ADSK Stock Surges 18% With A 7-day Winning Spree On Record Q4 Earnings
Autodesk (ADSK) – a 3D design and civil engineering software provider – hit a 7-day winning streak, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to 18%. The company’s market cap has surged by about $8.4 Bil over the last 7 days and currently stands at $55 Bil.
The stock has YTD (year-to-date) return of 12.9% compared to 0.4% for S&P 500. This calls for a re-evaluation of the stock’s valuation to find out whether this is an opportunity or a trap.
What Triggered The Rally?
[1] Q4 2026 Earnings & FY27 Guidance Beat
- Q4 Adj. EPS $2.85 vs $2.64 est
- FY27 revenue forecast of $8.1B-$8.17B surpassed estimates
- Impact: Shares climbed 7% after-hours post-release, Significant increase in institutional interest
[2] Multiple Analyst Price Target Hikes
- JPMorgan raises target to $336
- Barclays boosts target to $315
- Impact: Reinforced upward price momentum, Increased investor confidence
Opportunity or Trap?
Below is our take on valuation.
There is not much to fear in ADSK stock given its overall Strong operating performance and financial condition. But given its Very High valuation, the stock appears Relatively Expensive (For details, see Buy or Sell ADSK).
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Returns vs S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for ADSK stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | ADSK | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 1.8% | 0.8% |
| 7D (Current Streak) | 18.0% | 0.5% |
| 1M (21D) | 0.9% | -1.5% |
| 3M (63D) | -15.5% | 0.8% |
| YTD 2026 | -12.9% | 0.4% |
| 2025 | 0.1% | 16.4% |
| 2024 | 21.4% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 30.3% | 24.2% |
However, big gains can follow sharp reversals – but how has ADSK behaved after prior drops? See ADSK Dip Buyer Analysis to learn more.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 42 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 89 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 22 | 57 |
| 4D | 4 | 23 |
| 5D | 5 | 2 |
| 6D | 2 | 6 |
| 7D or more | 9 | 1 |
| Total >=3 D | 42 | 89 |
Key Financials for Autodesk (ADSK)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $5.5 Bil | $6.1 Bil |
| Operating Income | $1.1 Bil | $1.4 Bil |
| Net Income | $906.0 Mil | $1.1 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2026 FQ2 | 2026 FQ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $1.8 Bil | $1.9 Bil |
| Operating Income | $450.0 Mil | $475.0 Mil |
| Net Income | $313.0 Mil | $343.0 Mil |
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