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Stock to Watch: Autodesk (ADSK - Free Report) San Francisco, CA-based Autodesk develops model-based design, engineering and documentation software. The company serves customers in architecture, engineering and construction; product design and manufacturing; and digital media and entertainment industries.

ADSK is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.

Additionally, the company could be a top pick for growth investors. ADSK has a Growth Style Score of A, forecasting year-over-year earnings growth of 21.1% for the current fiscal year.

Five analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2027, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.05 to $12.63 per share. ADSK also boasts an average earnings surprise of +6.7%.

With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Growth and VGM Style Scores, ADSK should be on investors' short list.

Shares of Autodesk (ADSK - Free Report) have gained 10.2% over the past four weeks to close the last trading session at $258.53, but there could still be a solid upside left in the stock if short-term price targets of Wall Street analysts are any indication. Going by the price targets, the mean estimate of $324 indicates a potential upside of 25.3%.

The mean estimate comprises 32 short-term price targets with a standard deviation of $39.78. While the lowest estimate of $261.00 indicates a 1% increase from the current price level, the most optimistic analyst expects the stock to surge 76.4% to reach $456.00. It's very important to note the standard deviation here, as it helps understand the variability of the estimates. The smaller the standard deviation, the greater the agreement among analysts.

While the consensus price target is highly sought after by investors, the ability and unbiasedness of analysts in setting price targets have long been questionable. And investors making investment decisions solely based on this tool would arguably do themselves a disservice.

However, an impressive consensus price target is not the only factor that indicates a potential upside in ADSK. This view is strengthened by the agreement among analysts that the company will report better earnings than what they estimated earlier. Though a positive trend in earnings estimate revisions doesn't give any idea as to how much the stock could surge, it has proven effective in predicting an upside.

Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise

Here's What You Should Know About Analysts' Price TargetsAccording to researchers at several universities across the globe, a price target is one of many pieces of information about a stock that misleads investors far more often than it guides. In fact, empirical research shows that price targets set by several analysts, irrespective of the extent of agreement, rarely indicate where the price of a stock could actually be heading.

While Wall Street analysts have deep knowledge of a company's fundamentals and the sensitivity of its business to economic and industry issues, many of them tend to set overly optimistic price targets. Are you wondering why?

They usually do that to drum up interest in shares of companies that their firms either have existing business relationships with or are looking to be associated with. In other words, business incentives of firms covering a stock often result in inflated price targets set by analysts.

However, a tight clustering of price targets, which is represented by a low standard deviation, indicates that analysts have a high degree of agreement about the direction and magnitude of a stock's price movement. While that doesn't necessarily mean the stock will hit the average price target, it could be a good starting point for further research aimed at identifying the potential fundamental driving forces.

That said, while investors should not entirely ignore price targets, making an investment decision solely based on them could lead to disappointing ROI. So, price targets should always be treated with a high degree of skepticism.

Here's Why There Could be Plenty of Upside Left in ADSKAnalysts' growing optimism over the company's earnings prospects, as indicated by strong agreement among them in revising EPS estimates higher, could be a legitimate reason to expect an upside in the stock. That's because empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has increased 0.2% over the past month, as two estimates have gone higher compared to no negative revision.

Moreover, ADSK currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), which means it is in the top 20% of more than 4,000 stocks that we rank based on four factors related to earnings estimates. Given an impressive externally-audited track record, this is a more conclusive indication of the stock's potential upside in the near term. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .

Therefore, while the consensus price target may not be a reliable indicator of how much ADSK could gain, the direction of price movement it implies does appear to be a good guide.

Autodesk Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK) posted its second-quarter results after Thursday’s closing bell and issued third-quarter EPS guidance below estimates.

Here’s a look at the key figures from the quarter.

ADSK stock is moving. Watch the price action here. Autodesk Q2 Details       Autodesk reported quarterly earnings of $3.30 per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $3.12 by 5.77%, according to Benzinga Pro data.

Quarterly revenue of $2.05 billion beat the Street estimate of $2.01 billion.

“We delivered strong second quarter results with consistent execution and momentum. Our sales reorganization is proceeding as expected,” said Janesh Moorjani, Autodesk CFO.

“We have increased our fiscal 27 billings and revenue growth guidance to reflect higher underlying growth expectations, as well as the incremental contribution from MaintainX,” Morrjani added. 

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Looking AheadAutodesk expects third-quarter adjusted EPS of $3.04-$3.09, versus the $3.14 analyst estimate, and expects revenue of $2.13 billion to $2.14 billion, versus the $2.08 billion estimate.

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Autodesk (ADSK - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $3.3 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.12 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.62 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +5.77%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this design software company would post earnings of $2.84 per share when it actually produced earnings of $2.99, delivering a surprise of +5.28%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times.

Autodesk, which belongs to the Zacks Internet - Software industry, posted revenues of $2.05 billion for the quarter ended July 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.84%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $1.76 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates four times over the last four quarters.

The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.

Autodesk shares have lost about 13.9% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 12.1%.

What's Next for Autodesk?While Autodesk has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?

There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.

Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.

Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Autodesk was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $3.15 on $2.08 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $12.63 on $8.19 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.

Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Internet - Software is currently in the top 35% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.

One other stock from the same industry, Guidewire Software (GWRE - Free Report) , is yet to report results for the quarter ended July 2026. The results are expected to be released on September 3.

This provider of software to the insurance industry is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.94 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +11.9%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.4% lower over the last 30 days to the current level.

Guidewire Software's revenues are expected to be $402.23 million, up 12.8% from the year-ago quarter.

Autodesk Stock Rally: Why Momentum May Not Be Done YetAutodesk NASDAQ: ADSK reported fiscal 2027 second-quarter revenue and earnings per share above the high end of its guidance ranges, prompting the company to raise its full-year outlook for billings and revenue. The updated forecast also incorporates the acquisition of MaintainX, which closed on Aug. 3.

Chief Executive Officer Andrew Anagnost said Autodesk is pursuing a strategy centered on “project intelligence,” connecting data and workflows across design, construction, manufacturing and asset operations. The company aims to extend information generated during planning and construction into the operational life of assets, then use operating performance data to inform future projects.

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Analysts Love These 3 Companies Reporting Earnings This Week“We delivered another strong quarter,” Anagnost said, citing the company’s execution and the ongoing benefits of prior business-model changes.

Second-Quarter Results and Updated Outlook Chief Financial Officer Janesh Moorjani said second-quarter revenue increased 16% year over year as reported, or 14% in constant currency. The company said its new transaction model added about 2 percentage points to revenue growth during the quarter.

Autodesk Stock Ready to Rip? Q3 May Be the Turning PointBillings rose 10% as reported and 12% in constant currency. Moorjani said the transaction model did not have a significant impact on billings growth in the second quarter. He also said Autodesk continued reducing multi-year contract discounts, including winding down multi-year renewals under its maintenance-to-subscription program. The company expects that approach to improve price realization over time, though it may temporarily weigh on unbilled deferred revenue and remaining performance obligations growth.

GAAP operating margin was 29%, up about 4 percentage points year over year. Non-GAAP operating margin was 41%, up about 2 percentage points. Free cash flow totaled $561 million. Autodesk repurchased about 2.1 million shares for $453 million. Moorjani attributed margin improvement to operating leverage, sales optimization and a lower level of stock-based compensation as a percentage of revenue. Autodesk expects stock-based compensation to represent about 9% of revenue in fiscal 2027, down from about 11% in fiscal 2026.

For fiscal 2027, Autodesk raised its billings outlook to a range of $8.575 billion to $8.65 billion and increased its revenue outlook to $8.295 billion to $8.345 billion. The forecast includes approximately six months of MaintainX results. Autodesk expects MaintainX to contribute about $60 million in second-half revenue and about $70 million in second-half billings, with both weighted somewhat toward the fourth quarter.

The company narrowed its free-cash-flow forecast to $2.725 billion to $2.75 billion. The outlook reflects stronger underlying expectations, offset by MaintainX operating and net financing costs and about $45 million in transaction expenses related to the acquisition.

MaintainX Expands Autodesk Into Operations Anagnost described MaintainX as an extension of Autodesk’s digital thread into day-to-day asset maintenance and operations. He said operational data from buildings, factories, machines and other physical assets can help close the feedback loop between how assets are designed, built and used in the real world.

Autodesk’s immediate integration priorities are to preserve MaintainX’s growth momentum and integrate back-office functions, according to Anagnost. Over time, Autodesk sees opportunities to introduce MaintainX to its enterprise accounts, expand it in Europe through partners and broaden its use beyond its primarily manufacturing-focused customer base into architecture, engineering and construction markets.

Moorjani said MaintainX was unprofitable at the time of acquisition, as is typical of a high-growth business, and will dilute Autodesk’s operating margin in fiscal 2027. Still, Autodesk expects fiscal 2028 non-GAAP operating margin to improve modestly from the 39% forecast for fiscal 2027, despite the annualization of MaintainX costs. The company remains on track for a 41% non-GAAP operating margin target in fiscal 2029.

Sales Reorganization and Demand Trends Moorjani said the effects of Autodesk’s sales reorganization remained within the range management had anticipated. The Americas, Asia-Pacific, Eastern Europe and the Middle East are normalizing somewhat earlier than Western Europe, where sales productivity has taken longer to improve.

Renewal rates remained strong, and management said billings linearity during the quarter was better than expected. Anagnost said renewal productivity improved both within Autodesk and among channel partners, while the company also saw encouraging signs in expansion business and pipeline creation. He said mature European markets have been slower to build expansion activity because of consultation periods and related factors.

Autodesk noted that its largest enterprise business agreement renewal cohort is concentrated in the fiscal fourth quarter. Moorjani said the company’s previous outlook had already reflected those cohort dynamics, and second-quarter execution and preparation for the second half supported the decision to raise billings guidance.

AI, Construction and Product Reporting Changes Anagnost said Autodesk is using artificial intelligence to turn connected design, manufacturing, construction and operations data into actionable intelligence. He said the company will use a range of models, including third-party frontier models and Autodesk-built models such as Neural CAD, depending on the need for speed, precision and cost effectiveness.

Management said task-based AI automation is currently embedded in subscription offerings and is supporting Fusion adoption. Over time, Autodesk expects to expand from task automation into workflow and system-level automation, with more consumption-oriented revenue potentially flowing through Flex and other offerings.

Construction continued to grow at more than 20%, according to Anagnost. He said the business benefits from global and segment diversification, but argued that the larger driver is low technology penetration in construction rather than fluctuations in industry backlog metrics.

Autodesk also said it will no longer disclose separate design and make revenue, reflecting its strategy of converging workflows and expanding into operations. The company plans to continue providing commentary on construction, Fusion and operations, and will disclose MaintainX revenue for four quarters to help investors track the acquired business.

Separately, Anagnost announced that Amy Bunszel, executive vice president of Architecture, Engineering and Construction Solutions, plans to retire after 23 years with Autodesk. Bunszel will remain with the company during the search for a successor and through the transition.

About Autodesk (NASDAQ:ADSK)Autodesk, Inc NASDAQ: ADSK is a software company that develops design and creation tools for the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC), manufacturing, and media and entertainment industries. Headquartered in San Rafael, California, the company was founded in 1982 and is best known for pioneering CAD (computer-aided design) software. Autodesk sells products and services to a global customer base, including architects, engineers, contractors, product designers, and content creators.

The company's product portfolio includes industry-standard design and modeling applications such as AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor, Fusion 360, Maya and 3ds Max, as well as cloud-based collaboration and project management platforms like BIM 360 and Autodesk Construction Cloud.

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Autodesk Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK) shares are trading lower Friday after the company reported second-quarter financial results post-market Thursday and issued third-quarter earnings per share guidance below estimates. Also, the company narrowed its fiscal-year 2027 adjusted earnings per share guidance with its midpoint below estimates.

Autodesk shares are retreating from recent levels. Why is ADSK stock falling? Q2 HighlightsAutodesk reported adjusted earnings per share of $3.30, beating the consensus estimate of $3.12. In addition, it reported revenue of $2.046 billion, beating the consensus estimate of $2.012 billion.

“We delivered strong second quarter results with consistent execution and momentum. Our sales reorganization is proceeding as expected,” said Janesh Moorjani, Autodesk CFO.

“We have increased our fiscal 27 billings and revenue growth guidance to reflect higher underlying growth expectations, as well as the incremental contribution from MaintainX.”

Updates FY27 GuidanceAutodesk narrowed its fiscal-year 2027 adjusted earnings per share guidance from a range of $12.40 to $12.65 to a range of $12.52 to $12.60, versus the consensus estimate of $12.60. The company raised its fiscal-year 2027 revenue guidance from a range of $8.155 billion to $8.215 billion to a range of $8.575 billion to $8.650 billion, versus the consensus estimate of $8.206 billion.

For the third quarter, Autodesk sees adjusted earnings per share of $3.04 to $3.09, versus the consensus estimate of $3.14, and revenue of $2.125 billion to $2.140 billion, versus the consensus estimate of $2.082 billion.

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Key Takeaways Autodesk raises fiscal 2027 billings and revenue guidance after stronger Q2 growth and AECO momentum.MaintainX expands Autodesk into operations, with enterprise, Europe and broader AEC adoption as growth paths.Fusion's AI features are driving engagement as Autodesk targets deeper workflow and system-level automation. Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK - Free Report) used its fiscal 2027 second-quarter earnings call to emphasize stronger underlying growth, an expanding operations strategy and a broader push to turn connected project data into AI-driven intelligence.

Management also raised full-year billings and revenue guidance while keeping its non-GAAP operating margin target unchanged, framing MaintainX as both a growth asset and a longer-term extension of Autodesk’s design, make and operate platform.

ADSK Lifts Outlook on Stronger Underlying GrowthJanesh Moorjani, executive vice president and CFO, said second-quarter momentum remained consistent with prior periods, led by AECO strength, particularly construction and emerging markets. Renewal rates also remained strong.

Non-GAAP EPS of $3.30 topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.12, while revenue of $2.05 billion exceeded the $2.01 billion consensus estimate.

Moorjani raised fiscal 2027 billings guidance to $8.575 billion-$8.65 billion and revenue guidance to $8.295 billion-$8.345 billion. Non-GAAP operating margin guidance remains about 39%, with stronger underlying margins offset by MaintainX dilution.

Autodesk Builds Around MaintainX in OperationsAndrew Anagnost, president and CEO, said customer interest in MaintainX spans manufacturing, general contracting and architecture, where users are looking to improve operations or extend their businesses into operational workflows.

Anagnost said Autodesk’s immediate priorities are preserving MaintainX’s momentum and integrating back-office functions. He also identified enterprise accounts, Europe and broader AEC adoption as key expansion paths.

In Q&A, an Oppenheimer analyst asked about go-to-market integration. Anagnost said Autodesk plans to use enterprise and partner motions similar to those used after earlier construction acquisitions while preserving MaintainX’s product-led growth engine.

ADSK Puts Project Intelligence at Center of AIAnagnost described project intelligence as a continuous flow of data and context from design through construction or manufacturing and into operations. MaintainX extends that loop by adding information about real-world asset performance.

He said this operational data can feed back into design, building and manufacturing processes, strengthening the connected information available across the asset life cycle.

A Barclays analyst asked how MaintainX could improve Autodesk’s AI data advantage. Anagnost said operational information combined with design and build context gives Autodesk a broader base for AI training and workflow support.

Autodesk Sees Fusion as Early AI Growth DriverAnagnost said Fusion is one of Autodesk’s most advanced areas for AI integration, with customers showing deep engagement with the Assistant and AI features inside the product.

He said Fusion continues to grow users, annual contract value, revenue and multi-seat purchases. Autodesk has also promoted new automations and MCP connectors within the Fusion ecosystem.

In response to a Baird analyst, Anagnost said AI is a tailwind to Fusion growth. Task-based automation remains embedded in subscriptions, while deeper workflow and system-level automation is expected to bring more consumption-based revenue over time.

ADSK Sales Reorg Shows Better ProductivityAnagnost said the sales reorganization has improved renewal productivity internally and through channel partners, while shifting more effort toward expansion and new business.

He said pipeline indicators are moving in the intended direction, though mature Western Europe is ramping more slowly because of consultation periods and related regional dynamics.

Moorjani added that seller performance against plan improved in the second quarter versus the first. He still highlighted Western Europe and a large fourth-quarter EBA renewal cohort as important second-half execution points.

Autodesk Keeps Focus on ExecutionManagement’s message centered on sustaining core growth, integrating MaintainX without disrupting its trajectory and expanding AI from task automation toward workflow and system-level use cases.

Anagnost and Moorjani also kept attention on Western Europe sales normalization, the fourth-quarter EBA renewal concentration and margin progression as Autodesk moves through the second half of fiscal 2027.

Zacks Rank and Style Scores Signal a Mixed SetupADSK currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Its Growth Score of A and VGM Score of B are favorable, while its Value Score of D and Momentum Score of D are weaker. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

The Style Scores complement the Zacks Rank, with the strongest historical combinations centered on Zacks Rank #1 and #2 (Buy) stocks paired with A or B scores. ADSK’s profile is mixed, and its Zacks Rank can change as analysts revise estimates after the just-reported results.

Key Takeaways Autodesk's Q2 revenues rose 16% to $2.05B, while non-GAAP operating margin expanded to 41%.Construction and emerging markets supported growth as net revenue retention neared the top of its range.Autodesk provides FY27 guidance, projecting revenues of $8.30B-$8.35B and EPS of $12.52-$12.60. Autodesk (ADSK - Free Report) reported second-quarter fiscal 2027 non-GAAP earnings of $3.30 per share, up 26% year over year, aided by operating leverage and benefits from sales optimization. The figure surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.12 by 5.77%.

Revenues increased 16% year over year to $2.05 billion, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.01 billion by 1.84%. Strength in construction and emerging markets supported results, while net revenue retention approximated the top end of the 100%-110% range in constant currency.

ADSK’s Q2 Top-Line DetailsDesign revenues increased 16% year over year to $1.71 billion. Make revenues climbed 26% to $244 million, while Other revenues declined 3% to $94 million.

Region-wise, Americas revenues rose 14% to $898 million year over year, EMEA revenues increased 19% to $804 million and APAC revenues advanced 14% to $344 million.

Billings grew 10% to $1.854 billion, or 12% in constant currency. The new transaction model contributed roughly 2 percentage points to revenue growth.

Management said the sales reorganization remained within its expected range of outcomes. The Americas, APAC, Eastern Europe and the Middle East were normalizing somewhat earlier than Western Europe, while renewal rates remained strong.

ADSK’s Product Line in DetailAutodesk continues to report performance across four core product families: AECO, AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT, Manufacturing (MFG) and Media and Entertainment (M&E).

AECO revenues increased 17% year over year to $1.03 billion, with construction among the areas of strength highlighted by management.

AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT revenues rose 14% year over year to $500 million.

On a year-over-year basis, Manufacturing revenues grew 15% to $385 million, while Media and Entertainment revenues increased 15% to $92 million. Other product-family revenues grew 29% to $40 million.

Beginning in the third quarter, Autodesk plans to stop disclosing Design and Make revenues and make minor changes to product-family reporting. The company will continue to provide regular commentary on Construction, Fusion and Operations, and will disclose MaintainX revenues for four quarters.

ADSK’s Q2 Operating ResultsNon-GAAP operating margin expanded 2 percentage points year over year to 41%, reflecting operating leverage and benefits from sales optimization.

GAAP operating margin improved 4 percentage points to 29%, also benefiting from a lower stock-based compensation burden as a percentage of revenues.

Total operating expenses were $1.27 billion compared with $1.16 billion a year earlier. Marketing and sales expenses were $616 million, research and development costs were $464 million, and general and administrative expenses totaled $179 million.

Autodesk’s Backlog Metrics Show Mixed TrendsDeferred revenues increased 11% year over year to $4.26 billion, while current remaining performance obligations, or current RPO, rose 12% to $5.25 billion.

Unbilled deferred revenues declined 8% to $3.18 billion, and total RPO increased 2% to $7.43 billion.

Autodesk said its ongoing reduction of multi-year discounts, including the wind-down of multi-year Maintenance-to-Subscription renewals, should benefit price realization over time while temporarily weighing on unbilled deferred revenue and RPO growth.

ADSK’s Balance Sheet & Cash FlowAs of July 31, 2026, Autodesk had cash and cash equivalents (including marketable securities) of $4.16 billion compared with $2.92 billion as of April 30, 2026.

Autodesk repurchased roughly 2.1 million shares for $453 million during the quarter. Management expects fiscal 2027 share repurchases to be similar to fiscal 2026 in total dollars and continues to target roughly 50% of free cash flow for buybacks over time.

Cash flow from operating activities increased 25% year over year to $575 million. Free cash flow rose 24% to $561 million after $14 million of capital expenditures.

Autodesk Provides Q3 & FY27 OutlookFor the third quarter of fiscal 2027, Autodesk expects revenues of $2.13-$2.14 billion and non-GAAP EPS of $3.04-$3.09.

For fiscal 2027, revenues are projected at $8.30-$8.35 billion, billings at $8.58-$8.65 billion and non-GAAP EPS at $12.52-$12.60.

The company continues to expect a non-GAAP operating margin of about 39% and free cash flow of $2.73-$2.75 billion.

Guidance includes MaintainX, which is expected to contribute about $60 million of second-half revenues and $70 million of second-half billings, both slightly weighted toward the fourth quarter. Free cash flow includes about $45 million of MaintainX transaction expenses.

ADSK’s Zacks Rank & Stocks to ConsiderCurrently, Autodesk carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

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Autodesk Inc (NASDAQ:ADSK) stock remains in focus after the software company delivered stronger-than-expected growth and profitability, while investors weighed an improved revenue outlook against a more measured margin forecast.

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BTIG Sees Stronger Organic GrowthBTIG analyst Nick Altmann reiterated a Buy rating on Autodesk with a $300 price forecast, citing stronger-than-expected revenue growth, resilient renewals and improving expansion activity.

Altmann said Autodesk delivered 14% constant-currency revenue growth, ahead of BTIG’s 12% estimate. Reported revenue increased 16%, or 14% in constant currency.

Adjusting for the new transaction model and foreign exchange, revenue grew 12%, above BTIG’s 9% estimate. Billings increased 10%, or 12% in constant currency, topping the 8% consensus estimate.

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Autodesk also raised its organic fiscal 2027 revenue-growth outlook by about 100 basis points after adjusting for foreign exchange.

Altmann said go-to-market changes remain within management’s expectations, renewals remain strong and early improvement is emerging in expansion activity ahead of a large enterprise business agreement renewal cohort in the second half.

MaintainX is expected to contribute about $60 million in fiscal 2027 revenue and roughly $70 million in billings.

Margins Remain the Main ConcernAutodesk posted a 41% operating margin, beating BTIG’s 39% estimate and expanding about 200 basis points year-over-year. GAAP operating margin reached 29%, above BTIG’s 26% estimate.

However, Altmann called the margin outlook the main sticking point. Autodesk maintained its fiscal 2027 operating-margin framework at roughly 39% and lowered its GAAP margin outlook by about 100 basis points as MaintainX adds costs.

Management expects modest operating-margin expansion in fiscal 2028, although Altmann noted that consensus estimates already largely reflected that improvement.

BTIG maintains its $300 price forecast, based on roughly 20 times estimated fiscal 2028 free cash flow.

ADSK Price Action: Autodesk shares were down 4.51% at $258.39 at the time of publication on Friday, according to Benzinga Pro data.

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Autodesk (NASDAQ:ADSK) reported fiscal 2027 second-quarter revenue and earnings per share above the high end of its guidance ranges, prompting the company to raise its full-year outlook for billings and revenue. The updated forecast also incorporates the acquisition of MaintainX, which closed on Aug. 3.

Chief Executive Officer Andrew Anagnost said Autodesk is pursuing a strategy centered on “project intelligence,” connecting data and workflows across design, construction, manufacturing and asset operations. The company aims to extend information generated during planning and construction into the operational life of assets, then use operating performance data to inform future projects.

“We delivered another strong quarter,” Anagnost said, citing the company’s execution and the ongoing benefits of prior business-model changes. Second-Quarter Results and Updated Outlook Chief Financial Officer Janesh Moorjani said second-quarter revenue increased 16% year over year as reported, or 14% in constant currency. The company said its new transaction model added about 2 percentage points to revenue growth during the quarter.

Billings rose 10% as reported and 12% in constant currency. Moorjani said the transaction model did not have a significant impact on billings growth in the second quarter. He also said Autodesk continued reducing multi-year contract discounts, including winding down multi-year renewals under its maintenance-to-subscription program. The company expects that approach to improve price realization over time, though it may temporarily weigh on unbilled deferred revenue and remaining performance obligations growth.

GAAP operating margin was 29%, up about 4 percentage points year over year. Non-GAAP operating margin was 41%, up about 2 percentage points. Free cash flow totaled $561 million. Autodesk repurchased about 2.1 million shares for $453 million. Moorjani attributed margin improvement to operating leverage, sales optimization and a lower level of stock-based compensation as a percentage of revenue. Autodesk expects stock-based compensation to represent about 9% of revenue in fiscal 2027, down from about 11% in fiscal 2026.

For fiscal 2027, Autodesk raised its billings outlook to a range of $8.575 billion to $8.65 billion and increased its revenue outlook to $8.295 billion to $8.345 billion. The forecast includes approximately six months of MaintainX results. Autodesk expects MaintainX to contribute about $60 million in second-half revenue and about $70 million in second-half billings, with both weighted somewhat toward the fourth quarter.

The company narrowed its free-cash-flow forecast to $2.725 billion to $2.75 billion. The outlook reflects stronger underlying expectations, offset by MaintainX operating and net financing costs and about $45 million in transaction expenses related to the acquisition.

MaintainX Expands Autodesk Into Operations Anagnost described MaintainX as an extension of Autodesk’s digital thread into day-to-day asset maintenance and operations. He said operational data from buildings, factories, machines and other physical assets can help close the feedback loop between how assets are designed, built and used in the real world.

Autodesk’s immediate integration priorities are to preserve MaintainX’s growth momentum and integrate back-office functions, according to Anagnost. Over time, Autodesk sees opportunities to introduce MaintainX to its enterprise accounts, expand it in Europe through partners and broaden its use beyond its primarily manufacturing-focused customer base into architecture, engineering and construction markets.

Moorjani said MaintainX was unprofitable at the time of acquisition, as is typical of a high-growth business, and will dilute Autodesk’s operating margin in fiscal 2027. Still, Autodesk expects fiscal 2028 non-GAAP operating margin to improve modestly from the 39% forecast for fiscal 2027, despite the annualization of MaintainX costs. The company remains on track for a 41% non-GAAP operating margin target in fiscal 2029.

Sales Reorganization and Demand Trends Moorjani said the effects of Autodesk’s sales reorganization remained within the range management had anticipated. The Americas, Asia-Pacific, Eastern Europe and the Middle East are normalizing somewhat earlier than Western Europe, where sales productivity has taken longer to improve.

Renewal rates remained strong, and management said billings linearity during the quarter was better than expected. Anagnost said renewal productivity improved both within Autodesk and among channel partners, while the company also saw encouraging signs in expansion business and pipeline creation. He said mature European markets have been slower to build expansion activity because of consultation periods and related factors.

Autodesk noted that its largest enterprise business agreement renewal cohort is concentrated in the fiscal fourth quarter. Moorjani said the company’s previous outlook had already reflected those cohort dynamics, and second-quarter execution and preparation for the second half supported the decision to raise billings guidance.

AI, Construction and Product Reporting Changes Anagnost said Autodesk is using artificial intelligence to turn connected design, manufacturing, construction and operations data into actionable intelligence. He said the company will use a range of models, including third-party frontier models and Autodesk-built models such as Neural CAD, depending on the need for speed, precision and cost effectiveness.

Management said task-based AI automation is currently embedded in subscription offerings and is supporting Fusion adoption. Over time, Autodesk expects to expand from task automation into workflow and system-level automation, with more consumption-oriented revenue potentially flowing through Flex and other offerings.

Construction continued to grow at more than 20%, according to Anagnost. He said the business benefits from global and segment diversification, but argued that the larger driver is low technology penetration in construction rather than fluctuations in industry backlog metrics.

Autodesk also said it will no longer disclose separate design and make revenue, reflecting its strategy of converging workflows and expanding into operations. The company plans to continue providing commentary on construction, Fusion and operations, and will disclose MaintainX revenue for four quarters to help investors track the acquired business.

Separately, Anagnost announced that Amy Bunszel, executive vice president of Architecture, Engineering and Construction Solutions, plans to retire after 23 years with Autodesk. Bunszel will remain with the company during the search for a successor and through the transition.

About Autodesk (NASDAQ:ADSK) Autodesk, Inc (NASDAQ: ADSK) is a software company that develops design and creation tools for the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC), manufacturing, and media and entertainment industries. Headquartered in San Rafael, California, the company was founded in 1982 and is best known for pioneering CAD (computer-aided design) software. Autodesk sells products and services to a global customer base, including architects, engineers, contractors, product designers, and content creators.

The company’s product portfolio includes industry-standard design and modeling applications such as AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor, Fusion 360, Maya and 3ds Max, as well as cloud-based collaboration and project management platforms like BIM 360 and Autodesk Construction Cloud.

B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG acquired a new position in shares of Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK – Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 32,166 shares of the software company’s stock, valued at approximately $6,254,000.

A number of other large investors have also made changes to their positions in the stock. Torren Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Autodesk in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of Autodesk in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $25,000. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. bought a new stake in Autodesk during the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Archer Investment Corp grew its position in Autodesk by 112.2% during the 4th quarter. Archer Investment Corp now owns 87 shares of the software company’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 46 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Prosperity Bancshares Inc acquired a new stake in Autodesk during the 4th quarter valued at $27,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 90.24% of the company’s stock.

Autodesk Stock Up 1.1% Shares of NASDAQ ADSK opened at $253.82 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $53.56 billion, a P/E ratio of 37.00, a PEG ratio of 1.54 and a beta of 1.29. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $219.71 and its 200 day moving average is $231.77. Autodesk, Inc. has a 52 week low of $185.50 and a 52 week high of $329.09. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.78, a quick ratio of 0.83 and a current ratio of 0.83.

Autodesk (NASDAQ:ADSK – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, May 28th. The software company reported $2.99 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.84 by $0.15. Autodesk had a net margin of 19.49% and a return on equity of 57.14%. The firm had revenue of $1.93 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.89 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $2.29 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was up 18.4% on a year-over-year basis. Autodesk has set its FY 2027 guidance at 12.400-12.650 EPS and its Q2 2027 guidance at 3.100-3.140 EPS. Sell-side analysts forecast that Autodesk, Inc. will post 9.7 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. Insider Transactions at Autodesk In other Autodesk news, Director John T. Cahill acquired 2,000 shares of Autodesk stock in a transaction on Tuesday, June 23rd. The stock was purchased at an average price of $189.20 per share, for a total transaction of $378,400.00. Following the purchase, the director directly owned 4,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $756,800. This trade represents a 100.00% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, EVP Janesh Moorjani purchased 2,500 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, June 15th. The shares were purchased at an average price of $197.67 per share, with a total value of $494,175.00. Following the purchase, the executive vice president directly owned 50,993 shares in the company, valued at $10,079,786.31. This trade represents a 5.16% increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. Insiders bought a total of 7,935 shares of company stock worth $1,666,644 in the last quarter. 0.14% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Analysts Set New Price Targets Several equities analysts have recently issued reports on ADSK shares. BNP Paribas Exane started coverage on Autodesk in a research note on Thursday, June 18th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $295.00 price target on the stock. Bank of America reissued a “buy” rating and set a $300.00 price objective on shares of Autodesk in a report on Tuesday, May 12th. DA Davidson restated a “buy” rating and set a $325.00 target price on shares of Autodesk in a research report on Friday, May 29th. Zacks Research cut shares of Autodesk from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 14th. Finally, BTIG Research restated a “buy” rating and issued a $300.00 price objective on shares of Autodesk in a report on Friday, May 29th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-four have issued a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $321.65.

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Autodesk Profile (Free Report)

Autodesk, Inc (NASDAQ: ADSK) is a software company that develops design and creation tools for the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC), manufacturing, and media and entertainment industries. Headquartered in San Rafael, California, the company was founded in 1982 and is best known for pioneering CAD (computer-aided design) software. Autodesk sells products and services to a global customer base, including architects, engineers, contractors, product designers, and content creators.

The company’s product portfolio includes industry-standard design and modeling applications such as AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor, Fusion 360, Maya and 3ds Max, as well as cloud-based collaboration and project management platforms like BIM 360 and Autodesk Construction Cloud.

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Aware Super Pty Ltd as trustee of Aware Super purchased a new stake in shares of Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK – Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm purchased 15,554 shares of the software company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,024,000.

Other hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund lifted its holdings in shares of Autodesk by 7.1% during the second quarter. Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund now owns 26,003 shares of the software company’s stock valued at $5,056,000 after purchasing an additional 1,729 shares in the last quarter. Axxcess Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in Autodesk during the 2nd quarter valued at about $1,880,000. Atria Investments Inc lifted its stake in Autodesk by 7.1% during the 2nd quarter. Atria Investments Inc now owns 40,225 shares of the software company’s stock valued at $7,821,000 after acquiring an additional 2,671 shares during the period. Erste Asset Management GmbH boosted its holdings in shares of Autodesk by 57.8% during the 2nd quarter. Erste Asset Management GmbH now owns 565,616 shares of the software company’s stock valued at $110,346,000 after acquiring an additional 207,275 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Mcdonald Partners LLC purchased a new position in shares of Autodesk during the second quarter valued at approximately $76,000. 90.24% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analysts Set New Price Targets ADSK has been the topic of a number of research reports. UBS Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of Autodesk in a research note on Friday, May 29th. Bank of America restated a “buy” rating and set a $300.00 target price on shares of Autodesk in a research report on Tuesday, May 12th. Piper Sandler decreased their target price on Autodesk from $383.00 to $369.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, May 29th. Morgan Stanley lowered their target price on Autodesk from $350.00 to $315.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, May 26th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada cut their price objective on Autodesk from $335.00 to $305.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, May 29th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-three have given a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $321.07.

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Insider Transactions at Autodesk In other news, Director John T. Cahill bought 2,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, June 23rd. The shares were bought at an average cost of $189.20 per share, for a total transaction of $378,400.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 4,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $756,800. This represents a 100.00% increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, EVP Janesh Moorjani purchased 2,500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, June 15th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $197.67 per share, with a total value of $494,175.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the executive vice president owned 50,993 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $10,079,786.31. The trade was a 5.16% increase in their position. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last three months, insiders have bought 7,935 shares of company stock valued at $1,666,644. 0.14% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Autodesk Stock Up 3.4% NASDAQ ADSK opened at $257.96 on Friday. Autodesk, Inc. has a 12 month low of $185.50 and a 12 month high of $329.09. The company has a current ratio of 0.83, a quick ratio of 0.83 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.78. The stock has a market cap of $54.43 billion, a PE ratio of 37.60, a P/E/G ratio of 1.53 and a beta of 1.29. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $215.88 and its 200 day moving average is $232.15.

Autodesk (NASDAQ:ADSK – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May 28th. The software company reported $2.99 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.84 by $0.15. Autodesk had a net margin of 19.49% and a return on equity of 57.14%. The business had revenue of $1.93 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.89 billion. During the same period last year, the firm posted $2.29 EPS. The company’s revenue was up 18.4% on a year-over-year basis. Autodesk has set its FY 2027 guidance at 12.400-12.650 EPS and its Q2 2027 guidance at 3.100-3.140 EPS. Research analysts predict that Autodesk, Inc. will post 9.7 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Autodesk Profile (Free Report)

Autodesk, Inc (NASDAQ: ADSK) is a software company that develops design and creation tools for the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC), manufacturing, and media and entertainment industries. Headquartered in San Rafael, California, the company was founded in 1982 and is best known for pioneering CAD (computer-aided design) software. Autodesk sells products and services to a global customer base, including architects, engineers, contractors, product designers, and content creators.

The company’s product portfolio includes industry-standard design and modeling applications such as AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor, Fusion 360, Maya and 3ds Max, as well as cloud-based collaboration and project management platforms like BIM 360 and Autodesk Construction Cloud.

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Axxcess Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK – Free Report) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 9,668 shares of the software company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,880,000.

Several other large investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in ADSK. Torren Management LLC purchased a new position in Autodesk during the fourth quarter worth about $25,000. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC purchased a new stake in Autodesk in the third quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. bought a new stake in Autodesk during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Archer Investment Corp lifted its position in Autodesk by 112.2% during the fourth quarter. Archer Investment Corp now owns 87 shares of the software company’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 46 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Prosperity Bancshares Inc purchased a new position in Autodesk in the 4th quarter worth approximately $27,000. Institutional investors own 90.24% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets A number of equities analysts have recently commented on ADSK shares. KeyCorp decreased their price target on shares of Autodesk from $365.00 to $341.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, May 21st. BMO Capital Markets dropped their price objective on shares of Autodesk from $279.00 to $262.00 and set a “market perform” rating for the company in a report on Friday, May 29th. DA Davidson reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $325.00 target price on shares of Autodesk in a research note on Friday, May 29th. Robert W. Baird cut their target price on Autodesk from $355.00 to $312.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, April 17th. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane began coverage on shares of Autodesk in a report on Thursday, June 18th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $295.00 price objective for the company. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-three have issued a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $321.07.

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Autodesk Trading Up 3.4% NASDAQ:ADSK opened at $257.96 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $54.43 billion, a P/E ratio of 37.60, a P/E/G ratio of 1.53 and a beta of 1.29. The company has a quick ratio of 0.83, a current ratio of 0.83 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.78. The company has a fifty day moving average of $215.88 and a 200 day moving average of $232.15. Autodesk, Inc. has a 52 week low of $185.50 and a 52 week high of $329.09.

Autodesk (NASDAQ:ADSK – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May 28th. The software company reported $2.99 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.84 by $0.15. The business had revenue of $1.93 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.89 billion. Autodesk had a net margin of 19.49% and a return on equity of 57.14%. The company’s revenue was up 18.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $2.29 EPS. Autodesk has set its FY 2027 guidance at 12.400-12.650 EPS and its Q2 2027 guidance at 3.100-3.140 EPS. On average, research analysts predict that Autodesk, Inc. will post 9.7 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Activity at Autodesk In related news, Director Stacy J. Smith acquired 3,435 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, May 29th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $231.17 per share, for a total transaction of $794,068.95. Following the acquisition, the director owned 26,517 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $6,129,934.89. This trade represents a 14.88% increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, Director John T. Cahill bought 2,000 shares of Autodesk stock in a transaction on Tuesday, June 23rd. The shares were purchased at an average price of $189.20 per share, for a total transaction of $378,400.00. Following the acquisition, the director directly owned 4,000 shares in the company, valued at approximately $756,800. This trade represents a 100.00% increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have purchased a total of 7,935 shares of company stock worth $1,666,644 over the last quarter. Corporate insiders own 0.14% of the company’s stock.

Autodesk Company Profile (Free Report)

Autodesk, Inc (NASDAQ: ADSK) is a software company that develops design and creation tools for the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC), manufacturing, and media and entertainment industries. Headquartered in San Rafael, California, the company was founded in 1982 and is best known for pioneering CAD (computer-aided design) software. Autodesk sells products and services to a global customer base, including architects, engineers, contractors, product designers, and content creators.

The company’s product portfolio includes industry-standard design and modeling applications such as AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor, Fusion 360, Maya and 3ds Max, as well as cloud-based collaboration and project management platforms like BIM 360 and Autodesk Construction Cloud.

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In the latest close session, Autodesk (ADSK - Free Report) was up +1.19% at $240.03. This move outpaced the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.17%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a rise of 0.49%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw a decrease of 0.83%.

Prior to today's trading, shares of the design software company had gained 11.69% outpaced the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 3.01% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.52%.

The upcoming earnings release of Autodesk will be of great interest to investors. The company's earnings report is expected on August 27, 2026. The company is predicted to post an EPS of $3.12, indicating a 19.08% growth compared to the equivalent quarter last year. Simultaneously, our latest consensus estimate expects the revenue to be $2.01 billion, showing a 13.96% escalation compared to the year-ago quarter.

For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $12.58 per share and a revenue of $8.19 billion, demonstrating changes of +20.61% and +18.9%, respectively, from the preceding year.

Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Autodesk. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.

Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. To benefit from this, we have developed the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model which takes these estimate changes into account and provides an actionable rating system.

The Zacks Rank system ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate remained stagnant within the past month. Autodesk is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

With respect to valuation, Autodesk is currently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 18.86. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 21.72, so one might conclude that Autodesk is trading at a discount comparatively.

It is also worth noting that ADSK currently has a PEG ratio of 1.12. The PEG ratio is akin to the commonly utilized P/E ratio, but this measure also incorporates the company's anticipated earnings growth rate. ADSK's industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.2 as of yesterday's close.

The Internet - Software industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 108, placing it within the top 44% of over 250 industries.

The strength of our individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, which is calculated based on the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within these groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Be sure to follow all of these stock-moving metrics, and many more, on Zacks.com.

Investors interested in stocks from the Internet - Software sector have probably already heard of Waystar Holding (WAY - Free Report) and Autodesk (ADSK - Free Report) . But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now? Let's take a closer look.

Everyone has their own methods for finding great value opportunities, but our model includes pairing an impressive grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system with a strong Zacks Rank. The Zacks Rank is a proven strategy that targets companies with positive earnings estimate revision trends, while our Style Scores work to grade companies based on specific traits.

Waystar Holding has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy), while Autodesk has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) right now. The Zacks Rank favors stocks that have recently seen positive revisions to their earnings estimates, so investors should rest assured that WAY has an improving earnings outlook. However, value investors will care about much more than just this.

Value investors are also interested in a number of tried-and-true valuation metrics that help show when a company is undervalued at its current share price levels.

Our Value category highlights undervalued companies by looking at a variety of key metrics, including the popular P/E ratio, as well as the P/S ratio, earnings yield, cash flow per share, and a variety of other fundamentals that have been used by value investors for years.

WAY currently has a forward P/E ratio of 12.77, while ADSK has a forward P/E of 18.62. We also note that WAY has a PEG ratio of 0.73. This popular figure is similar to the widely-used P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also considers a company's expected EPS growth rate. ADSK currently has a PEG ratio of 1.11.

Another notable valuation metric for WAY is its P/B ratio of 1.02. The P/B is a method of comparing a stock's market value to its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. By comparison, ADSK has a P/B of 15.5.

Based on these metrics and many more, WAY holds a Value grade of B, while ADSK has a Value grade of C.

WAY sticks out from ADSK in both our Zacks Rank and Style Scores models, so value investors will likely feel that WAY is the better option right now.

Investors in Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK - Free Report) need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the December 18, 2026 $175.00 Call had some of the highest implied volatility of all equity options today.

What is Implied Volatility?Implied volatility shows how much movement the market is expecting in the future. Options with high levels of implied volatility suggest that investors in the underlying stocks are expecting a big move in one direction or the other. It could also mean there is an event coming up soon that may cause a big rally or a huge sell off. However, implied volatility is only one piece of the puzzle when putting together an options trading strategy.

What do the Analysts Think?Clearly, options traders are pricing in a big move for Autodesk share, but what is the fundamental picture for the company? Currently, Autodesk is a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) in the Internet - Software Industry that ranks in the Top 38% of our Zacks Industry Rank. Over the last 60 days, seven analysts have increased their estimates for the current quarter, while none have revised their estimates downward. The net effect has taken our Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current quarter to move from $3.03 per share to $3.12 per share in the same time period.

Given the way analysts feel about Autodesk right now, this huge implied volatility could mean there’s a trade developing. Often times, options traders look for options with high levels of implied volatility to sell premium. This is a strategy many seasoned traders use because it captures decay. At expiration, the hope for these traders is that the underlying stock does not move as much as originally expected.

27.7.2026 19:46, DJI, SPX, QQQ

Americké akciové trhy během probíhajícího obchodování oslabují, když výprodej v sektoru výrobců čipů převazuje nad pozitivním dopadem klesajících cen ropy.

Širší index S&P 500 klesá o 0,27 % na 7391,61 bodu a technologický Nasdaq Composite odepisuje 0,55 % na 24837,24 bodu. Naopak tradiční index Dow Jones drží mírný zisk a posiluje o 0,19 % na 52045,86 bodu. Tlak na technologické odvětví přichází před zveřejněním výsledků hospodaření velkých společností a zprávami o rostoucí konkurenci v čipovém sektoru. Pokles cen energií po přerušení útoků mezi USA a Íránem naopak mírní inflační obavy.

V rámci jednotlivých odvětví indexu S&P 500 vykazují nejvýraznější růst komunikační služby o 1,6 %, nezbytná spotřeba se ziskem 1,4 % a zdravotní péče, která přidává 0,8 %. Naopak na chvostu trhu se nacházejí informační technologie a energie, které shodně ztrácejí 1,5 %, a v červených číslech se pohybují také utility se ztrátou 1,4 %.

Mezi nejúspěšnější tituly dne se řadí společnost Workday (WDAY) s růstem o 10 %. Výrazně posiluje také ServiceNow (NOW) o 9,1 %, Tyler Technologies (TYL) o 8,0 %, Salesforce (CRM) o 7,9 % a Autodesk (ADSK) se ziskem 7,7 %. Na druhé straně prudce padá Sandisk Corp (SNDK) o 12 %. Nedaří se ani firmě Coherent Corp (COHR) se ztrátou 8,3 %, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) a Lumentum Holdings (LITE), které odepisují shodně 7,8 %, a Lam Research Corp (LRCX) s poklesem o 7,2 %.

Na komoditním trhu výrazně klesá cena severoamerické lehké ropy WTI o 7,1 % na 83,01 dolaru za barel, zatímco spotové zlato posiluje o 0,7 % na 4081,55 dolaru za unci. Americký dolar vůči euru zůstává téměř beze změny na 1,1380 dolaru, vůči britské libře zpevňuje, když libra klesá o 0,2 % na 1,3303 dolaru, a vůči japonskému jenu mírně ztrácí na 163,65 jenu za dolar. Výnosy desetiletých amerických vládních dluhopisů v reakci na pokles cen ropy klesají o čtyři bazické body na 4,64 %. Bitcoin reaguje mírným růstem o 0,3 % na 64770,14 dolaru.

Index Dow Jones +0,19 % na 52045,86 b.
S&P 500 -0,27 % na 7391,61 b.
Nasdaq Composite -0,55 % na 24837,24 b.

Index S&P 500 -0,27 % na 7391,61 b. Nejsilnější sektory S&P Změna Nejslabší sektory S&P Změna Komunikační služby +1,6 % Informační technologie -1,5 % Nezbytná spotřeba +1,4 % Energie -1,5 % Zdravotní péče +0,8 % Utility -1,4 % Nejsilnější akcie S&P Změna Nejslabší akcie S&P Změna Workday (WDAY) +10 % Sandisk Corp (SNDK) -12 % ServiceNow (NOW) +9,1 % Coherent Corp (COHR) -8,3 % Tyler Technologies (TYL) +8,0 % Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) -7,8 % Salesforce (CRM) +7,9 % Lumentum Holdings (LITE) -7,8 % Autodesk (ADSK) +7,7 % Lam Research Corp (LRCX) -7,2 %
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Pre-Market Stock Futures: Futures are trading lower as more big earnings excitement ran into rising oil prices and geopolitical worries. When the final bell rang on Wednesday, all of the major indices finished the day lower, except the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which essientially closed flat at 52,239. The other three indices closed lower, with the small-cap Russell 2000 taking the biggest hit, closing down 1% at 2,957. At the same time, the tech-heavy Nasdaq finished the session at 25,690, down 0.57%. The S&P 500 closed the day at 7,498, down just 0.14%. The big news after the close was the second-quarter earnings from technology giant Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL | GOOGL Price Prediction), and while they blew past analysts’ estimates, the shares were under pressure in the after-market, and are trading lower this morning in the pre-market action.

Treasury Bonds: The song remains the same in the Treasury complex, as yields were higher across the entire curve once again, and the same reasons for the weakness persist. Higher oil prices are fueling worries about a resurgence of inflation, which took a summer holiday in June and looks set to return when the July inflation numbers come out in the month. The 30-year long bond closed the session at 5.15%, while the ten-year note closed at 4.66%. BTIG pointed out yesterday that 4.65% was a key area for the benchmark bond, and a “decisive close above that level could trigger a move higher”. Investors looking to buy the 10-year should focus on the 4.75% level. 

Oil and Gas: In what is becoming a daily story, oil prices moved higher once again. Despite assurances from Secretary of State Rubio that tankers will be able to pass, buyers continue to launch bullish energy bets. When the dust settled on Wednesday, Brent Crude was up 3.05% at $93.79, while West Texas Intermediate finished the day at $86.44, higher by 2.49%. Natural gas joined in, and was last seen at $2.95, up 2.79%. 

Gold: Geopolitical worries and rising yields were all it took to keep precious metals on their recent upward trend, where prices hit a 2-week high on Wednesday. Some traders pointed to next week’s meeting of the Federal Reserve governors and said that some of the move higher is positioning ahead of it. Gold closed Wednesday’s session at $4,134, up 1.38%, while Silver closed at $59.62, up 1.68%.

Crypto: The global cryptocurrency market ended slightly lower on Wednesday, with total market capitalization holding steady around $2.24 trillion. Bitcoin traded near $65,900 after climbing to an intraday high of $67,000 earlier in the session. The mild pullback appeared driven mainly by investors locking in profits, alongside a broader shift toward safe-haven assets. Rising crude oil prices and escalating tensions in the Middle East added to the cautious sentiment across risk assets. At 8 AM EDT, Bitcoin was trading at $65,520, while Ethereum was quoted at $1,926.

24/7 Wall St. reviews dozens of analyst research reports every day to identify fresh investment ideas for investors and traders alike. These daily analyst notes include recommendations on stocks to buy, sell, or avoid, as well as new coverage initiations. I would like to remind you that no single analyst report should ever be the sole basis for buying or selling a stock.

Here are some of the top Wall Street analyst upgrades, downgrades, and initiations seen on Thursday, July 23, 2026.  

Upgrades: Ameren (NYSE: AEE) was upgraded to Overweight from Sector Weight at KeryBanc, with a $122 target price. AT&T (NYSE: T) was upgraded to Outperform from Peer Perform at Wolfe Research, with a $29 target price. Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) was raised to Overweight from Sector Weight at KeyBanc, with a $139 target price objective. JPMorgan Chase & Company (NYSE: JPM) was upgraded to Buy from Hold at Deutsche Bank, which moved the target price to $375 from $345. Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ: VRSK) was upgraded to Buy from Hold at Jefferies, which raised the target price on the shares to $235 from $192. Downgrades: Pegasystems (NASDAQ: PEGA) was downgraded to Loop Capital, which slashed the target price to $25 from $55. PNC Financial Services Group (NYSE: PNC) was downgraded to Hold from Buy at Deutsche Bank, with a $265 price target. Northern Trust (NASDAQ: NTRS) was downgraded to Sector Perform from Outperform at RBC Capital, with a $178 target price. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NYSE: NCLH) was downgraded to Hold from Buy at Truist Financial, with a $20 target price. Southern Company (NYSE: SO) was cut to Underweight from Sector Weight at KeyBanc, with a $79 target price. Initiations: Applied Digital (NASDAQ: APLD) was initiated with an Equal Weight at Morgan Stanley, with a $36.50 target price. Autodesk (NASDAQ: ADSK) was initiated with a Buy rating at Guggenheim, with a $245 target price.
Exxon Mobil (NYSE: XOM) was assumed with a Neutral rating at Piper Sandler, which has a $158 target for the integrated oil giant. LiveNation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) was initiated with a Buy rating at BTIG, with a $215 target price. Tyler Technologies (NYSE: TYL) was started with a Buy rating at Guggenheim, which has a $440 target price for the stock. Act now: the analyst who called NVIDIA in 2010 just named his top 10 AI stocks — and JPMorgan Chase didn't make the cut. Grab the names FREE today.

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SummaryAutodesk is upgraded to ‘Strong Buy’ due to durable competitive advantages, robust growth, and a discounted 17x forward P/E multiple.ADSK’s MaintainX acquisition positions it to expand into operations and maintenance, creating a valuable feedback loop with core design products.Fiscal Q1 2027 saw 16% YoY revenue growth, 15% billings growth, and a 2-point margin expansion, with management guiding for double-digit revenue and EPS growth this year.AI integration and proprietary engineering validation tools reinforce ADSK’s moat.Looking for a portfolio of ideas like this one? Members of iREIT®+HOYA Capital get exclusive access to our subscriber-only portfolios. Learn More » Richard Drury/DigitalVision via Getty Images

2026 hasn’t been kind to software stocks, as the tech sector has bifurcated between AI and non-AI. What gets lost in the narrative, however, are quality companies that stand to benefit from AI being integrated into their product

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Autodesk (ADSK - Free Report) closed at $208.98 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.49% move from the prior day. The stock's change was more than the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.38%. At the same time, the Dow added 0.29%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 0.62%.

The design software company's shares have seen an increase of 2.25% over the last month, surpassing the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 0.53% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.61%.

Market participants will be closely following the financial results of Autodesk in its upcoming release. The company is expected to report EPS of $3.12, up 19.08% from the prior-year quarter. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $2.01 billion, reflecting a 13.96% rise from the equivalent quarter last year.

ADSK's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $12.58 per share and revenue of $8.19 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of +20.61% and +13.65%, respectively.

It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for Autodesk. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the business outlook.

Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. Investors can capitalize on this by using the Zacks Rank. This model considers these estimate changes and provides a simple, actionable rating system.

The Zacks Rank system ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed a 0.01% increase. Autodesk is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

From a valuation perspective, Autodesk is currently exchanging hands at a Forward P/E ratio of 16.37. This expresses a discount compared to the average Forward P/E of 19.89 of its industry.

Meanwhile, ADSK's PEG ratio is currently 0.97. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. As the market closed yesterday, the Internet - Software industry was having an average PEG ratio of 1.06.

The Internet - Software industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 92, positioning it in the top 38% of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the vigor of our specific industry groups by computing the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks incorporated in the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

To follow ADSK in the coming trading sessions, be sure to utilize Zacks.com.

In the latest close session, Autodesk (ADSK - Free Report) was up +1.23% at $208.58. This change outpaced the S&P 500's 0.81% gain on the day. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.27%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 1.3%.

Coming into today, shares of the design software company had lost 6.89% in the past month. In that same time, the Computer and Technology sector lost 1.59%, while the S&P 500 gained 1.13%.

The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of Autodesk in its upcoming release. On that day, Autodesk is projected to report earnings of $3.12 per share, which would represent year-over-year growth of 19.08%. Alongside, our most recent consensus estimate is anticipating revenue of $2.01 billion, indicating a 13.96% upward movement from the same quarter last year.

ADSK's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $12.58 per share and revenue of $8.19 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of +20.61% and +13.65%, respectively.

It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for Autodesk. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability.

Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. To exploit this, we've formed the Zacks Rank, a quantitative model that includes these estimate changes and presents a viable rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed a 0.01% increase. Autodesk is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

Investors should also note Autodesk's current valuation metrics, including its Forward P/E ratio of 16.38. This valuation marks a discount compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 19.31.

Meanwhile, ADSK's PEG ratio is currently 0.97. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. Internet - Software stocks are, on average, holding a PEG ratio of 1.05 based on yesterday's closing prices.

The Internet - Software industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 90, this industry ranks in the top 37% of all industries, numbering over 250.

The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our individual industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Be sure to use Zacks.com to monitor all these stock-influencing metrics, and more, throughout the forthcoming trading sessions.

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Autodesk is making a $350 million investment in training and tools to help people learn how to use artificial intelligence, said Dara Treseder, the company's chief marketing officer, in an interview at the 2026 Cannes Lions Festival.

Treseder cited insights gleaned from the company's recent AI jobs report. "It showed that while 82% of people are very comfortable using LLMs in their daily lives, only a third of people are comfortable using AI in their job," she said. In the report, respondents said they fear AI might not work properly or will make humans irrelevant.

"That education is so key, not only to give people the skills and the talent," she said, "but to change the mindset."

Autodesk is making a $350 million investment in training and tools to help people learn how to use artificial intelligence, said Dara Treseder, the company's chief marketing officer, in an interview at the 2026 Cannes Lions Festival.

Treseder cited insights gleaned from the company's recent AI jobs report. "It showed that while 82% of people are very comfortable using LLMs in their daily lives, only a third of people are comfortable using AI in their job," she said. In the report, respondents said they fear AI might not work properly or will make humans irrelevant.

"That education is so key, not only to give people the skills and the talent," she said, "but to change the mindset."

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