Bentley Systems (BSY) Director Bentley Sells $5.6M of Stock

By TradeTexts Research Desk Oct 27, 2026, 5:01 PM EDT

Key Points

Raymond B. Bentley, a director at Bentley Systems, sold 139,135 shares at an average price of $40.05, totaling about $5.57 million.
After the trade, Raymond B. Bentley holds 14,660,607 $BSY shares, down 0.94% from before the trade.
After the sale, Bentley holds about 14.66 million shares, a decrease of 0.94% in his ownership stake.
As of October 27, 2026, Bentley Systems shares recently traded around $39.32, which is below the average price target of $44.60 set by analysts.

Since the trade, $BSY is down 1.3% to date (from the $39.84 close on Oct 26, 2026).

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Raymond B. Bentley, a director at Bentley Systems, Incorporated, sold 139,135 shares of the company on October 26, 2026. The shares were sold at an average price of $40.05, bringing in about $5.57 million. This sale was planned and was reported in a Form 4 filing with the SEC.

After this transaction, Bentley owns about 14.66 million shares, which represents a 0.94% decrease in his stake. This sale is part of ongoing insider activity, as Bentley has been involved in previous trades, including buying shares earlier this year.

BSY Bentley Systems, Incorporated

$39.32 +3.69% year to date

Daily close · Oct 27, 2026

Other Institutional Activity in Bentley Systems

Swedbank AB continues to hold 9 million shares of Bentley Systems, valued at about $353.88 million. William Blair Investment Management, LLC increased its stake by 2,619,700 shares, now owning 5,942,507 shares worth approximately $233.66 million. Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership holds 4,937,116 shares, with a value of around $194.13 million after a small increase of 155,869 shares.

Bentley Systems, Incorporated Stock Down 1.3%

On October 26, 2026, Bentley Systems shares closed at $39.84, but as of October 27, 2026, they were recently trading around $39.32, which is below the average price target of $44.60 set by analysts. The stock is also below its 52-week high by about 24.7% but remains above its 52-week low by 40%. This positioning could be relevant as the company approaches its next earnings report.

Recent Earnings

Bentley Systems reported trailing twelve-month revenue of about $1.6 billion, with a net margin of 18.1% and a return on equity of 24.5%. The company has a revenue growth rate of 12.8% year-over-year. Its next earnings report is scheduled for November 5, 2026.

Insider Buying and Selling at Bentley Systems, Incorporated

In addition to Raymond Bentley's sale, other insiders have been active. Brock Ballard, the Chief Revenue Officer, purchased 202 shares on June 11, 2026. Chief Accounting Officer Thomas Trimback bought 42 shares on the same day, along with Bentley himself, who bought 2,076 shares. CFO Werner Andre also acquired 301 shares on June 11, 2026. This activity shows a mix of buying and selling among the company's leadership.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On October 27, 2026, Rosenblatt maintained its buy rating for Bentley Systems with a price target of $50. Earlier, Piper Sandler had an overweight rating with a target of $45, and Cantor Fitzgerald raised its target to $42 on October 16, 2026. The consensus recommendation remains a buy, with a mean price target of $44.60 based on 15 analyst opinions.

About Bentley Systems

Bentley Systems, Incorporated provides software solutions for infrastructure engineering. The company operates globally, helping engineers and architects design and manage infrastructure projects efficiently. As it approaches its next earnings announcement, investor interest remains high, especially with recent insider trading activity.

Bottom Line

Investors should watch for Bentley Systems' earnings report on November 5, 2026, to gauge the company's performance. The recent insider sale by Raymond Bentley may also influence market sentiment, as it comes amid ongoing analyst coverage and institutional trading activity.