338.38 USD
+3.90
1.17%
At close Dec 20, 4:00 PM EST
After hours
338.38
+0.00
0.00%
1 day
1.17%
5 days
-0.77%
1 month
-1.13%
3 months
5.66%
6 months
3.90%
Year to date
-4.14%
1 year
14.03%
5 years
30.70%
10 years
306.90%
 

About: Ansys is an engineering software company that provides simulation capabilities for structural, fluids, semiconductor power, embedded software, optical, and electromagnetic properties. Ansys employs over 4,000 people and serves over 50,000 customers globally, including those in aerospace defense and automotive.

Employees: 6,400

0
Funds holding %
of 6,809 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

5% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $25.6B [Q2] → $24.3B (-$1.28B) [Q3]

3% less funds holding

Funds holding: 837 [Q2] → 814 (-23) [Q3]

3.78% less ownership

Funds ownership: 91.15% [Q2] → 87.38% (-3.78%) [Q3]

16% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 274 | Existing positions reduced: 328

26% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 31 [Q2] → 23 (-8) [Q3]

26% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 65 | Existing positions closed: 88

88% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $47.1M | Put options by funds: $406M

Research analyst outlook

1 Wall Street Analyst provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$365
8%
upside
Avg. target
$365
8%
upside
High target
$365
8%
upside

1 analyst rating

positive
100%
neutral
0%
negative
0%
Baird
Joe Vruwink
50% 1-year accuracy
21 / 42 met price target
8%upside
$365
Outperform
Maintained
7 Nov 2024

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 10 articles about ANSS published over the past 30 days

Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 days ago
Ansys & Sony Semiconductor Team Up to Boost Perception Testing in AVs
ANSS and SONY collaborate to offer OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers advanced tools for validating ADAS/AV performance in varied weather and lighting conditions.
Ansys & Sony Semiconductor Team Up to Boost Perception Testing in AVs
Neutral
Reuters
2 days ago
UK regulator says it could clear Synopsys' $35 bln Ansys acquisition if concerns are resolved
UK's competition watchdog said on Friday it could approve chip design software maker Synopsys' $35 billion acquisition of Ansys if the regulator's concerns are resolved.
UK regulator says it could clear Synopsys' $35 bln Ansys acquisition if concerns are resolved
Neutral
PRNewsWire
3 days ago
Ansys Collaborates with Sony Semiconductor Solutions to Advance Scenario-Based Perception Testing in Autonomous Vehicles
Collaboration empowers OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers to reliably evaluate and verify performance of ADAS/AV functionality in all weather and lighting conditions / Key Highlights Ansys AVxcelerate Sensors™ autonomous vehicle (AV) sensor simulation software provides real-time multispectral camera simulation for scenario-based perception testing Leveraging both AVxcelerate Sensors and Sony's high dynamic range (HDR) Image Sensor Model, OEMs can test advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and AV functions, accounting for sensor behavior in diverse driving scenarios including low light, nighttime, rain, snow, and fog Real-time perception feedback significantly accelerates road testing requirements in a virtual environment, enhancing AV safety validation and lowering development costs PITTSBURGH , Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ansys (NASDAQ: ANSS) is collaborating with Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation (Sony) to improve perception system validation in ADAS/AVs. Ansys AVxcelerate Sensors provides real-time multispectral lighting simulation capabilities, enabling thorough evaluation of different lighting scenarios and weather conditions including rain, snow, and fog.
Ansys Collaborates with Sony Semiconductor Solutions to Advance Scenario-Based Perception Testing in Autonomous Vehicles
Neutral
PRNewsWire
5 days ago
Ansys Report Highlights Simulation's Role in Improving Sustainability Across Industries
Ansys introduces a new methodology for early-stage and life cycle design that quantifies the impact of simulation on sustainability initiatives, helping companies predict ROI / Key Highlights  Companies can use Ansys simulation to measure direct, indirect, and downstream greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across the product life cycle Ansys' sustainability solutions enable environmental impact analysis, resulting in reduced carbon emissions, waste generation, and lower material, energy, and water consumption The report describes Ansys use cases deployed at Danfoss Drives, Infineon, and Mars PITTSBURGH , Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ansys (NASDAQ: ANSS) today released a report presenting a new methodology for using simulation to measure and assess the sustainability impact of decisions made during early design stages and throughout the product life cycle. The report incorporates research and analytical support from McKinsey & Co detailing how this methodology was used at Danfoss Drives, Infineon, and Mars.
Ansys Report Highlights Simulation's Role in Improving Sustainability Across Industries
Positive
Reuters
1 week ago
Synopsys offers to sell two assets in bid for EU okay for $35 bln Ansys deal, sources say
Chip design software company Synopsys has offered to sell an Ansys unit on top of one of its own in a bid to win EU approval for its $35 billion acquisition of the chip design software company, three people with direct knowledge of the matter said.
Synopsys offers to sell two assets in bid for EU okay for $35 bln Ansys deal, sources say
Neutral
Reuters
1 week ago
Synopsys offers remedies to address EU concerns over Ansys deal
Chip design software company Synopsys has offered remedies to address EU antitrust concerns about its $35 billion cash-and-stock acquisition of engineering software maker Ansys , according to a European Commission filing on Tuesday.
Synopsys offers remedies to address EU concerns over Ansys deal
Positive
CNBC Television
2 weeks ago
Why Bokeh Capital's Kim Forrest favors Ansys
Kim Forrest, chief investment officer at Bokeh Capital Partners, joins The Exchange to discuss the small-cap trade, her thesis behind favoring Ansys, and more.
Why Bokeh Capital's Kim Forrest favors Ansys
Neutral
Schwab Network
2 weeks ago
SNPS CFO on Role in A.I. Race, Cut Guidance & Ansys Acquisition
Shelagh Glaser, CFO of Synopsys (SNPS), discusses the direction she aims to take the company after investors traded the stock down. She explains part of the reason Synopsys cut guidance was due to the setup of the calendar year, reiterating that revenue growth shows promise in its outlook.
SNPS CFO on Role in A.I. Race, Cut Guidance & Ansys Acquisition
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 weeks ago
Cummins Extends Collaboration with Ansys to Pursue Carbon Neutrality Using Simulation
Ansys solutions enable Cummins to accelerate time-to-market and save millions while improving product sustainability, efficiency, and dependability / Key Highlights Ansys and Cummins extend collaborative agreement, expanding Cummins' simulation capabilities Cummins will continue leveraging Ansys technology to simulate and verify product designs across its broad portfolio of power solutions The companies will collaborate to elevate Ansys' simulation capabilities and develop simulation workflows based on insights garnered from novel engineering challenges PITTSBURGH , Dec. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cummins and Ansys (NASDAQ: ANSS) have entered into a definitive agreement to extend their long-standing engagement. The deal follows previous success in leveraging Ansys solutions, which enabled Cummins to accelerate product development times and save millions of dollars in development costs.
Cummins Extends Collaboration with Ansys to Pursue Carbon Neutrality Using Simulation
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
ANSS & Microelectronics Commons Partner to Boost National Security
Ansys gets a contract to supply digital engineering solutions to the Microelectronics Commons to advance national security.
ANSS & Microelectronics Commons Partner to Boost National Security
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