PTC INC. Revenue Disclosure
3. Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Receivables, Contract Assets, and Contract Liabilities
(in thousands) |
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September 30, |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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Short-term receivables |
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$ |
1,001,085 |
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$ |
861,953 |
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Long-term receivables |
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$ |
378,941 |
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$ |
200,099 |
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Contract asset |
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$ |
11,044 |
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$ |
14,410 |
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Deferred revenue |
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$ |
827,065 |
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$ |
775,274 |
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As of September 30, 2025, all our contract assets are expected to be transferred to receivables within the next 12 months and therefore are included in Other current assets. As of September 30, 2024, all our contract assets were included in Other current assets.
Approximately $10.9 million of the September 30, 2024 contract asset balance was transferred to receivables during the year ended September 30, 2025 as a result of the right to payment becoming unconditional. Additions to contract asset of approximately $7.5 million primarily related to revenue recognized in the period, net of billings. There were no impairments of contract assets in the year ended September 30, 2025.
During the year ended September 30, 2025, we recognized $748.8 million of revenue that was included in deferred revenue as of September 30, 2024. The remainder of the change in the Deferred revenue balance was driven by additional deferrals of $800.6 million, primarily from new billings, as well as an increase in the balance resulting from changes in foreign currency exchange rates. For subscription contracts, we generally invoice customers annually.
Costs to Obtain or Fulfill a Contract
We recognize an asset for the incremental costs of obtaining a contract with a customer if the benefit of those costs is expected to be longer than one year. These deferred costs (primarily commissions) are amortized proportionately related to revenue over 5 years, which is generally longer than the term of the initial contract because of anticipated renewals as commissions for renewals are not commensurate with commissions related to our initial contracts. As of September 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024, deferred costs of $45.1 million and $42.5 million, respectively, were included in Other current assets and $78.2 million and $76.4 million, respectively, were included in Other assets. Amortization expense related to costs to obtain a contract with a customer was $54.0 million, $52.0 million, and $53.4 million in the years ended September 30, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively. There were no substantial impairments of the contract cost asset in the years ended September 30, 2025 and 2024.
Remaining Performance Obligations (RPO)
Our contracts with customers include transaction price amounts allocated to performance obligations that will be satisfied and recognized as revenue at a later date. The value of RPO and timing of recognition may be impacted by several factors, including the performance obligation type, duration and timing of commencement, as well as foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. As of September 30, 2025, RPO totaled $2,870.7 million, of which $827.1 million is recorded in Deferred revenue and $2,043.6 million is not yet recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Of the total, we expect to recognize approximately 55% over the next 12 months, 24% over the next 13 to 24 months, and the remaining amount thereafter.
Disaggregation of Revenue
(in thousands) |
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Year ended September 30, |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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Recurring revenue(1) |
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$ |
2,600,514 |
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$ |
2,134,030 |
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$ |
1,907,918 |
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Perpetual license |
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31,375 |
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32,196 |
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38,640 |
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Professional services |
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107,337 |
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132,246 |
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150,495 |
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Total revenue |
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$ |
2,739,226 |
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$ |
2,298,472 |
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$ |
2,097,053 |
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We report revenue by the following two product groups:
(in thousands) |
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Year ended September 30, |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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Product lifecycle management (PLM) |
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$ |
1,741,310 |
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$ |
1,459,078 |
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$ |
1,330,316 |
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Computer-aided design (CAD) |
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997,916 |
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839,394 |
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766,737 |
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Total revenue |
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$ |
2,739,226 |
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$ |
2,298,472 |
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$ |
2,097,053 |
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We license products to customers worldwide. Our sales and marketing operations outside the United States are conducted principally through our international sales subsidiaries throughout Europe and the Asia Pacific region. Our international revenue is presented based on the location of our customer. Revenue for the geographic regions in which we operate is presented below.
(in thousands) |
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Year ended September 30, |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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Americas(1) |
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$ |
1,327,229 |
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$ |
1,087,929 |
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$ |
1,023,273 |
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Europe(2) |
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995,094 |
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859,387 |
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753,796 |
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Asia Pacific |
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416,903 |
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351,156 |
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319,984 |
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Total revenue |
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$ |
2,739,226 |
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$ |
2,298,472 |
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$ |
2,097,053 |
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Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
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| 2025 | Nov 21, 2025 | Showing above |
| 2024 | Nov 14, 2024 | |
| 2023 | Nov 20, 2023 | |
| 2022 | Nov 15, 2022 | |
| 2021 | Nov 22, 2021 | |
| 2020 | Nov 20, 2020 | |
| 2019 | Nov 18, 2019 | |
About Revenue Disclosures
Revenue disclosures under ASC 606 explain how a company identifies performance obligations, allocates transaction prices, and determines when revenue is recognized. This section is essential for understanding whether reported revenue reflects genuine economic activity or aggressive accounting choices. Analysts examine the mix of point-in-time versus over-time recognition, which directly affects revenue timing and comparability.
Key signals: rising contract liabilities (deferred revenue) suggest strong future revenue visibility, while declining contract assets may indicate slowing project milestones. Watch for variable consideration estimates — rebates, returns, and performance bonuses that require management judgment. Significant changes in disaggregated revenue by geography or product line can reveal shifting business mix before it appears in headline numbers. Compare revenue growth against contract liability growth to assess sustainability, and scrutinize any changes in the timing of recognition that coincide with earnings pressure.