Fintel reports that on October 8, 2025, Barclays initiated coverage of Bentley Systems (NasdaqGS:BSY) with a Equal-Weight recommendation.
Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 18.98% Upside
As of September 30, 2025, the average one-year price target for Bentley Systems is $60.57/share. The forecasts range from a low of $46.06 to a high of $68.25. The average price target represents an increase of 18.98% from its latest reported closing price of $50.91 / share.
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The projected annual revenue for Bentley Systems is 1,415MM, a decrease of 0.33%. The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 1.15.
What is the Fund Sentiment?
There are 834 funds or institutions reporting positions in Bentley Systems. This is an increase of 36 owner(s) or 4.51% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to BSY is 0.19%, an increase of 12.17%. Total shares owned by institutions increased in the last three months by 7.36% to 149,543K shares. 
The put/call ratio of BSY is 0.10, indicating a bullish outlook.
What are Other Shareholders Doing?
Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management holds 15,211K shares representing 5.21% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 16,167K shares , representing a decrease of 6.29%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in BSY by 25.85% over the last quarter.
Swedbank AB holds 7,090K shares representing 2.43% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 7,119K shares , representing a decrease of 0.41%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in BSY by 14.36% over the last quarter.
VTSMX - Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Investor Shares holds 4,695K shares representing 1.61% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 5,037K shares , representing a decrease of 7.29%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in BSY by 14.09% over the last quarter.
Pictet Asset Management Holding holds 3,692K shares representing 1.26% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 3,895K shares , representing a decrease of 5.48%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in BSY by 19.10% over the last quarter.
Geode Capital Management holds 3,231K shares representing 1.11% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 3,075K shares , representing an increase of 4.80%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in BSY by 28.39% over the last quarter.
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