Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) shares rose 3.4% to $257.96 as of August 14, 2026, a moderate gain from the prior close of $249.51. BestStocks flagged the session as a major change for ADSK. Below, we break down what changed for ADSK, why it matters for investors, how the stock reacted, and the catalysts on the calendar.
What happened
ADSK climbed 3.4% to $257.96
ADSK rose 3.4% in its latest session, moving from $249.51 to $257.96.
ValuationLow confidence
Rel. volume
0.9×
Below Avg
Vs peers
—
No comparable peers
Market cap
$54.5B
NASDAQ Global Select
Analyst target
$306
+18.5% vs price
Price chart
Aug 14
Not enough price data.
E earnings
F filing
A analyst
V/N other
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What it means for Autodesk, Inc. investors
For Autodesk, Inc. investors, the recent signals are mixed, leaving the near-term picture neutral / mixed. On the constructive side: Material positive event; Positive 3.4% session move. Weighing against that: Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) moved -3.62% from $211.15 to $203.50 on 2026-07-22; Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) moved -3.05% from $217.80 to $211.15 on 2026-07-21. Wall Street's consensus price target sits at $305.64, implying +18.5% upside from $257.96. BestStocks rates the overall signal quality low (50/100). With earnings roughly 13 days out, the next report is the most likely near-term test of the move.
ADSK price reaction
ADSK last traded at $257.96, up $8.45 (+3.39%) from the previous close of $249.51. The session traded on 0.9× average volume (below avg), so participation was unremarkable.
Bullish and bearish analyst opinions on Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK)
The consensus analyst price target on Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) is $305.64, 18.5% above the recent $257.96. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 0 upgrades, 10 maintains, and 0 downgrades. Here is how the bullish and bearish cases on ADSK line up.
▲ The bullish case
+Wall Street's consensus price target of $305.64 implies +18.5% upside from $257.96.
+The Street's most bullish target is $369.00 (+43.0%).
+Material positive event.
+Positive 3.4% session move.
+Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) moved +0.59% from $217.06 to $218.35 on 2026-07-17.
▼ The bearish case
−Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) moved -3.62% from $211.15 to $203.50 on 2026-07-22.
Bull vs bear balanceNeutral / Mixed
BearishNeutralBullish
Weighing both sides, BestStocks' composite read of recent signals is roughly balanced, as the bull-versus-bear meter above shows. This is an educational summary of the bull and bear case, not investment advice.
Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus figures as of Aug 14, 2026; other aggregators may differ. High and low targets show the range of estimates, not forecasts.
Autodesk rose 2.73% to $255.88 as part of a broader enterprise software sector recovery, with investor positioning ahead of its August 27 earnings report. The move reflects renewed confidence in the software sector following recent macro volatility, though volume remained below average at 0.41x expected levels 210 minutes into the session.
Autodesk rose 2.60% to $248.78, continuing a multi-week recovery driven by strong fiscal Q1 earnings, strategic cloud expansion with Amazon Web Services, and insider buying by company executives near recent lows, according to web search synthesis. Volume of 713,215 shares at 240 minutes into the session runs 0.54x below historical average for this time of day.
Material / Earnings2026-08-04
Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) moved +2.60% from $231.19 to $237.21 on August 4, 2026. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume remained near its 5-day average.
Filings2026-08-03
Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) filed a new 8-K on August 3, 2026. The filing contents were not detailed in available sources.
Material / Earnings2026-07-29
Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) moved +1.28% from $242.16 to $245.25 on 2026-07-29, reaching a new 30-day high. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found.
Material / Earnings2026-07-28
Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) moved +2.53% from $231.52 to $237.38 on 2026-07-28, reaching a new 30-day high. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume was near its 5-day average, suggesting the move was technical rather than driven by event-specific trading.
Autodesk shares rose 7.70% to $225.91 as part of a broader enterprise software sector rebound, with capital rotating back into the group amid chip stock weakness (per Perplexity). Institutional accumulation and positive sentiment from the prior fiscal Q1 earnings beat and cloud partnership updates have sustained upward momentum. Volume of 1.19M shares (0.64x average for this time of session) remains below typical intraday pace.
Risk2026-07-22
Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) moved -3.62% from $211.15 to $203.50 on 2026-07-22. We checked news, earnings, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume was near its 5-day average, suggesting the move was not driven by unusual trading activity.
Upcoming catalysts & outlook
Next earnings
2026-08-27 (est.)
in 13 days
10-Q Filing (est.)
2026-08-28
Medium impact
Thesis shift
Neutral / Mixed
bullish signal
Risk level
High
from change events
Frequently asked questions about ADSK
Why did Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) stock move?
ADSK rose 3.4% to $257.96. No single company-specific catalyst was confirmed during the move window, and it looks technical.
How much did ADSK stock rise?
ADSK gained 3.39% ($8.45) versus the prior close of $249.51, last trading at $257.96 on 0.9× average volume.
When is Autodesk, Inc.'s next earnings date?
ADSK's next earnings report is estimated for 2026-08-27 — about 13 days away.
What is the analyst price target for ADSK?
The consensus analyst price target for ADSK is $305.64, about 18.5% above the current $257.96. Over the past 90 days, analysts recorded 0 upgrades, 10 maintains, and 0 downgrades.
How BestStocks tracks ADSK
This page is generated automatically by BestStocks' change-detection system after its price and volume cleared ADSK-specific materiality thresholds, triggering an evidence check. It draws on 19 tracked change events for ADSK, cross-checked against the data sources listed below. Price, volume, and market-capitalization figures are the live intraday quote as of August 14, 2026 and refresh as new information is detected; for companies with multiple share classes, market-cap figures can differ by data source. Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus. This is an educational summary of what changed and why — not personalized investment advice.
