Free Cash Flow for Autodesk (ADSK)
Free Cash Flow for Autodesk (ADSK): headline value $2.73B · YoY +60.1%. Annual and quarterly series, chart, and tables are below.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$2.73B
YoY change
+60.1%
5Y CAGR
+12.4%
Peak year (2026)
$2.41B
Latest annual
$2.41B
Free Cash Flow history chart for Autodesk (ADSK) from 1990 to 2026
Free Cash Flow history table for Autodesk (ADSK) from 1990 to 2026
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Free Cash Flow | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2.41B | +60.1% | +$904.00M | ||
| 2025 | $1.50B | +17.4% | +$223.00M | ||
| 2024 | $1.28B | -36.7% | -$743.00M | ||
| 2023 | $2.02B | +38.2% | +$560.20M | ||
| 2022 | $1.46B | +9.2% | +$123.50M | ||
| 2021 | $1.34B | -1.5% | -$20.60M | ||
| 2020 | $1.36B | +339.2% | +$1.05B | ||
| 2019 | $310.10M | -722.7% | +$359.90M | ||
| 2018 | -$49.80M | -153.1% | -$143.50M | ||
| 2017 | $93.70M | -72.6% | -$247.90M | ||
| 2016 | $341.60M | -46.0% | -$291.00M | ||
| 2015 | $632.60M | +26.7% | +$133.30M | ||
| 2014 | $499.30M | -0.7% | -$3.40M | ||
| 2013 | $502.70M | -1.5% | -$7.80M | ||
| 2012 | $510.50M | -0.4% | -$2.00M | ||
| 2011 | $512.50M | +146.6% | +$304.70M | ||
| 2010 | $207.80M | -59.7% | -$307.70M | ||
| 2009 | $515.50M | -22.5% | -$149.70M | ||
| 2008 | $665.20M | +22.9% | +$123.90M | ||
| 2007 | $541.30M | +37.1% | +$146.60M | ||
| 2006 | $394.70M | +18.8% | +$62.40M | ||
| 2005 | $332.30M | +75.7% | +$143.22M | ||
| 2004 | $189.08M | +277.2% | +$138.95M | ||
| 2003 | $50.13M | -69.6% | -$114.96M | ||
| 2002 | $165.09M | +0.8% | +$1.38M | ||
| 2001 | $163.71M | +84.6% | +$75.03M | ||
| 2000 | $88.67M | +117.3% | +$47.87M | ||
| 1999 | $40.80M | -71.6% | -$102.80M | ||
| 1998 | $143.60M | +48.3% | +$46.80M | ||
| 1997 | $96.80M | +7.2% | +$6.50M | ||
| 1996 | $90.30M | +7.0% | +$5.90M | ||
| 1995 | $84.40M | +25.2% | +$17.00M | ||
| 1994 | $67.40M | +17.0% | +$9.80M | ||
| 1993 | $57.60M | -8.6% | -$5.40M | ||
| 1992 | $63.00M | +68.9% | +$25.70M | ||
| 1991 | $37.30M | -3.6% | -$1.40M | ||
| 1990 | $38.70M | — | — |
Free Cash Flow 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
In 2026, Autodesk (ADSK) free cash flow totalled $2.41B – surged 60.1% year-over-year.
Over 2021–2026 (5 years), Autodesk free cash flow expanded at a +12.4% compound annual rate, sustaining 2 straight years of year-over-year growth.
$2.41B stands as the all-time-high annual free cash flow, posted in 2026, against a low of -$49.80M during 2018.
Within Technology, Autodesk (ADSK) ranks 8th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for free cash flow is $49.26B.
Autodesk Free Cash Flow by Year
Autodesk Free Cash Flow 2026: $2.41B
Autodesk free cash flow in 2026 was $2.41B, surged 60.1% from 2025. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Autodesk Free Cash Flow 2025: $1.50B
Autodesk free cash flow in 2025 was $1.50B, grew 17.4% from 2024.
Autodesk Free Cash Flow 2024: $1.28B
Autodesk free cash flow in 2024 was $1.28B, plunged 36.7% below 2023.
Autodesk Free Cash Flow 2023: $2.02B
Autodesk free cash flow in 2023 was $2.02B, surged 38.2% from 2022.
Autodesk Free Cash Flow 2022: $1.46B
Autodesk free cash flow in 2022 was $1.46B.
See more financial history for Autodesk (ADSK).
Sector peers — Free Cash Flow
Companies in the same sector as Autodesk, ranked by their latest free cash flow.
| Company | Free Cash Flow | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| TSMC (TSM) | $1.10T | Technology |
| Apple (AAPL) | $98.77B | Technology |
| NVIDIA (NVDA) | $96.68B | Technology |
| Microsoft (MSFT) | $71.61B | Technology |
| Broadcom (AVGO) | $26.91B | Technology |
| ASML (ASML) | $10.65B | Technology |
| AMD (AMD) | $6.74B | Technology |
| Micron Technology (MU) | $1.67B | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
What is Autodesk's free cash flow?
Latest reported free cash flow for Autodesk (ADSK) is $2.73B (period ending April 30, 2026).
How has Autodesk free cash flow changed year-over-year?
Autodesk (ADSK) free cash flow changed +60.1% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Autodesk free cash flow?
Autodesk (ADSK) free cash flow compound annual growth rate is +12.4% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Autodesk free cash flow hit its highest annual value?
Autodesk free cash flow reached its highest annual value of $2.41B in 2026.
What was Autodesk free cash flow in 2025?
Autodesk (ADSK) free cash flow in 2025 was $1.50B.
What was Autodesk free cash flow in 2026?
Autodesk (ADSK) free cash flow in 2026 was $2.41B.
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