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ADSKAutodesk, Inc.

Earnings Release

Autodesk, Inc.'s latest earnings press release, filed Aug 27, 2026, scored line by line for tone, guidance and what changed since the prior release.

Guidance raised43 lines scoredFiled Aug 27, 2026SEC 8-K · Exhibit 99
Release Tone
56
BALANCED
GuidanceGuidance raisedWhat this release does to the company's outlook
Tone change▲ 3.3pointsvs the prior release (May 28, 2026)
Hedging language0.45per 100 words▼ 0.05 vs prior
New this quarter26of 43 linesWording that was not in the prior release

The lines that matter most

Ranked by how material, how strongly worded and how new each sentence is.

  1. 1

    “We have increased our fiscal 27 billings and revenue growth guidance to reflect higher underlying growth expectations, as well as the incremental contribution from MaintainX.

    Guidance raisedNew this quarter
  2. 2

    We’ve narrowed our fiscal 27 free cash flow expectations reflecting stronger underlying expectations offset by the operating and net financing costs for MaintainX and including approximately $45 million of transaction expenses related to the MaintainX acquisition.”

    Guidance loweredNew this quarter
  3. 3

    Our fiscal 27 non-GAAP margin guidance is unchanged, reflecting higher underlying margins from operating leverage and benefits from our go-to-market optimization, offset by margin dilution from the MaintainX acquisition.

    Guidance reaffirmedNew this quarter
  4. 4

    - Second quarter revenue grew 16 percent year over year as reported, 14 percent on a constant currency basis, to $2.05 billion

  5. 5

    (Gains) losses on strategic investments and dispositions, net(0.20)

    Negative tone
  6. 6

    GAAP EPS$1.57 - $1.87

    New this quarter
  7. 7

    Revenue (in millions)$2,125 - $2,140

    New this quarter
  8. 8

    Non-GAAP EPS$3.04 - $3.09

    New this quarter

Release by release

Tone and guidance for the last 2 earnings releases.

  1. Aug 27, 2026Guidance raised56.2+3.3
  2. May 28, 2026Guidance raised52.9

Bar length: tone on a 47–67 scale.

The release, annotated

1Highlight rankPositive toneNeutralNegative toneDimmed text: low materiality
4- Second quarter revenue grew 16 percent year over year as reported, 14 percent on a constant currency basis, to $2.05 billion
“AI turns connected data and context into actionable project intelligence that can ease endemic capacity constraints, raise the bar on what’s possible in the physical world, and help our customers do more with scarce resources,” said Andrew Anagnost, CEO of Autodesk.
“To realize that promise, customers need AI that is accurate, fast enough to stay in the flow of work, and affordable enough to use every day.
The future of AI for the built world will belong to the trusted platform that combines the richest context with the right models to deliver the best outcomes for customers.
Autodesk is uniquely positioned because we build project intelligence across the asset lifecycle by converging design, make, and operate through a continuous flow of data, context, and experience.”
“We delivered strong second quarter results with consistent execution and momentum.
Our sales reorganization is proceeding as expected,” said Janesh Moorjani, Autodesk CFO.
1“We have increased our fiscal 27 billings and revenue growth guidance to reflect higher underlying growth expectations, as well as the incremental contribution from MaintainX.Guidance raised
3Our fiscal 27 non-GAAP margin guidance is unchanged, reflecting higher underlying margins from operating leverage and benefits from our go-to-market optimization, offset by margin dilution from the MaintainX acquisition.Guidance reaffirmed
2We’ve narrowed our fiscal 27 free cash flow expectations reflecting stronger underlying expectations offset by the operating and net financing costs for MaintainX and including approximately $45 million of transaction expenses related to the MaintainX acquisition.”Guidance lowered
Net Revenue by Product Type
Net Revenue by Geographic Area
Net Revenue by Product Family
Our product offerings are focused in four primary product families: Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations ("AECO"), AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT, Manufacturing ("MFG"), and Media and Entertainment ("M&E").
Remaining Performance Obligations
(1) Reflects our sustained program reducing multi-year discounts, including winding down multi-year Maintenance-to-Subscription renewals.
The reduction of discounting for multi-year contracts benefits price realization over time while temporarily weighing on unbilled deferred revenue and RPO growth.
Business Outlook
Q3 FY27 Guidance MetricsQ3 FY27 (ending October 31, 2026)
7Revenue (in millions)$2,125 - $2,140
6GAAP EPS$1.57 - $1.87
8Non-GAAP EPS$3.04 - $3.09
FY27 Guidance MetricsFY27 (ending January 31, 2027)
Billings (in millions)$8,575 - $8,650
Revenue (in millions)$8,295 - $8,345
GAAP operating margin25% - 27%
Non-GAAP operating margin~39%
GAAP EPS$7.89 - $8.72
Non-GAAP EPS$12.52 - $12.60
Free cash flow (in millions) (2)$2,725 - $2,750
GAAP earnings per share$1.57 - $1.87
Restructuring and facility-related asset impairments and other (gains) losses0.01
Income tax adjustments(0.23) - (0.22)
Non-GAAP earnings per share$3.04 - $3.09
GAAP operating margin25% - 27%
Restructuring and facility-related asset impairments and other (gains) losses1% - 0%
Non-GAAP operating margin (1)~39%
GAAP earnings per share$7.89 - $8.72
Restructuring and facility-related asset impairments and other (gains) losses0.26 - 0.15
Amortization of purchased intangibles and developed technologies1.19 - 0.80
5(Gains) losses on strategic investments and dispositions, net(0.20)
Income tax adjustments(0.70) - (0.76)
Non-GAAP earnings per share$12.52 - $12.60
117 boilerplate lines (safe-harbor disclaimer, contacts, call details) are set aside.

How this is scored

  • Source: the press release Autodesk, Inc. filed with the SEC as Exhibit 99 to Form 8-K (Item 2.02). Financial statements and boilerplate are set aside.
  • Tone: a financial sentiment model scores each sentence 0 to 100; the release score weights sentences by how material they are.
  • Materiality and guidance: a classifier judges whether each sentence is specific information, and what the release does to the outlook.
  • New this quarter: wording that does not appear in the prior release.
  • Hedging: uncertainty words (may, could, approximately, headwinds and similar) per 100 words of narrative.

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