Core Viewpoint - Autodesk, Inc. has experienced significant underperformance in its stock price compared to the broader market and specific technology sector indices, raising concerns about investor confidence amid geopolitical tensions and market dynamics [2][3]. Company Overview - Founded in 1982, Autodesk, Inc. is based in San Francisco, California, and specializes in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment technology solutions globally. The company has a market capitalization of $49 billion and offers products such as AutoCAD Civil 3D and Autodesk Build [1]. Stock Performance - Over the past 52 weeks, Autodesk's stock has declined by 23.8%, while the S&P 500 Index has increased by 11.8%. Year-to-date, the stock is down 21.9%, contrasting with a slight decline in the S&P 500 [2]. - Autodesk's stock has also underperformed compared to the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF, which has risen by 16.7% in the same period [3]. Analyst Expectations - For the fiscal year ending January 2026, analysts project Autodesk's earnings per share (EPS) to increase by 23.4% year-over-year to $7.23. The company's earnings surprise history shows mixed results, with three beats and one miss in the last four quarters [4]. - The consensus rating for Autodesk is "Strong Buy," with 23 out of 27 analysts recommending "Strong Buy," one "Moderate Buy," and three "Holds" [4]. Price Target and Analyst Upgrades - JP Morgan analyst Stephen Tusa upgraded Autodesk to "Overweight" from "Neutral" and set a new price target at $319. The mean price target of $372.92 indicates a potential upside of 61.3% from current levels, while the highest target of $460 suggests a potential increase of 98.9% [5].