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Summary<\/h2>\n

PTC Inc. (NASDAQ:PTC<\/span>) technology is primarily used by discrete manufacturers to design, operate, and maintain complex products. PTC’s technology is also used to connect products to the Internet for purposes of capturing and analyzing information.<\/p>\n

I am recommending a hold rating as I believe the valuation has reflected the fair value of the business. However, there is potential for an upside surprise if the new CEO manages to drive shrewd execution to manage costs while growing, driving margin expansion above my expectations.<\/span><\/p>\n

Financials \/ Valuation<\/h2>\n

PTC\u2019s reported results<\/span> last week. EPS met expectations, while FCF exceeded them. Constant currency ARR exceeded projections, with organic ARR increasing by 14% year over year, though growth is anticipated to slow in the coming quarters. I’d like to point out that the net timing benefit this quarter is likely responsible for the upward revision to ARR guidance for the full year; this revision does not significantly alter expectations for performance in the remaining quarters. Due to a $5 million net timing benefit, management raised the midpoint of their ARR forecast from $1.925 billion to $1.95 billion to $1.935 billion. In addition, while management is investing more into the business in 2H23, it has increased its FCF guidance from $580 million to $585 million (a $5 million increase).<\/span><\/p>\n

Based on my view of the business and 2Q23 results, PTC should grow in the high single digits (9% in FY23) and the low teens in FY24 and FY25. My assumed growth for the next 2 years is based on management’s confident message that FY24 is going to be similar to FY23. As for margins, I will hold my margins flat for the next 2 years as I expect PTC to reinvest in the business to drive growth.<\/p>\n

I compared PTC to other software peers, such as:<\/p>\n