Autodesk, Inc.ADSK
NasdaqGS•Technology•Software - Application
Autodesk, Inc. engages in the provision of 3D design, engineering, and entertainment technology solutions worldwide. The company offers AutoCAD Civil 3D, a surveying, design, analysis, and documentation solution; Autodesk Build, a toolset for managing, sharing, and accessing project documents for streamlined workflows between the office, trailer, and jobsite; Revit, a software built for building information modeling to help professionals design, build, and maintain energy-efficient buildings; Autodesk BIM Collaborate Pro, cloud-based design collaboration and design management software; BuildingConnected, a SaaS preconstruction solution; and Tandem, a cloud-based platform that transforms the built asset lifecycle. It also provides AutoCAD software, a customizable and extensible CAD application for professional design, drafting, detailing, and visualization; AutoCAD LT, a drafting and detailing software; Fusion, a 3D CAD, computer-aided manufacturing, and computer-aided engineering tool; Inventor, a software solution that offers a set of tools for 3D mechanical design, simulation, analysis, tooling, visualization, and documentation; product design and manufacturing collection tools; and Vault, a data management software for managing data in one central location, accelerate design processes, and streamline internal/external collaboration. The company offers Flow Production Tracking, a cloud-based production management software; Maya software that offers 3D modeling, animation, effects, rendering, and compositing solutions for film and video artists, game developers, and design visualization professionals; Media and Entertainment Collection that offers end-to-end creative tools for entertainment creation; and 3ds Max software, which provides 3D modeling, animation, and rendering solutions. It sells its products and services through a network of resellers and distributors. Autodesk, Inc. was incorporated in 1982 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) reported trailing twelve months revenue of $7.51B as of April 2026, a 18.3% increase year-over-year. Quarterly revenue reached $1.93B, reflecting continued top-line momentum.
Autodesk, Inc. generated $1.46B in TTM net income, with quarterly EBITDA of $592.00M. The operating margin expanded from 14.3% to 28.0%, suggesting improving cost efficiency and pricing discipline.
The spread between operating margin (28.0%) and net margin (25.4%) indicates tight cost control with minimal non-operating drag. Net margin has improved from 9.3% a year ago, signaling stronger bottom-line efficiency.
ADSK trades at a P/E of 28.6x (in line with broad market averages) and a P/S of 5.6x. The price-to-book ratio of 13.1x indicates a significant premium over book value.
The company generated $876.00M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months, a 57.6% increase year-over-year, indicating cash generation ability. The balance sheet shows $11.93B in total assets with $2.50B in long-term debt against $3.19B in stockholders equity for a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.8. Data based on the most recent quarterly reports.
Competitive analysis based on 21 quarters of fundamental data
Operating margins are expanding at ~22.7%, suggesting durable pricing power and cost discipline.
Consistently high ROE averaging 40.6% suggests a durable competitive advantage and efficient capital allocation.
Free cash flow is consistently positive and growing — a hallmark of a capital-light business that can self-fund growth.
TTM revenue has grown consistently (7 of 7 quarters up), with ~29.3% growth over the period. Strong demand durability.
Data-driven red flags and warnings across 21 quarters
Margins are stable or improving at ~25.1% — no sign of cost or pricing stress.
FCF covers net income by 1.9x on average — earnings are well-supported by cash generation.
D/E ratio is 0.8 — conservative capital structure with low financial risk.
Revenue is stable or growing over recent quarters — demand appears durable.
Free cash flow is consistently positive — the business self-funds without external capital reliance.
Shares decreased 2.3% — net buybacks are reducing shares outstanding and boosting per-share value.