Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK)

In the past six months, Autodesk's stock experienced several notable events. In Q2 2025, Autodesk reported $1.46 earnings per share (EPS), missing analysts' consensus estimates, but revenue exceeded expectations at $1.76 billion. Following the Q2 earnings, several analysts adjusted their price targets for ADSK, generally maintaining positive ratings. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 35,386 shares of company stock valued at $11.43 million. In July 2025, Autodesk was reported to be considering acquiring PTC Inc., leading to a 2% fall in ADSK shares.

Autodesk's strategic shift to a subscription-based business model has aimed to create a steady and predictable cash flow, which generally mitigates traditional demand seasonality. The company's strong second-quarter growth in 2025 was notably fueled by cloud demand and subscription growth, indicating a consistent demand for its offerings under this model. The subscription model inherently smooths out fluctuations that might be present in a perpetual license model.

Autodesk, Inc. is a multinational software corporation specializing in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software and services. It operates in the software sector, serving industries like architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, media, education, and entertainment. The company enables visualization, simulation, and analysis of ideas through products like AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor, Maya, Fusion, and Autodesk Forma. Autodesk has shifted to a subscription-based business model to enhance customer accessibility and recurring revenue.

Autodesk has a significant global presence, operating in 180 countries. The Americas is the largest region, accounting for 44.3% of total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) accounted for 37.63% of total revenue in fiscal year 2025 and was Autodesk's highest growth region with a 12.98% revenue increase from 2024 to 2025. Asia Pacific represented 18.07% of total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Autodesk's headquarters are in San Francisco, with APAC headquarters in Singapore and EMEA headquarters in Dublin, Ireland.

Autodesk maintains a strong brand reputation as a leader in the design and engineering software market, with products like AutoCAD and Revit considered industry standards. A significant event impacting its brand in the past year was a major rebranding initiative in May 2025, which aimed to redefine its brand identity and better connect with its global customer base. While the company's software is considered "sticky", there is an acknowledgment of potential future disruption from AI and other less expensive software tools.

Institutional investors hold a significant majority of Autodesk, Inc. stock, accounting for 93.6% of shares, while individual insiders own approximately 0.138%. Major institutional owners include BlackRock, Inc. with 10.3% of shares, The Vanguard Group, Inc. with 10.1% of shares, and State Street Global Advisors, Inc. with 4.74% of shares. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group increased its stake by 2.4% and SouthState Corp significantly boosted its position by 500% in Q1, while Kornitzer Capital Management reduced its holdings by 17.8%.