MARKET WIREYahoo Finance • 16h 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 advanced +0.38% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$195.54 +0.38% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $196.14
PTC Inc. (PTC) earns a Roarable Rating of B+ (Buy) with 80/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (84% profit 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.
ROARABLE B+ • BUY
Cap $21.22B
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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 $195.54 (+0.38% 1D, market cap $21.22B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 18/20, Executive Insider Alignment 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 16/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, PTC ranks #9 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 (84% profit 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: $196.15 (+0.31%)🧬 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+
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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
72
Q2 (-2Q)Grade B+$194.38+0.3% Next Q
75
Q3 (-1Q)Grade B+$194.97+0.3% Next Q
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CurrentGrade B+$195.54+8.2% Hist 90D α
80
Trajectory: B (72) → B+ (80)Full Audit →
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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 ($214.90) toward Bear Floor ($160.34).
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Why PTC Stock advanced +0.38% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
PTC Inc. (PTC) advanced +0.38% to $195.54, trading at 99% of its 52-week range ($108.5 – $196.05). High-quality cash engine (84% profit margin, 16% return on capital) with steady institutional support.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 99% of its 52-week range ($108.5 – $196.05) with RSI-14 at 77.6 (OVERBOUGHT (>70)).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±1.8% around $195.54 (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 • 19h 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 • 22h 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 • 19h 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 • 20h 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: +41.50%▲ ASCENDING CHANNEL
2026-11-03O $194.8H $195.5L $194.8C $195.5VOL 1.58M
RES: $205.0SUP: $143.3SMA50: $165.4SMA200: $147.5
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PTC Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
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 #9 of 714
⚔️ 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 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, PTC Inc. (PTC) ranks #9 by composite RQD confidence (80/100, grade B+) and #104 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% | +0.38% | $21.22B | Benchmark Subject |
| SSNC SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc. | C | 62/100 | 23.7x | 48.2% | 8.2% | -0.26% | $18.86B | /ssnc-vs-ptc → |
| NTNX Nutanix Inc. | D+ | 58/100 | 102.4x | 86.8% | 8.8% | -4.95% | $18.33B | /ntnx-vs-ptc → |
| RBRK Rubrik Inc. | C | 62/100 | — | 80.1% | -12.3% | -7.09% | $25.74B | /rbrk-vs-ptc → |
| GEN Gen Digital Inc. | C+ | 69/100 | 17.3x | 78.5% | 19.5% | +3.30% | $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 0000857005In 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 $195.54 (+0.38% 1D, market cap $21.22B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 18/20, Executive Insider Alignment 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 16/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, PTC ranks #9 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 (84% profit 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 $195.54 (+0.38% on volume of 1,581,991 shares), positioning the stock +18.20% above its 50-day simple moving average ($165.43) and +32.53% above its 200-day simple moving average ($147.54). Across its 52-week range of $108.50 to $196.05, PTC sits at the 99.4% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 77.6 (OVERBOUGHT (>70)) and an implied next-earnings move of ±1.8% ($192.02 to $199.06).
PTC Investor FAQ & Complete 8-Part Research Index
100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is PTC stock moving today?
Why PTC Stock advanced +0.38% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. High-quality cash engine (84% profit margin, 16% return on capital) with steady institutional support.
ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 80/100 (B+)
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PTC — PTC Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor
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Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor
Per the Roarable RQD rating, PTC scores 80 out of 100, a B+ grade labeled "Roarable Buy — Very Good Cash & Smart-Money Inflow." The five pillars are:
- Fundamental Cash Engine: 15 / 20. Per the RQD rating, this pillar reflects a ROIC of 16.4% and an FCF yield of 4.05%. For a prospective investor, this indicates the business generates solid returns on invested capital, but the free-cash-flow yield at the current price is moderate rather than high, meaning valuation absorbs a meaningful share of the cash generation.
- Whale 13F Flow: 18 / 20. Per the RQD rating, this is the strongest pillar, described as institutional accumulation and options positioning. The upside driver is that large institutional holders appear to be building positions; the caveat is that the underlying 13F detail is not itemized in the provided holders section.
- Insider Conviction: 15 / 20. Per the RQD rating, this reflects SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow. The score is solid but not top-tier, suggesting insider and disclosed-official activity is supportive without being exceptional.
- Macro Regime Fit: 16 / 20. Per the RQD rating, beta is 1.41 and the score reflects sector sensitivity. Investors should expect the stock to amplify broader market moves, which raises both upside participation in rallies and drawdown risk in selloffs.
- Forensic Balance Sheet: 16 / 20. Per the RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 6.37, the Piotroski F-Score is 9/9, and Debt/Equity is 0.28. These are strong forensic readings that point to a low near-term solvency risk.
Taken together, the pillars describe a company with strong balance-sheet and institutional-flow characteristics, moderate cash-yield valuation support, and above-market volatility. The valuation tradeoff is that the P/E (TTM) of 28.8 sits well above the Forward P/E of 24.2, implying earnings are expected to improve, but the investor is paying up for that expected growth. The 52-week range of $108.5 to $198.76 against a current price of 194.8 places the stock near its high, so much of the recent positive momentum is already reflected in price.
Snapshot
Financial Trend
| Period | Revenue | Operating Income | Net Income | EPS | FCF | Cash | Debt |
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| FY 2025 | $2739.2M | $982.4M | $734.0M | N/A | $856.7M | $209.7M | $1163.2M |
| FY 2024 | $2298.5M | $588.1M | $376.3M | N/A | $735.6M | $196.3M | $1280.5M |
| FY 2023 | $2097.1M | $458.5M | $245.5M | N/A | $516.5M | N/A | $2720.3M |
Per the SEC financials, revenue grew from $2097.1M in FY 2023 to $2739.2M in FY 2025, and net income rose from $245.5M to $734.0M over the same span. Per the market data, the operating margin is 35.9%, the net margin is 26.8%, and ROIC is 16.4%. Per the RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 6.37 and the Piotroski F-Score is 9/9, both supportive of balance-sheet strength. Debt declined from $2720.3M in FY 2023 to $1163.2M in FY 2025, consistent with the Debt/Equity of 0.28 cited in the RQD rating.
Open Questions
- What are the financial terms, financing structure, and expected earnings impact of the $22.6 billion Schneider Electric transaction referenced in the news feed?
- What is the FY 2025 EPS, since the financials report EPS as N/A for all periods?
- What are the cash balances for FY 2023, which the financials report as N/A?
- Which institutional holders and insiders are driving the whale 13F and insider pillars cited in the RQD rating?
- What is the consensus analyst rating and price target, given that analyst coverage data is absent?
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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 16h 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 • 19h 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 • 22h 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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PTC Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $195.54?
🐂 67% BULLISH CONVICTION COMMUNITY TUG-OF-WAR ON PTC 🐻 33% BEARISH CONVICTION
RO RoarDesk_Moderator Roarable Research Desk 🐂 BULLISH
🎯 Target: $229.86 (+18.0%)
📌 Pinned Debate 🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is PTC (B+ • RQD 80/100) a Buy at $194.80?
Welcome to the PTC (PTC Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 80/100 (Roarable Buy — Very Good Cash & Smart-Money Inflow) in Computer Software: Prepackaged Software. Bulls point to capital efficiency (16.4% ROIC), while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.
BE BearTrap_Alert Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH
🎯 Target: $161.68 (-17.0%)
Spot @ $194.80 Pump the brakes on PTC — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds
Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on PTC, but look at what you are paying: 28.8x trailing P/E with 83.8% gross margins. Unless PTC Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.
DE DeltaGamma_99 Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH
🎯 Target: $224.02 (+15.0%)
Spot @ $194.80 PTC cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here
Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on PTC, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Computer Software: Prepackaged Software and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $194.80 (52-wk range $108.50 - $198.76), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.