Company Name: Autodesk, Inc.
Industry: Software—Application
Sector: Technology
Description: Autodesk Inc. is a software company that provides design, engineering, and entertainment solutions for various industries, such as architecture, manufacturing, construction, media, and education.
Autodesk was founded in 1982 by John Walker and Dan Drake, and is best known for its flagship product AutoCAD, a computer-aided design (CAD) software. The company is headquartered in San Rafael, California, and has more than 11,000 employees worldwide.
Autodesk’s main source of revenue is subscription, which accounts for more than 95% of its total revenue. The company offers various cloud-based and desktop software products and services that enable customers to create, simulate, visualize, and collaborate on their projects. Some of its popular products include Revit, Inventor, Maya, Fusion 360, BIM 360, and SketchBook. Autodesk also generates revenue from selling licenses, maintenance, and professional services.
Autodesk is one of the leading and innovative companies in the software industry, The company has a strong competitive advantage in the design and engineering software market, as it has a large and loyal customer base, a diverse and high-quality product portfolio, and a robust research and development pipeline. Autodesk also invests in strategic acquisitions, partnerships, and initiatives to expand its market reach, enhance its capabilities, and drive its digital transformation.
Autodesk’s stock is traded on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol ADSK.
CEO: Dr. Andrew Anagnost
Website: https://www.autodesk.comExchange: NASDAQ Global Select