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PTC Inc. (PTC) Options Positioning, Max Pain & Unusual Sweeps

$195.54 +0.38% NASDAQ β€’ Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $196.14

PTC Inc. (PTC) earns a Roarable Rating of B+ (Buy) with 80/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (84% profit margin, 16% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.

πŸ“Š Historical Track Record: Scores of 80/100 (B+) historically ranked in the Top 9% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+8.2% avg 90D alpha vs SPY β€’ 71.3% hit rate) β†’
ROARABLE B+ β€’ BUY Cap $21.14B
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As of 2026-11-02, PTC Inc. (NASDAQ: PTC) is rated B+ (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 80/100 at a spot price of $195.54 (+0.38% 1D, market cap $21.14B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 18/20, Executive Insider Alignment 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 16/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, PTC ranks #8 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Prepackaged Software), PTC carries a Roarable B+ (80/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 28.8x, gross margin of 83.8%, and ROIC of 16.4%. By comparison, NTNX (Nutanix Inc.) holds a C grade (63/100 RQD, P/E 102.4x, ROIC 8.8%, cap $19.28B) and SSNC (SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.) posts a C grade (63/100 RQD, P/E 23.7x, ROIC 8.2%, cap $18.91B). Among the 5-stock peer group, SSNC leads on earnings multiple (23.7x) while PTC leads on capital efficiency (16.4% ROIC).

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Per PTC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-09-30, CIK 0000857005), PTC Inc. generated $2.74B in revenue (+19.2% YoY), $734.0M in net income, and $856.7M in free cash flow against $6.43B in total assets and $1.16B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (84% profit margin)β€”profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $196.15 (+0.31%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares)βš™οΈ Cash Engine: 15/20 (B) β€’ 31.3% FCF Margin
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πŸ“Š Historical Track Record: Scores of 80/100 (B+) historically ranked in the Top 9% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+8.2% avg 90D alpha vs SPY β€’ 71.3% hit rate).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw B+ Β· Rk B+
Cash (15)Whales (18)SEC (16)Macro (16)CEO (15)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+9.9% Base Target
$254 Bull$215 Base$160 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: β€” (No Active Options Snapshot on file for PTC)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: Β±1.8%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (80/100 Composite)
πŸ” WHY PTC SCORES 80/100 (B+) β€” TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
β–² #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+18/20 pts (23% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (Β±1.8% realized swing band)

β–² #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+16/20 pts (20% of score)

Altman Z-Score 6.37 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) β€’ Piotroski F-Score 9/9

β–Ό #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution15/20 pts (-5 pt drag)

Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 5 pts from alignment

πŸ“ˆ PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 β†’ Q2 β†’ Q3 β†’ Current
Q1 (-3Q)
72
Grade B$193.96-0.3% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
75
Grade B+$193.35+0.7% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
77
Grade B+$194.62+0.5% Next Q
Current
80
Grade B+$195.54+8.2% Hist 90D Ξ±
Trajectory: B (72) β†’ B+ (80)Full Audit β†’
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βš”οΈ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the PTC Bull Thesis Could Fail

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Even with a 80/100 (B+) score, PTC faces multiple-compression risk if 28.8x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares) β€” any gross margin slip below 81.3% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($164.54) or 200D SMA ($147.37) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($214.90) toward Bear Floor ($160.34).

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HISTORICAL 20D VOLATILITY SWING
Β±1.8%
Derived from 20D OHLCV bars (No Active Options Snapshot)

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PTC // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +41.50%β–² ASCENDING CHANNEL
2026-11-02O $195.0H $195.5L $194.8C $195.5VOL 1.61M
RES: $204.6SUP: $142.9SMA50: $164.5SMA200: $147.4
$202.2$176.8$151.4$126.0$100.6RES $204.6SUP $142.9$195.52026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-02
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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
22.1%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +19.2% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

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πŸ“Š Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (PTC)

Technology Rank #8 of 714 βš”οΈ NTNX vs PTC Full Matrix β†’

1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (PTC vs. NTNX, SSNC, DT, U)

Industry: Computer Software: Prepackaged Software (222 Tracked Issuers)

Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, PTC Inc. (PTC) ranks #8 by composite RQD confidence (80/100, grade B+) and #105 by equity capitalization ($21.14B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, SSNC leads on earnings valuation at 23.7x trailing P/E, while PTC leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 16.4% ROIC and 83.8% gross margin. PTC currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 80/100 (B+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
PTC ACTIVE
PTC Inc.
B+ 80/100 28.8x 83.8% 16.4% +0.38% $21.14B Benchmark Subject
NTNX
Nutanix Inc.
C 63/100 102.4x 86.8% 8.8% -4.95% $19.28B /ntnx-vs-ptc β†’
SSNC
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
C 63/100 23.7x 48.2% 8.2% -0.26% $18.91B /ssnc-vs-ptc β†’
DT
Dynatrace Inc.
B 72/100 108.1x 81.6% 8.7% -5.39% $17.62B /dt-vs-ptc β†’
U
Unity Software Inc.
D+ 54/100 β€” 74.2% -14.6% -4.00% $17.28B /u-vs-ptc β†’

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K β€’ FILED 2025-09-30 β€’ CIK 0000857005

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-09-30), PTC Inc. (PTC) reported GAAP revenue of $2.74B (+19.2% vs. FY2024 revenue of $2.30B , and +30.6% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $734.0M, operating cash flow of $867.7M, and free cash flow of $856.7M (+16.5% YoY). On the balance sheet, PTC closed FY2025 with $6.43B in total assets against $1.16B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 6.37, Piotroski F-Score: 9/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-09-30 $2.74B $734.0M $867.7M $856.7M $6.43B $1.16B
FY2024 (FY) 2024-09-30 $2.30B $376.3M $750.0M $735.6M $6.08B $1.28B
FY2023 (FY) 2023-09-30 $2.10B $245.5M $610.9M $516.5M $11.63B $2.72B

3. PTC Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is PTC stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-02, PTC Inc. (NASDAQ: PTC) is rated B+ (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 80/100 at a spot price of $195.54 (+0.38% 1D, market cap $21.14B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 18/20, Executive Insider Alignment 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 16/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, PTC ranks #8 in composite RQD confidence.

How does PTC compare to NTNX and SSNC in the Technology sector?

Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Prepackaged Software), PTC carries a Roarable B+ (80/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 28.8x, gross margin of 83.8%, and ROIC of 16.4%. By comparison, NTNX (Nutanix Inc.) holds a C grade (63/100 RQD, P/E 102.4x, ROIC 8.8%, cap $19.28B) and SSNC (SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.) posts a C grade (63/100 RQD, P/E 23.7x, ROIC 8.2%, cap $18.91B). Among the 5-stock peer group, SSNC leads on earnings multiple (23.7x) while PTC leads on capital efficiency (16.4% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for PTC?

Per PTC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-09-30, CIK 0000857005), PTC Inc. generated $2.74B in revenue (+19.2% YoY), $734.0M in net income, and $856.7M in free cash flow against $6.43B in total assets and $1.16B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (84% profit margin)β€”profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is PTC trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

PTC last traded at $195.54 (+0.38% on volume of 1,581,991 shares), positioning the stock +18.84% above its 50-day simple moving average ($164.54) and +32.69% above its 200-day simple moving average ($147.37). Across its 52-week range of $108.50 to $198.76, PTC sits at the 96.4% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 76.8 (OVERBOUGHT (>70)) and an implied next-earnings move of Β±1.8% ($192.02 to $199.06).

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What is PTC's options positioning and volatility profile?

Roarable tracks verified CBOE unusual options sweeps, put/call ratios, and OHLCV realized volatility bands for PTC.

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PTC β€” PTC Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:13:33Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, PTC scores 80 out of 100, a B+ grade labeled "Roarable Buy β€” Very Good Cash & Smart-Money Inflow." The five pillars are:

  • Fundamental Cash Engine: 15 / 20. Per the RQD rating, this pillar reflects a ROIC of 16.4% and an FCF yield of 4.05%. For a prospective investor, this indicates the business generates solid returns on invested capital, but the free-cash-flow yield at the current price is moderate rather than high, meaning valuation absorbs a meaningful share of the cash generation.
  • Whale 13F Flow: 18 / 20. Per the RQD rating, this is the strongest pillar, described as institutional accumulation and options positioning. The upside driver is that large institutional holders appear to be building positions; the caveat is that the underlying 13F detail is not itemized in the provided holders section.
  • Insider Conviction: 15 / 20. Per the RQD rating, this reflects SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow. The score is solid but not top-tier, suggesting insider and disclosed-official activity is supportive without being exceptional.
  • Macro Regime Fit: 16 / 20. Per the RQD rating, beta is 1.41 and the score reflects sector sensitivity. Investors should expect the stock to amplify broader market moves, which raises both upside participation in rallies and drawdown risk in selloffs.
  • Forensic Balance Sheet: 16 / 20. Per the RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 6.37, the Piotroski F-Score is 9/9, and Debt/Equity is 0.28. These are strong forensic readings that point to a low near-term solvency risk.

Taken together, the pillars describe a company with strong balance-sheet and institutional-flow characteristics, moderate cash-yield valuation support, and above-market volatility. The valuation tradeoff is that the P/E (TTM) of 28.8 sits well above the Forward P/E of 24.2, implying earnings are expected to improve, but the investor is paying up for that expected growth. The 52-week range of $108.5 to $198.76 against a current price of 194.8 places the stock near its high, so much of the recent positive momentum is already reflected in price.

Snapshot

PriceMarket CapP/E (TTM)Forward P/EEV/EBITDAEPS (TTM)Dividend YieldBeta52-Wk RangeROIC %
194.8$21.14B28.824.222.26.760%1.41$108.5 - $198.7616.4%

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$2739.2M$982.4M$734.0MN/A$856.7M$209.7M$1163.2M
FY 2024$2298.5M$588.1M$376.3MN/A$735.6M$196.3M$1280.5M
FY 2023$2097.1M$458.5M$245.5MN/A$516.5MN/A$2720.3M

Per the SEC financials, revenue grew from $2097.1M in FY 2023 to $2739.2M in FY 2025, and net income rose from $245.5M to $734.0M over the same span. Per the market data, the operating margin is 35.9%, the net margin is 26.8%, and ROIC is 16.4%. Per the RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 6.37 and the Piotroski F-Score is 9/9, both supportive of balance-sheet strength. Debt declined from $2720.3M in FY 2023 to $1163.2M in FY 2025, consistent with the Debt/Equity of 0.28 cited in the RQD rating.

Open Questions

  • What are the financial terms, financing structure, and expected earnings impact of the $22.6 billion Schneider Electric transaction referenced in the news feed?
  • What is the FY 2025 EPS, since the financials report EPS as N/A for all periods?
  • What are the cash balances for FY 2023, which the financials report as N/A?
  • Which institutional holders and insiders are driving the whale 13F and insider pillars cited in the RQD rating?
  • What is the consensus analyst rating and price target, given that analyst coverage data is absent?

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PTC Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board β€” What's Your Call at $195.54?

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RO RoarDesk_Moderator Roarable Research Desk πŸ‚ BULLISH 🎯 Target: $229.86 (+18.0%)
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πŸ”₯ Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is PTC (B+ β€’ RQD 80/100) a Buy at $194.80?

Welcome to the PTC (PTC Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 80/100 (Roarable Buy β€” Very Good Cash & Smart-Money Inflow) in Computer Software: Prepackaged Software. Bulls point to capital efficiency (16.4% ROIC), while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (πŸ‚ Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

BE BearTrap_Alert Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $161.68 (-17.0%)
Spot @ $194.80

Pump the brakes on PTC β€” check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on PTC, but look at what you are paying: 28.8x trailing P/E with 83.8% gross margins. Unless PTC Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

DE DeltaGamma_99 Verified K Arena Trader πŸ‚ BULLISH 🎯 Target: $224.02 (+15.0%)
Spot @ $194.80

PTC cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on PTC, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Computer Software: Prepackaged Software and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $194.80 (52-wk range $108.50 - $198.76), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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