Autodesk Expected to Report Strong Q1 2026 Earnings Growth

With a market cap of $58.1 billion, Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) specializes in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment technology solutions globally. Based in San Francisco, California, the company offers a range of software products, including AutoCAD Civil 3D, Autodesk Build, BIM Collaborate Pro, Revit, Tandem, AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT, Inventor, Vault, Maya, and 3ds Max.

Upcoming Earnings Announcement

Autodesk is set to announce its Q1 2026 earnings on Tuesday, June 10. Analysts are predicting adjusted earnings of $1.50 per share, representing a 16.3% increase from $1.29 per share reported in the same quarter last year. Notably, Autodesk has exceeded Wall Street’s earnings estimates in the past four quarters.

Fiscal Forecasts

For the full fiscal year 2026, analysts anticipate that Autodesk will report an adjusted EPS of $6.71, marking a 14.5% increase from the prior year’s figure of $5.86. Furthermore, earnings are expected to grow by 17.6% year-over-year in fiscal 2027, reaching $7.89 per share.

Stock Performance Overview

ADSK stock has climbed 25.9% over the past year, significantly surpassing the S&P 500 Index’s ($SPX) increase of 8.7% and the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund’s (XLK) return of 4.2% during the same period.

Recent Financial Results

Following the announcement of its solid Q4 2025 results on February 27, shares of Autodesk fell 2.9%. For the quarter, revenue reached $1.6 billion, a year-over-year increase of 11.6%. This growth was driven by robust subscription sales, which comprised 97% of total revenue, along with continued expansion into new markets. Adjusted EPS also grew, rising 9.6% year-over-year to $2.29.

Future Revenue Projections

For fiscal 2026, Autodesk anticipates revenue between $6.9 billion and $7 billion, with adjusted EPS projected between $9.34 and $9.67.

Analyst Consensus

The consensus view among analysts on ADSK stock remains positive, with an overall “Strong Buy” rating. Out of 26 analysts, 18 have rated it as “Strong Buy,” one as “Moderate Buy,” and seven as “Hold.” The mean price target of $321.73 indicates a potential upside of 17.9% from current levels.

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