Capital Expenditures for Autodesk (ADSK)
According to Autodesk's latest reported financial statements, the company's current capital expenditures (TTM) is $50.00M USD. Capital expenditures (CapEx) are cash outlays for property, plant, and equipment and other long-lived productive assets — reported on the cash flow statement under investing activities. CapEx funds future capacity (factories, data centers, software, machinery), so rising spend can signal investment in growth, while heavy CapEx reduces free cash flow available to shareholders. We display CapEx as a positive amount (the absolute cash outflow); compare with revenue to gauge capital intensity and with total assets for the asset-base context.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$50.00M
YoY change
-57.8%
5Y CAGR
-14.8%
Peak year (1999)
$105.90M
Cumulative capital expenditures
$1.66B
CapEx history chart for Autodesk (ADSK) from 1990 to 2026
CapEx history table for Autodesk (ADSK) from 1990 to 2026
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Capital Expenditures | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $43.00M | -57.8% | ||
| 2025 | $102.00M | +229.0% | ||
| 2024 | $31.00M | -32.6% | ||
| 2023 | $46.00M | -30.8% | ||
| 2022 | $66.50M | -30.7% | ||
| 2021 | $95.90M | +80.3% | ||
| 2020 | $53.20M | -20.6% | ||
| 2019 | $67.00M | +32.1% | ||
| 2018 | $50.70M | -33.3% | ||
| 2017 | $76.00M | +5.0% | ||
| 2016 | $72.40M | -4.1% | ||
| 2015 | $75.50M | +17.6% | ||
| 2014 | $64.20M | +13.8% | ||
| 2013 | $56.40M | -10.5% | ||
| 2012 | $63.00M | +122.6% | ||
| 2011 | $28.30M | -27.4% | ||
| 2010 | $39.00M | -50.3% | ||
| 2009 | $78.40M | +81.1% | ||
| 2008 | $43.30M | +22.7% | ||
| 2007 | $35.30M | +72.2% | ||
| 2006 | $20.50M | -49.8% | ||
| 2005 | $40.84M | +31.7% | ||
| 2004 | $31.00M | -14.1% | ||
| 2003 | $36.10M | -19.9% | ||
| 2002 | $45.07M | +39.0% | ||
| 2001 | $32.41M | +117.1% | ||
| 2000 | $14.93M | -85.9% | ||
| 1999 | $105.90M | +606.0% | ||
| 1998 | $15.00M | -13.8% | ||
| 1997 | $17.40M | +6.7% | ||
| 1996 | $16.30M | -18.5% | ||
| 1995 | $20.00M | -7.0% | ||
| 1994 | $21.50M | +95.5% | ||
| 1993 | $11.00M | +11.1% | ||
| 1992 | $9.90M | -53.1% | ||
| 1991 | $21.10M | +57.5% | ||
| 1990 | $13.40M | — |
CapEx values are taken from Autodesk's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
As of the 2026 fiscal year, Autodesk (ADSK) reported capital expenditures of $43.00M – plunged 57.8% year-over-year.
Looking at the 2021–2026 (5 years) stretch, Autodesk capital expenditures compounded at -14.8% per year, with a net decline across the window.
Autodesk capital expenditures plunged from $105.90M in 1999 to $43.00M in 2026, a 59.4% drawdown.
The dataset's maximum capital expenditures sits at $105.90M (1999); the minimum reading of $9.90M dates to 1992.
Autodesk (ADSK) sits 9th of 8 Technology peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $9.38B.
Autodesk Capital Expenditures by Year
Autodesk Capital Expenditures 2026: $43.00M
Autodesk capital expenditures in 2026 was $43.00M, plunged 57.8% below 2025.
Autodesk Capital Expenditures 2025: $102.00M
Autodesk capital expenditures in 2025 was $102.00M, surged 229.0% from 2024.
Autodesk Capital Expenditures 2024: $31.00M
Autodesk capital expenditures in 2024 was $31.00M, plunged 32.6% below 2023.
Autodesk Capital Expenditures 2023: $46.00M
Autodesk capital expenditures in 2023 was $46.00M, plunged 30.8% below 2022.
Autodesk Capital Expenditures 2022: $66.50M
Autodesk capital expenditures in 2022 was $66.50M.
See more financial history for Autodesk (ADSK).
Sector peers — CapEx
Companies in the same sector as Autodesk, ranked by their latest capital expenditures.
| Company | Capital Expenditures | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) | $1.29T | Technology |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $64.55B | Technology |
| Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) | $15.86B | Technology |
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $12.71B | Technology |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $6.04B | Technology |
| ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) | $1.51B | Technology |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) | $974.00M | Technology |
| Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) | $623.00M | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
What is Autodesk's capital expenditures?
- Latest reported capital expenditures for Autodesk (ADSK) is $50.00M (period ending January 31, 2026).
How has Autodesk capital expenditures changed year-over-year?
- Autodesk (ADSK) capital expenditures changed -57.8% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Autodesk capital expenditures?
- Autodesk (ADSK) capital expenditures compound annual growth rate is -14.8% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Autodesk capital expenditures hit its highest annual value?
- Autodesk capital expenditures reached its highest annual value of $105.90M in 1999.
What was Autodesk capital expenditures in 2025?
- Autodesk (ADSK) capital expenditures in 2025 was $102.00M.
What was Autodesk capital expenditures in 2026?
- Autodesk (ADSK) capital expenditures in 2026 was $43.00M.
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