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How The Autodesk (ADSK) Investment Narrative Is Shifting On Mixed Analyst Signals

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  • GAAP EPS expectation of $7.76 to $8.39 for fiscal year ending January 31, 2027

    60% confidence
  • Price targets have been reset lower from prior levels reflecting more cautious sector multiples and expectations

    60% confidence
  • Progress toward longer term margin targets and operating margin expansion reinforces confidence in profitability potential

    60% confidence
  • Autodesk's model fair value sits at US$331.62, with this update leaving that central price target estimate unchanged

    60% confidence
  • Progress toward longer term margin targets and operating margin expansion reinforces confidence in profitability potential

    60% confidence
  • Google's Flow software infringes Autodesk's 'Flow' trademark related to AI enabled tools for visual effects, production management, and content creation

    60% confidence
  • Weaker software sentiment and increased sensitivity to AI headlines

    60% confidence
  • Price targets have been reset lower from prior levels reflecting more cautious sector multiples and expectations

    60% confidence
  • Weaker software sentiment and increased sensitivity to AI headlines

    60% confidence
  • Progress toward longer term margin targets and operating margin expansion reinforces confidence in profitability potential

    60% confidence
  • GAAP operating margin expectation of 26% to 28% for fiscal year ending January 31, 2027

    60% confidence
  • More guarded stance on Autodesk warranting downgrade

    60% confidence
  • Strong Q4 results and FY27 guidance came in better than initial expectations, supporting Autodesk's execution

    60% confidence
  • Revenue guidance of $1,885m to $1,900m for quarter ending April 30, 2026

    60% confidence
  • Price targets have been reset lower from prior levels reflecting more cautious sector multiples and expectations

    60% confidence
  • Price targets have been reset lower from prior levels reflecting more cautious sector multiples and expectations

    60% confidence
  • Maintains Overweight or Outperform rating with targets in mid US$300s range

    60% confidence
  • Autodesk is among Buy rated enterprise software names well positioned to embed AI within core products

    60% confidence
  • Strong Q4 results and FY27 guidance came in better than initial expectations, supporting Autodesk's execution

    60% confidence
  • Revenue expectation of $8.1b to $8.17b for fiscal year ending January 31, 2027

    60% confidence
  • Strong Q4 results and FY27 guidance came in better than initial expectations, supporting Autodesk's execution

    60% confidence
  • Price targets have been reset lower from prior levels reflecting more cautious sector multiples and expectations

    60% confidence
  • Price targets have been reset lower from prior levels reflecting more cautious sector multiples and expectations

    60% confidence
  • Maintains Overweight or Outperform rating with targets in mid US$300s range

    60% confidence
  • Price targets have been reset lower from prior levels reflecting more cautious sector multiples and expectations

    60% confidence
  • GAAP EPS guidance of $1.68 to $1.83 for quarter ending April 30, 2026

    60% confidence
  • Broadly constructive customer feedback and Autodesk compares favorably with Bentley

    60% confidence
  • Maintains Overweight rating with targets in mid US$300s range

    60% confidence

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