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News about Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) focuses on its role as a global Design and Make software company and on the financial and strategic developments that shape its business. Autodesk regularly issues press releases and Form 8-K filings reporting quarterly financial results, key performance metrics, and guidance for future periods. These updates cover revenue trends across its Design, Make, and Other product types, as well as performance by geographic regions and product families such as AECO, AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT, Manufacturing, and Media and Entertainment.
Investors following ADSK news will see announcements about earnings results, billings, recurring revenue, free cash flow, and operating margins, often accompanied by commentary from Autodesk’s leadership. The company also provides business outlooks and discusses macroeconomic assumptions, tax rate expectations, and the use of non-GAAP financial measures to supplement GAAP reporting.
Beyond earnings, Autodesk news highlights product and platform developments, especially in AI and media and entertainment. For example, Autodesk has launched Autodesk Flow Studio, an AI-powered VFX and animation tool, and introduced freemium and tiered pricing to make professional-grade AI tools more accessible to creators. News releases also describe partnerships, such as Autodesk’s multi-year collaboration with the Kraft Group as the Official Design and Make Platform for the New England Patriots, and its designation as the Official Design and Make Platform of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games and Team USA.
Autodesk also announces investor events, including participation in technology and AI conferences and digital investor days, as well as invitations to quarterly financial results conference calls. For anyone tracking ADSK, this news stream provides insight into Autodesk’s financial performance, strategic direction in cloud, platform, and AI, and the ways its technology is used across architecture, construction, manufacturing, and media and entertainment.
Autodesk (NASDAQ:ADSK) reported strong Q2 fiscal 2026 results with revenue growing 17% to $1.76 billion. The company demonstrated robust performance in its AECO segment, driven by sustained investments in data centers, infrastructure, and industrial buildings. Key financial metrics include non-GAAP operating margin of 39% and free cash flow of $451 million, up 122% year-over-year.
The company raised its full-year guidance reflecting strong H1 performance and foreign exchange tailwinds. For FY2026, Autodesk expects revenue between $7.025-$7.075 billion and non-GAAP EPS of $9.80-$9.98. Additionally, both SEC and USAO investigations regarding the company's free cash flow and non-GAAP operating margin practices have been closed.
Autodesk (NASDAQ:ADSK) has announced a significant pricing restructure for its Autodesk Flow Studio, introducing a free tier and reducing the Lite plan price by 50% to $10. This AI-powered VFX and animation platform, acquired from Wonder Dynamics, enables creators to perform complex tasks like motion capture and character animation with minimal technical setup.
The new tiered model includes Free, Standard, Lite, Pro, and Enterprise levels, making professional-grade VFX tools accessible to a broader range of creators. The Free tier offers core features like AI Mocap and Live Action, while advanced capabilities remain in paid tiers. Additionally, Autodesk has integrated the Pro tier into its Media & Entertainment Collection at no extra cost for existing customers.
Autodesk (NASDAQ:ADSK) has scheduled its second quarter fiscal 2026 financial results conference call for Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time. The company will broadcast the conference call via a live webcast on its investor relations website at autodesk.com/investors. For those unable to attend the live event, an audio replay will be made available after 5:00 PM PT on the same website.
Autodesk (NASDAQ: ADSK) has announced its participation in the upcoming Baird 2025 Global Consumer, Technology & Services Conference scheduled for June 4, 2025. The company's executives will present at the event, with both live webcast and replay options available through Autodesk's Investor Relations Website at investors.autodesk.com. Interested participants are advised to join 15 minutes before the presentation to complete necessary registration and software installation requirements.
- Non-GAAP EPS of $2.29, up $0.42 YoY
- Free cash flow increased 14% to $556 million
- Operating margin (non-GAAP) improved by 3 percentage points to 37%
Autodesk (NASDAQ: ADSK) has announced it will host its first quarter fiscal 2026 financial results conference call on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time. The conference call will be accessible via live webcast through the company's investor relations website at autodesk.com/investors. For those unable to attend the live event, an audio replay will be made available on the same website after 5:00 PM PT.
Autodesk (NASDAQ: ADSK) has announced the appointment of two independent directors, Jeff Epstein and Christie Simons, to its Board of Directors following a cooperation agreement with Starboard Value LP. The directors will initially serve as non-voting observers until their full appointment at the 2025 Annual Meeting on June 18, 2025.
Jeff Epstein, currently Operating Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners, brings extensive financial leadership experience as former CFO of Oracle and board member of several technology companies. Christie Simons, a former Senior Partner at Deloitte, contributes 30 years of global technology and audit expertise.
Following these appointments, Autodesk's Board will consist of 12 directors, with 11 being independent. The agreement with Starboard includes their withdrawal of director nominees and establishes an Information Sharing and Discussion Agreement to facilitate ongoing collaboration for shareholder value creation.
Autodesk (NASDAQ: ADSK) has released its 2025 State of Design & Make report, surveying nearly 6,000 global industry leaders across design, manufacturing, and construction sectors. The report reveals significant insights about AI adoption and workforce challenges.
Key findings show that while 48% of respondents believe AI will destabilize their industry, more than 2 in 3 leaders plan to increase AI investments. Trust in AI has declined, with only 65% expressing confidence, an 11-point drop from previous year. Despite challenges, 46% of leaders consider AI skills a top hiring priority for the next three years.
The report highlights a growing skills crisis, with 58% of professionals citing lack of skilled talent as a barrier to growth. Additionally, 48% of organizations lack resources for internal training programs. On the sustainability front, 72% of business leaders believe sustainability initiatives can generate over 5% of annual revenue, with 39% of companies using AI to advance sustainability efforts.
UKG, a provider of HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions, has appointed Prakash Kota as Chief Information Officer (CIO) effective April 3. Kota, who will report to UKG President and CFO Arlen Shenkman, joins from Autodesk (NASDAQ: ADSK) where he served as senior vice president and CIO.
At Autodesk, Kota led enterprise strategy initiatives focused on business scaling and technology experiences, overseeing enterprise data platforms, infrastructure and cloud engineering, and digital transformation initiatives. In his new role at UKG, he will drive enterprise technology strategy, optimize go-to-market capabilities, and advance AI design for workforce management.
A technology veteran with over 20 years of experience, Kota is a Bay Area CIO Global Orbie award winner, Forbes innovative technology leader honoree, and National Diversity Council Top 100 CIO. Based in San Francisco, he will focus on creating intelligent experiences for UKG's 80,000 global customers.