Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) Free Cash Flow CAGR:68.04%(TTM)
Free cash flow CAGR uses precomputed cash-flow statement history.
Over longer horizons, Autodesk, Inc.'s Free Cash Flow CAGR averages 5.64% over 3 years and 15.08% over 5 years.The TTM figure compares the trailing 12 months (sum of the latest four quarters) with the 12 months before that. Rows in the history table compare fiscal years, and the quarterly table compares single quarters; the three measure different windows and will differ. Free cash flow CAGR measures how Autodesk, Inc.'s cash generation has grown. FCF represents the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.
ADSK Free Cash Flow CAGR Chart
Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK)
ADSK Quarterly Free Cash Flow Growth (YoY)
Free Cash Flow growth vs the same quarter one year earlier, last 20 quarters.
ADSK Free Cash Flow CAGR History
| Year | Start FCF | End FCF | Change | % Change | CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1.50B | $2.41B | +$904.00M | +60.07% | +60.07% |
| 2025 | $1.28B | $1.50B | +$223.00M | +17.39% | +17.39% |
| 2024 | $2.02B | $1.28B | $-743.00M | -36.69% | -36.69% |
| 2023 | $1.46B | $2.02B | +$560.20M | +38.24% | +38.24% |
| 2022 | $1.34B | $1.46B | +$123.50M | +9.21% | +9.21% |
| 2021 | $1.36B | $1.34B | $-20.60M | -1.51% | -1.51% |
| 2020 | $310.10M | $1.36B | +$1.05B | +339.18% | +339.18% |
| 2019 | $-49.80M | $310.10M | +$359.90M | N/A | N/A |
| 2018 | $93.70M | $-49.80M | $-143.50M | -153.15% | N/A |
| 2017 | $341.60M | $93.70M | $-247.90M | -72.57% | -72.57% |
| 2016 | $632.60M | $341.60M | $-291.00M | -46.00% | -46.00% |
| 2015 | $499.30M | $632.60M | +$133.30M | +26.70% | +26.70% |
| 2014 | $502.70M | $499.30M | $-3.40M | -0.68% | -0.68% |
| 2013 | $510.50M | $502.70M | $-7.80M | -1.53% | -1.53% |
| 2012 | $512.50M | $510.50M | $-2.00M | -0.39% | -0.39% |
| 2011 | $207.80M | $512.50M | +$304.70M | +146.63% | +146.63% |
| 2010 | $515.50M | $207.80M | $-307.70M | -59.69% | -59.69% |
| 2009 | $665.20M | $515.50M | $-149.70M | -22.50% | -22.50% |
| 2008 | $541.30M | $665.20M | +$123.90M | +22.89% | +22.89% |
| 2007 | $394.70M | $541.30M | +$146.60M | +37.14% | +37.14% |
| 2006 | $332.30M | $394.70M | +$62.40M | +18.78% | +18.78% |
| 2005 | $189.08M | $332.30M | +$143.22M | +75.74% | +75.74% |
| 2004 | $50.13M | $189.08M | +$138.95M | +277.17% | +277.17% |
| 2003 | $165.09M | $50.13M | $-114.96M | -69.63% | -69.63% |
| 2002 | $163.71M | $165.09M | +$1.38M | +0.84% | +0.84% |
| 2001 | $88.67M | $163.71M | +$75.03M | +84.62% | +84.62% |
| 2000 | $40.80M | $88.67M | +$47.87M | +117.34% | +117.34% |
| 1999 | $143.60M | $40.80M | $-102.80M | -71.59% | -71.59% |
| 1998 | $96.80M | $143.60M | +$46.80M | +48.35% | +48.35% |
Quarterly Free Cash Flow: QoQ & YoY
| Quarter | Value | QoQ | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $876.00M | -9.2% | +59.6% |
| Q4 2026 | $965.00M | +124.4% | +42.3% |
| Q3 2025 | $430.00M | -6.1% | +116.1% |
| Q2 2025 | $458.00M | -16.6% | +131.3% |
| Q1 2025 | $549.00M | -19.0% | +21.2% |
| Q4 2025 | $678.00M | +240.7% | +60.7% |
| Q3 2024 | $199.00M | +0.5% | — |
| Q2 2024 | $198.00M | -56.3% | +59.7% |
| Q1 2024 | $453.00M | +7.3% | -36.0% |
| Q4 2024 | $422.00M | — | -53.3% |
| Q3 2023 | -$2.00M | — | — |
| Q2 2023 | $124.00M | -82.5% | -49.4% |
| Q1 2023 | $708.00M | -21.6% | +69.4% |
| Q4 2023 | $903.00M | +96.7% | +26.2% |
| Q3 2022 | $459.00M | +87.3% | +79.9% |
| Q2 2022 | $245.00M | -41.4% | +36.6% |
QoQ = change vs the prior quarter; YoY = change vs the same quarter a year earlier.
About Autodesk, Inc.
Autodesk, Inc. delivers advanced software and services for 3D design, engineering, and entertainment to a global clientele. Their diverse product line includes AutoCAD Civil 3D, a comprehensive solution for civil engineering tasks such as land development, transportation infrastructure, and environmental projects. For construction project management, they offer BIM 360, a cloud-based platform. Core design and drafting needs are met by AutoCAD and its specialized counterpart, AutoCAD LT. The company also provides CAM software, essential for computer numeric control (CNC) machining, inspection, and manufacturing modeling, alongside Fusion 360, an integrated platform for 3D CAD, CAM, and computer-aided engineering. Autodesk further provides curated Industry Collections, offering comprehensive toolsets for professionals in architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC), product design and manufacturing (PDM), and media and entertainment sectors. Their offerings extend to Inventor, a robust suite for 3D mechanical design, simulation, analysis, tooling creation, visualization, and documentation; and Vault, their data management solution, designed to centralize information, expedite design workflows, and enhance collaboration. For advanced 3D modeling, animation, special effects, rendering, and compositing, they provide Maya and 3ds Max. Additionally, ShotGrid serves the media and entertainment industry as a cloud-based platform for review processes and production tracking. Autodesk distributes its offerings both directly to customers and through an extensive network of authorized resellers and distributors. Established in 1982, the company is headquartered in San Rafael, California.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Software - Application
- CEO
- Andrew Anagnost