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Autodesk (ADSK) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
Autodesk gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since Feb 29, 2024. Of 15 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance 14 times (93%). Revenue: 9 of 9, on average +1.6% against the guided midpoint. Its releases raised guidance 6 times and lowered it once.
Revenue
Met or beat 9 of 9 periods (7 above, 2 within, 0 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 FY27 | $2.1B–$2.1B (Aug 27, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q2 FY27 | $2.0B–$2.0B (May 28, 2026) | $2.0B | above the range | +1.8% |
| Q1 FY27 | $1.9B–$1.9B (Feb 26, 2026) | $1.9B | above the range | +2.2% |
| FY27 | $8.1B–$8.2B (Feb 26, 2026) → raised $8.2B–$8.2B (May 28, 2026) → raised $8.3B–$8.3B (Aug 27, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q4 FY26 | $1.9B–$1.9B (Nov 25, 2025) | $2.0B | above the range | +2.5% |
| FY26 | $6.9B–$7.0B (Feb 27, 2025) → raised $6.9B–$7.0B (May 22, 2025) → raised $7.0B–$7.1B (Aug 28, 2025) → raised $7.2B–$7.2B (Nov 25, 2025) | $7.2B | above the range | +0.7% |
| Q3 FY26 | $1.8B–$1.8B (Aug 28, 2025) | $1.9B | above the range | +2.7% |
| Q2 FY26 | $1.7B–$1.7B (May 22, 2025) | $1.8B | above the range | +2.2% |
| Q1 FY26 | $1.6B–$1.6B (Feb 27, 2025) | $1.6B | above the range | +1.7% |
| Q4 FY25 | $1.6B–$1.6B (Nov 26, 2024) | $1.6B | within the range | +0.5% |
GAAP operating margin
Met or beat 1 of 2 periods (1 above, 0 within, 1 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY27 | 26.0%–28.0% (Feb 26, 2026) → reaffirmed 26.0%–28.0% (May 28, 2026) → lowered 25.0%–27.0% (Aug 27, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY26 | 21.0%–22.0% (Feb 27, 2025) → reaffirmed 21.0%–22.0% (May 22, 2025) → reaffirmed 21.0%–22.0% (Aug 28, 2025) → raised 23.0% (Nov 25, 2025) | 21.9% | below the range | -1.1 pts |
| FY25 | 20.0%–21.0% (Feb 29, 2024) → raised 21.0%–22.0% (Jun 3, 2024) → reaffirmed 21.0%–22.0% (Jun 11, 2024) → reaffirmed 21.0%–22.0% (Aug 29, 2024) → raised 21.5%–22.0% (Nov 26, 2024) | 22.1% | above the range | +0.3 pts |
GAAP tax rate
Met or beat 4 of 4 periods (0 above, 0 within, 4 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 FY26 | 31.0%–34.0% (Nov 25, 2025) | 29.0% | below the range | -3.5 pts |
| FY26 | 25.0%–28.0% (Feb 27, 2025) → raised 27.0%–30.0% (May 22, 2025) → raised 31.0%–33.0% (Aug 28, 2025) → lowered 31.0% (Nov 25, 2025) | 29.9% | below the range | -1.1 pts |
| Q3 FY26 | 30.0%–32.0% (Aug 28, 2025) | 26.7% | below the range | -4.3 pts |
| FY25 | 21.0% (Feb 29, 2024) → reaffirmed 21.0% (Jun 3, 2024) → reaffirmed 21.0% (Jun 11, 2024) → lowered 20.0% (Aug 29, 2024) → reaffirmed 20.0% (Nov 26, 2024) | 19.7% | below the range | -0.3 pts |
Adjusted tax rate
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 FY26 | 19.0% (Nov 25, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q3 FY26 | 19.0% (Aug 28, 2025) | — | — | — |
GAAP EPS
This line is not in the statements Filing Flows reads, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 FY27 | $1.57–$1.87 (Aug 27, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q2 FY27 | $1.84–$1.97 (May 28, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q1 FY27 | $1.68–$1.83 (Feb 26, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q4 FY26 | $1.40–$1.57 (Nov 25, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q3 FY26 | $1.34–$1.42 (Aug 28, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q2 FY26 | $1.37–$1.46 (May 22, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q1 FY26 | $0.76–$0.90 (Feb 27, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q4 FY25 | $1.21–$1.27 (Nov 26, 2024) | — | — | — |
| Q3 FY25 | $1.21–$1.27 (Aug 29, 2024) | — | — | — |
| Q2 FY25 | $1.12–$1.18 (Jun 3, 2024) → reaffirmed $1.12–$1.18 (Jun 11, 2024) | — | — | — |
Capital expenditures
The GAAP figure from the filings is shown for each period reported; it is not judged against the guide, which may leave items out (one-off payments, acquisitions).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 FY26 | $115M (Nov 25, 2025) | $17.0M (GAAP) | not judged | — |
| Q3 FY26 | $105M–$115M (Aug 28, 2025) | $9.0M (GAAP) | not judged | — |
| Q2 FY26 | $105M–$115M (May 22, 2025) | $9.0M (GAAP) | not judged | — |
| FY26 | $110M–$120M (Feb 27, 2025) | $43.0M (GAAP) | not judged | — |
The latest quarter
Autodesk, Q2 FY27: revenue $2.0B (+16% year over year), operating margin 29.3%, net earnings $492M, operating cash flow $575M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does Autodesk beat its guidance?
Autodesk gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since Feb 29, 2024. Of 15 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance 14 times (93%). Revenue: 9 of 9, on average +1.6% against the guided midpoint.
How often does Autodesk raise guidance?
Its earnings releases raised guidance 6 times and lowered it once since Feb 29, 2024.
Each guided period is held to the last guidance given before its figures were reported; a single figure counts as in line within 1% (0.25 pts for a rate). Reported figures are GAAP, from the company's filings; adjusted guidance shows its moves only.