Cash on Hand for Autodesk (ADSK)
According to Autodesk's latest reported financial statements, the company's latest reported cash and short-term investments is $2.92B USD. Cash on hand here is cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments reported at the end of each period — the most liquid assets on the balance sheet. Compare with total debt for net leverage and total assets for the share of assets held in cash.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
ADSK
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Latest period
$2.92B
YoY change
+37.7%
5Y CAGR
+6.9%
Peak year (2026)
$2.60B
Latest annual
$2.60B
Cash on Hand history chart for Autodesk (ADSK) from 1986 to 2026
Cash on Hand history table for Autodesk (ADSK) from 1986 to 2026
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Cash on Hand | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2.60B | +37.7% | +$711.00M | ||
| 2025 | $1.89B | -16.0% | -$360.00M | ||
| 2024 | $2.25B | +8.4% | +$174.00M | ||
| 2023 | $2.07B | +17.5% | +$308.00M | ||
| 2022 | $1.76B | -5.0% | -$93.20M | ||
| 2021 | $1.86B | +0.7% | +$13.50M | ||
| 2020 | $1.84B | +93.3% | +$890.10M | ||
| 2019 | $953.60M | -27.9% | -$369.60M | ||
| 2018 | $1.32B | -30.4% | -$576.70M | ||
| 2017 | $1.90B | -15.6% | -$351.00M | ||
| 2016 | $2.25B | +11.1% | +$224.50M | ||
| 2015 | $2.03B | -10.6% | -$240.70M | ||
| 2014 | $2.27B | +16.0% | +$312.80M | ||
| 2013 | $1.95B | +38.5% | +$543.00M | ||
| 2012 | $1.41B | +10.8% | +$137.00M | ||
| 2011 | $1.27B | +27.4% | +$273.70M | ||
| 2010 | $1.00B | +2.0% | +$19.50M | ||
| 2009 | $981.10M | +3.3% | +$31.80M | ||
| 2008 | $949.30M | +22.0% | +$171.40M | ||
| 2007 | $777.90M | +110.6% | +$408.50M | ||
| 2006 | $369.40M | -30.7% | -$163.29M | ||
| 2005 | $532.69M | +46.5% | +$169.17M | ||
| 2004 | $363.52M | +47.2% | +$116.50M | ||
| 2003 | $247.02M | -26.9% | -$90.79M | ||
| 2002 | $337.81M | +30.3% | +$78.46M | ||
| 2001 | $259.35M | -27.7% | -$99.58M | ||
| 2000 | $358.93M | +71.6% | +$149.73M | ||
| 1999 | $209.20M | +117.7% | +$113.10M | ||
| 1998 | $96.10M | +48.3% | +$31.30M | ||
| 1997 | $64.80M | -49.9% | -$64.50M | ||
| 1996 | $129.30M | -33.7% | -$65.70M | ||
| 1995 | $195.00M | +127.8% | +$109.40M | ||
| 1994 | $85.60M | +17.1% | +$12.50M | ||
| 1993 | $73.10M | 0.0% | $0 | ||
| 1992 | $73.10M | +40.0% | +$20.90M | ||
| 1991 | $52.20M | -12.3% | -$7.30M | ||
| 1990 | $59.50M | -44.8% | -$48.30M | ||
| 1989 | $107.80M | +11.6% | +$11.20M | ||
| 1988 | $96.60M | +297.5% | +$72.30M | ||
| 1987 | $24.30M | +50.0% | +$8.10M | ||
| 1986 | $16.20M | — | — |
Cash on Hand values are taken from Autodesk's reported balance sheets (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
In 2026, Autodesk (ADSK) cash and short-term investments totalled $2.60B – surged 37.7% year-over-year.
Through 2021–2026 (5 years), Autodesk cash and short-term investments delivered a +6.9% annualised rate; with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
The highest annual cash and short-term investments of $2.60B was reported in 2026. The lowest in the available history was $16.20M in 1986.
Within Technology, Autodesk (ADSK) ranks 9th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for cash and short-term investments is $35.44B.
Autodesk Cash on Hand by Year
Autodesk Cash on Hand 2026: $2.60B
Autodesk cash and short-term investments in 2026 was $2.60B, surged 37.7% from 2025. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Autodesk Cash on Hand 2025: $1.89B
Autodesk cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $1.89B, declined 16.0% below 2024.
Autodesk Cash on Hand 2024: $2.25B
Autodesk cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $2.25B, grew 8.4% from 2023.
Autodesk Cash on Hand 2023: $2.07B
Autodesk cash and short-term investments in 2023 was $2.07B, grew 17.5% from 2022.
Autodesk Cash on Hand 2022: $1.76B
Autodesk cash and short-term investments in 2022 was $1.76B.
See more financial history for Autodesk (ADSK).
Sector peers — Cash on Hand
Companies in the same sector as Autodesk, ranked by their latest cash and short-term investments.
| Company | Cash on Hand | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| TSMC (TSM) | $3.13T | Technology |
| Microsoft (MSFT) | $94.56B | Technology |
| NVIDIA (NVDA) | $62.56B | Technology |
| Apple (AAPL) | $54.70B | Technology |
| Broadcom (AVGO) | $16.18B | Technology |
| ASML (ASML) | $13.32B | Technology |
| AMD (AMD) | $10.55B | Technology |
| Micron Technology (MU) | $10.31B | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
What is Autodesk's cash and short-term investments?
Latest reported cash and short-term investments for Autodesk (ADSK) is $2.92B (period ending April 30, 2026).
How has Autodesk cash and short-term investments changed year-over-year?
Autodesk (ADSK) cash and short-term investments changed +37.7% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Autodesk cash and short-term investments?
Autodesk (ADSK) cash and short-term investments compound annual growth rate is +6.9% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Autodesk cash and short-term investments hit its highest annual value?
Autodesk cash and short-term investments reached its highest annual value of $2.60B in 2026.
What was Autodesk cash and short-term investments in 2025?
Autodesk (ADSK) cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $1.89B.
What was Autodesk cash and short-term investments in 2026?
Autodesk (ADSK) cash and short-term investments in 2026 was $2.60B.
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