Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK)

Autodesk's stock has experienced notable movements over the past six months. Between October 4, 2024, and October 3, 2025, the share price increased by 17.61%. In June 2024, the stock surged 7% in pre-market trading after an audit committee investigation concluded that no restatement or adjustment of financial statements was required. In August 2025, Autodesk's stock jumped significantly following strong second-quarter results and a raised full-year forecast. The company is also scheduled to host an analyst event on October 7, 2025, which is anticipated to provide insights into its strategic initiatives.

Autodesk's revenue growth has been consistent due to high demand for construction and electrical software. The company benefits from digital transformation initiatives and advancements in AI, which are expected to drive future demand. Government stimulus programs are also contributing to infrastructure spending, which helps offset weaker demand in some areas. However, there were signs of weakening demand in 2023, particularly in the automotive and some construction sectors, which could present challenges. Autodesk's shift to a subscription model provides predictable recurring revenue.

Autodesk develops and licenses software for professionals in architecture, engineering, construction, product design and manufacturing, and media and entertainment. The company is a dominant force in the global design, engineering, and entertainment software market. Its major products include AutoCAD, Revit, Fusion, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Maya, 3ds Max, and Inventor.

Autodesk is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with offices located worldwide, including U.S. offices in California, Oregon, Colorado, Texas, Michigan, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts, and Canadian offices in Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, and British Columbia. The company also maintains regional headquarters for Asia Pacific in Singapore and for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa in Dublin, Ireland. In fiscal year 2025, the Americas region accounted for 44.3% of its total revenue, EMEA for 37.63%, and Asia Pacific for 18.07%.

In May 2025, Autodesk launched a significant brand transformation with its "Let There Be Anything" campaign. This initiative aims to showcase Autodesk's evolution from being primarily known for AutoCAD to a unified brand serving the broader Design and Make industries. The campaign highlights real customer success stories and coincides with a refreshed brand identity.

Autodesk's ownership is predominantly held by institutional investors, who collectively hold approximately 92.40% to 97.01% of the shares. There are around 2,937 institutional holders of Autodesk shares. Major institutional owners include Vanguard Group Inc., BlackRock Fund Advisors, State Street Global Advisors, Inc., Geode Capital Management, LLC, and Capital World Investors. Insider ownership is relatively small, typically less than 1%.