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
$368.00
-6.29% Downside
Lowest Price Target
$340.00
-13.42% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
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. 2 analysts have given their ratings
to ANSS out of which
0 analysts have given strong buy call,
0 analysts have given buy call,
2 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$368.00 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly -6.29% 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 $340.00.
What is the average target price for ANSS?
ANSS stock has an average analyst estimate of $368.00.
At its current price, how far is ANSS from its average target price?
ANSS shares are currently trading -6.29% below 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.