Marathon Asset Management 13F: Cuts ADSK Stake by $1.5M
Key Points
- Marathon Asset Management reduced its Autodesk position by 6,938 shares, a decrease of 8.4%, in a filing on October 26, 2026.
- Following this change, the fund holds 75,243 shares worth about $15.7 million, representing 1.25% of its total reported assets.
- Autodesk shares recently traded around $248.09, slightly below the event-day closing price of $249.45.
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On October 26, 2026, Marathon Asset Management trimmed its stake in Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) by 6,938 shares, leaving it with 75,243 shares valued at approximately $15.7 million. This information comes from the fund's latest Form 13F filing with the SEC.
Marathon's reduction reflects an 8.4% decrease in its position. The fund's total reported value is about $1.26 billion, with this position ranking 27th out of its 76 total holdings.
Other Institutional Activity in Autodesk
NTV Asset Management opened a new position with 4,265 shares worth about $891,385. Meanwhile, Trust Co of Vermont reduced its stake by 2,998 shares, bringing its total to 9,722 shares valued at approximately $2.03 million. E. Ohman J:or Asset Management grew its holdings by 15,590 shares, ending with 143,608 shares worth about $30.0 million.
Autodesk, Inc. Stock Down 2.7%
Autodesk shares recently traded around $248.09, which is slightly below the event-day closing price of $249.45 on October 26, 2026. The stock has shown growth, with a year-over-year revenue growth of 16.1% and a net margin of 21.1%.
Recent Earnings
For the trailing twelve months, Autodesk reported revenue of approximately $7.79 billion and earnings per share (EPS) of $7.71. The next earnings report is expected on November 27, 2026.
Earnings drift grade
Outlook vs expectations on the last report — not price action.
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Forward outlook
5 target cuts vs 1 raises.
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EPS & revenue
EPS beat estimates by 3.1%. Revenue met estimates.
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Profit surprise
EBITDA missed by 23 percent. Operating income missed by 27 percent.
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Pre-earnings setup
Bar was high, analysts already very bullish.
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Analyst signal
1 target raise, 5 target cuts.
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Earnings quality
Gross margin up 0.7 points. Operating margin up 7.3 points. Positive free cash flow.
Earnings Call Summary
Autodesk delivered a strong quarter with revenue of $1.934 billion, beating the Street consensus of $1.931 billion, though non-GAAP EPS of $2.35 missed expectations of $2.84. The company highlighted sustained momentum in construction, architecture, engineering and operations, driven by data center and infrastructure investments. Management noted that AECO and Make segments continue to drive growth, while the new transaction model transition is moving smoothly and contributing about $105 million to revenue. The company raised full year guidance and reaffirmed confidence in long-term margin expansion.
Guidance Autodesk raised its full year sales guidance to $7.025 billion to $7.075 billion, up from prior expectations. The company also raised billings guidance to $7.355 billion to $7.445 billion and increased full year free cash flow guidance to $2.2 billion to $2.275 billion. Management expects operating margins to expand to 41 percent by fiscal 2029.
Very weak report. The release materially worsened the forward outlook.
Insider Buying and Selling at Autodesk, Inc.
In recent insider transactions, Director Stacy J. Smith bought 3,435 shares on May 29, 2026, valued at about $794,054. EVP and CFO Janesh Moorjani purchased 2,500 shares on June 15, 2026, for approximately $494,175. CEO Andrew J. Anagnost acquired 2,460 shares on June 16, 2026, worth about $498,544.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
On September 15, 2026, Cantor Fitzgerald initiated coverage on Autodesk with a Neutral rating and a price target of $215. RBC Capital reiterated its Outperform rating with a target of $305 on September 17, 2026. The consensus among analysts suggests a mean price target of $299.33, based on multiple ratings.
About Autodesk
Autodesk, Inc. provides software solutions for 3D design, engineering, and entertainment worldwide. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, and employs around 14,300 people.
Bottom Line
Investors will look to Autodesk's upcoming earnings report on November 27, 2026, for insights into its performance. With recent adjustments from various funds, including Marathon Asset Management, the market will watch how these changes impact the stock's trajectory.
Source: Marathon Asset Management's 13F filing on $ADSK (Oct 26, 2026). 13F filings show holdings as of the end of the reporting quarter and may not reflect the fund's current position. Written by software, not financial advice. How we make alerts