Should I buy Bentley Systems (BSY) stock or is it too late?

Bentley Systems · Information Technology · price $35

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⭐ What the most reliable analysts say · those who beat their sector, targets replayed on real prices

⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Cantor Fitzgerald — 88% of its targets hit on this sector (8 calls tested). It aims for $37 (+5.5 %), call made on September 16, 2026, maturing on September 16, 2027 (28 d ago).

The 1 reliable analyst $37+5.5 %

The 6 other firms $42.50+21 %

How to read it: the 1 reliable firms are not filtered by optimism — 1 aim above the price, 0 below, hence their $37 median. “The 6 others” are the firms that don't pass our reliability filter on this sector.

Firm-by-firm track record on Bentley Systems

Here the hit rate is measured <b>on this stock specifically</b> (matured targets replayed against real prices, minimum 5 calls tested) — the green block above measures reliability <b>across the whole sector</b>, which is the criterion behind JPI selections. “Aims for” = the firm's most recent target on this stock; “—” means it hasn't published one recently.

Firm	% right	Gain vs sector	Calls	Aims for
Mizuho	78 %	+27.0 %	9	$45 +28%
RBC Capital	62 %	+12.5 %	13	$48 +37%
Rosenblatt	46 %	+3.5 %	13	$50 +43%
Baird	40 %	+1.4 %	5	$62 +77%
Oppenheimer	50 %	-1.6 %	8	$43 +23%
Piper Sandler	20 %	-8.6 %	10	$45 +28%
Keybanc	31 %	-9.4 %	13	$59 +68%

In short — Should you invest in Bentley Systems? Is it too late, still worth it? Analysts are fairly positive (71% buy, median target $40, i.e. +14%), and the most reliable on BSY targets even higher. But the stock is volatile. We give you both sides, with the numbers — not advice.

✅ Reasons to believe

71% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 7 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
Median price target $40, i.e. +14% from the current price ($35).
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) (+28%) in its most recent call, and $50 (call made on February 27, 2026, maturing on February 27, 2027) (+43%) in the one coming due soonest.

⚠️ Reasons to hesitate

The consensus is not unanimous: of 7 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 $40 (+14%) · 7 ratings · Buy consensus

Strong Buy00%

Buy571%

Hold229%

Sell00%

Strong Sell00%

⚠️ 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: 71% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $40 (+14%), 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 ($40) is still +14% above the current price ($35) (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 ($35) and its estimated value: analysts target $40 on median (+14%), with 71% 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 7 ratings, 2 are neutral.

→ Go deeper: the full Bentley Systems profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).