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Autodesk Tops Q3 Estimates, Lifts Full-Year EPS Outlook as Direct Sales Surge

An AI-led product strategy is helping the company steer customers to its online store under a new transaction model.

Overview

  • Autodesk posted fiscal Q3 revenue of $1.85 billion and adjusted earnings of $2.67 per share, beating Wall Street expectations.
  • The company guided Q4 revenue to $1.90–$1.92 billion and adjusted EPS to $2.59–$2.67, and it raised full‑year EPS to $10.18–$10.25 on revenue of $7.15–$7.17 billion.
  • Direct sales jumped 85% on strength in the Autodesk Store and adoption of a new transaction model, a mix shift the CFO said unfolded as expected.
  • Shares rose about 6% to $312.50 in pre‑market trading after the results and remained higher during Wednesday’s session.
  • Analysts raised views, with Deutsche Bank upgrading to Buy with a $375 target, Rosenblatt lifting its target to $375, and RBC reiterating Outperform with a $380 target as management emphasized AI-driven automation.