Ansys Doing Well in Weak Economic Environment

3/5 - "ANSYS, Inc. is enjoying strong organic growth trends, which has enabled it to experience several excellent quarters in a row. Thus far, it seems the tough economic conditions haven't slowed the company. Beating the Street has become old hat for the company as it has posted an average surprise of 19.9% over the past four quarters."

"This year's earnings estimates have risen six cents to $1.36 over the past week. Three of the four covering analysts have increased their forecasts over the past month. The stock's ROE is 17%, above the industry average of 11%."