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Founded in 1982, Autodesk is an application software company that serves industries in architecture, engineering, and construction; product design and manufacturing; and media and entertainment. Autodesk software enables design, modeling, and rendering needs of these industries. The company has over 4 million paid subscribers across 180 countries.

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Autodesk Names John Cahill And Ram Krishnan To Join Board Effective Immediately; Lorrie Norrington Informs Her Intention Not To Stand For Re-election At 2025 Annual General Meeting

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Shares of stocks in the broader software sector are trading lower amid overall market weakness following the Fed's rate decision to cut rates by 25 basis points.

Autodesk's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADSK#NYSE">ADSK</a>) short percent of float has risen 7.76% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.69 million shares sold short, which is 1.25% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.4 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Autodesk Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734543015_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Autodesk has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Autodesk's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Autodesk's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.17%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Peering Into Autodesk's Recent Short Interest

Stifel analyst Adam Borg maintains Autodesk (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADSK#NASDAQ">ADSK</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $340 to $360.

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Stifel Maintains Buy on Autodesk, Raises Price Target to $360

Autodesk (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADSK#NASDAQ">ADSK</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 5.96% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 17.82%. Currently, Autodesk has a market capitalization of $65.26 billion. 
Buying $1000 In ADSK: If an investor had bought $1000 of ADSK stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $11,969.17 today based on a price of $302.82 for ADSK at the time of writing.
<h3>Autodesk's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734530411_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$1000 Invested In This Stock 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Deutsche Bank analyst Steve Powers initiated coverage on Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LW#NYSE">LW</a>) with a Hold rating and announced a price target of $81. Lamb Weston shares closed at $74.96 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LW/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Oppenheimer analyst Kristen Owen initiated coverage on CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CF#NYSE">CF</a>) with an Outperform rating and announced a price target of $114. CF Industries shares closed at $89.82 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CF/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>B of A Securities analyst Michael Funk initiated coverage on Box, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BOX#NYSE">BOX</a>) with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $40. Box shares closed at $32.27 on Wednesday. See how other analysts view this stock.</li>
<li>Macquarie analyst Steve Koenig initiated coverage on Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADSK#NASDAQ">ADSK</a>) with an Outperform rating and announced a price target of $380. Autodesk shares closed at $307.46 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ADSK/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Macquarie analyst Steve Koenig initiated coverage on MongoDB, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDB#NASDAQ">MDB</a>) with a Neutral rating and announced a price target of $300. MongoDB shares closed at 297.20 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MDB/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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This Autodesk Analyst Begins Coverage On A Bullish Note; Here Are Top 5 Initiations For Thursday

Macquarie analyst Steve Koenig initiates coverage on Autodesk (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADSK#NASDAQ">ADSK</a>) with a Outperform rating and announces Price Target of $380.

Macquarie Initiates Coverage On Autodesk with Outperform Rating, Announces Price Target of $380

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<li>UBS analyst Taylor McGinnis initiated coverage on Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADSK#NASDAQ">ADSK</a>) with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $350. Autodesk shares closed at $291.90 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ADSK/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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This Autodesk Analyst Begins Coverage On A Bullish Note; Here Are Top 5 Initiations For Monday

Throughout the last three months, 19 analysts have evaluated Autodesk (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADSK#NASDAQ">ADSK</a>), offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
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<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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</thead>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">9</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $331.21, a high estimate of $375.00, and a low estimate of $260.00. This current average has increased by 7.29% from the previous average price target of $308.71. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733144419_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
A clear picture of Autodesk's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<td>Taylor McGinnis</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>-</td>
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<td>Tyler Radke</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$361.00</td>
<td>$358.00</td>
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<td>Stephen Bersey</td>
<td>HSBC</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>-</td>
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<td>Matthew Broome</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
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<td>Clarke Jeffries</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$311.00</td>
<td>$257.00</td>
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<td>Daniel Jester</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$308.00</td>
<td>$287.00</td>
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<td>Blair Abernethy</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
<td>$295.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Tyler Radke</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$358.00</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Ken Wong</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Michael Turrin</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Keith Weiss</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$375.00</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Jason Celino</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Allan Verkhovski</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Sector Outperform</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joe Vruwink</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$305.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Adam Borg</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Saket Kalia</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$355.00</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Turrin</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Keith Weiss</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>William Jellison</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Autodesk. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Autodesk compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Autodesk's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of Autodesk's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ADSK/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Autodesk analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering Autodesk: A Closer Look</h2>
Founded in 1982, Autodesk is an application software company that serves industries in architecture, engineering, and construction; product design and manufacturing; and media and entertainment. Autodesk software enables design, modeling, and rendering needs of these industries. The company has over 4 million paid subscribers across 180 countries.
<h3>Autodesk: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization: With restricted market capitalization, the company is positioned below industry averages. This reflects a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Autodesk showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 4.32% as of 31 October, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: Autodesk's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 17.52%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Autodesk's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 10.81% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Autodesk's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 2.74%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: Autodesk's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 0.99. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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Expert Outlook: Autodesk Through The Eyes Of 19 Analysts

UBS analyst Taylor McGinnis initiates coverage on Autodesk (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADSK#NASDAQ">ADSK</a>) with a Buy rating and announces Price Target of $350.

UBS Initiates Coverage On Autodesk with Buy Rating, Announces Price Target of $350

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<li>Nutanix, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTNX#NASDAQ">NTNX</a>) stock lost 7.98% last week after the company reported better-than-expected Q1 financial results. However, the company&#8217;s Q1 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42221971" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">performance was offset by slowing ARR</a>. Several analysts revised price forecasts on the stock.</li>
<li>Autodesk Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADSK#NASDAQ">ADSK</a>) stock dipped 7.98% after it reported third-quarter financial results, and analysts revised <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42218196" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">their price target on the stock</a>.</li>
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Citigroup analyst Tyler Radke maintains Autodesk (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADSK#NASDAQ">ADSK</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $358 to $361.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on Autodesk, Raises Price Target to $361

HSBC analyst Stephen Bersey downgrades Autodesk (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADSK#NASDAQ">ADSK</a>) from Buy to Hold and announces $290 price target.

Downgrades

HSBC Downgrades Autodesk to Hold, Announces $290 Price Target

Shares of Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADSK#NASDAQ">ADSK</a>) are trading lower on Wednesday but they may have found support. The company posted earnings that were <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/offerings/24/11/42202548/autodesk-stock-slides-on-q3-earnings-key-details-from-quarter">slightly better than estimates</a> but investors are concerned about decreasing margins.
Our team of traders and technical analysts has made it our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/stock-of-the-day">Stock of the Day</a>.
Operating margin is the percent of profit a company has on a dollar of sales after all costs are considered. In Q3 of last year, Autodesk had an operating margin of 24%. This means that for every dollar of sales, the company kept 24 cents.
But this year, the margin has dropped to 22%. This means they are now only keeping 22 cents. This may not sound like a significant drop, but it shows that the company is becoming less efficient. This may be a bearish sign for the longer-term and some investors are selling.
It isn't a coincidence that the shares found support around the $293 level.
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As you can see on the chart, this level was resistance in October. Many of the investors and traders who sold at this resistance thought they made a good decision when the price dropped soon after.
But in early November the resistance broke and the stock gapped higher. When this happened, some of those who sold came to regret their decision to do so. A number of them decided to buy their shares back.
But they would only do so if they could buy them at the same price they were sold for.
As a result, now that the stock has dropped back to their selling prices they are placing buy orders. The large concentration of these orders has formed support at the price that had been resistance.
Sometimes stocks rally after they drop to resistance.
This happens because some of the buyers become nervous. They know that the sellers are going to go to whoever is willing to pay the highest price. They are afraid that they will be outbid by other buyers.
So, they increase their bid prices. Other nervous buyers see this and do the same thing. It could result in a snowball effect or bidding war that pushes the price up.
Levels that had been resistance can become support. Stocks tend to rally after reaching support. Shares of Autodesk may be about to move higher.
Price Action: Autodesk closed Wednesday at $290.64 per share, down 8.6%. 
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Stock Of The Day: Autodesk Beats Earnings As Shares Find Support At This Level

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Autodesk Inc. Chief Executive Officer Andrew Anagnost said the company is focused on cutting costs in its sales and marketing teams, a move that comes following pressure from activist investor Starboard Value LP.
"We are very much focused on sales and marketing optimization moving forward," Anagnost said Wednesday in an interview on Bloomberg Television. "That is something we and all of the investment community agree is an important target for Autodesk."
Scrutiny intensified earlier this year on the maker of engineering software after an accounting investigation delayed its financial filings and led to the replacement of its finance chief. ...
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'Autodesk CEO Says Focused On Cost Cuts After Starboard Pressure' - Bloomberg Law

Global markets faced turbulence by midday Wednesday as an unwinding of yen-dollar carry trades drove sharp losses in U.S. equities, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 falling <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets">1.2% in intraday trading.</a>
Rising expectations that the Bank of Japan may raise interest rates in December pushed the dollar-yen pair down by 1.5%, marking its steepest drop since late September. This triggered a wave of &#8220;risk-off&#8221; sentiment, pressuring major indices.
The S&amp;P 500 dipped 0.5% by midday, on track to snap a seven-day winning streak, while small caps in the Russell 2000 remained relatively steady. Treasury yields fell significantly as fresh economic data failed to stoke concerns about an imminent change in the Federal Reserve's interest rate path.
The U.S. economy expanded at an annualized 2.8% in the third quarter, according to a second estimate that matched earlier print. October's Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, the Fed&#8217;s preferred inflation gauge, also came in line with forecasts, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/11/42220106/dollar-treasury-yields-stocks-fall-in-tandem-after-october-inflation-uptick">showing a modest uptick.</a>
Traders continue to bet on easier monetary policy, with Fed funds futures pricing in a 70% probability of a 25-basis-point rate cut at the Dec. 18 meeting.
In commodities market, gold inched up by 0.2%, while oil prices fell by 1% to $68 a barrel, heading for a three-day decline. Natural gas plummeted 7%, amid less cold weather forecasts reducing the outlook for heating demand.
Meanwhile, cryptocurrencies reversed their recent losing streak. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) rallied nearly 5% to above $96,000, while Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) surged more than 7%, hitting price levels last seen in late June 2024.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
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<td>Price</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,424.01</td>
<td>0.0%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,747.65</td>
<td>-0.3%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,994.06</td>
<td>-0.5%</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>20,682.38</td>
<td>-1.2%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 1:00 p.m. EST</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent112524&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) edged 0.4% lower to $598.35.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;eased 0.2% to $448.13.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) fell 1.1% to $503.71.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) inched 0.1% up to $241.01.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>) outperformed, rising 1%. The&nbsp;Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) lagged, down 1.9%.</li>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h1>
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<li>Semiconductor stocks, as tracked by the iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>), witnessed broad-based declines amid rising trade tensions between U.S. and China following Donald Trump&#8217;s pledge to raise tariffs. Micron Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), Marvell Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>) and Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>) were among the weakest performers, with drops of about 4.4%.</li>
<li>Crypto-linked stocks rebounded after sharp drops witnessed a day earlier. Shares of Bit Digital Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTBT#NASDAQ">BTBT</a>) were up 16%, while Riot Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIOT#NASDAQ">RIOT</a>) and MARA Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>) were up by 9% and 6%, respectively. </li>
<li>Dell Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NASDAQ">DELL</a>) tumbled by over 11% in reaction to earnings. </li>
<li>Other stocks reacting to quarterly results were Crowdstrike Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>), down 5.1%; Workday Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDAY#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>), down 5.2%; Autodesk Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADSK#NASDAQ">ADSK</a>), down 8%; HP Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HPQ#NYSE">HPQ</a>), down 12% and Nutanix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTNX#NASDAQ">NTNX</a>), down over 6%.</li>
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Mizuho analyst Matthew Broome maintains Autodesk (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADSK#NASDAQ">ADSK</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $260 to $280.

Mizuho Maintains Neutral on Autodesk, Raises Price Target to $280

Piper Sandler analyst Clarke Jeffries maintains Autodesk (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADSK#NASDAQ">ADSK</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $257 to $311.

Piper Sandler Maintains Neutral on Autodesk, Raises Price Target to $311

Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADSK#NASDAQ">ADSK</a>) shares are moving lower on Wednesday. The company reported 2025 fiscal-year third-quarter <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/offerings/24/11/42202548/autodesk-stock-slides-on-q3-earnings-key-details-from-quarter">earnings on Tuesday.</a>
What To Know: The company reported sales of $1.57 billion, beating analyst estimates of $1.56 billion. Also, it reported adjusted earnings per share of $2.17, beating analyst estimates of adjusted earnings per share of $2.12. 
For the fourth quarter, the company sees revenue from $1.623 billion to $1.638 billion versus analyst estimates of $1.621 billion. It also sees earnings per share from $2.10 to $2.16 versus analyst estimates of $2.12.
Furthermore, Autodesk provided guidance for the 2025 fiscal-year, expecting adjusted earnings per share between $8.29 and $8.35, versus analyst estimates of $8.27. It also anticipates revenue in the range of $6.11 billion to $6.13 billion, versus analyst estimates of $6.10 billion.
Goldman Sachs reiterated its Neutral rating on Autodesk and its $295 price target. Goldman sees both positive and negative factors impacting Autodesk.
On the positive side, Goldman highlighted strong momentum in the Make business, with 28% growth, including contributions from the Pix acquisition. Additionally, the company's solid renewal rates and steady net revenue retention rate between 100% and 110% were seen as key strengths.
However, Goldman expressed concern over the current business environment, noting the need for healthier market conditions to support more robust revenue growth in the future. Despite Autodesk&#8217;s competitive positioning and pricing leverage, Goldman emphasized that it would prefer to see more durable growth, particularly as the company rolls out its new transaction model to Europe and Japan and aims for a sustained growth in the 2026 fiscal-year and beyond.
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ADSK Price Action: At the time of writing, Autodesk stock is trading 7.49% lower at $294.14, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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What's Going On With Autodesk Shares Wednesday?

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>BMO Capital raised the price target for Autodesk, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADSK#NASDAQ">ADSK</a>) from $287 to $308. BMO Capital analyst Daniel Jester maintained a Market Perform rating. Autodesk shares closed at $317.96 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ADSK/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Baird cut the price target for Kohl&#8217;s Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>) from $25 to $18. Baird analyst Mark Altschwager downgraded the stock from Outperform to Neutral. Kohl&#8217;s shares closed at $15.22 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KSS/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Canaccord Genuity boosted Iris Energy Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IREN#NASDAQ">IREN</a>) price target from $15 to $17. Canaccord Genuity analyst Joseph Vafi maintained a Buy rating. Iris Energy shares settled at $9.56 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/IEN/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Telsey Advisory Group boosted The Kroger Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KR#NYSE">KR</a>) price target from $62 to $85. Telsey Advisory Group analyst Joseph Feldman maintained an Outperform rating. Kroger shares closed at $60.57 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Guggenheim raised New Jersey Resources Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NJR#NYSE">NJR</a>) price target from $46 to $49. Guggenheim analyst Shahriar Pourreza maintained a Neutral rating. New Jersey Resources shares closed at $50.71 on Tuesday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NJR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Northland Capital Markets boosted MoneyLion Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ML#NYSE">ML</a>) price target from $80 to $100. Northland Capital Markets analyst Mike Grondahl maintained an Outperform rating on the stock. MoneyLion shares closed at $86.64 on Tuesday. See how other analysts view this stock.</li>
<li>Benchmark cut the price target for H World Group Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HTHT#NASDAQ">HTHT</a>) from $53 to $48. Benchmark analyst Fawne Jiang maintained a Buy rating. H World shares settled at $33.10 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HTHT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Citigroup boosted Urban Outfitters, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URBN#NASDAQ">URBN</a>) price target from $42 to $59. Citigroup analyst Paul Lejuez upgraded the stock from Neutral to Buy. Urban Outfitters shares closed at $40.14 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/URBN/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>HC Wainwright &amp; Co. cut the price target for MediWound Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDWD#NASDAQ">MDWD</a>) from $28 to $25. HC Wainwright &amp; Co. analyst Swayampakula Ramakanth maintained a Buy rating. MediWound shares closed at $16.90 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MDWD/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Needham boosted Nutanix, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTNX#NASDAQ">NTNX</a>) price target from $80 to $90. Needham analyst Mike Cikos maintained a Buy rating. Nutanix shares closed at $72.35 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NTNX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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In today's world, the metaverse represents a digital frontier where users interact in immersive virtual environments. In this article, we'll explore three metaverse stocks, Microsoft Corp (MSFT), Meta Platforms (META), and Autodesk (ADSK), that could boost your portfolio. Read more… With the world adopting digital interaction, the metaverse, a convergence of augmented and virtual reality, is shaping the future of interaction, commerce, and entertainment. Therefore, it might be considered wise for investors to invest in fundamentally sound Metaverse stocks: Microsoft Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/MSFT/">MSFT</a>), Meta Platforms, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/META/">META</a>), and Autodesk, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ADSK/">ADSK</a>), which are well-positioned to offer growth.
Tech giants are heavily investing in building platforms to power the metaverse. Big corporations believe software, game, and app developers <a href="https://www.goodfirms.co/blog/the-metaverse-gold-rush">will not just build programs but also architect</a> the digital reality. These companies are advancing tools like VR headsets, immersive gaming environments, and collaborative virtual spaces.
The metaverse <a href="https://www2.deloitte.com/content/dam/Deloitte/ca/Documents/technology-media-telecommunications/ca-industry-tmt-welcome-to-the-metaverse-en.pdf">extends beyond gaming and entertainment</a>. Industries like education, healthcare, and retail are adopting virtual environments to enhance learning, training, and shopping experiences. This diversification is making metaverse stocks appealing to a broad range of investors.
<a href="https://www.precedenceresearch.com/metaverse-market">Precedence research suggests</a> that the global metaverse market is anticipated to reach $2.37 trillion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 38.3%. The metaverse's economic ecosystem is vast, encompassing digital real estate, NFTs, virtual currencies, and more. As the concept of the metaverse matures, companies building the infrastructure and experiences for these virtual worlds will likely see growing demand.
With that in mind, let's examine the fundamentals of the above-mentioned stocks in detail:
Microsoft Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/MSFT/">MSFT</a>)
MSFT is a technology company that develops and supports software, services, devices, and solutions worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Productivity and Business Processes; Intelligent Cloud; and More Personal Computing. 
On October 3, MSFT announced a strategic partnership with Rezolve AI, a global leader in AI-powered commerce solutions, to empower retailers with advanced capabilities for digital engagement. Under this partnership, Microsoft Cloud-powered AI aims to transform customer engagement and operations, reinforcing MSFT's position in the AI industry.
MSFT's trailing-12-month net income margin and ROCE of 35.61% and 19.88% are 809.4% and 535.5% higher than their respective industry averages of 3.92% and 3.13%. Likewise, its trailing-12-month levered FCF margin of 24.11% is 117.4% above the industry average of 11.09%.
For the first quarter of 2025, which ended on September 30, MSFT's total revenue increased 16% year-over-year to $65.59 billion. The company reported <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/o/operatingincome.asp">operating income</a> of $30.55 billion, indicating a 13.6% growth from the prior-year quarter. In addition, its net income amounted to $24.67 billion and $3.30 per share, reflecting increases of 10.7% and 10.4% year-over-year, respectively.
The consensus revenue estimate of $68.91 billion for the fiscal second quarter (ending December 2024) represents an 11.1% increase year-over-year. The consensus EPS estimate of $3.16 for the same quarter indicates a 7.8% improvement year-over-year. The company has an excellent surprise history; it surpassed the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
The stock has gained 18.5% over the past year and 9.3% over the past three months to close the last trading session at $443.33.
MSFT's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect this robust outlook. The stock has an overall rating of B, which equates to Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
MSFT has a B grade for Stability, Sentiment, and Quality. It is ranked #15 out of 39 stocks in the B-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-business/">Software - Business</a> industry. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/MSFT/">Click here</a> to see the additional ratings for MSFT (Growth, Value, and Momentum).
Meta Platforms, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/META/">META</a>)
META engages in the development of products globally that enable people to connect and share with friends and family through mobile devices, personal computers, virtual reality headsets, and wearables. It operates in two segments: Family of Apps and Reality Labs. 
In terms of the trailing-12-month net income margin, META's 35.55% is 860.7% higher than the 3.70% industry average. Similarly, its 21.66% trailing-12-month ROTA is 1143.8% higher than the industry average of 1.74%. Also, its trailing-12-month ROCE of 36.13% compares to the industry average of 4.35%.
During the third quarter that ended on September 30, META's revenue increased 18.9% year-over-year, amounting to $40.59 billion. It posted income from operations of $17.35 billion, indicating a 26.2% increase from the prior-year quarter.
In addition, META's net income stood at $15.68 billion, up 35.4% year-over-year, while its earnings per share grew 37.4% from the year-ago value to $6.03. Its adjusted free cash flow rose 13.8% from the year-ago value to $15.52 billion.
Street expects META's revenue for the fiscal fourth quarter (ending December 2024) to increase 17.1% year-over-year to $46.98 billion. Its EPS for the same period is expected to register a 26.5% growth from the prior year, settling at $6.74. In addition, it surpassed the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, which is impressive.
META shares have surged 86.1% over the past year and 25.6% over the past six months to close the last trading session at $619.32.
META's bright prospects are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
It also has an A grade for Quality and a B for Sentiment. Within the A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/internet/">Internet</a> industry, it is ranked #18 out of 52 stocks. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/META/">Click here</a> to see META's ratings for Growth, Value, Momentum, and Stability.
Autodesk, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ADSK/">ADSK</a>)
ADSK is engaged in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment technology solutions. The company offers AutoCAD Civil 3D, BuildingConnected, AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT, CAM software, Fusion 360, and Industry Collections for professionals in various industries, including civil engineering, preconstruction, design, manufacturing, and media.
The stock's trailing-12-month EBIT margin of 22.95% is 330% higher than the industry average of 5.34%. Similarly, its 53.25% trailing-12-month ROCE is 1128.7% above the industry average of 4.33%. Also, its trailing-12-month ROTC of 18.34% compares favorably to the industry average of 3.13%.
ADSK's total net revenue for the third quarter (ended October 31, 2024) increased 11% year-over-year to $1.57 billion. Its non-GAAP income from operations is $573 million, indicating a 4.8% growth from the prior year's quarter. ADSK's net income came in at $275 million and $2.71 per share, up 14.1% and 13.4% year-over-year, respectively. Also, its free cash flow grew significantly from the same period last year to $199 million.
Analysts expect ADSK's revenue for the fourth quarter (ending January 2025) to increase 11.1% year-over-year to $1.63 billion, while its EPS for the same period is expected to grow 2.2% from the prior year to $2.14. Moreover, it topped Street revenue and EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, which is excellent.
Over the past six months, the stock has surged 39.3%, closing the last trading session at $303.99.
ADSK's promising fundamentals are reflected in its POWR Ratings. It has an overall rating of B, which equates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
It has an A grade for Quality and a B for Sentiment. The stock is ranked #23 out of 126 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-application/">Software - Application</a> industry. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ADSK/">Click here</a> to access the additional ADSK ratings (Growth, Value, Momentum, and Stability).
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MSFT shares were trading at $448.80 per share on Wednesday afternoon, up $5.47 (+1.23%). Year-to-date, MSFT has gained 20.24%, versus a 29.11% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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