Autodesk Sues Google And Cuts Jobs As Shares Screen Undervalued
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Autodesk has filed a trademark lawsuit against Google over the use of the term “Flow.”
The company plans a 7% global workforce reduction as it shifts resources toward cloud and AI platforms.
Both moves mark a material change in how Autodesk positions its products and allocates capital.
For investors tracking NasdaqGS:ADSK, these developments come at a time when the stock has seen pressure, with a 30 day return of 13.5% and a year to date return of 19.9%. The current share price sits at $229.74, and the 1 year return of 23.2% contrasts with a 5 year return of 23.1%, which presents a mixed picture over different time horizons.
The lawsuit and workforce reduction indicate that Autodesk is putting legal protection of its brands and a sharper focus on cloud and AI at the center of its plans. As these decisions unfold, investors may watch for updates on how product offerings, partnerships, and cost structure are affected, along with any future disclosures tied to the restructuring.
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✅ Price vs Analyst Target: At $229.74, Autodesk trades about 36% below the consensus analyst price target of $359.75.
✅ Simply Wall St Valuation: Simply Wall St estimates the shares are trading 29.1% below fair value, flagged as undervalued.
❌ Recent Momentum: The 30 day return of a 13.5% decline shows recent pressure on the share price.
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📊 The lawsuit against Google and 7% workforce reduction suggest management is prioritising brand protection and reallocating capital toward cloud and AI offerings.
📊 Keep an eye on restructuring charges, updates on AI and cloud product traction, and whether margins align with the current 16.1% net income margin over time.
⚠️ Execution risk around headcount cuts and product repositioning is key, as any disruption to growth in Autodesk’s software lines could challenge the current P/E of 43.75.
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