Autodesk (ADSK) stock
Information Technology · Application Software
Autodesk (ADSK) is an Application Software company in the Information Technology sector, headquartered in San Francisco, California. As of October 23, 2026, ADSK closed at $252.20, a market capitalization of $52.71 billion, the 225th largest company in the S&P 500. The stock trades at 32.7x trailing earnings and 17.8x forward earnings.
- 1-year total return: -18.6% (dividends reinvested)
- 5-year return: -4.0% a year
- 52-week range: $185.50 – $320.00
- FI Handbook report card: B+ across 5 metrics
- 44th largest of 75 Information Technology stocks in the S&P 500
ADSK price chart
1Y price change: -18.6% (price only; total returns below include dividends)
| Total return | 1M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | MAX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADSK | +16.1% | -14.8% | -18.6% | +8.1% | -4.0% | +13.5% | +16.6% |
Dividends reinvested. 3Y and longer are annualized; MAX is annualized since 1985.
ADSK key statistics
- Market cap
- $52.7B
- #225 in S&P 500
- P/E (TTM)
- 32.7x
- Forward P/E
- 17.8x
- EPS (TTM)
- —
- Revenue (TTM)
- —
- Free cash flow
- $2.8B
- Gross margin
- —
- Operating margin
- —
- Return on equity
- —
- Dividend yield
- None
- 52-week range
- $185.50 – $320.00
- Beta
- —
- Price / sales
- —
- EV / EBITDA
- —
- Debt / equity
- —
- Employees
- —
ADSK report card
B+Ten fundamentals graded A to F against fixed thresholds. Not a buy or sell rating.
- Revenue growth——
- Gross margin——
- Operating margin——
- FCF margin——
- Return on equity——
- Net debt / EBITDA0.0xA
- Forward P/E17.8xB
- PEG ratio0.8xA
- Shareholder yield2.7%C
- Share count change / yr-0.6%B
Autodesk financials
Revenue went from $2.0B in fiscal 2017 to $7.2B in fiscal 2026, growing 15.1% a year.
| Fiscal year | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.0B | $2.1B | $2.6B | $3.3B | $3.8B | $4.4B | $5.0B | $5.5B | $6.1B | $7.2B |
| Gross profit | $1.7B | $1.8B | $2.3B | $2.9B | $3.5B | $4.0B | $4.5B | $5.0B | $5.6B | $6.6B |
| Operating income | -$499.6M | -$509.1M | -$25.0M | $343.0M | $629.0M | $618.0M | $989.0M | $1.1B | $1.4B | $1.6B |
| Net income | -$582.1M | -$566.9M | -$80.8M | $214.5M | $1.2B | $497.0M | $823.0M | $906.0M | $1.1B | $1.1B |
| EPS (diluted) | $-2.61 | $-2.58 | $-0.37 | $0.96 | $5.44 | $2.24 | $3.78 | $4.19 | $5.12 | $5.23 |
| Free cash flow | — | — | $310.1M | $1.4B | $1.3B | $1.5B | $2.0B | $1.3B | $1.6B | $2.4B |
| Buybacks | $621.7M | $699.0M | $293.5M | $442.5M | $552.0M | $1.1B | $1.1B | $795.0M | $852.0M | $1.4B |
| Dividends paid | — | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
| Diluted shares | 222.7M | 219.5M | 218.9M | 222.5M | 222.0M | 222.0M | 218.0M | 216.0M | 217.0M | 215.0M |
Source: SEC filings (10-K XBRL). EPS and share counts are split-adjusted.
What's priced into ADSK?
A reverse DCF asks what growth the current price requires. With an enterprise value of $52.7B and $2.8B of trailing free cash flow, Autodesk needs to grow free cash flow about 9.0% a year for ten years (fading to 3.0% terminal growth) to earn a 10% annual return. For context, free cash flow grew 12.3% a year over the last five years.
P/E ratio history
Current 48.2x vs. median 53.7x (10th–90th percentile 27.0x–162.7x).
A model, not a forecast or advice. Small changes in assumptions move the answer a lot.
ADSK analyst price targets
36 analysts' average 12-month target is $307.54 (+22% vs. $252.20). Targets range from $215.00 to $375.00. 81% rate it a buy.
ADSK earnings
Next report: November 27, 2026. Autodesk has beaten EPS estimates 8 quarters in a row. Last quarter's revenue was $2.0B (+16% year over year).
| Report date | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | $3.12 | $3.30 | +5.6% |
| May 28, 2026 | $2.84 | $2.99 | +5.2% |
| Feb 26, 2026 | $2.64 | $2.85 | +7.8% |
| Nov 25, 2025 | $2.50 | $2.67 | +6.9% |
| Aug 28, 2025 | $2.45 | $2.62 | +7.0% |
| May 22, 2025 | $2.15 | $2.29 | +6.7% |
| Feb 27, 2025 | $2.14 | $2.29 | +7.0% |
| Nov 26, 2024 | $2.12 | $2.17 | +2.4% |
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ADSK news
- Autodesk (ADSK) Falls More Steeply Than Broader Market: What Investors Need to Know · Oct 23, 2026
- 3 Reasons to sell ADSK and 1 stock to buy instead · Oct 22, 2026
- Can Autodesk Stock Bounce Off The Current Support? · Oct 22, 2026
- Can Autodesk (ADSK) Stay Below Fair Value As Cash Flow Grows? · Oct 22, 2026
- Autodesk Well Positioned to Capitalize on Construction Market Digitization, Oppenheimer Says · Oct 21, 2026
ADSK stock FAQ
What is ADSK's market cap?
Autodesk's market capitalization is $52.71 billion as of October 23, 2026, ranking 225th in the S&P 500.
What is ADSK's P/E ratio?
ADSK trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 32.7x and a forward P/E of 17.8x. Its median P/E over the period we track is 53.7x.
Does ADSK pay a dividend?
No. Autodesk does not currently pay a regular cash dividend.
How much has ADSK stock returned?
Including reinvested dividends, ADSK returned -18.6% over one year, -4.0% a year over five years, +13.5% a year over ten years through October 23, 2026.
Is ADSK stock overvalued?
At today's price, a reverse discounted cash flow model (10% discount rate, 3% terminal growth) implies Autodesk must grow free cash flow about 9% a year for the next decade. Its free cash flow grew 12% a year over the last five years. Whether that is achievable decides if the stock is cheap or expensive. This is a model, not advice.
What is the ADSK price target?
36 analysts cover ADSK with an average 12-month price target of $307.54, +22% from the current price. 81% of them rate it a buy.
When does ADSK report earnings?
Autodesk is expected to report earnings on November 27, 2026. It has beaten EPS estimates 8 quarters in a row.
Sources: SEC EDGAR filings, Yahoo Finance market data (delayed), FI Handbook calculations. Last close October 23, 2026. Methodology