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Founded in 1982, Autodesk is an application software company that serves industries in architecture, engineering, and construction; product design and manufacturing; and media and entertainment. Autodesk software enables design, modeling, and rendering needs of these industries. The company has over 4 million paid subscribers across 180 countries.

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오토데스크(NYSE:ADSK)의 공매도 비율이 최근 보고서 이후 11.54% 감소했다. 이 회사는 최근 248만 주의 공매도 주식이 있으며, 이는 거래 가능한 모든 보통주 중 1.15%에 해당한다고 보고했다. 거래량을 기준으로 할 때, 트레이더들이 평균적으로 공매도 포지션을 청산하는 데 1.94일이 걸릴 것이다.

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Autodesk Inc

Autodesk (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADSK#NASDAQ">ADSK</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 4.96% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.02%. Currently, Autodesk has a market capitalization of $57.76 billion. 
Buying $100 In ADSK: If an investor had bought $100 of ADSK stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $922.40 today based on a price of $271.16 for ADSK at the time of writing.
<h3>Autodesk's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743019214_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$100 Invested In This Stock 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

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Autodesk Says Board Will Review Starboard's Nominees And Make A Recommendation In Due Course

Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADSK#NASDAQ">ADSK</a>) today issued the following statement in response to comments made by Starboard Value LP ("Starboard"):
"Autodesk is delivering strong business and financial results, positioning us to drive significant shareholder value. Our strategy is working, as evidenced by our recent performance. We&nbsp;have also proactively strengthened our Board of Directors, including the recent appointments of two independent directors with demonstrated track records of value creation."

Autodesk Issues Statement In Response To Comments By Starboard Value; Says "Autodesk Is Delivering Strong Business And Financial Results, Positioning Us To Drive Significant Shareholder Value. Our Strategy Is Working, As Evidenced By Our Recent Performance"

Autodesk Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADSK#NASDAQ">ADSK</a>) shares are in the spotlight Wednesday after activist investor Starboard Value sent a letter to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/b44491499/starboard-delivers-letter-to-autodesk-shareholders">Autodesk shareholders</a>. 
What Happened: Starboard sent a letter to shareholders of Autodesk Wednesday morning indicating that the company is misleading shareholders about financial targets and total shareholder returns.
&#8220;Ultimately, we believe the Company's reliance on falsehoods and obfuscation on margin progress is emblematic of the underlying problem: a complete and utter lack of proper oversight and accountability to shareholders,&#8221; the activist said Wednesday morning.
&#8220;In allowing the Company to propagate these falsehoods, the Board of Directors has unfortunately and yet again demonstrated it is not well-equipped to hold management accountable.&#8221;
Starboard announced the nomination of former Cadence Design Systems CFO Geoff Ribar, Deloitte &amp; Touche&#8217;s Christie Simons and Starboard CEO Jeff Smith to the company&#8217;s board.
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Starboard took a $500 million stake in Autodesk almost a year ago and pushed for changes, urging shareholders to consider opportunities for improved corporate governance and enhanced value creation. The activist lost its bid to appoint nominees due to missed deadlines, per Reuters.
Now Starboard is arguing that Autodesk is overspending and shares have meaningfully underperformed peers over the short and long term. The activist believes board changes will help lead to value creation and improved stock performance.
&#8220;While we firmly believe Autodesk can be significantly more profitable than it is today and reach non-GAAP operating margins of 41 to 42% by FY2028, we believe it is imperative that the Company be governed by a well-functioning Board that can, and will, hold management accountable,&#8221; Starboard said.
ADSK Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/adsk">Autodesk shares</a> were up 0.08% at $273.31 at the time of publication Wednesday, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Starboard Nominates Directors To Autodesk Board: 'Complete And Utter Lack Of Proper Oversight'

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Starboard Delivers Letter To Autodesk Shareholders, Nominates Candidates For Election At 2025 Annual Meeting

Autodesk's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADSK#NYSE">ADSK</a>) short percent of float has risen 8.62% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.69 million shares sold short, which is 1.26% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.2 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Autodesk Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Autodesk has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Autodesk's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Autodesk's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.01%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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What's Driving the Market Sentiment Around Autodesk?

Continued Strong Financial and Operational Performance
We have been taking decisive actions to drive growth, significantly expand operating margin, generate robust free cash flow and continue innovating for our customers. In FY 2025, we completed the launch of our new go-to-market approach and are now in the optimization phase of that plan. Our FY 2025 underlying non-GAAP operating margin of ~39%1&nbsp;represents an increase of more than 2,400 bps since FY 2019 and 300 bps since FY 2023, reaching our 38%-40% target a year ahead of schedule. Furthermore, our recently announced restructuring actions will drive additional efficiency at scale as we optimize our go-to-market organization. We remain laser-focused on executing our strategy to continue this momentum and margin expansion as we deliver sustainable value for shareholders and customers.

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Autodesk Says Our FY25 Underlying Non-GAAP Operating Margin Of ~39% Represents An Increase Of More Than 2,400 bps Since FY19 And 300 bps Since FY23, Reaching Our 38%-40% Target A Year Ahead Of Schedule

Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADSK#NASDAQ">ADSK</a>) today issued the following statement addressing Starboard Value LP's ("Starboard") intent to nominate directors for election to the Autodesk Board of Directors:
Autodesk's Board and management team have reviewed Starboard's latest letter. We are always committed to acting in the best interests of our company and shareholders – as demonstrated by our strong recent financial results, the deliberate strategic initiatives we have implemented to generate significant long-term value and our ongoing board refreshment. Our strong business performance has driven total shareholder returns that have outperformed our peers.
Continued Strong Financial and Operational Performance
We have been taking decisive actions to drive growth, significantly expand operating margin, generate robust free cash flow and continue innovating for our customers. In FY 2025, we completed the launch of our new go-to-market approach and are now in the optimization phase of that plan. Our FY 2025 underlying non-GAAP operating margin of ~39%1&nbsp;represents an increase of more than 2,400 bps since FY 2019 and 300 bps since FY 2023, reaching our 38%-40% target a year ahead of schedule. Furthermore, our recently announced restructuring actions will drive additional efficiency at scale as we optimize our go-to-market organization. We remain laser-focused on executing our strategy to continue this momentum and margin expansion as we deliver sustainable value for shareholders and customers.
Proven Track Record of Board Refreshment and Strong Corporate Governance
We have continued to proactively evolve our Board, maintaining a thoughtful balance of directors with deep knowledge of Autodesk and those with fresh perspectives. Our Board is comprised of a majority of independent directors with extensive industry and technological expertise and operational execution and strategic transformation experience.
In the past six years, Autodesk has appointed five new independent directors, including the December 2024 appointments of John Cahill, former Chairman and CEO of Kraft Foods, and Ram Krishnan, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Emerson, who have exceptional track records of creating value for shareholders. We also announced that two directors will not be standing for reelection at the 2025 Annual Meeting. We remain committed to Board evolution in alignment with our strategy.
Engagement with Starboard
In the spirit of constructive engagement over the past year, Autodesk proactively met with Starboard representatives repeatedly and invited them to present their ideas to the full Board. When we added our newest directors, we reached out in advance to offer Starboard the opportunity to participate in the process, which they dismissed.
If Starboard proceeds with their nomination, the Board's Corporate Governance Committee will review Starboard's candidates as part of our regular director evaluation process. Autodesk shareholders are not required to take any action at this time.

Autodesk Issues Statement Regarding Starboard Value's Intent To Nominate Director Candidates; Says "If Starboard Proceeds With Their Nomination, The Board's Corporate Governance Committee Will Review Starboard's Candidates As Part Of Our Regular Director Evaluation Process"

Activist investor Starboard Value is gearing up for a proxy fight with Autodesk Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADSK#NASDAQ">ADSK</a>), seeking to impact the composition of the design software company's board of directors.
Holding a stake of over $500 million, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/b44395260/starboard-delivers-letter-to-autodesk-shareholders">Starboard intends to propose </a>its own list of candidates at Autodesk&#8217;s forthcoming 2025 annual meeting.
The activist investor <a href="https://www.starboardvalue.com/wp-content/uploads/Starboard_Value_LP_Letter_to_ADSK_Shareholders_03.19.2025.pdf">raised concerns about Autodesk&#8217;s performance</a> and growth potential, arguing that the company has lagged behind its subscription software competitors. 
Starboard asserted that Autodesk's poor profitability and inability to achieve its goals have eroded shareholder trust. These problems are further exacerbated by accusations of deceptive financial practices uncovered during an audit.
Starboard&#8217;s criticism focused heavily on the lack of accountability within Autodesk&#8217;s management.
Although the company recently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/44028440/autodesk-shares-jump-after-better-than-expected-q4-results-q1-guidance-above-estimates">implemented a 9% workforce reduction</a> under increasing pressure, significant uncertainties remain about how these changes will affect long-term profitability. 
Starboard has pointed out that Autodesk&#8217;s fiscal year 2026 projections do not meet its expectations, particularly concerning the financial impact of the workforce cuts.
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Despite its high-quality business model, Autodesk spends far more on operating expenses compared to its peers, which has negatively impacted its profitability, said the investor.
According to Starboard, with the right actions that include cost reductions and increased operating leverage, Autodesk could improve its margins significantly, according to the investor.
In December, the company appointed two <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/n42563469/autodesk-announces-appointment-of-two-new-independent-directors">new independent directors</a> to its Board of Directors. John Cahill, former chairman and CEO of Kraft Foods, and Ram Krishnan, executive VP and CEO of Emerson, joined the Autodesk Board as independent directors.
Autodesk also stated its intention to reduce the size of the Board by its 2025 Annual General Meeting.
In spite of all these changes in place, the report suggests that investors are pushing for further change to happen at the design software maker.
Autodesk&#8217;s stock has significantly dropped since reaching a peak in 2021, now holding a market value of approximately $55 billion, which has contributed to growing frustration among shareholders, per a <a href="https://www.wsj.com/tech/activist-starboard-prepares-to-launch-proxy-fight-at-autodesk-524c0443?mod=tech_lead_story">report</a> by the Wall Street Journal.
Price Action: ADSK shares traded higher by 0.60% at $261.50 in premarket at last check Wednesday.
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Activist Investor Starboard Targets Autodesk's Board With Proxy Battle - Report

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Autodesk shares are trading higher after Starboard issued a letter to shareholders and said it intends to nominate director candidates for election at the upcoming annual meeting.

Starboard Delivers Letter To Autodesk Shareholders, Intends To Nominate Director Candidates for Election at Upcoming Annual Meeting

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The Wall Street Journal Reported Tuesday, Starboard Plans Proxy Fight at Autodesk, Intends to Nominate Minority Slate of Directors Before Annual Meeting, Holds Over $500M Stake

In the last three months, 17 analysts have published ratings on Autodesk (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADSK#NASDAQ">ADSK</a>), offering a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">9</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated Autodesk and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $347.18, accompanied by a high estimate of $400.00 and a low estimate of $285.00. This current average has increased by 3.42% from the previous average price target of $335.71. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742248871_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Autodesk. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
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<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Allan Verkhovski</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sector Outperform</td>
<td>$315.00</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Saket Kalia</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$365.00</td>
<td>$355.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Taylor McGinnis</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Adam Borg</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>William Jellison</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Celino</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$335.00</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steve Koenig</td>
<td>Macquarie</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joe Vruwink</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$336.00</td>
<td>$345.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Keith Weiss</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$385.00</td>
<td>$375.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Blair Abernethy</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tyler Radke</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$339.00</td>
<td>$361.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Blair Abernethy</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joe Vruwink</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$345.00</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Funk</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$335.00</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Siti Panigrahi</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Clarke Jeffries</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$357.00</td>
<td>$311.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Adam Borg</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Autodesk. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Autodesk compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Autodesk's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>All You Need to Know About Autodesk</h2>
Founded in 1982, Autodesk is an application software company that serves industries in architecture, engineering, and construction; product design and manufacturing; and media and entertainment. Autodesk software enables design, modeling, and rendering needs of these industries. The company has over 4 million paid subscribers across 180 countries.
<h3>Autodesk's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Growth: Autodesk displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 31 January, 2025, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 11.57%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Information Technology sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Autodesk's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 18.49% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): Autodesk's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 11.57% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Autodesk's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 2.89%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Autodesk's debt-to-equity ratio is notably higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 0.98, the company relies more heavily on borrowed funds, indicating a higher level of financial risk.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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Autodesk shares are trading higher. Scotiabank maintained a Sector Outperform rating on the stock.

Scotiabank analyst Allan Verkhovski maintains Autodesk (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADSK#NASDAQ">ADSK</a>) with a Sector Outperform and lowers the price target from $360 to $315.

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Shares of companies in the broader software sector are trading higher. The sector may be rising as the overall market rebounds after falling recently on tariff concerns.

Autodesk (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADSK#NASDAQ">ADSK</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 4.37% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 15.32%. Currently, Autodesk has a market capitalization of $52.60 billion. 
Buying $100 In ADSK: If an investor had bought $100 of ADSK stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $839.33 today based on a price of $246.93 for ADSK at the time of writing.
<h3>Autodesk's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Shares of software stocks are trading lower amid recession worries due to uncertainty regarding tariffs and trade policy. President Trump said there is a "period of transition." Economic uncertainty could drive a rotation out of growth sectors.

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Information Technology sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$27.4K</td>
<td>40.5K</td>
<td>127.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$62.2K</td>
<td>12.1K</td>
<td>44.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$232.50</td>
<td>$56.3K</td>
<td>8.4K</td>
<td>22.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$87.00</td>
<td>$32.2K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
<td>12.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$30.5K</td>
<td>4.8K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$35.8K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td>355</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ADSK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$34.1K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>222</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KLAC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$760.00</td>
<td>$39.2K</td>
<td>40</td>
<td>176</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$139.2K</td>
<td>62</td>
<td>165</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$26.0K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
<td>140</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on March 7, 2025. Parties traded 174 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.4K, with a price of $158.0 per contract. There were 40584 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 127427 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on March 7, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $300.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $62.2K, with a price of $1245.0 per contract. There were 12148 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 44958 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on March 7, 2025. Parties traded 262 contract(s) at a $232.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 18 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $56.3K, with a price of $215.0 per contract. There were 8460 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 22360 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PLTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on March 7, 2025. Parties traded 106 contract(s) at a $87.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.2K, with a price of $305.0 per contract. There were 5331 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 12334 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 2 day(s) on March 7, 2025. This event was a transfer of 33 contract(s) at a $190.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.5K, with a price of $925.0 per contract. There were 4832 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3599 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CRM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 72 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 44 contract(s) at a $270.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.8K, with a price of $815.0 per contract. There were 2370 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 355 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ADSK (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADSK#NASDAQ">ADSK</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on March 7, 2025. Parties traded 22 contract(s) at a $280.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.1K, with a price of $1550.0 per contract. There were 1325 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 222 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For KLAC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 107 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $760.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.2K, with a price of $3920.0 per contract. There were 40 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 176 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For INTU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTU#NASDAQ">INTU</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 317 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 60 contract(s) at a $500.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $139.2K, with a price of $2320.0 per contract. There were 62 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 165 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MARA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 16 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $17.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.0K, with a price of $260.0 per contract. There were 5376 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 140 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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