ADSKTechnology · Software - ApplicationThe 36 Wall Street analysts covering Autodesk, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $303 — +19.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 72 of 100 as at 22 Oct 2026 — in the upper half. 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 (86): The share price has been relatively steady.
Momentum (35): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.
Size (5): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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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.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +19.9% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sept 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | $338 → $300 |
| 21 Sept 2026 | Guggenheim | Reiterates | Buy | $283 |
| 18 Sept 2026 | BTIG | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 18 Sept 2026 | BTIG | Reiterates | Buy | $300 |
| 17 Sept 2026 | RBC Capital | Reiterates | Outperform | — |
| 17 Sept 2026 | RBC Capital | Reiterates | Outperform | $305 |
| 15 Sept 2026 | Cantor Fitzgerald | Initiates | Neutral | — |
| 15 Sept 2026 | Cantor Fitzgerald | Initiates | Neutral | $215 |
| 2 Sept 2026 | Argus Research | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 2 Sept 2026 | Argus Research | Reiterates | Buy | $355 |
| 31 Aug 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 31 Aug 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | $269 → $276 |
| 31 Aug 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 31 Aug 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | $330 |
| 28 Aug 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 28 Aug 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Market Perform | $262 → $283 |
| 28 Aug 2026 | BNP Paribas | Maintains | Outperform | $295 → $300 |
| 28 Aug 2026 | BNP Paribas | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 28 Aug 2026 | BTIG | Reiterates | Buy | $300 |
| 28 Aug 2026 | BTIG | Reiterates | 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.
ADSK appears in the Radar on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 23 Oct 2026, Autodesk, Inc. returned −18.6% against +14.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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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.
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Higher than 62% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Autodesk, Inc. has a market value of $53.3B and an enterprise value of $52.8B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 31 July 2026: $7.8B. The latest quarter grew 16.1% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $1.6B, a 21.1% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $7.73.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 July 2026: $2.8B, after $57.0M of capital spending.
Autodesk, Inc. spent $1.6B on share buybacks in the twelve months to 31 July 2026.
Trailing P/E: 31.7×; forward P/E: 18.0× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.02%, paying out 0% of earnings.
Autodesk, Inc. employs 14,300 people — $545K of revenue per employee.
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Autodesk closed at $252.20, down 1.08% from its previous close. The headline says the stock fell more steeply than the broader market.
Why it matters — ADSK watchers may note the reported decline and its performance relative to the broader market.
Zacks Investment Research compares Salesforce (CRM) and Autodesk (ADSK) as potential value opportunities for investors in the Internet - Software sector.
Why it matters — The item raises a value comparison involving ADSK, though the excerpt does not state which stock offers the better value.
A Seeking Alpha article describes Autodesk’s AEC software moat, pricing power, 97% recurring SaaS revenue ratio, and margin gains following price increases and a go-to-market strategy update. It also cites a 5.95x EV/Sales multiple, H1’27 Rule of 53.5% performance, a healthier balance sheet, and share buybacks.
Why it matters — The article highlights recurring revenue, profitability, valuation, balance-sheet health, and buybacks as factors relevant to Autodesk watchers.
The Seeking Alpha item says Autodesk’s growth thesis includes margin expansion and robust cash flow, while the MaintainX acquisition expands the business into maintenance. It notes that the $3.6 billion price depends on successful rapid integration and cross-selling.
Why it matters — ADSK watchers may weigh the acquisition’s execution needs alongside improving margin guidance and cash generation.
Autodesk (ADSK) closed the recent trading day at $239.90, down 2.15% from the preceding trading day. The headline says it fell more than the broader market.
Why it matters — ADSK watchers may note the reported daily decline and its underperformance relative to the broader market.
The 36 Wall Street analysts covering Autodesk, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $303, with estimates ranging from $215 to $375. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 36 analysts covering Autodesk, Inc., 30 rate it a Buy, 6 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Autodesk, Inc. 72 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 22 Oct 2026, Autodesk, Inc. ranks 72 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 (86 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 36 analysts implies +19.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Autodesk, Inc. 72 out of 100 as at 22 Oct 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: $215 to $375 over the next 12 months.
Autodesk, Inc. returned -18.6% over the 12 months to 23 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Autodesk Inc. is a software company that provides design and make solutions for architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, and media and entertainment.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 23 Oct 2026): "Autodesk (ADSK) Falls More Steeply Than Broader Market: What Investors Need to Know". Autodesk closed at $252.20, down 1.08% from its previous close. The headline says the stock fell more steeply than the broader market.
Autodesk Inc. is a software company that provides design and make solutions for architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, and media and entertainment. Its product portfolio includes widely used tools for computer-aided design, 3D modeling, building information modeling, product development, construction coordination, simulation, rendering, and digital content creation. Autodesk also offers cloud-based collaboration and platform services that help teams manage projects, share data, and connect workflows across the full project lifecycle. The company serves professionals, firms, and organizations that need specialized software to design buildings, infrastructure, products, and visual media. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Autodesk plays a central role in digital design workflows across industries that rely on precision, visualization, and collaborative production.
CEO Dr. Andrew Anagnost Ph.D. · 14,300 employees · United States · https://www.autodesk.com
