Autodesk (ADSK) shares fell 1.41% on May 21, closing at $240.19, even as the broader market posted gains. The S&P 500 rose 0.17%, the Dow added 0.55%, and the Nasdaq gained 0.09% on the same day. The decline extends a weaker stretch for the design software company, whose shares are down 1.59% over the past month — a period in which the Computer and Technology sector climbed 10.31% and the S&P 500 advanced 4.59%.
Earnings Preview: Growth Expectations
Autodesk is scheduled to report its quarterly results on May 28, 2026. Analysts polled by Zacks project earnings of $2.84 per share, which would represent a 24.02% increase from the same quarter last year. Revenue is expected to reach $1.89 billion, up 16.02% year over year.
For the full fiscal year, the consensus estimate calls for earnings of $12.38 per share on revenue of $8.15 billion — implying annual growth of 18.7% and 13.04%, respectively.
Valuation and Industry Context
Autodesk currently trades at a forward P/E ratio of 19.68, above the Internet – Software industry average of 18.22. Its PEG ratio, which accounts for projected earnings growth, stands at 1.19 versus the industry average of 1.03. The industry itself ranks in the top 31% of all Zacks-tracked sectors, with a Zacks Industry Rank of 74 out of more than 250 groups.
What the Zacks Rank Signals
The Zacks Rank, which tracks earnings estimate revisions, currently assigns Autodesk a #3 (Hold). The consensus EPS estimate has remained unchanged over the past month. The Zacks Rank system has a documented track record: stocks ranked #1 (Strong Buy) have produced an average annual return of +25% since 1988, according to third-party audits.
Estimate revisions are closely watched because they often correlate with near-term stock price movements. With no upward or downward revision in the past 30 days, the market appears to be in a wait-and-see posture ahead of the earnings report.
Note: This article is based on data available as of May 21, 2026. Investors should monitor Autodesk’s official earnings release and updated analyst commentary for the most current information.
