U.S. stock futures rose on Wednesday after Tuesday’s advances. Futures of major benchmark indices were higher. The three-day winning streak comes amid a holiday-shortened week, as the markets will be closed on Thursday and open till 1:00 p.m. ET on Friday.
Autodesk's fiscal Q3 results showed an 85% surge in direct sales and stronger-than-expected revenue and earnings, with the company saying the growth aligns with its planned shift toward a more direct, globally driven sales model.
3D design software company Autodesk (NASDAQ:ADSK) reported revenue ahead of Wall Streets expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 18% year on year to $1.85 billion. Guidance for next quarter’s revenue was optimistic at $1.91 billion at the midpoint, 2.6% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.67 per share was 6.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
As the Q3 earnings season comes to a close, it’s time to take stock of this quarter’s best and worst performers in the design software industry, including Adobe (NASDAQ:ADBE) and its peers.
3D design software company Autodesk (NASDAQ:ADSK) reported Q3 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 18% year on year to $1.85 billion. Guidance for next quarter’s revenue was optimistic at $1.91 billion at the midpoint, 2.6% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.67 per share was 6.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Autodesk Inc (NASDAQ: ADSK) is expected to report Q3 results slightly below consensus estimates but within guidance range. Revenue growth driven by AEC and AutoCAD.
The year 2025 marks a profound inflection point where Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transcended its traditional role in software development to become an indispensable, transformative force across the entire spectrum of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). No longer merely a tool for automating programming tasks, AI is now a co-investigator, a co-partner, and a [...]
Wall Street is overwhelmingly bullish on the stocks in this article, with price targets suggesting significant upside potential.
However, it’s worth remembering that analysts rarely issue sell ratings, partly because their firms often seek other business from the same companies they cover.
Autodesk (ADSK) offers strong growth, top-tier profitability, and a reasonable valuation for investors seeking affordable growth stocks in the software sector.
While the Nasdaq 100 (^NDX) is filled with cutting-edge technology and consumer companies, not all are on solid footing.
Some are dealing with declining demand, high costs, or regulatory pressures that could limit future upside.
As of late 2025, zSpace, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZSPC) stands at a pivotal juncture in the rapidly evolving virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) landscape. While often overshadowed by consumer-focused giants, zSpace has carved out a distinct and critical niche in immersive learning and workforce development with its innovative, headset-free technology.
Large-cap stocks usually command their industries because they have the scale to drive market trends.
The flip side though is that their sheer size can limit growth as expanding further becomes an increasingly challenging task.
