Wall Street analyst price targets, ratings consensus & upside potential · Updated Feb 28, 2026
Last 12 months price action with 12-month analyst target path
As of March 3, 2026, Bentley Systems, Incorporated (BSY) has a Wall Street consensus price target of $48.00, based on estimates from 12 covering analysts. With the stock currently trading at $36.55, this represents a potential upside of +31.3%. The company has a market capitalization of $11.05B.
Analyst price targets range from a low of $40.00 to a high of $55.00, representing a 31% spread in expectations. The median target of $48.00 aligns closely with the consensus average.
The current analyst consensus rating is Buy, with 6 analysts rating the stock as a Buy or Strong Buy,5 rating it Hold, and 1 rating it Sell or Strong Sell. The positive sentiment balance indicates moderate optimism about the stock prospects.
From a valuation perspective, BSY trades at a trailing P/E of 43.0x and forward P/E of 26.9x. The forward PEG ratio of 1.77 indicates reasonable valuation for growth. Analysts expect EPS to grow +63.2% over the next year.
Our proprietary valuation model, which blends historical multiples with forward estimates, suggests a base-case price target of $51.35, with bear and bull scenarios of $21.06 and $64.17 respectively. Model confidence stands at 70/100, indicating high predictability in the company's fundamentals.
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Start ComparisonThe consensus Wall Street price target for BSY is $48, representing 31.3% upside from the current price of $36.55. With 12 analysts covering the stock, this strong upside suggests significant value not yet reflected in today's share price.
BSY has a consensus rating of "Buy" based on 12 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown is mixed, with 5 Hold ratings making up the largest segment. The consensus 12-month price target of $48 implies 31.3% upside from current levels.
BSY trades at a forward P/E of 26.8553x, representing a moderate valuation. With analysts targeting $48 (31.3% implied move), the stock appears reasonably valued with upside.
The most bullish Wall Street analyst has a price target of $55 for BSY, while the most conservative target is $40. The consensus of $48 represents the median expectation. Our quantitative valuation model projects a bull case target of $64 based on optimistic growth and margin assumptions. These targets typically reflect 12-month expectations.
BSY is moderately covered, with 12 analysts providing price targets and ratings. Of these, 0 have Strong Buy ratings, 6 have Buy ratings, 5 recommend Hold, and 1 have Sell or Strong Sell ratings. Higher analyst coverage generally indicates greater institutional interest and more reliable consensus estimates.
The 12-month BSY stock forecast based on 12 Wall Street analysts shows a consensus price target of $48, with estimates ranging from $40 (bear case) to $55 (bull case). The median consensus rating is "Buy". Our proprietary valuation model produces a base case fair value of $51, with bear/bull scenarios of $21/$64.
Our quantitative valuation model calculates BSY's fair value at $51 (base case), with a bear case of $21 and bull case of $64. The model uses discounted cash flow analysis, historical growth rates, and margin mean-reversion to project FY+2 earnings, then applies an appropriate P/E multiple. The model confidence score is 70/100.
BSY trades at a forward P/E ratio of 26.9x based on next-twelve-months earnings estimates compared to a trailing P/E of 43.0x. The lower forward P/E indicates analysts expect earnings growth. A forward P/E is useful for comparing valuations when earnings are expected to change significantly.
Wall Street analysts are very optimistic on BSY, with a "Buy" consensus rating and $48 price target (31.3% upside). 6 of 12 analysts rate it Buy or Strong Buy. This information is for educational purposes only. Always conduct your own research, consider your financial situation, and consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions.
BSY analyst price targets range from $40 to $55, a 31% moderate spread showing some variance in outlooks. Differences stem from varying assumptions about revenue growth, profit margins, competitive dynamics, and valuation multiples. The $48 consensus represents the middle ground. Our model's $21-$64 range provides an independent fundamental perspective.