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Autodesk, Inc.

NasdaqGS-ADSK

Company Overview

Autodesk, Inc. provides 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software and services worldwide. The company offers AutoCAD Civil 3D, a surveying, design, analysis, and documentation solution for civil engineering, including land development, transportation, and environmental projects; BIM 360, a construction management cloud-based software; AutoCAD, a software for professional design, drafting, detailing, and visualization; AutoCAD LT, a drafting and detailing software; computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software for computer numeric control machining, inspection, and modelling for manufacturing; Fusion 360, a 3D CAD, CAM, and computer-aided engineering tool; and Industry Collections tools for professionals in architecture, engineering and construction, product design and manufacturing, and media and entertainment collection industries. It also provides Inventor tools for 3D mechanical design, simulation, analysis, tooling, visualization, and documentation; Vault, a data management software to manage data in one central location, accelerate design processes, and streamline internal/external collaboration; Maya and 3ds Max software products that offer 3D modeling, animation, effects, rendering, and compositing solutions; and ShotGrid, a cloud-based software for review and production tracking in the media and entertainment industry. It sells its products and services to customers directly, as well as through a network of resellers and distributors. Autodesk, Inc. was incorporated in 1982 and is headquartered in San Rafael, California.

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    Autodesk, Inc.

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    Andrew Anagnost

  • Website

    www.autodesk.com

  • Sector

    Software

  • Year Founded

    1982

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Bulls Say

  • Adoption of Autodesk’s industry cloud products over the next few years should provide further headroom for its revenue growth.

  • A more flexible pricing scheme should incentivize low-end, occasional CAD users to try out Autodesk products, especially the company’s new AI-based tools.

  • The increasing complexity of construction projects has led to more governments mandating the use of building information modeling systems, which benefits dominant suppliers like Autodesk.

Bears Say

  • Architects and designers are often comfortable with their existing workflows, posing a challenge for the penetration of Autodesk’s higher-value AI and data offerings.

  • Autodesk’s mid-market focus in the manufacturing category means relatively high customer turnover compared with other established players, which leads to uncertainty for Fusion’s future growth.

  • Autodesk’s margin improvements can undershoot expectations due to the organizational sclerosis the company accumulated during its decades-long history.

Source: Morningstar Analysis - Nov 26, 2025

What's happening

Nov 8, 2025 - Dec 9, 2025

Autodesk Inc. Surges on Strong Earnings and AI Commitment

  • Autodesk Inc. reported a significant revenue increase of $1.85 billion for the third quarter, exceeding earnings expectations with adjusted EPS of $2.67.
  • The company's positive market reaction was fueled by raised guidance for fiscal year adjusted EPS and strong investor sentiment regarding its growth prospects in artificial intelligence solutions.
  • Despite initial bearish sentiments from analysts prior to earnings, actual performance surpassed expectations, leading to robust support for Autodesk's strategic positioning.

Over the past month, Autodesk Inc. (ADSK) experienced a price increase of 3.2%, outperforming the S&P 500's return of 2.2% by a margin of 1%. This positive movement followed strong third-quarter fiscal results released on November 26, where the company reported impressive financial metrics that bolstered investor confidence and optimism about future growth.

The favorable market response was evident as ADSK shares surged in after-hours trading following the earnings announcement, reflecting heightened confidence among investors regarding its financial health and trajectory within key sectors such as artificial intelligence and cloud services expansion. CEO remarks during this period emphasized sustained demand driving long-term growth prospects.

Prior to these results, there were moments of bearish sentiment due to analyst projections suggesting quarterly revenues might fall slightly below consensus estimates; however, these concerns quickly dissipated post-earnings as actual performance significantly exceeded expectations. Social media buzz around ADSK also indicated strong movements in stock prices following its earnings call.

Despite fluctuations earlier in November related to mixed analyst predictions and minor stake reductions by prominent investors like Starboard Value LP—which may have raised some concerns—overall trends indicated robust support for Autodesk’s strategic initiatives within critical sectors such as AI adoption and cloud services expansion.

Autodesk Inc outperformed the Information Technology (XLK) sector by 52%.

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