Autodesk, Inc. $ADSK Stock Holdings Increased by Susquehanna Fundamental Investments LLC

Susquehanna Fundamental Investments LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK) by 105.7% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 301,898 shares of the software company’s stock after purchasing an additional 155,160 shares during the period. Autodesk makes up approximately 1.1% of Susquehanna Fundamental Investments LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 16th biggest position. Susquehanna Fundamental Investments LLC’s holdings in Autodesk were worth $58,695,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Torren Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Autodesk in the fourth quarter valued at $25,000. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of Autodesk in the 3rd quarter worth $25,000. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Autodesk during the fourth quarter worth $25,000. Prosperity Bancshares Inc purchased a new stake in shares of Autodesk during the fourth quarter valued at $27,000. Finally, Ascentis Independent Advisors acquired a new position in shares of Autodesk in the 1st quarter valued at $28,000. 90.24% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Insider Activity

In other news, EVP Janesh Moorjani purchased 2,500 shares of Autodesk stock in a transaction on Monday, June 15th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $197.67 per share, for a total transaction of $494,175.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 50,993 shares in the company, valued at approximately $10,079,786.31. This represents a 5.16% increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, Director John T. Cahill acquired 2,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, June 23rd. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $189.20 per share, with a total value of $378,400.00. Following the acquisition, the director owned 4,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $756,800. This represents a 100.00% increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. Company insiders own 0.14% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research firms have recently issued reports on ADSK. Barclays restated an “overweight” rating on shares of Autodesk in a report on Wednesday, August 19th. Piper Sandler decreased their target price on Autodesk from $369.00 to $338.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Friday. The Goldman Sachs Group assumed coverage on Autodesk in a report on Tuesday, August 11th. They set a “neutral” rating and a $260.00 price target on the stock. Bank of America reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $300.00 target price on shares of Autodesk in a research report on Tuesday, May 12th. Finally, DA Davidson set a $325.00 target price on Autodesk in a research report on Friday. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-three have issued a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Autodesk presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $321.07.

Autodesk Price Performance

NASDAQ ADSK opened at $260.66 on Monday. Autodesk, Inc. has a twelve month low of $185.50 and a twelve month high of $329.09. The stock has a market cap of $55.00 billion, a PE ratio of 33.72, a PEG ratio of 1.60 and a beta of 1.29. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $225.93 and a 200 day simple moving average of $232.22. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.59, a quick ratio of 0.83 and a current ratio of 0.86.

Autodesk (NASDAQ:ADSK) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 27th. The software company reported $3.30 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.12 by $0.18. Autodesk had a return on equity of 58.63% and a net margin of 21.08%.The company had revenue of $2.05 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.01 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $2.62 EPS. Autodesk’s revenue for the quarter was up 16.1% compared to the same quarter last year. Autodesk has set its FY 2027 guidance at 12.520-12.600 EPS and its Q3 2027 guidance at 3.040-3.090 EPS. On average, research analysts forecast that Autodesk, Inc. will post 9.7 EPS for the current year.

More Autodesk News

Here are the key news stories impacting Autodesk this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Autodesk reported fiscal Q2 revenue of $2.05 billion, up 16% year over year, and adjusted EPS of $3.30, exceeding analyst expectations of $2.01 billion and $3.12, respectively. Growth was supported by strong renewals, cloud sales, construction activity and operating leverage. Autodesk fiscal 2027 second-quarter results
• Positive Sentiment: The company raised fiscal 2027 billings and revenue expectations, with full-year revenue guidance of approximately $8.6 billion to $8.7 billion. Management highlighted artificial intelligence, sales productivity and the MaintainX acquisition as longer-term growth drivers. Autodesk raises fiscal 2027 billings outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Several analysts remain constructive. BTIG reaffirmed a Buy rating with a $300 target, Bank of America maintained its Buy rating and $300 target, while BNP Paribas Exane raised its target to $300. Analysts cited subscription momentum and expectations that margins can improve despite MaintainX-related costs. Analyst rating coverage
• Neutral Sentiment: Autodesk is expanding its AI strategy and operations-management offerings through MaintainX. While these initiatives could broaden the company’s addressable market, investors are assessing execution risks and the timing of financial benefits.
• Negative Sentiment: Fiscal Q3 adjusted EPS guidance of $3.04 to $3.09 was below Wall Street expectations. The outlook for operating margins and costs was also viewed as cautious, raising concerns that acquisition expenses and AI investment could pressure near-term profitability. Autodesk quarterly profit forecast
• Negative Sentiment: The mixed outlook prompted profit-taking after the earnings beat. Although full-year revenue and EPS guidance exceeded some consensus measures, investors appeared more focused on the weaker quarterly profit outlook and margin trajectory.

Autodesk Profile

Autodesk, Inc (NASDAQ: ADSK) is a software company that develops design and creation tools for the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC), manufacturing, and media and entertainment industries. Headquartered in San Rafael, California, the company was founded in 1982 and is best known for pioneering CAD (computer-aided design) software. Autodesk sells products and services to a global customer base, including architects, engineers, contractors, product designers, and content creators.

The company’s product portfolio includes industry-standard design and modeling applications such as AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor, Fusion 360, Maya and 3ds Max, as well as cloud-based collaboration and project management platforms like BIM 360 and Autodesk Construction Cloud.