Dassault Systemes (OTCMKTS:DASTY) Shares Gap Up on Strong Earnings

Shares of Dassault Systemes SA (OTCMKTS:DASTY) gapped up before the market opened on Thursday following a stronger than expected earnings report. The stock had previously closed at $20.31, but opened at $21.55. Dassault Systemes shares last traded at $21.48, with a volume of 3,620 shares changing hands.

The technology company reported $0.35 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.34 by $0.01. Dassault Systemes had a net margin of 19.93% and a return on equity of 18.26%. Dassault Systemes has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.520-1.570 EPS and its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.350-0.370 EPS.

Key Headlines Impacting Dassault Systemes

Here are the key news stories impacting Dassault Systemes this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Second-quarter EPS beat expectations and revenue growth was supported by demand for 3DEXPERIENCE software, helping ease concerns about softness in automotive. Reuters: Dassault Systèmes Q2 revenue rises to $1.78 billion
• Positive Sentiment: The company raised/confirmed guidance for fiscal 2026 and third-quarter EPS at or above analyst expectations, which suggests management remains confident in near-term performance. GlobeNewswire: Solid Q2 results and confirming full-year objectives
• Positive Sentiment: Dassault Systemes agreed to acquire ArisGlobal for up to $2 billion, a move aimed at expanding its AI and life-sciences platform and adding another growth driver. WSJ: Dassault Systemes to Buy ArisGlobal for Up to $2 Billion
• Neutral Sentiment: The company also announced a new net-zero target validated by the Science Based Targets initiative, which is positive for ESG credibility but less likely to affect near-term trading. Business Wire: Sets New SBTi-Validated Net-Zero Target

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities analysts have commented on the company. Zacks Research raised Dassault Systemes from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, June 22nd. Jefferies Financial Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Dassault Systemes in a research note on Monday, April 20th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has given a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Dassault Systemes presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy”.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A hedge fund recently raised its position in Dassault Systemes stock. GAMMA Investing LLC boosted its position in shares of Dassault Systemes SA (OTCMKTS:DASTY) by 49.7% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 2,866 shares of the technology company’s stock after purchasing an additional 951 shares during the quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC’s holdings in Dassault Systemes were worth $80,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. Institutional investors own 0.03% of the company’s stock.

Dassault Systemes Trading Up 5.8%

The company has a current ratio of 1.70, a quick ratio of 1.70 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.12. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $21.48 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $22.60. The firm has a market capitalization of $28.83 billion, a P/E ratio of 20.27, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 6.02 and a beta of 1.00.

About Dassault Systemes

Dassault Systèmes is a France-based software company that develops solutions for 3D design, digital mock-up and product lifecycle management (PLM). Founded as a technology spin-off from Dassault Aviation in 1981, the company is headquartered near Paris and has grown into a global provider of engineering and business software used to model, simulate and manage products and processes across their lifecycles. Its platforms and applications are aimed at enabling digital continuity from ideation and design through manufacturing, operation and service.

The company’s product portfolio centers on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, which integrates applications for computer-aided design (CAD), simulation, data management and collaboration.