Recent chatter on X about Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) has been buzzing with reactions to the company’s strong Q2 2026 earnings report, which showcased a 17% revenue increase and an upward revision of full-year guidance. Many users are highlighting the impressive after-hours stock surge of over 10%, interpreting it as a sign of robust demand for design and engineering software. The discussion often centers on how Autodesk continues to solidify its position in the tech sector amidst macroeconomic challenges.
Additionally, posts on X reflect optimism about analyst upgrades, with some pointing to raised price targets as evidence of confidence in Autodesk’s growth trajectory. There’s a sense of excitement around new integrations and AI-driven tools like Flow Studio, which are seen as potential game-changers for the company’s market reach. However, a few voices note the stock’s recent volatility, urging caution despite the upbeat forecasts.
Note: This discussion summary was generated from an AI condensation of post data.
Autodesk, Inc. Congressional Stock Trading
Members of Congress have traded $ADSK stock 7 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 4 have been purchases and 3 have been sales.
Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $ADSK stock by members of Congress over the last 6 months:
- SENATOR ANGUS S. KING JR. purchased up to $15,000 on 07/21.
- REPRESENTATIVE LISA C. MCCLAIN sold up to $15,000 on 07/10.
- REPRESENTATIVE JEFFERSON SHREVE has traded it 3 times. They made 1 purchase worth up to $50,000 on 04/17 and 2 sales worth up to $100,000 on 05/12, 03/13.
- REPRESENTATIVE BYRON DONALDS has traded it 2 times. They made 2 purchases worth up to $30,000 on 03/20 and 0 sales.
To track congressional stock trading, check out Quiver Quantitative's congressional trading dashboard.
Autodesk, Inc. Insider Trading Activity
Autodesk, Inc. insiders have traded $ADSK stock on the open market 10 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 1 have been purchases and 9 have been sales.
Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $ADSK stock by insiders over the last 6 months:
- REBECCA PEARCE (EVP, Chief People Officer) has made 0 purchases and 6 sales selling 15,520 shares for an estimated $4,889,925.
- AYANNA HOWARD sold 3,159 shares for an estimated $1,026,675
- STEPHEN W. HOPE (SVP & Chief Accounting Officer) has made 0 purchases and 2 sales selling 2,509 shares for an estimated $670,282.
- JOHN T CAHILL purchased 2,000 shares for an estimated $534,194
To track insider transactions, check out Quiver Quantitative's insider trading dashboard.
Autodesk, Inc. Hedge Fund Activity
We have seen 707 institutional investors add shares of Autodesk, Inc. stock to their portfolio, and 637 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter.
Here are some of the largest recent moves:
- GAMMA INVESTING LLC removed 1,463,829 shares (-99.5%) from their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $453,157,543
- MERITAGE GROUP LP removed 1,138,082 shares (-100.0%) from their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $352,316,044
- VICTORY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC added 931,308 shares (+300.8%) to their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $288,305,017
- CITADEL ADVISORS LLC added 832,251 shares (+759.5%) to their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $257,639,942
- FMR LLC added 781,428 shares (+19.8%) to their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $241,906,665
- GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC added 734,449 shares (+15.1%) to their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $227,363,376
- SUSTAINABLE GROWTH ADVISERS, LP removed 728,680 shares (-99.7%) from their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $225,577,467
To track hedge funds' stock portfolios, check out Quiver Quantitative's institutional holdings dashboard.
Autodesk, Inc. Analyst Ratings
Wall Street analysts have issued reports on $ADSK in the last several months. We have seen 17 firms issue buy ratings on the stock, and 0 firms issue sell ratings.
Here are some recent analyst ratings:
- Morgan Stanley issued a "Overweight" rating on 09/02/2025
- Citigroup issued a "Buy" rating on 09/02/2025
- Mizuho issued a "Outperform" rating on 08/29/2025
- Piper Sandler issued a "Overweight" rating on 08/29/2025
- Wells Fargo issued a "Overweight" rating on 08/29/2025
- UBS issued a "Buy" rating on 08/29/2025
- Macquarie issued a "Outperform" rating on 08/29/2025
To track analyst ratings and price targets for Autodesk, Inc., check out Quiver Quantitative's $ADSK forecast page.
Autodesk, Inc. Price Targets
Multiple analysts have issued price targets for $ADSK recently. We have seen 23 analysts offer price targets for $ADSK in the last 6 months, with a median target of $375.0.
Here are some recent targets:
- Tyler Radke from Citigroup set a target price of $393.0 on 09/02/2025
- Keith Weiss from Morgan Stanley set a target price of $385.0 on 09/02/2025
- Clark Wright from DA Davidson set a target price of $375.0 on 08/29/2025
- Jason Celino from Keybanc set a target price of $365.0 on 08/29/2025
- Taylor McGinnis from UBS set a target price of $385.0 on 08/29/2025
- Michael Turrin from Wells Fargo set a target price of $375.0 on 08/29/2025
- Joe Vruwink from Baird set a target price of $363.0 on 08/29/2025
This article is not financial advice. See Quiver Quantitative's disclaimers for more information. Note that there may be inaccuracies due to mistakes in ticker-mapping, and other anomalies.
