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Investing.com - BofA Securities maintained its Neutral rating and $330 price target on Autodesk (NASDAQ:ADSK) following the company’s recent business update. The software maker, currently trading at $294.55, has seen an 11% decline over the past week, with InvestingPro data indicating the stock is in oversold territory.
The software maker reaffirmed its capital allocation strategy, emphasizing organic investment, targeted tuck-in acquisitions, and continued share repurchases, according to BofA Securities. With impressive gross profit margins of 92% and strong cash flows covering interest payments, Autodesk operates from a position of financial strength, maintaining a moderate debt level.
BofA indicated that Autodesk’s business update language suggests a previously reported potential acquisition of product lifecycle management software vendor PTC (NASDAQ:PTC) is "not happening as previously reported in the press."
The investment bank expressed encouragement about Autodesk’s reiteration of focus on core strategic initiatives, noting that investor appetite for material mergers and acquisitions was low.
BofA Securities believes Autodesk’s share performance will be driven by its ability to execute ongoing business transformation initiatives, particularly its new transaction model, and continued progress in expanding margins.
In other recent news, Autodesk has been in the spotlight due to multiple developments. The company is reportedly considering acquiring PTC in a cash-and-stock deal, as reported by Bloomberg. This potential acquisition has drawn investor attention, primarily due to concerns over regulatory approval and PTC’s valuation. UBS has maintained its Buy rating on Autodesk, citing potential benefits to the company’s Manufacturing business, which constitutes about 20% of its revenue. Meanwhile, Stifel reiterated its Buy rating, noting ongoing channel consolidation as Autodesk shifts towards higher-value services. Citi also reaffirmed its Buy rating, expressing concerns that the PTC acquisition might impact Autodesk’s margin expansion and free cash flow. In other updates, Autodesk has outlined its strategy to enhance shareholder value by focusing on cloud, platform, and artificial intelligence initiatives. The company plans to optimize sales and marketing operations and continue its share repurchase program as free cash flow increases.
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