Should I buy Bentley Systems (BSY) stock or is it too late?
No reliable analyst is bullish on this stock right now. A “reliable” analyst is a firm that, on this sector, hits more than 55% of its targets and beats its sector. None of them sees upside here — which is exactly why this stock is in no JPI selection.
Firm-by-firm track record on Bentley Systems
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mizuho | 78 % | +27.0 % | 9 | $45 +20% |
| RBC Capital | 62 % | +12.5 % | 13 | $48 +28% |
| Rosenblatt | 46 % | +3.5 % | 13 | $50 +33% |
| Baird | 40 % | +1.4 % | 5 | $62 +65% |
| Oppenheimer | 50 % | -1.6 % | 8 | $43 +14% |
| Piper Sandler | 20 % | -8.6 % | 10 | $45 +20% |
| Keybanc | 31 % | -9.4 % | 13 | $59 +57% |
✅ Reasons to believe
- 67% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 6 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
- Median price target $43, i.e. +13% from the current price ($38).
- The most reliable firm on BSY, Mizuho (78% hit rate, 9 scored calls), targets $45 (call made on May 8, 2026, maturing on May 8, 2027) (+20%) in its most recent call, and $50 (call made on February 27, 2026, maturing on February 27, 2027) (+33%) in the one coming due soonest.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 6 ratings, 2 are neutral.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
- Volatile stock: sharp swings — including steep drops — are part of its profile.
The analyst consensus on BSY
Median target $43 (+13%) · 6 ratings · Buy consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in Bentley Systems now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 67% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $43 (+13%), and Mizuho (most reliable on BSY, 78%) targets $45. Weigh that against valuation and volatility. This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Bentley Systems?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($43) is still +13% above the current price ($38) (most reliable on BSY: Mizuho, 78%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is Bentley Systems still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($38) and its estimated value: analysts target $43 on median (+13%), with 67% buys (most reliable on BSY: Mizuho, 78%). Cross-check with their real reliability on BSY and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying BSY?
The consensus is not unanimous: of 6 ratings, 2 are neutral.
→ Go deeper: the full Bentley Systems profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).