Where it trades today
trading 22% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
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 28.1x earnings versus 28.5x for peers, so the next move likely needs a real earnings or guidance catalyst.
- Recent realized volatility is running around 52.4%, above the sector norm of 28.0%, so position sizing matters more than usual.
- ADSK remains in a bearish short-term trend and sits 33.6% below its high, which raises the bar for any thesis that depends on fast multiple expansion.
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 recovery in price alone would not be enough to improve the view; the thesis needs confirmation from improving business or valuation signals.
- Volatility is already above the sector norm, so even a correct long-term thesis can be painful if the position size is too aggressive.
- There is little income cushion here, so total return depends mainly on price appreciation and execution staying on track.
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 35 analysts, with an average price target of $312.87 versus $216.95 today (+44.2%). 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.
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
Autodesk Inc. trades at $216.95, 33.6% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 1.31, it shows more sensitivity to what the wider market does.
Questions people ask about it
Is ADSK a good buy right now?
Autodesk Inc. trades at 28.1x earnings. This is near market average. Current risk level is Very High based on 52.4% volatility.
Does ADSK pay dividends?
Autodesk Inc. does not currently pay a regular dividend. The company may be reinvesting profits for growth.
How volatile is ADSK?
With 30-day annualized volatility of 52.4% and beta of 1.31, ADSK is classified as Very High risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.
What is the analyst price target for ADSK?
The average analyst price target for Autodesk Inc. (ADSK) is $312.87 based on 35 analyst estimates, about 44.2% above the current price of $216.95. The published range runs from $215.00 to $456.00.
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.