Key facts, as of
As of October 9, 2026, Autodesk Inc. (ADSK) trades at $233.60, down 25.0% over the past year. Its 52-week range runs from $185.50 to $320.00; the price is 27.0% below that high. It is 32.2% below its all-time high of $344.39, reached in August 2021. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +189.0%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY). It sits 1.7% below its 200-day average of $237.64, the usual sign of a long-term downtrend. Its 30-day volatility is 40.8% annualized, which we rate high risk. It has a trailing P/E of 30.3.
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Where it trades today
trading 36% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
How far it is from its record
Autodesk Inc. (ADSK) is 32.2% below its all-time high of $344.39, reached in August 2021. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +189.0%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY).
What to weigh before acting
What Matters Now
- Execution usually depends on product cycles, cloud demand, and how efficiently new AI or software capex converts into durable revenue.
- ADSK is valued near its sector range at 30.3x earnings versus 28.5x for peers, so the next move likely needs a real earnings or guidance catalyst.
- Recent realized volatility is running around 40.8%, above the sector norm of 28.0%, so position sizing matters more than usual.
- ADSK is in a bullish short-term regime and only 27.0% below its 52-week high, so the question is whether fundamentals can keep pace with that stronger tape.
Portfolio Use Case
- ADSK is more useful for investors comparing conviction names inside technology than for someone looking for a passive “set and forget” holding.
- This name works better as a satellite or higher-conviction growth position because it can amplify market swings in both directions.
- It is best monitored alongside valuation discipline, because strong narratives in technology can stay expensive longer than expected.
What Would Change the View
- A reset in earnings expectations or a faster peer catch-up could compress the premium valuation currently embedded in ADSK.
- If the short-term trend rolls over while volume fades, the market may stop paying up for momentum before the fundamentals change.
- Volatility is already above the sector norm, so even a correct long-term thesis can be painful if the position size is too aggressive.
Methodology
- Price, market cap, beta, yield, and liquidity fields for ADSK come from Yahoo Finance quote and summary data.
- 30-day volatility is calculated from recent daily returns and annualized using a 252-trading-day convention.
- Sector context uses stored benchmark averages for Technology so each page compares the ticker against a stable peer baseline rather than against the whole market.
- Peer comparisons use the Portfolio Terminal coverage set and highlight nearby listed alternatives such as AAPL, MSFT, NVDA.
Sources
- Yahoo Finance quote dataopen →
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- Portfolio Terminal methodologyopen →
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- Peer set and coverage context
Comparative context for this page is anchored around nearby tracked names such as AAPL, MSFT, NVDA.
What Autodesk Inc. does
Autodesk, Inc. engages in the provision of 3D design, engineering, and entertainment technology solutions worldwide. The company offers AutoCAD Civil 3D, a surveying, design, analysis, and documentation solution; Autodesk Build, a toolset for managing, sharing, and accessing project documents for streamlined workflows between the office, trailer, and jobsite; Revit, a software built for building information modeling to help professionals design, build, and maintain energy-efficient buildings; Autodesk BIM Collaborate Pro, cloud-based design collaboration and design management software; BuildingConnected, a SaaS preconstruction solution; and Tandem, a cloud-based platform that transforms the…
Employees
14,300
Industry
Software - Application
Headquarters
San Francisco, United States
What analysts expect
ADSK carries a buy consensus from 34 analysts, with an average price target of $307.54 versus $233.60 today (+31.7%). Targets are estimates and can move quickly after earnings.
Consensus aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Targets are estimates, not forecasts.
How the business is doing
ADSK generated $7.79B in trailing revenue (16.1% year over year), with a 21.1% net margin, and $3.16B of free cash flow, supported by $450.00M of net cash.
The numbers, year by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Gross profit | Operating income | Net income | EPS | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7.21B | $6.56B | $1.79B | $1.12B | $5.28 | $2.38B |
| 2025 | $6.13B | $5.55B | $1.37B | $1.11B | $5.17 | $1.50B |
| 2024 | $5.50B | $4.99B | $1.13B | $906.00M | $4.23 | $1.25B |
| 2023 | $5.00B | $4.53B | $989.00M | $823.00M | $3.81 | $2.02B |
When it reports next
Estimates aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Dates move and estimates change until the report lands.
Which ETFs hold it
ADSK is in 10 of the 30 ETFs we track. It weighs most in JEPI: 0.33% of the fund, holding #81 of 119.
Famous investors who hold it
ADSK is in the latest 13F of 1 of the 15 famous investors we follow. Renaissance Technologies (Founded by Jim Simons) holds the most of it: 0.13% of the portfolio, position #175 of 2,931, as of Q2 2026.
How it sits in technology
High-growth sector driven by innovation, cloud computing, AI, and digital transformation.
The companies it competes with
ADSK beside the technology names it is usually measured against.
What the chart is saying
Back above its 50-day average, still under the long-term trend.
recovering- Price is 0.1% above its 50-day average and 1.7% below its 200-day.
- RSI at 59 is neither stretched nor washed out.
- The nearest ceiling is $249.44 (+6.8%), the nearest floor $228.54 (-2.2%).
A description of the chart, not advice. Indicators describe what the price has done; none of them knows what it does next.
Questions people ask about it
Is ADSK a good investment in 2026?
Autodesk Inc. trades at a P/E ratio of 30.3, with high volatility (40.8% annualized). Recent momentum is positive.
What is the risk level of ADSK?
Based on 30-day volatility of 40.8%, ADSK has HIGH risk. Beta of 1.33 indicates higher sensitivity to market movements than average.
Does ADSK pay dividends?
Autodesk Inc. currently does not pay a regular dividend.
How far is ADSK from its all-time high?
Autodesk Inc. is 32.2% below its all-time high of $344.39, reached in August 2021. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +189.0%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY).
Which ETFs hold ADSK?
10 of the 30 popular ETFs we track hold Autodesk Inc.. The largest weights: JEPI (0.33%), XLK (0.25%), VGT (0.25%), QQQM (0.18%) and QQQ (0.18%). Measured on each issuer's full holdings file, dated August 31 to October 1, 2026.
How much of VOO is ADSK?
0.08%, as of August 31, 2026: ADSK is holding #211 of 505 in Vanguard's file for VOO. $1,000 in VOO puts about $0.82 in Autodesk Inc..
Which famous investors own ADSK?
Renaissance Technologies (0.13% of Founded by Jim Simons's 13F), according to their latest Form 13F filings with the SEC (Q2 2026). A 13F lists US long positions 45 days after the quarter ends, so it can be out of date.
What is the analyst price target for ADSK?
The average analyst price target for Autodesk Inc. (ADSK) is $307.54 based on 34 analyst estimates, about 31.7% above the current price of $233.60. The published range runs from $215.00 to $375.00.
How much revenue does ADSK generate?
Autodesk Inc. reported $7.79B in trailing twelve-month revenue. Revenue growth is running at 16.1% year over year. Net margin sits at 21.1%. Figures are aggregated from company filings by Yahoo Finance and refresh on an hourly cadence.
Compare ADSK with anything
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