Autodesk earnings momentum meets cautious signals, shares sit below long-term averages

By Stefan Krueger, Long-Term & Business Model desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-27, 14:35.

Autodesk (US0527691069) closed the NASDAQ session on 2026-06-26 at 196.26 US dollars after a 3.44 percent gain, according to TradingKey data. The move follows a quarter in late May where the software group beat earnings expectations, giving investors fresh numbers to assess the stock.

What the latest earnings show

Autodesk reported quarterly earnings on Thursday, May 28, posting earnings per share of 2.99 US dollars versus analyst consensus of 2.84 US dollars, as summarized by MarketBeat from company filings. Revenue reached 1.93 billion US dollars, slightly ahead of the 1.89 billion US dollars expected by Wall Street analysts. MarketBeat recap of Autodesk earnings and estimates

The market values Autodesk at around 41.41 billion US dollars based on the latest close and figures compiled by MarketBeat, implying a price-to-earnings ratio of 28.61 and a price-to-earnings-growth ratio near 1.17. Analysts on average forecast full-year earnings per share of 9.64 US dollars for the current fiscal year, according to the same overview.

Analyst views and technical picture

On the analyst side, Wells Fargo & Company in late May cut its price target on Autodesk shares from 350 to 330 US dollars while keeping an "overweight" stance, and Rosenblatt Securities reiterated a "buy" rating with a 330 US dollar target at the start of June, according to MarketBeat’s survey of research notes. MarketBeat news summary on Autodesk analyst ratings

Technically, TradingKey places Autodesk shares between a support level at 171.01 US dollars and resistance at 236.00 US dollars, with a close on June 26 at 196.26 US dollars. The site notes that the stock currently generates one buy signal and three sell signals from its indicators, and its moving-average setup shows two buy signals versus four sell signals, leading to an overall sell signal for the session. TradingKey technical analysis for Autodesk

How Autodesk earns its money

Autodesk generates most of its revenue from subscription software for design, engineering and construction, notably through its AutoCAD and Revit product lines used by architects and engineers worldwide. The company also sells tools such as Fusion 360 for product design and manufacturing, plus media and entertainment software for 3D animation and visual effects.

Where the shares trade today

The Autodesk shares (US0527691069) last traded on NASDAQ at 196.26 US dollars on 2026-06-26 at 16:00 Eastern Time.

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