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Bentley Systems (BSY) AI Stock Analysis

MX:BSY

Bentley Systems

(BMV:BSY)

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Positive Factors
Recurring Revenue and RetentionA predominantly recurring revenue base and strong retention provide durable visibility into future sales while reducing reliance on constant new-customer wins. Net revenue retention above 100% also shows the installed base is expanding through upsell, cross-sell, and broader adoption.
Negative Factors
Meaningful LeverageAlthough leverage has improved, debt remains material relative to equity for a software company. Ongoing borrowing obligations can reduce flexibility if growth slows or financing conditions tighten, limiting the funds available for acquisitions, investment, or shareholder returns.

Bentley Systems (BSY) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

-40%-30%-20%-10%0%10%20%MX:BSY-27.07%SPY+11.79%Dec '25Jan '26Feb '26Mar '26Apr '26May '26Jun '26Jul '26Aug '26Sep '26Oct '26
Market Cap
MXN 11.88B
Dividend Yield
0.73%
Average Volume (3M)
1,000
Price to Earnings (P/E)
44.5
Beta (1Y)
0.17
Revenue Growth
2.53%
EPS Growth
3.30%
Country
Mexico
Employees
5,800
Sector
Technology
Sector Strength
61
Industry
Software - Application

Bentley Systems Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company Description

Bentley Systems, Inc., along with its affiliated companies, delivers specialized software solutions for infrastructure engineering across a global footprint, encompassing the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific regions. It...

Bentley Systems Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Aug 05, 2026(Q2-2026)|% Change Since:-1.03%|Next Earnings Date:Nov 04, 2026
Earnings Call SentimentPositive

The call conveyed a predominantly positive operational and financial story: solid recurring revenue and ARR growth (ARR +12% YoY CC), high retention (NRR 109%), improving free cash flow (LTM FCF $498M), and strong momentum in strategic areas like PLS and resources. Management emphasized disciplined capital allocation (share repurchases, debt reduction) and significant progress on the infrastructure AI initiative (multiple MCP servers released, open model strategy). Lowlights were largely timing, macro and execution-related (China/geopolitics, FX headwinds, front-loaded investments, lumpy Asset Analytics monetization and the deliberate delay to monetize AI until validated). Overall, positive fundamentals and clear strategic initiatives outweigh near-term risks and timing effects.

Positive Updates

Top-Line Revenue Growth
Total revenues of $411 million in Q2, up 12.8% year-over-year (12.2% constant currency); first half revenues up 13.6% (12.1% constant currency). Subscription revenues represented 92% of total and grew 13.6% year-over-year (13.0% constant currency).

Negative Updates

China and Geopolitical Headwinds
China-related constraints remain a headwind: China represents only ~2% of ARR and management highlighted unique geopolitical obstacles in China that limit penetration and growth in that market.

Company Guidance

Bentley reiterated a full‑year free cash flow outlook of $500–$570M (last‑12‑month FCF $498M; burdened FCF $426M), noting H1 free cash flow of $252M (~47% of the full‑year guide, in line with the 45–50% H1 target). ARR ended Q2 at $1.536B (12% YoY constant‑currency, +2.9% sequential), last‑12‑month recurring revenues were $1.486B (+13.5% YoY), subscription revenues comprised 92% of total and grew 13.6% YoY, with constant‑currency net revenue retention of 109% and account retention of 99%. Profitability metrics: AOI less operating SBC was $116M in Q2 (28.3% margin) and $257M in H1 (30.8% margin). Balance sheet/capital allocation guidance included net debt leverage ~1.9x adjusted EBITDA, $1.2B capacity under the credit facility, a closed $550M Term Loan A, continued opportunistic repurchases (3.1M shares in Q2; $155M YTD) and $42M of dividends, with fully diluted shares at ~319M; management cautioned a modest FX headwind (~$5M YTD; a potential $8–10M H2 impact) and said AI monetization is expected to begin after 2026.

Bentley Systems Risk Analysis

Bentley Systems disclosed 37 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Bentley Systems reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.

Higher RiskSector Avg.Lower RiskFinance & CorporateTech & InnovationLegal & RegulatoryProductionAbility to SellMacro & Political
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy

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Bentley Systems Peers Comparison

Overall Rating

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Sector (61)

Financial Indicators

MX:BSY against its peers
NameOverall RatingMarket CapP/E RatioROEDividend YieldRevenue GrowthEPS Growth
PTCPTC87Outperform$21.24B18.8432.64%―19.50%143.45%
TTANTTAN75Outperform$8.13B-61.50-8.33%―22.90%61.40%
MTLSMTLS70Outperform$424.10M28.924.97%―9.52%-7.75%
PCORPCOR64Neutral$9.33B-235.53-3.13%―15.41%73.03%
Sector *61Neutral$37.18B12.37-10.20%1.83%8.50%-7.62%
UU58Neutral$16.59B-27.72-18.85%―13.98%-27.86%

* Technology Sector Average

Performance Comparison

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MX:BSY and its peers over the selected period
Show on chartTickerCompany NamePriceChange% Change
MX:BSYBentley Systems, Class B648.01-410.82-38.80%
PTCPTC Inc.195.54-0.82-0.42%
MTLSMaterialise NV7.180.588.79%
UUnity Software, Inc.37.700.150.40%
PCORProcore Technologies Inc61.38-12.82-17.28%
TTANServiceTitan, Inc. Class A84.26-10.52-11.10%
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