Core Insights - Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) is a leading provider of 3D design, engineering, and entertainment technology solutions, with a market cap of $66.8 billion [1] - The company is expected to announce its fiscal third-quarter earnings for 2026 soon, with analysts predicting a profit of $1.78 per share, reflecting a 17.9% increase from the previous year [2] - For the full fiscal year, analysts anticipate an EPS of $6.90, which is a 17.8% increase from $5.86 in fiscal 2025, and an expected rise to $8.14 in fiscal 2027 [3] Performance Metrics - ADSK stock has underperformed compared to the S&P 500 Index, which gained 18.4% over the past 52 weeks, while ADSK shares increased by 9.6% [4] - The stock also lagged behind the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund, which saw a 29.8% gain during the same period [4] Recent Financial Results - On August 28, ADSK reported Q2 results, with shares closing up more than 9% in the following trading session; adjusted EPS was $2.62, exceeding Wall Street's expectation of $2.44 [5] - The company's revenue for Q2 was $1.8 billion, surpassing forecasts of $1.7 billion, and it expects full-year adjusted EPS between $9.80 and $9.98, with revenue projected between $7 billion and $7.1 billion [5] Analyst Ratings - The consensus opinion on ADSK stock is bullish, with a "Strong Buy" rating from 19 out of 27 analysts; one analyst suggests a "Moderate Buy," and seven recommend a "Hold" [6] - The average analyst price target for ADSK is $364.96, indicating a potential upside of 16.4% from current levels [6]