Selected Financial Data
since 2005
Income Statement
Autodesk Inc., selected items from income statement, long-term trends
US$ in millions
| 12 months ended: | Net revenue | Income (loss) from operations | Net income (loss) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2024 | 5,497) | 1,128) | 906) |
| Jan 31, 2023 | 5,005) | 989) | 823) |
| Jan 31, 2022 | 4,386) | 618) | 497) |
| Jan 31, 2021 | 3,790) | 629) | 1,208) |
| Jan 31, 2020 | 3,274) | 343) | 215) |
| Jan 31, 2019 | 2,570) | (25) | (81) |
| Jan 31, 2018 | 2,057) | (509) | (567) |
| Jan 31, 2017 | 2,031) | (500) | (582) |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 2,504) | 1) | (331) |
| Jan 31, 2015 | 2,512) | 121) | 82) |
| Jan 31, 2014 | 2,274) | 285) | 229) |
| Jan 31, 2013 | 2,312) | 306) | 247) |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 2,216) | 356) | 285) |
| Jan 31, 2011 | 1,952) | 271) | 212) |
| Jan 31, 2010 | 1,714) | 66) | 58) |
| Jan 31, 2009 | 2,315) | 245) | 184) |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 2,172) | 446) | 356) |
| Jan 31, 2007 | 1,840) | 350) | 290) |
| Jan 31, 2006 | 1,523) | 370) | 329) |
| Jan 31, 2005 | 1,234) | 235) | 222) |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-31).
The financial performance from 2005 to 2024 is characterized by long-term revenue expansion interrupted by a period of significant operational volatility and subsequent recovery. While top-line growth has been largely consistent over the two-decade span, profitability experienced a severe contraction between 2015 and 2019 before reaching historical highs in the early 2020s.
- Revenue Trends
- Net revenue grew steadily from 1,234 million USD in 2005 to 2,315 million USD in 2009. A notable contraction occurred in 2010, with revenue falling to 1,714 million USD, followed by a period of relative stabilization between 2011 and 2016, where values fluctuated between 1,952 million USD and 2,512 million USD. A second brief dip occurred in 2017 (2,031 million USD), marking the beginning of an aggressive growth phase. From 2018 to 2024, revenue accelerated significantly, increasing from 2,057 million USD to 5,497 million USD, representing a substantial expansion of the market footprint.
- Operating Income Dynamics
- Operating performance exhibited high volatility compared to revenue. After peaking at 446 million USD in 2008, income from operations declined sharply to 66 million USD by 2010. A period of operational instability emerged between 2015 and 2018, during which the company transitioned from a modest gain of 121 million USD to significant operating losses, bottoming out at -509 million USD in 2018. Since 2019, a strong recovery trend has been observed, with operating income ascending to a peak of 1,128 million USD by 2024, suggesting a successful restructuring of the cost base or a shift in the business model.
- Net Income and Profitability
- Net income mirrored the operational trend, showing strong profitability in the early period (2005-2014) before entering a phase of deep losses. The most severe downturn occurred between 2016 and 2019, with net losses peaking at 582 million USD in 2017 and 567 million USD in 2018. Profitability returned abruptly in 2020, with a significant spike to 1,208 million USD in 2021. Despite a subsequent dip in 2022, net income remained robust, ending the period at 906 million USD in 2024.
- Correlation between Revenue and Profitability
- An analysis of the relationship between revenue and income reveals a divergence between 2015 and 2018, where revenues remained relatively stable or grew slightly while both operating and net incomes plummeted. This suggests that the losses during this period were not driven by a collapse in sales, but rather by increased operating expenses or non-operational charges. Conversely, the period from 2020 to 2024 shows a positive correlation, where rapid revenue growth has translated directly into enhanced operating margins and net profitability.
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Balance Sheet: Assets
Autodesk Inc., selected items from assets, long-term trends
US$ in millions
| Current assets | Total assets | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2024 | 3,579) | 9,912) |
| Jan 31, 2023 | 3,341) | 9,438) |
| Jan 31, 2022 | 2,764) | 8,607) |
| Jan 31, 2021 | 2,699) | 7,280) |
| Jan 31, 2020 | 2,659) | 6,179) |
| Jan 31, 2019 | 1,620) | 4,729) |
| Jan 31, 2018 | 1,878) | 4,114) |
| Jan 31, 2017 | 2,461) | 4,798) |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 2,993) | 5,515) |
| Jan 31, 2015 | 2,671) | 4,914) |
| Jan 31, 2014 | 2,835) | 4,595) |
| Jan 31, 2013 | 2,552) | 4,308) |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 1,896) | 3,228) |
| Jan 31, 2011 | 1,714) | 2,788) |
| Jan 31, 2010 | 1,380) | 2,447) |
| Jan 31, 2009 | 1,388) | 2,421) |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 1,482) | 2,209) |
| Jan 31, 2007 | 1,190) | 1,798) |
| Jan 31, 2006 | 739) | 1,361) |
| Jan 31, 2005 | 782) | 1,142) |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-31).
The asset base of the organization has experienced significant expansion between 2005 and 2024, characterized by a long-term upward trajectory punctuated by a period of contraction in the late 2010s.
- Total Asset Growth Trends
- Total assets grew from 1,142 million USD in 2005 to 9,912 million USD by 2024. This represents a substantial increase in the overall scale of the balance sheet. Growth remained positive through 2016, reaching 5,515 million USD, before a notable decline occurred, with assets dropping to 4,114 million USD by 2018. Following this trough, a period of rapid acceleration is observed, with total assets more than doubling over the subsequent six years to reach nearly 10 billion USD.
- Current Asset Dynamics
- Current assets exhibited greater volatility than total assets. These assets rose from 782 million USD in 2005 to a peak of 2,835 million USD in 2014. A subsequent downward trend occurred between 2015 and 2019, where current assets reached a low of 1,620 million USD. A strong recovery followed in the final five years of the period, culminating in a peak of 3,579 million USD by 2024.
- Asset Composition and Structural Shift
- A clear shift in the composition of the balance sheet is observable. In 2005, current assets represented approximately 68% of total assets, indicating a highly liquid asset structure. By 2024, this proportion decreased to approximately 36%. This trend suggests a strategic migration toward non-current assets, indicating a significant increase in long-term investments, intangible assets, or goodwill relative to the growth of liquid current assets.
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Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Autodesk Inc., selected items from liabilities and stockholders’ equity, long-term trends
US$ in millions
| Current liabilities | Long-term notes payable, net, including current portion | Stockholders’ equity (deficit) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2024 | 4,351) | 2,284) | 1,855) |
| Jan 31, 2023 | 4,000) | 2,281) | 1,145) |
| Jan 31, 2022 | 4,009) | 2,628) | 849) |
| Jan 31, 2021 | 3,255) | 1,637) | 966) |
| Jan 31, 2020 | 3,219) | 2,085) | (139) |
| Jan 31, 2019 | 2,301) | 2,088) | (211) |
| Jan 31, 2018 | 2,123) | 1,586) | (256) |
| Jan 31, 2017 | 2,185) | 1,491) | 734) |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 1,591) | 1,488) | 1,620) |
| Jan 31, 2015 | 1,400) | 747) | 2,219) |
| Jan 31, 2014 | 1,072) | 746) | 2,262) |
| Jan 31, 2013 | 1,044) | 746) | 2,043) |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 954) | —) | 1,883) |
| Jan 31, 2011 | 870) | —) | 1,609) |
| Jan 31, 2010 | 704) | —) | 1,474) |
| Jan 31, 2009 | 800) | 52) | 1,311) |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 747) | —) | 1,231) |
| Jan 31, 2007 | 574) | —) | 1,115) |
| Jan 31, 2006 | 507) | —) | 791) |
| Jan 31, 2005 | 477) | —) | 648) |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-31).
The financial trajectory from 2005 to 2024 is characterized by a substantial expansion of liabilities and a period of significant volatility in stockholders' equity, including a multi-year deficit.
- Current Liabilities Analysis
- A consistent and accelerating upward trend is observed in current liabilities. From 2005 to 2014, obligations grew from 477 million to 1,072 million. This growth accelerated after 2015, with current liabilities increasing from 1,400 million to 4,351 million by 2024, representing a nearly tenfold increase over the full period.
- Long-term Debt Evolution
- The utilization of long-term notes payable shifted from negligible levels in the early period to a primary component of the capital structure. Long-term debt was virtually absent until 2009, followed by a sharp increase to 746 million by 2013. Debt levels peaked in 2022 at 2,628 million before stabilizing at 2,284 million in 2024.
- Stockholders' Equity Trends
- Equity experienced three distinct phases: steady growth, a severe contraction, and a recent recovery. From 2005 to 2014, equity grew steadily from 648 million to a peak of 2,262 million. A sharp decline began in 2015, leading to a stockholders' deficit that bottomed at -256 million in 2018. A recovery phase commenced in 2021, with equity returning to positive territory and reaching 1,855 million by 2024.
- Capital Structure Observations
- The period between 2016 and 2020 reveals a high-risk financial profile, where increasing long-term debt coincided with a negative equity position. The subsequent rebound in stockholders' equity from 2021 onward indicates a significant strengthening of the balance sheet and a reduction in financial leverage relative to the deficit period.
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Cash Flow Statement
Autodesk Inc., selected items from cash flow statement, long-term trends
US$ in millions
| 12 months ended: | Net cash provided by operating activities | Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities | Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2024 | 1,313) | (502) | (852) |
| Jan 31, 2023 | 2,071) | (143) | (1,487) |
| Jan 31, 2022 | 1,531) | (1,595) | (169) |
| Jan 31, 2021 | 1,437) | (404) | (1,047) |
| Jan 31, 2020 | 1,415) | (57) | (467) |
| Jan 31, 2019 | 377) | (710) | 152) |
| Jan 31, 2018 | 1) | 506) | (657) |
| Jan 31, 2017 | 170) | 272) | (578) |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 414) | (810) | 343) |
| Jan 31, 2015 | 708) | (906) | (240) |
| Jan 31, 2014 | 564) | (194) | (127) |
| Jan 31, 2013 | 559) | (647) | 541) |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 574) | (370) | (120) |
| Jan 31, 2011 | 541) | (142) | (159) |
| Jan 31, 2010 | 247) | (283) | (45) |
| Jan 31, 2009 | 594) | (478) | (114) |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 709) | (86) | (376) |
| Jan 31, 2007 | 577) | (118) | (80) |
| Jan 31, 2006 | 415) | (338) | (306) |
| Jan 31, 2005 | 373) | 176) | (318) |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-31).
The cash flow profile exhibits a transition from moderate stability to significant volatility, followed by a period of substantial growth in liquidity generation. The most prominent characteristic is the dramatic escalation in operating cash flows starting in 2020, which fundamentally altered the company's capacity to fund investments and financing obligations.
- Operating Cash Flow Performance
- Net cash provided by operating activities showed steady growth from 2005 to 2008, peaking at 709 million. A period of instability followed, marked by a sharp decline to a low of 1 million in 2018. From 2020 onwards, a regime shift occurred, with operating cash flows increasing exponentially to reach a peak of 2,071 million in 2023, before moderating to 1,313 million in 2024.
- Investing Activities and Capital Allocation
- Net cash used in investing activities was predominantly negative, consistent with ongoing capital deployment. Significant investment outflows were recorded in 2015 (906 million) and reached a historical high in 2022 (1,595 million). Conversely, anomalous periods of net cash inflows from investing activities were observed in 2017 and 2018, suggesting asset divestitures or the realization of previous investments during a time when operating cash flow was at its lowest.
- Financing Activities and Capital Structure
- Financing activities were consistently characterized by net outflows for the majority of the period, indicating a trend of debt repayment or shareholder distributions. While there were intermittent inflows in 2013, 2016, and 2019, the scale of outflows accelerated significantly in the latter years, specifically in 2021 (1,047 million) and 2023 (1,487 million), coinciding with the surge in operating cash generation.
- Aggregate Cash Flow Relationship
- The relationship between the three cash flow components shifted from a balanced approach in the first decade to an aggressive growth and return model after 2020. In the most recent years, the substantial increase in operating cash flow has served as the primary engine to fund both large-scale investing activities and significant financing outflows, reducing the reliance on external financing.
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Per Share Data
Autodesk Inc., selected data per share, long-term trends
US$
| 12 months ended: | Basic earnings per share 1 | Diluted earnings per share 2 | Dividend per share 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2024 | 4.23 | 4.19 | 0.00 |
| Jan 31, 2023 | 3.81 | 3.78 | 0.00 |
| Jan 31, 2022 | 2.26 | 2.24 | 0.00 |
| Jan 31, 2021 | 5.51 | 5.44 | 0.00 |
| Jan 31, 2020 | 0.98 | 0.96 | 0.00 |
| Jan 31, 2019 | -0.37 | -0.37 | 0.00 |
| Jan 31, 2018 | -2.58 | -2.58 | 0.00 |
| Jan 31, 2017 | -2.61 | -2.61 | 0.00 |
| Jan 31, 2016 | -1.46 | -1.46 | 0.00 |
| Jan 31, 2015 | 0.36 | 0.35 | 0.00 |
| Jan 31, 2014 | 1.02 | 1.00 | 0.00 |
| Jan 31, 2013 | 1.09 | 1.07 | 0.00 |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 1.25 | 1.22 | 0.00 |
| Jan 31, 2011 | 0.93 | 0.90 | 0.00 |
| Jan 31, 2010 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.00 |
| Jan 31, 2009 | 0.81 | 0.80 | 0.00 |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 1.55 | 1.47 | 0.00 |
| Jan 31, 2007 | 1.26 | 1.19 | 0.00 |
| Jan 31, 2006 | 1.44 | 1.33 | 0.02 |
| Jan 31, 2005 | 0.98 | 0.90 | 0.06 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-31).
1, 2, 3 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
The per share financial performance over the analyzed twenty-year period reveals three distinct phases: a period of moderate volatility and stability, a multi-year phase of significant losses, and a subsequent high-growth recovery period.
- Earnings Per Share (EPS) Trajectory
- From 2005 through 2014, basic and diluted earnings per share remained relatively stable, typically fluctuating between $0.25 and $1.55. This period was characterized by modest consistency without a definitive long-term growth trend.
- A period of severe earnings contraction occurred between 2016 and 2019. Basic EPS declined into negative territory, reaching a nadir of -$2.61 in 2017 and remaining negative through 2019. This sequence indicates a period of substantial net losses.
- A sharp recovery is evident starting in 2020, with Basic EPS returning to positive territory at $0.98 and peaking at $5.51 in 2021. Despite a temporary decrease to $2.26 in 2022, the earnings trend resumed an upward trajectory, concluding at $4.23 by January 31, 2024. The narrow variance between basic and diluted earnings suggests that the impact of dilutive securities remained minimal throughout the entire period.
- Dividend Policy
- Dividend distributions were limited to the earliest years of the data set, with payouts of $0.06 in 2005 and $0.02 in 2006. No dividends were recorded from 2007 through 2024, signaling a long-term strategic shift away from cash dividends in favor of other capital allocation methods.
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