Compared to Estimates, Autodesk (ADSK) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Core Insights - Autodesk reported revenue of $1.64 billion for the quarter ended January 2025, reflecting an 11.6% increase year-over-year, with EPS at $2.29 compared to $2.09 in the same quarter last year [1] - The revenue exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.63 billion, resulting in a surprise of +0.50%, while the EPS also surpassed expectations by +7.51% [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Billings reached $2.11 billion, surpassing the five-analyst average estimate of $2.06 billion [4] - Net Revenue from Maintenance was $10 million, below the average estimate of $11.26 million, marking a year-over-year decline of -28.6% [4] - Net Revenue from Other sources was $107 million, compared to the average estimate of $121.05 million, representing a -7.8% change year-over-year [4] - Subscription Revenue was $1.52 billion, exceeding the six-analyst average estimate of $1.50 billion, with a year-over-year increase of +13.7% [4] - Total Subscription and Maintenance Revenue was $1.53 billion, slightly above the six-analyst average estimate of $1.51 billion, reflecting a +13.2% year-over-year change [4] Product Family Performance - Net Revenue from Media and Entertainment (M&E) was $84 million, slightly below the estimated $87.70 million, but showing a +9.1% change year-over-year [4] - Net Revenue from Other product families was $29 million, in line with the estimate of $29.04 million, with a +7.4% year-over-year change [4] - Net Revenue from Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) was $799 million, exceeding the average estimate of $795.40 million, representing a +14.8% year-over-year increase [4] - Net Revenue from Manufacturing (MFG) was $318 million, slightly above the estimated $317.61 million, with an +8.9% change year-over-year [4] - Net Revenue from AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT was $409 million, surpassing the two-analyst average estimate of $400.40 million, reflecting an +8.5% year-over-year change [4] Stock Performance - Autodesk shares have returned -6.1% over the past month, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -2.2% change, indicating potential underperformance in the near term with a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell) [3]