Autodesk (ADSK) Q3 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

Core Insights - Autodesk reported $1.85 billion in revenue for the quarter ended October 2025, marking an 18% year-over-year increase and an EPS of $2.67 compared to $2.17 a year ago, exceeding both revenue and EPS estimates [1] - The revenue surprise was +2.67% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.8 billion, while the EPS surprise was +7.23% over the consensus estimate of $2.49 [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Billings reached $1.86 billion, surpassing the average estimate of $1.84 billion [4] - Net Revenue from Maintenance was $8 million, below the average estimate of $8.95 million, reflecting an 11.1% year-over-year decline [4] - Net Revenue from Other sources was $111 million, exceeding the estimated $103.57 million, with a 6.7% year-over-year increase [4] - Net Revenue from Subscription services was $1.73 billion, above the estimated $1.69 billion, showing a 19% year-over-year growth [4] - Total Subscription and Maintenance Revenue was $1.74 billion, exceeding the average estimate of $1.7 billion, representing an 18.8% year-over-year increase [4] Product Family Performance - Net Revenue from Media and Entertainment (M&E) was $86 million, below the average estimate of $102.45 million, with a 3.6% year-over-year increase [4] - Net Revenue from Other product families was $33 million, below the average estimate of $40.6 million, reflecting a 6.5% year-over-year increase [4] - Net Revenue from Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operations (AECO) was $921 million, exceeding the average estimate of $877.99 million, with a 22.6% year-over-year increase [4] - Net Revenue from Manufacturing (MFG) was $355 million, slightly above the average estimate of $348.82 million, showing a 15.6% year-over-year increase [4] - Net Revenue from AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT was $458 million, surpassing the average estimate of $425.22 million, with a 15.1% year-over-year increase [4]