In the latest trading session, Autodesk (ADSK) closed at $287.01, marking a +1.41% move from the previous day. The stock outperformed the S&P 500, which registered a daily gain of 0.32%. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 1.04%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, added 0.14%.
Shares of the design software company witnessed a loss of 2.05% over the previous month, trailing the performance of the Computer and Technology sector with its gain of 6.64%, and the S&P 500's gain of 3.08%.
The upcoming earnings release of Autodesk will be of great interest to investors. The company's earnings report is expected on August 28, 2025. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $2.44, marking a 13.49% rise compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $1.73 billion, up 14.65% from the year-ago period.
For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $9.64 per share and a revenue of $6.97 billion, representing changes of +13.81% and +13.67%, respectively, from the prior year.
Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Autodesk. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.
Our research reveals that these estimate alterations are directly linked with the stock price performance in the near future. To capitalize on this, we've crafted the Zacks Rank, a unique model that incorporates these estimate changes and offers a practical rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, stretching from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has a noteworthy track record of outperforming, validated by third-party audits, with stocks rated #1 producing an average annual return of +25% since the year 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate remained stagnant within the past month. Autodesk is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
Investors should also note Autodesk's current valuation metrics, including its Forward P/E ratio of 29.36. This expresses a premium compared to the average Forward P/E of 28.84 of its industry.
Also, we should mention that ADSK has a PEG ratio of 1.86. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. Internet - Software stocks are, on average, holding a PEG ratio of 2.16 based on yesterday's closing prices.
The Internet - Software industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 77, positioning it in the top 32% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
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