ANSS Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
6.99%
Last Quarter
$1.64
Past Year
$6.74
Growth Past 5yrs
4.51%
Next Quarter
$2.81
Estimate Next Year
$11.18
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$396.00
0.84% Upside
Mean Price Target
$396.00
0.84% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$396.00
0.84% Upside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Last Updated On Jul 15, 2025
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
ANSS Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, ANSS (NYSE: ANSS) reported an actual EPS of $1.64 for the quarter ending on Apr 30, 2025, compared to an estimated $1.72, resulting in a -4.65% surprise. In the prior quarter (Feb 19, 2025), ANSS recorded an actual EPS of $4.44 with a 11.84% surprise. See ANSS's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
ANSS has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Apr 30, 2025 showing a -4.65% miss. Previously, the quarter ending Feb 19, 2025 recorded a 11.84% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2025 | 1.64 | 1.72 | -4.65% |
| Feb 19, 2025 | 4.44 | 3.97 | +11.84% |
| Nov 06, 2024 | 2.58 | 1.72 | +50.00% |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 2.5 | 1.94 | +28.87% |
| May 01, 2024 | 3.94 | 1.93 | +104.15% |
| Feb 21, 2024 | 3.94 | 3.7 | +6.49% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ANSS stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given ANSS stock an average recommendation of
Hold. 1 analysts have given their ratings
to ANSS out of which
0 analysts have given strong buy call,
0 analysts have given buy call,
1 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$396.00 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 0.84% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for ANSS highest price target?
Analysts suggest ANSS's stock price would rise to a high of $396.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for ANSS over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the ANSS stock price could move to $396.00.
What is the average target price for ANSS?
ANSS stock has an average analyst estimate of $396.00.
At its current price, how far is ANSS from its average target price?
ANSS shares are currently trading 0.84% above this price target.
What were ANSS’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $1.64 versus consensus estimates of $1.72, and below the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $3.94.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
ANSS's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $2.81 and $11.18 for the whole year.
What has ANSS's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 6.99% EPS growth for ANSS in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 4.51% in the past five years.