KeyBanc Reiterates Overweight Rating on Autodesk (ADSK)

KeyBanc analyst Jason Celino reiterated an Overweight rating and $305.00 price target on Autodesk (NASDAQ: ADSK).

The analyst commented, "We believe Autodesk has an emerging margin expansion story, catalyzed by recent investor activism. That said, we view the Company's margin expansion opportunities as a more gradual, multiyear endeavor, but one that could drive "adj. operating margins" from ~32% today to 40%+ over the MT-LT. In terms of catalysts to support our thesis, we would look for Autodesk to: 1) officially legitimize plans to "focus" on margin expansion opportunities; 2) appoint a CFO from a software company with a strong reputation; and 3) make progress/complete its billing transaction model transition. While macro remains uncertain, could further deteriorate, and may take some time to eventually recover when we do see interest rate cuts, we see a positive and compelling margin expansion-led narrative change. As we begin to contemplate positioning for 2025, we view ADSK as one of our favorite early 2025 ideas."

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Shares of Autodesk closed at $239.57 yesterday.

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