Dimensional Fund Advisors Boosts Autodesk Stake

Investment firm increases holding in software company by 11% in Q3

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, an institutional investor, grew its stake in Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK) by 11.0% during the third quarter, according to a recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm now owns 1,218,256 shares of the software company's stock, representing approximately 0.57% of Autodesk's total shares outstanding.

Why it matters

Autodesk is a leading provider of design and engineering software used across various industries, including architecture, manufacturing, and media and entertainment. The increase in Dimensional Fund Advisors' stake suggests the firm sees long-term value in Autodesk's business and growth potential.

The details

According to the 13F filing, Dimensional Fund Advisors purchased an additional 120,523 shares of Autodesk during the third quarter, bringing its total holding to 1,218,256 shares. This represents a 11.0% increase in the firm's position compared to the prior quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors is now one of Autodesk's larger institutional shareholders, owning approximately 0.57% of the company's outstanding shares.

  • Dimensional Fund Advisors increased its Autodesk stake during the third quarter of 2026.

The players

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP

An institutional investment management firm that provides a range of equity, fixed income, and alternative investment strategies to clients worldwide.

Autodesk, Inc.

A software company that develops design and creation tools for the architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, and media and entertainment industries.

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The takeaway

Dimensional Fund Advisors' increased stake in Autodesk suggests the investment firm sees long-term growth potential in the software company, which is a leading provider of design and engineering tools across multiple industries.