ANSYS, Inc. Set to Report Q1 2025 Results Amid Strong Projections

With a market cap of $27.7 billion, ANSYS, Inc. (ANSS) specializes in developing and marketing engineering simulation software and services for engineers, designers, researchers, and students across various sectors. These sectors include high-tech, aerospace and defense (A&D), automotive, energy, industrial equipment, materials and chemicals, consumer products, healthcare, and construction.

Upcoming Earnings Announcement

Headquartered in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, ANSYS is scheduled to announce its Q1 2025 earnings on Wednesday, April 30, after the market closes. Analysts anticipate an adjusted earnings report of $1.12 per share, which signifies a growth of 31.8% compared to $0.85 per share in the same quarter last year. Notably, the company has exceeded Wall Street’s bottom-line estimates in three out of the last four quarters but did miss on one occasion.

Fiscal Outlook

Looking ahead, analysts predict ANSYS will report an adjusted fiscal 2025 EPS of $8.71, marking a 5.5% increase from $8.26 in fiscal 2024. For fiscal 2026, its adjusted earnings are projected to grow by 20.6% year-over-year, reaching $10.50 per share.

Stock Performance

Over the past 52 weeks, ANSS Stock has decreased by nearly 3.7%. This performance lags behind the S&P 500 Index, which has recorded an 8.2% gain, as well as the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund, which has seen a return of 3.7% during the same timeframe.

Recent Quarterly Results

Shares of ANSS climbed 1.1% following the release of robust Q4 2024 results on February 19. The company reported revenue of $882.2 million, a 9.6% increase from the same quarter last year. This growth is attributed to a rise in annual contract value (ACV) and strong demand from the automotive and aerospace sectors. Adjusted earnings increased by 12.7% year-over-year, reaching $4.44 per share, which surpassed the consensus estimate of $4.

Analysts’ Consensus

Current analyst sentiment toward ANSS remains cautious, with an overall “Hold” rating. Out of 12 analysts covering the Stock, two recommend a “Strong Buy,” nine suggest a “Moderate Buy,” and one advises a “Strong Sell” rating. The mean price target is set at $355.33, indicating a 12.3% upside compared to current price levels.

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