Bentley Systems (NASDAQ:BSY) Price Target Lowered to $43.00 at Oppenheimer

Bentley Systems (NASDAQ:BSY) had its price objective reduced by analysts at Oppenheimer from $53.00 to $43.00 in a report released on Friday,Benzinga reports. The firm presently has an “outperform” rating on the stock. Oppenheimer’s price objective points to a potential upside of 18.79% from the company’s previous close.

A number of other equities research analysts have also weighed in on the company. Barclays lowered their price objective on Bentley Systems from $57.00 to $47.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, January 12th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their price target on Bentley Systems from $56.00 to $51.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, November 6th. Robert W. Baird set a $55.00 price objective on Bentley Systems in a report on Wednesday, January 7th. UBS Group cut their price objective on Bentley Systems from $60.00 to $40.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Monday. Finally, Piper Sandler reduced their target price on Bentley Systems from $63.00 to $60.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, November 6th. Eight analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $49.83.

Bentley Systems Stock Performance

NASDAQ:BSY traded down $0.84 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $36.20. The stock had a trading volume of 621,673 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,908,953. The company has a quick ratio of 0.61, a current ratio of 0.61 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.04. The stock has a market cap of $10.57 billion, a P/E ratio of 43.17, a P/E/G ratio of 2.25 and a beta of 1.21. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $36.76 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $44.83. Bentley Systems has a 12-month low of $30.97 and a 12-month high of $59.25.

Bentley Systems (NASDAQ:BSY) last released its earnings results on Thursday, February 26th. The company reported $0.27 EPS for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $0.27. The company had revenue of $391.58 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $381.79 million. Bentley Systems had a net margin of 18.45% and a return on equity of 28.16%. The business’s revenue was up 11.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $0.21 EPS. On average, equities analysts expect that Bentley Systems will post 0.88 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Bentley Systems

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of BSY. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Bentley Systems during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. grew its stake in Bentley Systems by 1,529.3% in the 1st quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 668 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 627 shares during the period. Baillie Gifford & Co. acquired a new position in Bentley Systems in the 3rd quarter valued at $28,000. National Pension Service purchased a new position in shares of Bentley Systems during the 3rd quarter worth $28,000. Finally, Royal London Asset Management Ltd. acquired a new stake in shares of Bentley Systems during the fourth quarter worth $32,000. 44.16% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Bentley Systems News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Bentley Systems this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 revenue beat consensus and management highlighted growth — revenue was $391.6M (above Street), EPS met expectations at $0.27, and the company said FY‑2026 revenue around $1.7B (above the prior consensus). This was the primary catalyst for the sharp intraday rally. Q4 Sales Top Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Market write‑ups and commentary framed the results as bullish, helping momentum (coverage includes analyses and a transcript of the earnings call for investor detail). Earnings Call Transcript
• Positive Sentiment: Bentley declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 (record March 10; payable March 19), offering a small yield that can support investor sentiment for income‑oriented holders.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst and news summaries noted EPS matched estimates and revenue grew ~11.9% year‑over‑year — solid fundamentals but not a dramatic beat on EPS. Coverage from Zacks and MarketBeat provides broader metric context. Earnings Meet Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Rosenblatt cut its price target to $50, a downward revision that can cap upside and incentivize some selling. PT Cut
• Negative Sentiment: Short interest has risen materially in February (reports show ~17.7M shares short, ~7.6% of float at one mid‑month reading), which can amplify volatility and contribute to intraday pullbacks as short sellers adjust positions.
• Neutral Sentiment: Some short‑interest data points in filings are inconsistent/noisy; monitor official exchange short‑interest reports for clarity before treating the numbers as definitive.

Bentley Systems Company Profile

Bentley Systems, Inc is a global software provider specializing in infrastructure engineering applications for the design, construction, and operations of roads, bridges, rail and transit systems, water and wastewater networks, power plants and grids, industrial facilities, and communications infrastructure. Founded in 1984 by brothers Keith and Barry Bentley, the company is headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania, and maintains offices and development centers across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.