PTC Surges to 484th in Daily Volume Amid AI-Driven Growth and Revised Earnings Forecast

On July 30, 2025, PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) traded with a volume of $250 million, a 66.8% increase from the previous day, ranking 484th in market activity. The stock closed down 0.82% for the session.

PTC reported fiscal Q3 revenue of $643.9 million, exceeding estimates of $583.4 million. The company raised its annual forecast, driven by demand for its industrial software solutions in AI integration and automation. Strategic partnerships, including expanded collaboration with NVIDIA to enhance AI infrastructure design, were highlighted as growth catalysts. Analysts noted improved market multiples and optimism around PTC’s AI-driven product lifecycle management (PLM) and CAD tools.

Oppenheimer upgraded PTC’s price target to $190 from $170, maintaining an Outperform rating, citing strong GTM execution and AI integration plans. Recent guidance for Q4 revenue of up to $755 million, 5.6% above estimates, underscored confidence in sustained momentum. The firm also launched a startup program to accelerate aerospace and defense innovation, offering free access to its SaaS tools.

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