Autodesk stock falls 1.12 percent after Q2 earnings beat

Published on 09/24/2026 at 13:49 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Autodesk stock reflects Q2 FY27 revenue of USD 2.046 billion, up 16 percent year over year. Adjusted EPS reached USD 3.30 versus USD 3.12 consensus, while FY27 revenue guidance is USD 8.295 billion to USD 8.345 billion.

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Autodesk stock (ISIN US0527691069) closed at USD 217.15 on Nasdaq on September 23, 2026, down 1.12 percent from USD 219.62. The move followed a fiscal second-quarter performance with revenue growth, higher margins and guidance that includes the MaintainX acquisition.

Revenue reaches USD 2.046 billion

Autodesk reported fiscal 2027 second-quarter revenue of USD 2.046 billion for the period ended July 31, 2026, up 16 percent year over year. According to PR Newswire, billings rose 10 percent to USD 1.854 billion.

The earnings mix was also stronger than the revenue line alone suggests. Non-GAAP EPS reached USD 3.30, compared with USD 3.12 consensus, while GAAP EPS came in at USD 2.33, an increase of USD 0.87 from the prior-year quarter.

Guidance spans USD 8.295 billion to USD 8.345 billion

Autodesk set fiscal 2027 revenue guidance at USD 8.295 billion to USD 8.345 billion and billings guidance at USD 8.575 billion to USD 8.650 billion. The company also projected non-GAAP EPS of USD 12.52 to USD 12.60 and free cash flow of USD 2.725 billion to USD 2.750 billion.

The operating profile improved in the reported quarter. GAAP operating margin reached 29 percent, up 4 percentage points year over year, while non-GAAP operating margin was 41 percent, up 2 percentage points, according to the August 27, 2026 release from PR Newswire. For investors, the key tension is clear: operating leverage is improving, while MaintainX adds acquisition costs to the outlook.

Stock sits 33.5 percent below yearly high

At USD 217.15 on September 23, 2026, Autodesk stock was 33.5 percent below its 52-week high of USD 326.35 and 17.1 percent above its 52-week low of USD 185.50. Market capitalization stood at USD 45.850 billion on the same quote date.

Analyst sentiment remains favorable despite the post-results weakness. MarketBeat reported on September 23, 2026, that 25 of 32 analysts rated the stock Buy, one rated it Strong Buy and six rated it Hold, with an average 12-month price target of USD 318.0312.

Closing price holds the key level

Autodesk stock closed at USD 217.15 on Nasdaq on September 23, 2026, with the daily change at minus 1.12 percent. The combination of 16 percent quarterly revenue growth and a 33.5 percent gap to the yearly high leaves execution against the raised fiscal outlook as the central market test.