Autodesk (ADSK) Projected to Post Quarterly Earnings on Thursday

Autodesk (NASDAQ:ADSK) is expected to be announcing its Q4 2026 results after the market closes on Thursday, February 26th. Analysts expect Autodesk to post earnings of $2.63 per share and revenue of $1.9111 billion for the quarter. Autodesk has set its FY 2026 guidance at 10.180-10.250 EPS and its Q4 2026 guidance at 2.590-2.67 EPS. Interested persons can check the company’s upcoming Q4 2026 earning summary page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET.

Autodesk (NASDAQ:ADSK) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, November 25th. The software company reported $2.67 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.50 by $0.17. The company had revenue of $1.85 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.81 billion. Autodesk had a net margin of 16.09% and a return on equity of 52.06%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 18.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $2.17 EPS. On average, analysts expect Autodesk to post $6 EPS for the current fiscal year and $7 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Autodesk Trading Up 2.0%

NASDAQ:ADSK opened at $229.74 on Thursday. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $270.62 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $293.12. Autodesk has a 12 month low of $216.01 and a 12 month high of $329.09. The company has a current ratio of 0.82, a quick ratio of 0.82 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.86. The stock has a market capitalization of $48.70 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 44.52, a PEG ratio of 1.57 and a beta of 1.45.

Autodesk News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Autodesk this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Autodesk reportedly is investing $200 million in spatial AI model creator World Labs — a strategic move that strengthens its AI and generative-design capabilities, supporting longer-term product differentiation and revenue expansion potential. Autodesk invests $200M in spatial AI model creator World Labs: report
• Neutral Sentiment: Wells Fargo trimmed its price target from $380 to $365 but kept an Overweight rating — the lower target slightly tempers upside expectations while the maintained positive rating signals continued conviction in ADSK’s growth story (the revised PT still implies meaningful upside vs current levels). Wells Fargo adjusts price target on Autodesk to 365 from 380, maintains overweight rating
• Neutral Sentiment: Benzinga/other outlets compiled views from multiple analysts (13 analysts) — coverage remains mixed but broadly constructive, keeping ADSK on analysts’ radars for growth from recurring-subscription revenue and AI investments. Watch for follow-up notes that could shift sentiment. Breaking Down Autodesk: 13 Analysts Share Their Views
• Neutral Sentiment: Short-interest data released for mid-February is noisy/unclear (reported zeros/NaN), providing little reliable signal on bearish positioning; ignore raw figures until corrected filings arrive. Short interest update (source summary)
• Negative Sentiment: Headline coverage noted a pullback in ADSK shares on prior sessions (“stock sinks”) — short-term selling pressure can follow mixed macro data or short-term profit-taking after the recent run and remains a risk for volatility. Autodesk (ADSK) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: What You Should Know
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage highlighting workforce cuts and related legal activity raises execution and reputational risks that could pressure sentiment if headlines escalate or lead to higher costs. Monitor any filings or company responses. From Workforce Cuts to Lawsuits: Autodesk Inc (ADSK)’s Bold Moves

Institutional Trading of Autodesk

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of ADSK. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. bought a new position in Autodesk in the 2nd quarter worth about $466,000. Sivia Capital Partners LLC grew its position in Autodesk by 98.1% during the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 2,472 shares of the software company’s stock valued at $765,000 after buying an additional 1,224 shares during the period. Brighton Jones LLC raised its holdings in Autodesk by 14.5% in the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 1,162 shares of the software company’s stock worth $343,000 after purchasing an additional 147 shares during the period. DV Equities LLC bought a new position in shares of Autodesk in the fourth quarter worth about $88,000. Finally, Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC boosted its position in shares of Autodesk by 80.3% in the fourth quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC now owns 220 shares of the software company’s stock worth $65,000 after purchasing an additional 98 shares during the period. 90.24% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of analysts have commented on ADSK shares. KeyCorp restated an “overweight” rating on shares of Autodesk in a research note on Tuesday, December 16th. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price objective on shares of Autodesk from $380.00 to $365.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday. Barclays lifted their price objective on Autodesk from $385.00 to $390.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, November 26th. Macquarie Infrastructure raised their price target on Autodesk from $380.00 to $400.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, November 26th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group raised their price target on shares of Autodesk from $320.00 to $330.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, November 26th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have given a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $364.68.

Autodesk Company 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.