PTC Beats Q3 Estimates, Raises FY26 Guidance, and Repurchases $525M in Shares

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PTC reported Q3 FY2026 results above guidance, raised its full-year outlook, and repurchased $525 million in shares—more than double its quarterly target.

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• Q3 Results Beat Guidance

  Constant currency ARR growth of 9.1% excluding divested businesses exceeded the 8-9% guidance range. Operating cash flow of $261M and free cash flow of $249M both came in above the high end of guidance.

• Full-Year Guidance Raised

  FY2026 constant currency ARR growth guidance raised to 9-9.5% from 7.5-9.5%. Revenue guidance raised to $2.69B-$2.75B from $2.58B-$2.82B. Non-GAAP EPS guidance raised to $7.87-$8.42 from $6.65-$8.90.

• Aggressive Share Repurchases

  Repurchased ~$525M of shares in Q3, more than double the prior quarterly target. Total FY2026 repurchases now expected to be ~$1.625B, above the high end of the target.

• Strong Cash Flow Generation

  Operating cash flow grew 7% YoY to $261M; free cash flow grew 3% to $249M. Both metrics exceeded guidance, demonstrating healthy cash generation despite divestiture-related costs.

auto_awesomeAnalysis · PTC · Technology

A strong Q3 saw PTC deliver constant currency ARR growth of 9.1% excluding divested businesses, beating the high end of its guidance range. Operating cash flow and free cash flow also exceeded expectations. Management raised full-year guidance for ARR, revenue, and EPS, signaling confidence in the business trajectory. The company aggressively repurchased $525 million of its own stock during the quarter, more than double its prior target, reflecting a view that shares were undervalued. This combination of operational outperformance, raised guidance, and substantial capital return is a clear positive signal for investors.