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Bentley Systems earnings beat by $0.03, revenue topped estimates

Bentley Systems (BSY) reported Q3 EPS of $0.36, beating estimates by $0.03, with revenue of $421.8M, slightly above expectations. The stock is up 23.94% over 3 months but down 6.01% year-over-year. Analysts have mixed EPS revisions, and the company's financial health is rated as good.

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Published Nov 5, 2026, 12:19 PM UTC

Analysis

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AlphAI market briefEarnings

Primary signal

$BSY

Bullish

high confidence

Mentioned

$BSY

Relevance

7/10

AlphAI data visualization · based on investing.com

Decision brief

The 30-second read

$BSYBullishMed

Why it matters

The earnings surprise may attract short-term buying interest and could trigger analyst upgrades.

Market read

Earnings beat provides a fresh catalyst for BSY, offering a potential trade opportunity.

What to watch

Guidance outlook and forward guidance were not disclosed, leaving uncertainty about future performance.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 8/10Timing: post-market release

Background

Bentley Systems is a provider of engineering software solutions; its earnings beat reflects operational strength.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

AI estimates · verify against primary disclosures

$BSYBullishHigh confidence

Context

Bentley Systems reported Q3 EPS of $0.36 beating the $0.33 estimate and revenue of $421.8M topping the $420.6M consensus.

Expected impact

likely upward pressure as the market prices in the earnings beat

Evidence & confidence

The beat exceeds expectations on both EPS and revenue, which typically supports a positive price move.

Market effects

Sector

Positive earnings may lift the broader infrastructure software sector.

Regional

Minimal regional impact; primarily relevant to U.S. investors.

Global

Limited global relevance beyond investors tracking U.S. tech stocks.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

If the beat is already priced in, the stock could face a pullback on profit-taking.

Key entities

company
Bentley Systems
Engineering software firm reporting Q3 earnings.

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What Bentley Systems (BSY) Said on Its Q3 Earnings Call

Bentley Systems (BSY) raised its 2026 constant-currency ARR growth outlook to 12.5%-13.5%, citing acquisitions and divestitures. Q3 GAAP operating income was $123M, with adjusted operating income margin at 32.1%. The company expects to monetize AI in design by 2027. Full-year revenue outlook is $1.673B-$1.703B, with adjusted operating income of $495M-$510M.

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Bentley Systems (BSY) stock rose 8.18% on November 5, 2026, driven by strong software demand and a positive growth outlook. The company's stock has been climbing steadily, reaching $47.08 after an intraday high of $48.17. Analysts, including Bank of America and Baird, raised their price targets to $45, citing the company's acquisition of Eliis and its expanding product scope.

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Bentley Systems Reports 12.2% Revenue Growth and Raises Annual Recurring Revenue Outlook

Bentley Systems (NASDAQ:BSY) reported Q3 2026 adjusted earnings of $0.36 per share, beating estimates, with revenue up 12.2% YoY to $421.5M. Subscription revenue rose 12.4% to $386.8M, and ARR reached $1.58B. Operating margins expanded to 29.1%. The company raised its full-year ARR growth guidance to 12.5%-13.5%. Shares rose 0.85% premarket.

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$BSYHighAI 8/10

Why is Bentley Systems stock surging today?

Bentley Systems (BSY) stock rose 5.7% in pre-market trading after Q3 2026 earnings beat estimates, with EPS of $0.36 and revenue of $421.5M. The company raised its full-year ARR growth guidance to 12.5%-13.5%. Profitability improved, with operating income margins expanding. CEO Nicholas Cumins cited infrastructure investment for AI as a growth driver. Analysts Baird and BofA Securities raised price targets to $45.

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$BSYMed

Bentley Systems Q3 Profit Rises

Bentley Systems (BSY) reported Q3 net income of $89.93M ($0.29/share), up from $57.37M ($0.18/share) YoY. Adjusted net income rose to $113.94M ($0.36/share) from $88.16M ($0.27/share). Revenue increased to $421.51M from $375.55M YoY. Annualized recurring revenue grew to $1.58B, up 13% in constant currency. Shares rose 1.40% to $44.25 in premarket trading.

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