Autodesk muted after sharp year-to-date slide, shares lag broader software peers

Autodesk has fallen more than 30 percent year to date on Nasdaq while analysts keep a Hold stance and see upside over the medium term.

By Julia Schmitt, Sector & Peer Group desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-26, 11:15.

Autodesk Inc. (US0527691069) remains under pressure in 2026. The design software provider trades on Nasdaq and its shares are down more than 30 percent year to date, while the broader SaaS peer group shows mixed performance according to Zacks and Nasdaq data.Zacks comparison of Autodesk and Figma

What recent reports highlight

Sector commentary from Zacks notes that Autodesk shares have declined about 34.9 percent year to date, compared with a 50.1 percent drop for Figma, underscoring a weak but not isolated performance in design SaaS.Zacks analysis on design SaaS valuations The same note points out that Autodesk carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating expectations for the stock to perform broadly in line with the market near term.Zacks report on Autodesk earnings and rank

Valuation metrics in that comparison show Autodesk trading at a forward 12-month price-to-sales multiple of roughly 4.77 times, below its recent six-month median of 6.15 times, which points to a marked de-rating of the shares in the current year.Zacks data on Autodesk valuation Figma is cited with a higher forward price-to-sales multiple around 5.30 times but also trading below its own historical median, reflecting broader compression across design-focused SaaS names.Peer valuation comparison for Figma

How Autodesk compares in the sector

The Zacks note frames Autodesk and Figma as both benefiting from artificial intelligence integration in design software, yet facing investor caution after strong prior years.Zacks commentary on AI in design SaaS Autodesk focuses on engineering and industrial design, using AI for optimization and risk reduction, while Figma centers on collaborative digital product design, using AI to boost creative productivity and adoption.Details on Autodesk and Figma business focus

In terms of earnings outlook, Zacks cites Autodesk’s fiscal 2027 year-over-year earnings growth rate at about 20 percent, suggesting a still robust medium-term profit trajectory despite the current share price weakness.Projected earnings growth for Autodesk Both Autodesk and Figma are currently rated Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), reinforcing that major coverage houses see neither stock as outright defensive nor aggressive in the present AI-driven software cycle.Zacks rank explanation for Autodesk

The product behind the stock

Autodesk generates most of its revenue from subscription-based software for design, engineering and construction, with its AutoCAD platform a long-standing core product used globally by architects and engineers.Autodesk overview of design software portfolio The company also offers specialist tools such as Revit for building information modeling and Fusion for manufacturing design, anchoring its position in industrial and infrastructure workflows.Autodesk description of BIM and Revit

Where the shares trade today

Autodesk Inc. shares (US0527691069) last closed on Nasdaq on 2026-06-25 at 189.73 US dollars, giving the company a market capitalization of roughly 40 billion US dollars based on MarketBeat figures.MarketBeat price and market cap data for Autodesk

Key data on the Autodesk shares

• Company: Autodesk Inc.
• ISIN: US0527691069
• WKN: 869964
• Ticker: ADSK
• Trading venue: NASDAQ
• Price (as of 2026-06-25, 16:00): 189.73 US dollars
• Market cap: 40.03 billion US dollars (as of 2026-06-25)
• Sector / industry: Software - Application / Design SaaS
• Index membership: S&P 500
• Next earnings date: not officially scheduled

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security.