Within the last quarter, Aspen Technology AZPN has observed the following analyst ratings:

In the last 3 months, 4 analysts have offered 12-month price targets for Aspen Technology. The company has an average price target of $200.75 with a high of $230.00 and a low of $159.00.

Below is a summary of how these 4 analysts rated Aspen Technology over the past 3 months. The greater the number of bullish ratings, the more positive analysts are on the stock and the greater the number of bearish ratings, the more negative analysts are on the stock

This current average has increased by 18.09% from the previous average price target of $170.00.

How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?

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Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.

Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.

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