Autodesk Shares Fall 1.68% as $330M Trading Volume Ranks 263rd on Pricing Strategy Rollout and 2028 $8.8B Revenue Outlook

On August 25, 2025, Autodesk (ADSK) closed with a 1.68% decline, trading a volume of $0.33 billion, ranking 263rd in market activity. The company introduced a revamped pricing strategy for Flow Studio, its AI-driven animation and VFX toolset, including a free tier and reduced Lite plan pricing to $10. This marks the first anniversary of the Wonder Dynamics acquisition, integrating Flow Studio into Autodesk’s ecosystem to broaden access to advanced creative tools.

Analysts highlight that the pricing shift aims to attract new users but may have limited immediate impact on upcoming earnings reports. A partnership with Buildots to enhance Construction Cloud integration is seen as a strategic move to strengthen recurring revenue streams. However, economic uncertainty remains a key risk, potentially delaying customer adoption and short-term revenue growth.

Long-term projections suggest Autodesk could reach $8.8 billion in revenue and $1.8 billion in earnings by 2028, requiring 11.4% annual revenue growth. The company’s fair value estimate stands at $341.72 per share, reflecting a 18% upside from current levels. Diverging community valuations, ranging from $240.87 to $341.72, underscore ongoing debates about growth sustainability amid macroeconomic challenges.

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