Bentley Systems, Incorporated (BSY)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Bentley Systems, Incorporated, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Bentley Systems, Incorporated (BSY) has returned -7.82% so far this year and -10.18% over the past 12 months.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 23, 2020, BSY's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.50%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 11.6 years.

Historically, 48% of months were positive and 52% were negative. The best month was Jul 2022 with a return of +18.9%, while the worst month was May 2022 at -18.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, BSY closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 26, 2026 with a return of +14.0%, while the worst single day was May 10, 2022 at -13.6%.

Bentley Systems, Incorporated has an annualized alpha of -7.55%, beta of 1.16, and R² of 0.26 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 24, 2020.

• This stock participated in 121.06% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 72.43% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R² of 0.26 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

BSY ranks 28 for risk / return — below 28% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Bentley Systems, Incorporated (BSY) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Bentley Systems, Incorporated provided a 0.80% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.28 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 5 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Bentley Systems, Incorporated. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Bentley Systems, Incorporated. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Bentley Systems, Incorporated was 61.00%, occurring on May 11, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Bentley Systems, Incorporated drawdown is 49.62%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Bentley Systems, Incorporated over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Bentley Systems, Incorporated is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Software - Application industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.