Company Overview - PTC Inc. is a Boston-based company that develops technology solutions, including software and services, for discrete manufacturers to design, operate, and maintain complex products, with a market cap of $24.6 billion [1][2] Market Position - PTC is classified as a large-cap stock, highlighting its size and influence in the software application industry, with strong market position and technological expertise driven by its PLM and CAD solutions [2] Stock Performance - PTC's stock has experienced a 7.2% decline from its 52-week high of $219.69, reached on July 31, but has gained 21.8% over the past three months, outperforming the S&P 500 Index's 10.3% gains [3] - Year-to-date, PTC shares have risen 10.9% and 16.1% over the past 52 weeks, although this is below the S&P 500's YTD gains of 12.2% and 17.1% over the last year [4] Recent Financial Results - In Q3, PTC reported an adjusted EPS of $1.64, surpassing Wall Street expectations of $1.22, and revenue of $643.9 million, exceeding forecasts of $582.4 million [5] - The company anticipates full-year adjusted EPS between $6.63 and $7.03, with revenue expected to range from $2.57 billion to $2.63 billion [5] Competitive Landscape - ANSYS, Inc. has shown resilience with an 11% YTD increase, but has lagged behind PTC with 13.3% returns over the past 52 weeks [6] - Wall Street analysts maintain a bullish outlook on PTC, with a consensus "Strong Buy" rating and a mean price target of $226.61, indicating a potential upside of 11.1% from current levels [6]