Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Autodesk, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) has returned -19.12% so far this year and -8.56% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, ADSK has achieved an annualized return of 15.28%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 1, 1985, ADSK's average daily return is +0.11%, while the average monthly return is +2.08%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.8 years.

Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Nov 1999 with a return of +56.3%, while the worst month was Jul 2000 at -37.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, ADSK closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Jul 24, 1996 with a return of +54.9%, while the worst single day was Jul 15, 1996 at -38.7%.

Autodesk, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 16.11%, beta of 1.28, and R² of 0.21 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 02, 1985.

• This stock captured 195.85% of S&P 500 Index gains and 143.70% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• R² of 0.21 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

ADSK ranks 28 for risk / return — below 28% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Autodesk, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Autodesk, Inc. was 76.92%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1219 trading sessions.

The current Autodesk, Inc. drawdown is 30.06%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Autodesk, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Autodesk, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Software - Application industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.