Autodesk Q2 Earnings Expected to Rise: A Guide to the Upcoming Release

Autodesk (ADSK) is expected to report Q1 2025 earnings of $2.44 per share, up 13.5% YoY, and revenues of $1.73 billion, up 14.7% YoY, on August 28. Analysts have maintained their EPS estimate over the past 30 days. The Zacks Earnings ESP model predicts a potential earnings beat, with a positive reading indicating a likely deviation from the consensus estimate.

Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK), a leading provider of 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software, is expected to report its Q1 2025 earnings on August 28. Analysts anticipate earnings of $2.44 per share, representing a 13.5% year-over-year (YoY) increase, and revenues of $1.73 billion, up 14.7% YoY [2].

The Zacks Earnings ESP model predicts a potential earnings beat, with a positive reading indicating a likely deviation from the consensus estimate. The model suggests that Autodesk may surpass analysts’ expectations, driven by strong performance across its Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) collection and robust cloud-based design tools adoption [2].

In the first three months of fiscal 2025, Autodesk reported a 15% increase in revenues to $1.63 billion, with strong contributions from the core Subscription business. The company also raised its fiscal 2025 revenue outlook to $6.93 billion - $7 billion and boosted adjusted EPS guidance to $9.50 - $9.73 [3].

The company’s stock has declined about 3% in the past 30 days, struggling to regain momentum after slipping below the $300 mark amid muted buying interest and broader tech softness. However, the relatively low valuation presents a compelling buying opportunity [2].

Autodesk’s transition to annual billing and its strategic pivot toward cloud, platform, and AI investments are shaping near-term growth. The company is actively repurchasing its shares as free cash flows continue to grow. Currently, the management’s growth strategy is focused on pursuing strategic acquisitions, driving margin growth by optimizing sales & marketing, and allocating capital to organic investment [2].

Among the 28 analysts covering the stock, the consensus rating is a “Strong Buy,” based on 20 “Strong Buy” ratings, one “Moderate Buy,” and seven “Holds” [3]. Barclays analyst Saket Kalia reiterated a “Buy” rating on Autodesk and set a price target of $355, with the mean price target of $339.59 representing a 17.7% premium to ADSK’s current price levels [3].

References:

[1] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/rbc-capital-remains-buy-autodesk-035314542.html
[2] https://news.alphastreet.com/autodesk-adsk-set-to-report-q2-fy26-earnings-heres-what-to-expect/
[3] https://www.thefarmerselevator.com/news/story/34304826/are-wall-street-analysts-predicting-autodesk-stock-will-climb-or-sink