ADSKTechnology · Software - ApplicationThe 36 Wall Street analysts covering Autodesk, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $308 — +22.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 82 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Autodesk, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Volatility (92): The share price has been relatively steady.
Momentum (40): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.
Size (5): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.
The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on ADSK, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +22.2% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Initiates | Neutral | $260 |
| 23 July 2026 | Guggenheim | Initiates | Buy | $245 |
| 23 July 2026 | Guggenheim | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 18 June 2026 | BNP Paribas | Initiates | Outperform | — |
| 18 June 2026 | BNP Paribas | Initiates | Outperform | $295 |
| 1 June 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 1 June 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 29 May 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 29 May 2026 | BTIG | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 29 May 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 29 May 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 29 May 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 29 May 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 26 May 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 21 May 2026 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 13 May 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 12 May 2026 | B of A Securities | Reinstates | Buy | $300 |
| 15 Apr 2026 | Jefferies | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 10 Apr 2026 | Citigroup | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 4 Mar 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. ADSK appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 22% of US stocks
Cheaper than 19% of US stocks
Cheaper than 6% of US stocks
Cheaper than 12% of US stocks
Higher than 68% of US stocks
Higher than 91% of US stocks
Higher than 97% of US stocks
Higher than 87% of US stocks
Higher than 82% of US stocks
Higher than 93% of US stocks
Higher than 94% of US stocks
Higher than 1% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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Autodesk (ADSK) closed the latest trading day at $251.59, down 1.75% from its previous close, a larger decline than the overall market. The stock's drop was reported by Zacks Investment Research.
Why it matters — ADSK watchers would note the stock underperformed the broader market on the trading day, reflecting recent price movement worth tracking.
Aristotle Capital reported a 4.36% pure gross total return (3.85% net of fees) for its Value Equity WM Composite in Q2 2026, with Corteva and Motorola Solutions among the quarter's largest detractors. The report does not mention Autodesk.
Why it matters — The item contains no reference to Autodesk, so it offers ADSK watchers no new information about the company's performance or outlook.
Autodesk (ADSK) closed its recent trading session at $240.03, rising 1.19% from the prior day's close even as the broader market dipped. The gain came during a session of overall market weakness.
Why it matters — ADSK watchers would note that Autodesk outperformed a declining market, showing relative strength in its recent trading performance.
Brown Advisory's Flexible Equity Strategy Q2 2026 portfolio activity was reported, covering moves such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing trading higher on strong results, Intuit declining on lower DIY tax growth, and a new position in Capital One Financial.
Why it matters — ADSK watchers may monitor this fund manager's portfolio activity for broader positioning signals, though Autodesk is not specifically mentioned.
Autodesk announced it will hold its second quarter fiscal 2027 financial results conference call on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 2 p.m. PT. The call will be shared via the company's website.
Why it matters — The announcement indicates when Autodesk will release its second quarter financial results and provide accompanying commentary, an event ADSK watchers typically follow closely.
The 36 Wall Street analysts covering Autodesk, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $308, with estimates ranging from $221 to $456. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 36 analysts covering Autodesk, Inc., 31 rate it a Buy, 5 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Autodesk, Inc. 82 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 15 Aug 2026, Autodesk, Inc. ranks 82 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (92 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 36 analysts implies +22.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Autodesk, Inc. 82 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Autodesk, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for ADSK are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $221 to $456 over the next 12 months.
Autodesk, Inc. returned -11.3% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Autodesk Inc. is a global software company specializing in design, engineering, and entertainment solutions for professional users and organizations.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 11 Aug 2026): "Autodesk (ADSK) Registers a Bigger Fall Than the Market: Important Facts to Note". Autodesk (ADSK) closed the latest trading day at $251.59, down 1.75% from its previous close, a larger decline than the overall market. The stock's drop was reported by Zacks Investment Research.
Autodesk Inc. is a global software company specializing in design, engineering, and entertainment solutions for professional users and organizations. The company’s portfolio centers on computer-aided design and 3D modeling tools that support workflows in architecture, engineering, and construction, including applications for building information modeling, infrastructure planning, and civil engineering projects. In manufacturing, Autodesk provides product development and digital engineering platforms that enable industrial designers and engineers to conceptualize, simulate, and document complex products and production systems. The company is also a key technology provider to the media and entertainment industry, offering specialized software for 3D animation, visual effects, and game development used in film, television, and interactive content. Autodesk delivers its products primarily as subscriptions and cloud-based services, complemented by consulting, training, and enterprise licensing arrangements, and serves customers worldwide from its headquarters in San Francisco, California, where it has operated since 1982.
CEO Dr. Andrew Anagnost Ph.D. · 14,300 employees · United States · https://www.autodesk.com