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Bentley Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:BSY) is one of the best high short interest stocks with highest upside potential. On May 7, Bentley Systems announced its financial results for Q1 2026. The company reported total revenues of $424.2 million, marking a 14.5% year-over-year increase, while subscription revenues reached $392.5 million. ARR grew to $1,494.5 million, reflecting a constant currency growth rate of 11.5%, with a net income per diluted share of $0.30.

Leadership highlighted a strong start to the year, driven by solid market fundamentals and consistent execution, particularly within the Resources and Public Works/Utilities sectors. Management emphasized the company’s commitment to advancing AI initiatives across its portfolio, aiming to integrate AI-driven workflows that enable engineering firms to leverage their proprietary knowledge more effectively at a machine scale.

On the financial operations front, the company maintained robust profitability and cash flow, reporting $187.9 million in free cash flow. Bentley Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:BSY) also optimized its capital structure by repaying 2026 convertible notes and securing a new $550 million term loan, which increased total borrowing capacity to $1.85 billion. This move aims to enhance financial flexibility for strategic priorities, including potential acquisitions and shareholder returns.

Bentley Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:BSY) develops infrastructure engineering software. The company provides integrated software solutions used across professional disciplines, infrastructure sectors, geographies, and different stages of the infrastructure lifecycle.

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