Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) shares tumbled 8.3% to $217.78 as of September 4, 2026, a significant decline from the prior close of $237.52. 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 fell 8.3% to $217.78
Autodesk fell 6.86% to $221.23 following a softer-than-expected Q3 profit outlook and narrowed full-year free cash flow guidance tied to its MaintainX acquisition costs, according to the company's late-August Q2 fiscal 2027 earnings release. Despite beating Q2 revenue and earnings expectations, guidance disappointment and concerns over near-term profitability from acquisition expenses drove the decline. Q3 fiscal 2027 earnings release and updates on MaintainX acquisition integration progress and impact on profitability.
This summary describes the catalyst and move as first detected on Sep 4, 2026, 9:33 AM EDT; the stock has continued trading since, so the current price and percentage move (shown above) may be larger or smaller than the figures here.
For Autodesk, Inc. investors, the recent signals add up to a strong bearish shift. On the constructive side: Positive price momentum. Weighing against that: Material negative event; Sharp 8.3% decline — elevated risk. Wall Street's consensus price target sits at $309.00, implying +41.9% upside from $217.78. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 1 upgrade and 0 downgrades. BestStocks rates the overall signal quality low (56/100). With earnings roughly 81 days out, the next report is the most likely near-term test of the move.
ADSK price reaction
ADSK last traded at $217.78, down $19.74 (-8.31%) from the previous close of $237.52. The session traded on 0.8× average volume (below avg), so participation was unremarkable. Over the past month the stock has ranged between $217.78 and $270.58, and it currently sits about 0% of the way up that band.
Bullish and bearish analyst opinions on Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK)
▼Latest catalyst·a bearish counterpoint
The latest catalyst — a materially negative development — a bearish counterpoint that challenges the prevailing bullish analyst view.
The consensus analyst price target on Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) is $309.00, 41.9% above the recent $217.78. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 1 upgrade, 15 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 $309.00 implies +41.9% upside from $217.78.
+The Street's most bullish target is $341.00 (+56.6%).
+1 analyst upgrade in the past 90 days, most recently Goldman Sachs to Neutral (2026-08-11).
+Positive price momentum.
▼ The bearish case
−Material negative event.
−Sharp 8.3% decline — elevated risk.
−Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) moved −3.45% from $246.01 to $237.52 on 2026-09-03.
Bull vs bear balanceStrong Bearish Shift
BearishNeutralBullish
Weighing both sides, BestStocks' composite read of recent signals is strongly bearish, 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 Sep 4, 2026; other aggregators may differ. High and low targets show the range of estimates, not forecasts.
Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) moved −3.45% from $246.01 to $237.52 on 2026-09-03. We checked news, earnings, analyst updates, filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found.
Autodesk reported a Q2 earnings beat (EPS $3.30, revenue $2.05B) but issued weak guidance, projecting Q3 profit of $3.04–$3.09 per share versus Wall Street's $3.14 expectation (Barron's). Shares fell 4.10% to $259.48 on elevated volume (2.87x expected for the time of day), as investors sold despite the strong quarter.
Autodesk shares rose 6.32% to $270.87 ahead of its Q2 FY2027 earnings report scheduled for August 27, 2026, driven by positive pre-earnings previews and expectations for strong subscription momentum (web_catalyst). Wall Street consensus targets $2.01 billion revenue and $3.12 EPS. Volume was elevated at 2.06x the time-adjusted expected level, reflecting heightened trading interest.
Material / Earnings2026-08-26+1.4%
Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) moved +3.87% from $245.27 to $254.77 on 2026-08-26. We checked news, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move occurred one day before the company's scheduled earnings announcement on 2026-08-27, with volume near its 5-day average.
Material / Earnings2026-08-19+1.8%
Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) moved +3.03% from $243.89 to $251.29 on 2026-08-19. We checked news, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume remained near its 5-day average.
Material / Earnings2026-08-17-4.0%
Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) moved −2.64% from $248.20 to $241.64 on 2026-08-17. 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.
Material / Earnings2026-08-14-2.4%
Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) moved -3.21% from $260.00 to $251.66 on 2026-08-14. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume remained near its 5-day average, suggesting the move was not driven by unusual trading activity.
Autodesk rose 3.11% to $257.26 as investors repositioned ahead of fiscal Q2 earnings scheduled for August 27, per the web catalyst. Volume was 1.37M shares at 360 minutes into the session, tracking 0.71x the historical average—normal for this time of day. The stock has gained 20.66% over the past month despite recent volatility.
In-depth ADSK event analyses
Permanent, dated analyses of ADSK's most significant sessions.
ADSK tumbled 8.3% to $217.78. The move coincided with the context summarized above, though no single company-specific catalyst was independently confirmed.
How much did ADSK stock fall?
ADSK lost 8.31% ($19.74) versus the prior close of $237.52, last trading at $217.78 on 0.8× average volume.
When is Autodesk, Inc.'s next earnings date?
ADSK's next earnings report is estimated for 2026-11-24 — about 81 days away.
What is the analyst price target for ADSK?
The consensus analyst price target for ADSK is $309.00, about 41.9% above the current $217.78. Over the past 90 days, analysts recorded 1 upgrade, 15 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 20 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 September 4, 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.
