PTC Inc. (PTC) Q4 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

PTC Inc. (PTC) reported Q4 ARR of $2.51B, slightly below the $2.53B estimate. PLM and CAD product groups also missed estimates. Recurring revenue was $645.25M, above the $632.1M estimate, but down 25.1% YoY. Professional Services revenue was $24.13M, in line with estimates, but down 0.9% YoY.

Original reporting
Published Nov 5, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC
Analysis
AlphAI AI DeskAI-generated
Added to AlphAI Nov 5, 2026, 9:44 PM UTC. Informational, not investment advice.
How this was made
AlphAI summarizes source reporting and applies a structured AI analysis for relevance, timing, sentiment and ticker impact. Always verify material claims with the original publisher.
PTC Inc. (PTC) Q4 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates — source image
Decision brief

The 30-second read

$PTCBearishHigh
01

Why it matters

The earnings miss may trigger a short-term price decline, but the company's large ARR base suggests resilience.

02

Market read

First report of PTC's Q4 earnings with material miss; relevant for traders in industrial software sector.

03

What to watch

Professional services revenue held steady, indicating stable service contracts that could support future upside.

Relevance 9/10Novelty 9/10Timing: post-market release

Background

PTC Inc. provides product lifecycle management (PLM) and computer-aided design (CAD) software; its Q4 results were anticipated by analysts.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$PTCBearishHigh confidence
Context

Q4 earnings released ARR of $2.51B vs $2.53B estimate and revenue down 25% YoY.

Expected impact

likely pressure as the market prices in the revenue miss and slight ARR shortfall

Evidence & confidence

Both ARR and revenue fell short of consensus, with a steep YoY revenue decline, suggesting investors may sell.

Market effects

Software and PLM/CAD vendors may see broader scrutiny as earnings miss highlights demand softness.

U.S. tech sector could face slight pullback in after-hours trading.

Limited to investors tracking industrial software firms.

Counterpoint

Despite the miss, long-term ARR growth remains strong, offering a buying opportunity at lower price.

Key entities

  • PTC Inc.

    Software provider for PLM and CAD solutions.

Related articles

$PTCHighAI 9/10

PTC Q4 Earnings & Revenues Beat Estimates, ARR Growth Strong

PTC Inc. reported Q4 fiscal 2026 non-GAAP earnings of $2.03 per share, beating estimates but down 40% YoY. Revenue was $673.25M, exceeding expectations but down 25% YoY. ARR grew 8% YoY. PTC agreed to be acquired by Schneider Electric, suspending guidance. Fiscal 2026 revenue was $2.73B, flat YoY, with non-GAAP earnings up 4% to $8.24 per share.

$PTCHighAI 8/10

PTC Inc.: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot

PTC Inc. reported fiscal Q4 profit of $157.3M, or $1.44 per share, with adjusted EPS of $2.03, beating analyst estimates of $2.00 per share. Revenue was $673.3M, exceeding expectations of $657.6M, according to Zacks Investment Research.

$PTCHighAI 9/10

PTC Quarterly Revenue Falls 25% as Annual Run Rate Expands

PTC reported a 25% year-over-year revenue decline to $673.3M in Q4, with annual run rate up 8% to $2.508B. License revenue fell sharply, while support and cloud services were stable. Operating income dropped to $212.6M. Full-year revenue was flat at $2.733B, but net income rose to $1.033B, including divestiture gains. Free cash flow increased to $872.7M, but share repurchases exceeded it. PTC suspended guidance due to its pending acquisition by Schneider Electric for $205 per share.

$PTCMed

PTC Inc. (PTC) Surpasses Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

PTC Inc. (PTC) reported Q4 earnings of $2.03 per share, beating estimates by $0.03. Revenue was $673.25 million, exceeding expectations by 2.38%. The company has surpassed EPS and revenue estimates three times in the last four quarters. Shares have risen 11.4% year-to-date. The stock has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) based on favorable estimate revisions.