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Autodesk shares rise over 10% pre-market after raising full-year guidance on double-digit sales growth.
ByAinvest
Friday, Aug 29, 2025 4:04 am ET1min read
Autodesk shares rise over 10% pre-market after raising full-year guidance on double-digit sales growth.
Autodesk Inc. (ADSK) saw its stock price rise by more than 10% in pre-market trading today following the company's second-quarter earnings report. The strong performance was driven by revenue growth and the company's decision to raise its full-year guidance.The company reported a 17.1% year-over-year increase in revenue to $1.76 billion, exceeding analyst expectations by 2.33% [1]. This growth was primarily attributed to the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations (AECO) sector, which saw sales climb 23% to $878 million. The company also highlighted the positive impact of investments in AI data centers on its financials.
Autodesk's Chief Financial Officer, Janesh Moorjani, noted that the company's shift to a direct-to-customer billing model, which involved layoffs of about 1,350 employees, contributed $105 million in revenue during the second quarter [1]. This move, part of an optimization phase of its sales and marketing efficiency plan, aims to enhance operating margins over time.
The company's adjusted operating margin for the second quarter stood at 39%, allowing it to deliver adjusted earnings of $2.62 per share, which was well above the $2.45 forecasted by analysts [1]. Autodesk also raised its full-year revenue guidance to between $7.025 billion and $7.075 billion, reflecting strong demand for its products.
The stock's pre-market surge is a reflection of investor optimism about the company's strategic direction and future growth prospects. Autodesk's focus on AI integration and cloud capabilities, as emphasized by CEO Andrew Anagnost, positions the company as a leader in the design and make sectors.
References:
[1] https://siliconangle.com/2025/08/28/autodesks-stock-jumps-9-strong-second-quarter-results/
[2] https://www.investing.com/news/transcripts/earnings-call-transcript-autodesk-q2-2025-beats-expectations-stock-rises-93CH-4215724
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