Autodesk shares rose 6.57% over the past week. The supplied facts show the size of the gain and recent trading figures, but don’t identify a company-specific reason for the move. The latest listed company-news headline, dated October 16, says the stock fell more than the broader market. It doesn’t explain this week’s rise.
Investor takeaway: ADSK.US gained 6.57% over the week, but the available facts don’t show what drove the increase or whether it will continue.
Autodesk gained 6.57% in one week
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Autodesk Inc
ADSK.US
ADSK.US
Autodesk Inc
WealthAwesomeMarket cap
$51.33B
P/E
31.9x
52W high
$320.00
52W low
$185.50
1W change
+6.57%
Beta
1.33
Analyst Price Targets
Based on 36 analysts covering ADSK · as of Oct 5, 2026
Wall Street analysts forecast ADSK stock price to rise 25.2% over the next 12 months.
Consensus
Buy4.47 / 5.00
Avg. Target
C$307.54
+25.2% Upside
Current Price
C$245.58
Last close
Analyst Breakdown (36 analysts)
Targets are snapshotted when they change. Unchanged figures keep their original date. Not financial advice.
Wealth Awesome Price Forecast
WA ModelStatistical 90-day price range based on ADSK's historical volatility
30-Day Vol
40.0%
Annualized
90-Day Vol
43.7%
Annualized
Trend (90d)
+35.1%
Annualized drift
90d Mean
C$278.34
Expected price
| Horizon | Expected | 68% Range (1σ) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 trading days | C$256.05 | C$223.05 – C$293.93 |
| 60 trading days | C$266.96 | C$219.63 – C$324.49 |
| 90 trading days | C$278.34 | C$219.17 – C$353.49 |
Methodology: Range is calculated using 30-day realized volatility via geometric Brownian motion (log-normal model). 68% band = ±1σ, 95% band = ±2σ. This is a statistical model, not a prediction. Past volatility does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.
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The weekly return was positive. The supplied latest volume was 9,828 shares, or 0.76 times the 20-day average of 1,926,398 shares.
Bull case
Autodesk shares rose 6.57% over one week and 13.20% over one month. The latest supplied close of US$244.09 was above both the 50-day and 200-day moving averages.
Bear case
The supplied facts don’t identify a catalyst for the weekly gain. Latest volume was below its 20-day average, and the shares were still down 14.35% year to date.
What happened: Autodesk rose 6.57% over the week
The supplied performance data show Autodesk shares up 6.57% over one week. They don’t identify a company announcement, filing or other specific event as the cause, so the gain can’t be tied to a particular catalyst based on these facts alone. The October 16 headline says Autodesk fell more than the broader market, but doesn’t explain the subsequent weekly move. See the Autodesk stock page for company and share details.
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What the numbers show: US$244.09 close and below-average volume
The latest supplied close was US$244.09, 4.8% above the 50-day moving average of US$232.94 and 3.8% above the 200-day average of US$235.25. The shares were 44% of the way through their 52-week range of US$185.50 to US$320.00.
Latest volume was 9,828 shares, compared with a 20-day average of 1,926,398 shares. The supplied volume comparison was 0.76 times the average. Other reported returns were +2.03% for one day, +13.20% for one month and -14.35% year to date. These figures describe the move but don’t explain its cause.
What to watch next: no specific catalyst identified
The available facts don’t point to a confirmed upcoming event or company announcement linked to the weekly gain. The next useful information would be a clearly identified company-specific catalyst, if one is reported. Until then, the weekly return and trading figures are all that can be established from the supplied data. See the ADSK stocks page for broader information.
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