PTC Shares Drop 1.26% as Analysts Split and Insiders Sell Amid 379th Trading Volume Rank

On August 1, 2025, PTC (PTC) declined 1.26% with a trading volume of $0.34 billion, ranking 379th in market activity. Analyst activity highlighted a mixed outlook, as Wells Fargo raised its price target to $78.00 and Royal Bank of Canada to $58.00, while Wall Street Zen downgraded its rating from "strong-buy" to "buy." William Blair projected Q3 2025 earnings at -$1.51 per share, aligning with broader analyst expectations of ongoing losses for the year.

Institutional investors increased holdings in Q1 2025, with Quantbot Technologies and PNC Financial Services Group adding over 500 shares each. Insider transactions, however, signaled caution, as CFO Pierre Gravier sold 2,516 shares at $49.46 apiece, reducing his stake by 3.38%. Over three months, insiders sold 5,328 shares totaling $254,158, reflecting mixed signals from internal stakeholders.

PTC’s Q2 2025 earnings report, due on August 7, is expected to show a loss of $1.07 per share and $173.01 million in revenue, according to consensus estimates. Despite recent analyst upgrades, the stock remains under pressure from a high beta of 0.50 and a P/E ratio of 7.82, suggesting undervaluation amid persistent operational challenges.

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