
Autodesk Inc (ADSK) is a leading software - application business with stocks listed in the US. It opened the day at US$220 after a previous close of US$219.55. During the day the price has varied from a low of USD219.045 to a high of USD224.46. The latest price was USD223.84 (25 minute delay). Autodesk is listed on the NASDAQ. All prices are listed in US Dollars.
How to buy shares in Autodesk
- Compare share trading platforms. To buy shares in a company listed in the US from Australia you'll need to find a trading platform that offers access to US stock markets. Look for a platform with low brokerage and foreign exchange fees.
- Open and fund your brokerage account. Complete an application with your personal and financial details, which will typically include your ID and tax file number. Fund your account with a bank transfer, credit card or debit card.
- Search for Autodesk. Find the share by name or ticker symbol: ADSK. Research its history to confirm it's a solid investment that matches your financial goals.
- Purchase now or later. Buy today with a market order or use a limit order to delay your purchase until Autodesk reaches your desired price. To spread out your risk, look into dollar-cost averaging, which smooths out buying using consistent intervals and amounts.
- Decide on how many to buy. At last close price of US$219.55, weigh your budget against a diversified portfolio that can minimise risk through the market's ups and downs. You may be able to buy a fractional share of Autodesk, depending on your broker.
- Check in on your investment. Congratulations, you own a part of Autodesk. Optimise your portfolio by tracking how your stock — and even the business — performs with an eye on the long term. You may be eligible for dividends and shareholder voting rights.
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What's in this guide?
- Autodesk key stats
- Compare share trading platforms
- Is Autodesk stock a buy or sell?
- Autodesk performance over time
- Is Autodesk suitable for ethical investing?
- Are Autodesk shares over-valued?
- Autodesk's financials
- How volatile are Autodesk shares?
- Does Autodesk pay a dividend?
- Have Autodesk shares ever split?
- Other common questions
Autodesk stock price (NASDAQ:ADSK)
Use our graph to track the performance of ADSK stocks over time.Have Autodesk's shares ever split?
Autodesk's shares were split on a 2:1 basis on 21 December 2004. So if you had owned 1 share the day before the split, the next day you would own 2 shares. This wouldn't directly have changed the overall worth of your Autodesk shares – just the quantity. However, indirectly, the new 50% lower share price could have impacted the market appetite for Autodesk shares which in turn could have impacted Autodesk's share price.
Autodesk shares at a glance
Open | US$220 |
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High | US$224.46 |
Low | US$219.045 |
Close | US$223.84 |
Previous close | US$219.55 |
Change | US$4.29 |
Change % | 1.954% |
Volume | 1,329,424 |
52-week range | US$179.61 - US$232.15 |
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50-day moving average | US$207.4786 |
200-day moving average | US$205.4363 |
Target price | US$234.48 |
PE ratio | 52.0729 |
Dividend yield | US$0 (1.96%) |
Earnings per share (TTM) | US$4.25 |
Use the fields above to explore the returns from a historical investment. Please refer to the charts further up this page to see performance over 5 years, or other periods. Past performance doesn't indicate future results. Capital is at risk.
Autodesk price performance over time
Historical closes compared with the last close of $223.84
1 week (2023-12-01) | -0.48% |
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1 month (2023-11-08) | 8.17% |
3 months (2023-09-08) | 2.12% |
6 months (2023-06-08) | 11.83% |
1 year (2022-12-08) | 13.84% |
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2 years (2021-12-08) | -18.98% |
3 years (2020-12-08) | -21.29% |
5 years (2018-12-07) | 68.85% |
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Is it a good time to buy Autodesk stock?
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Is Autodesk under- or over-valued?
Valuing Autodesk stock is incredibly difficult, and any metric has to be viewed as part of a bigger picture of Autodesk's overall performance. However, analysts commonly use some key metrics to help gauge the value of a stock.
Autodesk's P/E ratio
Autodesk's current share price divided by its per-share earnings (EPS) over a 12-month period gives a "trailing price/earnings ratio" of roughly 52x. In other words, Autodesk shares trade at around 52x recent earnings.
That's relatively high compared to, say, the trailing 12-month P/E ratio for the NASDAQ 100 at the end of 2019 (27.29). The high P/E ratio could mean that investors are optimistic about the outlook for the shares or simply that they're over-valued.
Autodesk's PEG ratio
Autodesk's "price/earnings-to-growth ratio" can be calculated by dividing its P/E ratio by its growth – to give 1.4121. A low ratio can be interpreted as meaning the shares offer better value, while a higher ratio can be interpreted as meaning the shares offer worse value.
The PEG ratio provides a broader view than just the P/E ratio, as it gives more insight into Autodesk's future profitability. By accounting for growth, it could also help you if you're comparing the share prices of multiple high-growth companies.
Autodesk's EBITDA
Autodesk's EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) is US$1.2 billion (£0.0 million).
The EBITDA is a measure of a Autodesk's overall financial performance and is widely used to measure stock profitability.
Autodesk share price volatility
Over the last 12 months, Autodesk's shares have ranged in value from as little as US$179.61 up to US$232.15. A popular way to gauge a stock's volatility is its "beta".
Beta measures a share's volatility in relation to the market. The market (NASDAQ average) beta is 1, while Autodesk's is 1.441. This would suggest that Autodesk's shares are more volatile than the average for this exchange and represent, relatively speaking, a higher risk (but potentially also market-beating returns).
Autodesk financials
Revenue TTM | US$5.3 billion |
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Operating margin TTM | 23.62% |
Gross profit TTM | US$4.6 billion |
Return on assets TTM | 7.89% |
Return on equity TTM | 76.8% |
Profit margin | 17.15% |
Book value | 6.925 |
Market capitalisation | US$47.3 billion |
TTM: trailing 12 months
Autodesk share dividends
We're not expecting Autodesk to pay a dividend over the next 12 months.
Autodesk's environmental, social and governance track record
Environmental, social and governance (known as ESG) criteria are a set of three factors used to measure the sustainability and social impact of companies like Autodesk.
When it comes to ESG scores, lower is better, and lower scores are generally associated with lower risk for would-be investors.
Autodesk's total ESG risk score
Total ESG risk: 20.93
Socially conscious investors use ESG scores to screen how an investment aligns with their worldview, and Autodesk's overall score of 20.93 (as at 01/01/2019) is excellent – landing it in it in the 20th percentile of companies rated in the same sector.
ESG scores are increasingly used to estimate the level of risk a company like Autodesk is exposed to within the areas of "environmental" (carbon footprint, resource use etc.), "social" (health and safety, human rights etc.), and "governance" (anti-corruption, tax transparency etc.).
Autodesk's environmental score
Environmental score: 0.28/100
Autodesk's environmental score of 0.28 puts it squarely in the 3rd percentile of companies rated in the same sector. This could suggest that Autodesk is a leader in its sector terms of its environmental impact, and exposed to a lower level of risk.
Autodesk's social score
Social score: 12.27/100
Autodesk's social score of 12.27 puts it squarely in the 3rd percentile of companies rated in the same sector. This could suggest that Autodesk is a leader in its sector when it comes to taking good care of its workforce and the communities it impacts.
Autodesk's governance score
Governance score: 4.87/100
Autodesk's governance score puts it squarely in the 3rd percentile of companies rated in the same sector. That could suggest that Autodesk is a leader in its sector when it comes to responsible management and strategy, and exposed to a lower level of risk.
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) summary
Autodesk Inc was last rated for ESG on: 2019-01-01.
Total ESG score | 20.93 |
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Total ESG percentile | 19.58 |
Environmental score | 0.28 |
Environmental score percentile | 3 |
Social score | 12.27 |
Social score percentile | 3 |
Governance score | 4.87 |
Governance score percentile | 3 |
Autodesk overview
Autodesk, Inc. provides 3D design, engineering, and entertainment technology solutions worldwide. The company offers AutoCAD Civil 3D, a surveying, design, analysis, and documentation solution for civil engineering, including land development, transportation, and environmental projects; BuildingConnected, a SaaS preconstruction solution; AutoCAD, a software for professional design, drafting, detailing, and visualization; AutoCAD LT, a drafting and detailing software; computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software for computer numeric control machining, inspection, and modelling for manufacturing; Fusion 360, a 3D CAD, CAM, and computer-aided engineering tool; and Industry Collections tools for professionals in architecture, engineering and construction, product design and manufacturing, and media and entertainment collection industries. It also provides Inventor tools for 3D mechanical design, simulation, analysis, tooling, visualization, and documentation; Vault, a data management software to manage data in one central location, accelerate design processes, and streamline internal/external collaboration; Maya and 3ds Max software products that offer 3D modeling, animation, effects, rendering, and compositing solutions; and ShotGrid, a cloud-based software for review and production tracking in the media and entertainment industry. It sells its products and services to customers directly, as well as through a network of resellers and distributors. Autodesk, Inc. was incorporated in 1982 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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