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Why Is AUTODESK INC (ADSK) Stock Down Today?

By the Top Tier Newswire AI Desk · August 28, 2026 at 9:47 AM ET · reviewed against 30 wire stories

AUTODESK INC (ADSK) is down -5.17% in the latest session. Our newswire has captured 30 stories on ADSK across 13 sources in the last 36 hours, with AI sentiment reading mixed (avg 53/100).

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Autodesk Inc (ADSK) shares fell 5.17% to $256.60 in a volatile session marked by a sharp opening gap and continued investor caution around the company’s strategic direction. The stock’s decline reflects uncertainty around the MaintainX acquisition and mixed reactions to its Q2 results and updated guidance. Analysts have highlighted both the company’s AI-driven moat and valuation concerns, contributing to the sell-off.

What Happened

ADSK opened at $259.48, down 4.1% from the prior close, and traded lower throughout the session. The stock hit an intraday high of $267.00 at 9:30 AM ET before retreating to a low of $255.30 at 9:45 AM ET. The decline follows a recent round of analyst activity, including price target increases from BMO Capital, UBS, and others, but also reflects lingering doubts about the MaintainX acquisition and its impact on margins and growth. The company raised its fiscal 2027 revenue guidance to $8.295B, $8.345B following Q2 revenue of $2.046B, up 16% year-over-year. However, investors appear to be weighing the near-term execution risks against the long-term AI and digital design potential.

What The Data Shows

The stock traded on 0.3M shares, or 0.1 times the 3-month average, indicating limited immediate follow-through from the morning’s sharp move. The price remains within its 52-week range of $185.50 to $329.09 and trades at a P/E of 39.5. Recent insider activity has been positive, with three executives and a director making purchases totaling $1.4M in the past 90 days. Meanwhile, congressional activity has been mixed, with Rep. Ro Khanna and Donald J. Trump selling small positions in the last 30 days.

What To Watch

The stock is set to present at the Citi 2026 Global TMT Conference on September 9, 2026, offering a key opportunity for management to address investor concerns. Coverage breadth remains broad, with 30 stories from 13 sources in the past 36 hours, and further analyst commentary may influence near-term direction.

AI-assisted analysis composed exclusively from headlines and data on the Top Tier newswire. Public view is delayed 4 hours from real time. Not financial advice.

ADSK by the numbers

Last: $256.60Session: -5.17%7 sessions: +0.45%Coverage: 30 stories / 13 sourcesAI sentiment: 53/100 (mixed)Mkt cap: $53.8BP/E: 39.552w: $185.50 to $329.09
ADSK · Aug 28 session (5-min) · -3.87% vs prior close · updated 8:43 PM ET
$253$262$272prev close $270.58$260.107:05 AM10:12 AM1:20 PM4:27 PM7:35 PM7:05 AM · $259.487:10 AM · $259.207:15 AM · $260.007:40 AM · $258.807:45 AM · $259.998:00 AM · $258.008:05 AM · $258.108:10 AM · $257.788:15 AM · $258.898:25 AM · $258.708:35 AM · $260.498:40 AM · $261.258:45 AM · $261.008:50 AM · $260.508:55 AM · $259.009:05 AM · $260.309:10 AM · $260.759:15 AM · $260.509:20 AM · $259.009:25 AM · $257.119:30 AM · $260.279:35 AM · $257.529:40 AM · $257.489:45 AM · $255.719:50 AM · $254.429:55 AM · $254.4610:00 AM · $253.6210:05 AM · $255.1010:10 AM · $256.0110:15 AM · $258.8010:20 AM · $259.0910:25 AM · $259.2910:30 AM · $260.6810:35 AM · $260.8510:40 AM · $260.7910:45 AM · $259.4410:50 AM · $259.7010:55 AM · $259.4411:00 AM · $260.7911:05 AM · $261.7311:10 AM · $262.1311:15 AM · $261.3711:20 AM · $261.2911:25 AM · $260.1711:30 AM · $259.8611:35 AM · $257.9811:40 AM · $257.4011:45 AM · $259.7411:50 AM · $259.2511:55 AM · $259.1912:00 PM · $258.9812:05 PM · $259.4012:10 PM · $259.4612:15 PM · $257.3012:20 PM · $258.0412:25 PM · $257.8312:30 PM · $258.3012:35 PM · $258.6212:40 PM · $257.5212:45 PM · $258.0012:50 PM · $257.4212:55 PM · $257.771:00 PM · $257.331:05 PM · $257.371:10 PM · $257.991:15 PM · $258.391:20 PM · $257.911:25 PM · $257.461:30 PM · $257.691:35 PM · $257.251:40 PM · $257.421:45 PM · $257.561:50 PM · $257.831:55 PM · $258.002:00 PM · $257.712:05 PM · $256.462:10 PM · $257.152:15 PM · $257.702:20 PM · $257.522:25 PM · $256.882:30 PM · $257.472:35 PM · $257.532:40 PM · $257.332:45 PM · $257.102:50 PM · $257.892:55 PM · $258.053:00 PM · $259.203:05 PM · $259.163:10 PM · $259.773:15 PM · $259.743:20 PM · $259.173:25 PM · $258.803:30 PM · $259.603:35 PM · $259.743:40 PM · $259.143:45 PM · $259.483:50 PM · $259.483:55 PM · $260.864:00 PM · $260.664:05 PM · $260.664:10 PM · $259.515:05 PM · $260.405:15 PM · $260.665:20 PM · $260.665:40 PM · $260.397:35 PM · $260.10
AI sentiment, last 36h · averaged over 30 stories · 53/100 neutral
AI sentiment 53/100 (neutral)0 · bearish50bullish · 100

The headlines behind the move

Story flow · 8 stories on the wire, last 36h · hover or tap a dot for the headline
36h ago24h ago12h agopublishThe Fly · sentiment 67 · Autodesk price target raised to $325 from $290 at UBSThe Fly · 67Autodesk price target raised to $325 from $290 at UBSBarron's · sentiment 42 · Marvell, PayPal, Elastic, Autodesk, Gap, Workday, and More Stocks That Explain Today’s MarketBarron's · 42Marvell, PayPal, Elastic, Autodesk, Gap, Workday, and More Stocks That Explain Today’s Ma…Bloomberg · sentiment 50 · US Stock Futures Today: Affirm, Autodesk, Gap, PayPal, SolsticeBloomberg · 50US Stock Futures Today: Affirm, Autodesk, Gap, PayPal, SolsticePR Newswire · sentiment 55 · Autodesk to present at upcoming investor conferencesPR Newswire · 55Autodesk to present at upcoming investor conferencesThe Fly · sentiment 61 · Autodesk price target raised to $283 from $262 at BMO CapitalThe Fly · 61Autodesk price target raised to $283 from $262 at BMO CapitalSeeking Alpha · sentiment 58 · Autodesk - Q2'27 Update Shows Upside As Well As DownsideSeeking Alpha · 58Autodesk - Q2'27 Update Shows Upside As Well As DownsideInvesting.com Analyst Ratings · sentiment 61 · Stifel reiterates Buy on Autodesk stock, keeps $285 price targetInvesting.com Analyst Ratings · 61Stifel reiterates Buy on Autodesk stock, keeps $285 price targetSeeking Alpha · sentiment 48 · Autodesk's margins on track to improve despite MaintainX acquisition: analystsSeeking Alpha · 48Autodesk's margins on track to improve despite MaintainX acquisition: analysts
15d agoSeeking AlphaNEUTRAL 48Analyst

Autodesk's margins on track to improve despite MaintainX acquisition: analysts

Autodesk (ADSK) stock dips despite strong Q2; analysts cite MaintainX acquisition uncertainty, FY28 growth outlook, and margin guidance—read the takeaways.

16d agoInvesting.com Analyst RatingsBULLISH 61Analyst

Stifel reiterates Buy on Autodesk stock, keeps $285 price target

Stifel reiterates Buy on Autodesk stock, keeps $285 price target

16d agoSeeking AlphaBULLISH 58Earnings

Autodesk - Q2'27 Update Shows Upside As Well As Downside

Autodesk (ADSK) analysis: strong 2Q27 results and AI moat, but valuation caps upside.

16d agoThe FlyBULLISH 61Analyst

Autodesk price target raised to $283 from $262 at BMO Capital

16d agoPR NewswireBULLISH 55General

Autodesk to present at upcoming investor conferences

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) today announced its executives will be speaking at the following investor conferences: September 9, 2026 Citi's 2026 Global TMT Conference September 9, 2026 Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference 2026 A...

16d agoBloombergNEUTRAL 50General

US Stock Futures Today: Affirm, Autodesk, Gap, PayPal, Solstice

16d agoBarron'sBEARISH 42Earnings

Marvell, PayPal, Elastic, Autodesk, Gap, Workday, and More Stocks That Explain Today’s Market

Marvell drops after so-so earnings fail to wow investors, while PayPal slumps after a report says its takeover may be off.

16d agoThe FlyBULLISH 67Analyst

Autodesk price target raised to $325 from $290 at UBS

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