BSY) is $52.33 based on 1-year price targets from 5 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $60.00 to $46.00. This represents a potential 11.91% upside from BSY's last price of $46.76.

BSY Analyst Ratings


Buy

According to 5 Wall Street analysts, Bentley Systems's rating consensus is 'Buy'. The analyst rating breakdown for BSY stock is 0 'Strong Buy' (0.00%), 3 'Buy' (60.00%), 1 'Hold' (20.00%), 1 'Sell' (20.00%), and 0 'Strong Sell' (0.00%).

Bentley Systems Price Target by Analyst


DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Nov 07, 2024Kash RanganGoldman Sachs$51.00$51.09-0.18%9.07%
Jul 30, 2024Jon VruwinkRobert W. Baird$60.00$48.5723.53%28.31%
Aug 10, 2022-Mizuho Securities$46.00$41.0911.95%-1.63%
May 11, 2022-Mizuho Securities$45.00$26.8167.85%-3.76%
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The latest Bentley Systems stock forecast, released on Nov 07, 2024 by Kash Rangan from Goldman Sachs, set a price target of $51.00, which represents a -0.18% decrease from the stock price at the time of the forecast ($51.09), and a 9.07% increase from BSY last price ($46.76).

Bentley Systems Price Target by Period


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# Anlaysts112
Avg Price Target$51.00$51.00$55.50
Last Closing Price$46.76$46.76$46.76
Upside/Downside9.07%9.07%18.69%

In the current month, the average price target of Bentley Systems stock is $51.00, according to 1 Wall Street analyst offering twelve months forecast. The average price target represents a 9.07% increase as opposed to Bentley Systems's last price of $46.76. This month's average price target is down 0.00% compared to last quarter, and down -8.11% compared to last year.

Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades


DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Nov 07, 2024Goldman SachsNeutralNeutralHold
Sep 16, 2024William BlairBuyBuyHold
Sep 16, 2024Rosenblatt SecuritiesUnderperformUnderperformHold
Apr 30, 2024William BlairBuyBuyHold
Apr 30, 2024Sandler O'NeillUnderperformUnderperformHold
Mar 28, 2024Sandler O'NeillBuyBuyHold
Mar 28, 2024William Blair-OutperformInitialise
Feb 28, 2024RBC CapitalBuyBuyHold
Feb 28, 2024Piper SandlerUnderperformUnderperformHold
Nov 09, 2022Goldman Sachs-BuyUpgrade
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Bentley Systems's last stock rating was published by Goldman Sachs on Nov 07, 2024. The company gave BSY a "Neutral" rating, the same as its previous rate.

Bentley Systems Financial Forecast


Bentley Systems Revenue Forecast

Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20
Revenue------------$310.64M$306.61M-$314.41M$286.95M$268.33M$268.29M$275.52M$267.73M$248.48M$222.93M$222.00M$219.57M$203.00M
Avg Forecast$433.00M$411.62M$402.95M$413.40M$390.34M$373.11M$365.62M$372.77M$351.30M$340.36M$325.08M$340.09M$313.24M$299.59M$295.18M$298.63M$280.00M$271.02M$267.01M$268.19M$262.45M$247.67M$213.45M$215.13M$212.81M$197.33M
High Forecast$439.23M$417.54M$408.75M$419.35M$395.96M$378.48M$370.88M$375.25M$356.51M$340.55M$325.14M$340.09M$322.13M$299.75M$299.43M$302.93M$284.03M$271.02M$267.01M$268.19M$262.45M$247.67M$213.45M$215.13M$212.81M$197.33M
Low Forecast$427.86M$406.73M$398.17M$408.49M$385.70M$368.68M$361.28M$371.23M$346.12M$340.17M$325.01M$340.09M$302.06M$299.44M$291.67M$295.09M$276.68M$271.02M$267.01M$268.19M$262.45M$247.67M$213.45M$215.13M$212.81M$197.33M
# Analysts33334446843475632222345663
Surprise %------------0.99%1.02%-1.05%1.02%0.99%1.00%1.03%1.02%1.00%1.04%1.03%1.03%1.03%

Bentley Systems's average Quarter revenue forecast for Mar 24 based on 4 analysts is $340.09M, with a low forecast of $340.09M, and a high forecast of $340.09M. BSY's average Quarter revenue forecast represents a 9.48% increase compared to the company's last Quarter revenue of $310.64M (Dec 23).

Bentley Systems EBITDA Forecast

Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20
# Analysts33334446843475632222345663
EBITDA------------$37.77M$73.68M-$84.13M$60.51M$74.44M$75.13M$84.44M$49.90M$-25.38M$36.90M$78.76M$81.78M$27.70M
Avg Forecast$99.19M$94.29M$92.31M$94.70M$89.42M$85.47M$83.76M$85.39M$80.47M$77.97M$74.47M$77.91M$71.76M$68.63M$67.62M$68.41M$64.14M$65.07M$64.11M$71.96M$63.01M$59.46M$51.25M$59.07M$51.09M$19.17M
High Forecast$100.62M$95.65M$93.64M$96.06M$90.70M$86.70M$84.96M$85.96M$81.67M$78.01M$74.48M$77.91M$73.79M$68.67M$68.59M$69.40M$65.07M$65.07M$64.11M$86.35M$63.01M$59.46M$51.25M$70.88M$51.09M$23.01M
Low Forecast$98.01M$93.17M$91.21M$93.58M$88.36M$84.46M$82.76M$85.04M$79.29M$77.93M$74.45M$77.91M$69.19M$68.59M$66.82M$67.60M$63.38M$65.07M$64.11M$57.57M$63.01M$59.46M$51.25M$47.25M$51.09M$15.34M
Surprise %------------0.53%1.07%-1.23%0.94%1.14%1.17%1.17%0.79%-0.43%0.72%1.33%1.60%1.44%

4 analysts predict BSY's average Quarter EBITDA for Mar 24 to be $77.91M, with a high of $77.91M and a low of $77.91M. This is 106.25% upper than Bentley Systems's previous annual EBITDA (Dec 23) of $37.77M.

Bentley Systems Net Income Forecast

Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20
# Analysts33334446843475632222345663
Net Income------------$179.59M$53.03M-$45.49M$25.72M$37.00M$55.67M$56.39M$42.51M$-50.13M$44.91M$57.01M$51.93M$5.84M
Avg Forecast$115.17M$111.20M$111.51M$115.89M$100.97M$97.80M$97.13M$105.14M$73.16M$80.94M$77.61M$87.39M$60.75M$64.45M$63.14M$69.09M$61.32M$57.48M$57.99M$48.33M$57.16M$54.84M$48.64M$42.75M$51.74M$4.05M
High Forecast$117.33M$113.28M$113.60M$118.06M$102.86M$99.63M$98.95M$115.00M$85.88M$81.03M$77.69M$87.42M$70.34M$64.47M$64.32M$70.39M$62.47M$57.48M$57.99M$58.00M$57.16M$54.84M$48.64M$51.31M$51.74M$4.86M
Low Forecast$113.40M$109.48M$109.79M$114.10M$99.41M$96.29M$95.63M$95.29M$66.79M$80.86M$77.52M$87.36M$54.35M$64.44M$62.17M$68.03M$60.38M$57.48M$57.99M$38.67M$57.16M$54.84M$48.64M$34.20M$51.74M$3.24M
Surprise %------------2.96%0.82%-0.66%0.42%0.64%0.96%1.17%0.74%-0.91%0.92%1.33%1.00%1.44%

Bentley Systems's average Quarter net income forecast for Mar 24 is $87.39M, with a range of $87.36M to $87.42M. BSY's average Quarter net income forecast represents a -51.34% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter net income of $179.59M (Dec 23).

Bentley Systems SG&A Forecast

Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20
# Analysts33334446843475632222345663
SG&A------------$116.07M$96.44M-$103.09M$105.70M$79.33M$77.49M$91.96M$87.28M$168.69M$79.89M$65.83M$64.42M$74.83M
Avg Forecast$150.57M$143.13M$140.12M$143.75M$135.73M$129.74M$127.14M$129.62M$122.16M$118.35M$113.04M$118.26M$108.92M$104.18M$102.64M$103.84M$97.37M$94.24M$92.85M$78.82M$91.26M$86.12M$74.22M$49.37M$74.00M$51.81M
High Forecast$152.73M$145.19M$142.14M$145.82M$137.69M$131.61M$128.97M$130.49M$123.97M$118.42M$113.06M$118.26M$112.01M$104.23M$104.12M$105.34M$98.77M$94.24M$92.85M$94.59M$91.26M$86.12M$74.22M$59.25M$74.00M$62.17M
Low Forecast$148.78M$141.43M$138.46M$142.05M$134.12M$128.20M$125.63M$129.09M$120.36M$118.29M$113.02M$118.26M$105.03M$104.12M$101.42M$102.61M$96.21M$94.24M$92.85M$63.06M$91.26M$86.12M$74.22M$39.50M$74.00M$41.44M
Surprise %------------1.07%0.93%-0.99%1.09%0.84%0.83%1.17%0.96%1.96%1.08%1.33%0.87%1.44%

Bentley Systems's average Quarter SG&A projection for Mar 24 is $118.26M, based on 4 Wall Street analysts, with a range of $118.26M to $118.26M. The forecast indicates a 1.89% rise compared to BSY last annual SG&A of $116.07M (Dec 23).

Bentley Systems EPS Forecast

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# Analysts33334446843475632222345663
EPS------------$0.54$0.17-$0.15$0.08$0.12$0.18$0.18$0.14$-0.16$0.15$0.19$0.17$0.02
Avg Forecast$0.35$0.33$0.33$0.35$0.30$0.29$0.29$0.32$0.22$0.24$0.23$0.26$0.18$0.19$0.19$0.21$0.18$0.17$0.17$0.20$0.17$0.16$0.15$0.16$0.15$0.13
High Forecast$0.35$0.34$0.34$0.35$0.31$0.30$0.30$0.34$0.26$0.24$0.23$0.26$0.21$0.19$0.19$0.21$0.19$0.17$0.17$0.20$0.17$0.16$0.15$0.16$0.15$0.13
Low Forecast$0.34$0.33$0.33$0.34$0.30$0.29$0.29$0.29$0.20$0.24$0.23$0.26$0.16$0.19$0.19$0.20$0.18$0.17$0.17$0.20$0.17$0.16$0.15$0.16$0.15$0.13
Surprise %------------2.97%0.88%-0.72%0.44%0.70%1.04%0.89%0.82%-0.97%1.03%1.20%1.10%0.16%

According to 4 Wall Street analysts, Bentley Systems's projected average Quarter EPS for Mar 24 is $0.26, with a low estimate of $0.26 and a high estimate of $0.26. This represents a -51.51% decrease compared to BSY previous annual EPS of $0.54 (Dec 23).

Bentley Systems Peer Comparison by Price Target


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PCTYPaylocity$194.78$218.6412.25%Buy
BSYBentley Systems$46.76$52.3311.91%Buy
ROPRoper$547.96$605.1110.43%Buy
ANSSANSYS$339.52$359.605.91%Buy
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SSNCSS&C Technologies$72.90$75.503.57%Buy
AZPNAspen$247.00$254.403.00%Buy
MANHManhattan Associates$270.74$276.572.15%Buy
NCNOnCino$40.05$39.00-2.62%Buy
TYLTyler$599.68$558.00-6.95%Buy
CDNSCadence Design Systems$299.63$276.07-7.86%Buy
PTCPTC$189.27$172.00-9.12%Buy
BLKBBlackbaud$83.50$74.33-10.98%Buy
SAPSAP SE$233.20$173.08-25.78%Buy
INTAIntapp$57.89$41.13-28.95%Buy

BSY Forecast FAQ


Is Bentley Systems a good buy?

Yes, according to 5 Wall Street analysts, Bentley Systems (BSY) is considered a 'Buy'. The rating consensus is based on 0 'Strong Buy' and 3 'Buy' recommendations, accounting for 60.00% of BSY's total ratings.

What is BSY's price target?

Bentley Systems (BSY) average price target is $52.33 with a range of $46 to $60, implying a 11.91% from its last price of $46.76. The data is based on 5 Wall Street analysts who provided a twelve-month price target estimate in the last three months.

Will Bentley Systems stock go up soon?

According to Wall Street analysts' prediction for BSY stock, the company can go up by 11.91% (from the last price of $46.76 to the average price target of $52.33), up by 28.31% based on the highest stock price target, and down by -1.63% based on the lowest stock price target.

Can Bentley Systems stock reach $70?

BSY's average twelve months analyst stock price target of $52.33 does not support the claim that Bentley Systems can reach $70 in the near future.

What is Bentley Systems's current price target trend?

1 Wall Street analyst forecast a $51 price target for Bentley Systems (BSY) this month, up 9.07% from its last price of $46.76. Compared to the last 3 and 12 months, the average price target increased by 9.07% and increased by 18.69%, respectively.

What are Bentley Systems's analysts' financial forecasts?

Bentley Systems's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2025) are as follows: average revenue is $1.5B (high $1.52B, low $1.49B), average EBITDA is $344.04M (high $348.33M, low $340.62M), average net income is $401.05M (high $416.44M, low $386.63M), average SG&A $522.23M (high $528.75M, low $517.04M), and average EPS is $1.2 (high $1.25, low $1.16). BSY's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2026) are as follows: average revenue is $1.66B (high $1.68B, low $1.64B), average EBITDA is $380.49M (high $385.97M, low $375.98M), average net income is $453.77M (high $462.27M, low $446.77M), average SG&A $577.57M (high $585.88M, low $570.71M), and average EPS is $1.36 (high $1.38, low $1.34).

Did the BSY's actual financial results beat the analysts' financial forecasts?

Based on Bentley Systems's last annual report (Dec 2023), the company's revenue was $1.23B, beating the average analysts forecast of $1.21B by 1.80%. Apple's EBITDA was $230.54M, missing the average prediction of $276.42M by -16.60%. The company's net income was $326.79M, beating the average estimation of $257.44M by 26.94%. Apple's SG&A was $405.07M, missing the average forecast of $419.59M by -3.46%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $0.98, beating the average prediction of $0.771 by 27.07%. In terms of the last quarterly report (Dec 2023), Bentley Systems's revenue was $310.64M, missing the average analysts' forecast of $313.24M by -0.83%. The company's EBITDA was $37.77M, missing the average prediction of $71.76M by -47.36%. Bentley Systems's net income was $179.58M, beating the average estimation of $60.75M by 195.63%. The company's SG&A was $116.07M, beating the average forecast of $108.92M by 6.56%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $0.54, beating the average prediction of $0.182 by 196.72%