ADSK monthly performance report

Check ADSK's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.

ADSK monthly report

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Key takeaways

  • Autodesk (ADSK) closed October 2026 at $221.56, up 6.01% for the month and −30.52% over the trailing 12 months.
  • Year-to-date, ADSK is −25.15%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +13.62% YTD.
  • The stock is trading −7.73% versus its 200-day moving average ($240.13), a cautious technical signal.
  • Over the past three years, ADSK has underperformed the S&P 500 by −73.90%, with a relative strength index reading of 59.5.
  • Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 59% — 23 positive months versus 16 negative months.

Autodesk ended October 2026 at $221.56, posting a monthly return of +6.01%. The S&P 500 returned +1.60% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +4.41%.

The current quarter stands at +6.01% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −7.73% versus the 200-day moving average ($240.13).

Year-to-date, ADSK is −25.15% against SPY +13.62%, a gap of −38.78%. The stock is currently −32.08% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −42.56%.

ADSK trailing returns vs S&P 500
PeriodADSKS&P 500 (SPY)Excess return
1 Day+4.51%+0.67%+3.84%
1 Week+6.94%+1.20%+5.73%
1 Month+6.01%+1.60%+4.41%
3 Months+10.91%+4.03%+6.88%
6 Months−3.60%+22.61%−26.21%
YTD−25.15%+13.62%−38.78%
12 Months−30.52%+15.78%−46.31%
3 Years+8.63%+82.53%−73.90%
ADSK best months
RankMonthReturn
#1Jun 2024+22.74%
#2Jul 2026+20.46%
#3Dec 2023+11.47%
#4Nov 2023+10.52%
#5Aug 2026+10.39%
ADSK worst months
RankMonthReturn
#1Sep 2026−19.16%
#2Apr 2024−18.27%
#3Jun 2026−15.95%
#4Jan 2026−14.57%
#5Feb 2025−11.93%
ADSK quarterly returns
QuarterReturn
Q3 2025+2.62%
Q4 2025−6.82%
Q1 2026−19.12%
Q2 2026−18.79%
Q3 2026+7.50%
Q4 2026 (QTD)+6.01%
ADSK calendar year returns
YearReturn
2023+30.29%
2024+21.39%
2025+0.15%
2026−25.15%
ADSK drawdown metrics
MetricValue
52-Week High$326.20 (2025-10-06)
52-Week Low$185.50 (2026-06-22)
Current Price$221.56
200-Day Moving Average$240.13
Price vs 200DMA−7.73%
3-Year Maximum Drawdown−42.56% (2026-06-22)
Current Drawdown from 52W High−32.08%
ADSK relative strength vs S&P 500
RS metricValue
RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100)59.5
3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500−73.90%
RS Peak112.3 (Nov 2024)
RS Trough52.5 (Jun 2026)
StatusUnderperforming Benchmark

Frequently asked questions

What was ADSK's return for this report period?

ADSK returned +6.01% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-10-05.

Has ADSK outperformed SPY year to date?

YTD ADSK: −25.15% vs SPY: +13.62%.

What is ADSK's 12-month return?

−30.52% over the trailing 12 months.

Is ADSK above or below its 200-day moving average?

Price is −7.73% versus 200DMA ($240.13).

What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?

−42.56% on 2026-06-22.