About PTC Inc. (PTC)
PTC Inc. is a Software - Application company operating in the Technology sector.
PTC trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $195.54
- Market Cap
- $21.24B
- 52-Week High
- $198.76
- 52-Week Low
- $108.50
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Software - Application
$1,000 Invested in PTC Inc. (PTC)
How much would $1,000 invested in PTC be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in PTC 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in PTC Inc. (PTC) in 2025 would be worth $991 as of November 2026, representing a -0.9% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in PTC 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in PTC Inc. (PTC) in 2023 would be worth $1,439 as of November 2026, representing a +43.9% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in PTC 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in PTC Inc. (PTC) in 2021 would be worth $1,512 as of November 2026, representing a +51.2% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in PTC 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in PTC Inc. (PTC) in 2016 would be worth $4,215 as of November 2026, representing a +321.5% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in PTC at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in PTC Inc. (PTC) at IPO would be worth $107,268 as of November 2026, representing a +10626.8% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 36+ years (442 months), PTC Inc. (PTC) has averaged a monthly return of +1.91% with a median return of +1.83%. The stock had 249 positive months (56%) and 190 negative months (43%). The best month in PTC's history was October 1998 with a +65.2% return, while the worst was April 2000 at -61.3%. Historically, October tends to be the strongest month (averaging +9.5%), and September the weakest (-1.7%).
PTC's longest winning streak was 14 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 7 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1991 with a cumulative return of +142.3%, and the worst was 2002 at -84.5%.
Annual Returns
Over 37 years of trading history, PTC Inc. (PTC) has delivered an average annual return of +22.24% with a median return of +18.16%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +12.91%. The stock posted gains in 24 years (65%) and losses in 13 years (35%).
PTC's best year was 1991 with a +234.72% gain, while the worst was 2002 at -67.73%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 4, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. PTC achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 20 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 7 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +12.24% | $174.21 | $195.54 |
| 2025 | -5.25% | $183.87 | $174.21 |
| 2024 | +5.09% | $174.96 | $183.87 |
| 2023 | +45.75% | $120.04 | $174.96 |
| 2022 | -0.92% | $121.15 | $120.04 |
| 2021 | +1.29% | $119.61 | $121.15 |
| 2020 | +59.71% | $74.89 | $119.61 |
| 2019 | -9.66% | $82.90 | $74.89 |
| 2018 | +36.42% | $60.77 | $82.90 |
| 2017 | +31.34% | $46.27 | $60.77 |
| 2016 | +33.61% | $34.63 | $46.27 |
| 2015 | -5.51% | $36.65 | $34.63 |
| 2014 | +3.56% | $35.39 | $36.65 |
| 2013 | +57.22% | $22.51 | $35.39 |
| 2012 | +23.27% | $18.26 | $22.51 |
| 2011 | -18.95% | $22.53 | $18.26 |
| 2010 | +37.88% | $16.34 | $22.53 |
| 2009 | +29.17% | $12.65 | $16.34 |
| 2008 | -29.13% | $17.85 | $12.65 |
| 2007 | -0.94% | $18.02 | $17.85 |
| 2006 | +18.16% | $15.25 | $18.02 |
| 2005 | +3.57% | $14.73 | $15.25 |
| 2004 | +49.49% | $9.85 | $14.73 |
| 2003 | +56.35% | $6.30 | $9.85 |
| 2002 | -67.73% | $19.52 | $6.30 |
| 2001 | -41.88% | $33.59 | $19.52 |
| 2000 | -50.35% | $67.66 | $33.59 |
| 1999 | +66.54% | $40.62 | $67.66 |
| 1998 | -31.40% | $59.22 | $40.62 |
| 1997 | -7.79% | $64.22 | $59.22 |
| 1996 | +54.51% | $41.56 | $64.22 |
| 1995 | +92.75% | $21.56 | $41.56 |
| 1994 | -10.97% | $24.22 | $21.56 |
| 1993 | +46.23% | $16.56 | $24.22 |
| 1992 | +75.93% | $9.41 | $16.56 |
| 1991 | +234.72% | $2.81 | $9.41 |
| 1990 | +28.57% | $2.19 | $2.81 |
Frequently Asked Questions: PTC
What sector is PTC in? ▼
PTC operates in the Technology sector, specifically in the Software - Application industry. This sector includes companies involved in software, hardware, semiconductors, and IT services.
How has PTC performed historically? ▼
Over 37 years of trading history, PTC has posted gains in 24 years (65% of the time). The best year was 1991 with a +234.7% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in PTC? ▼
You can invest in PTC through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold PTC.
Last updated: 11/1/2026