Allspring Global Investments Trims Autodesk Holdings

Asset manager reduces stake in software company by over 65%

Apr. 7, 2026 at 7:13am

A highly detailed, textured close-up image of industrial machinery components in muted tones, conceptually representing the complex financial infrastructure behind software companies.An institutional investor's reduction in Autodesk holdings reflects broader shifts in the software industry's financial landscape.San Rafael Today

Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC has reduced its holdings in Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK) by 65.6% in the fourth quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The fund now owns 21,323 shares of the software company's stock, down from 61,916 shares previously.

Why it matters

This reduction in Allspring's Autodesk position reflects broader shifts in the software and technology investment landscape, as asset managers reevaluate their holdings amid market volatility and changing economic conditions.

The details

Allspring Global Investments sold 40,593 shares of Autodesk during the fourth quarter, leaving the fund with a remaining stake valued at $6.1 million as of the end of 2022. The move comes as Autodesk's stock price has fluctuated, falling from a 52-week high of $329 to around $238 currently.

  • Allspring Global Investments filed its latest 13F report with the SEC on April 7, 2026, disclosing the reduced Autodesk holdings as of the end of Q4 2025.
  • Autodesk's stock price reached a 52-week high of $329.09 in early 2025 before declining to around $238 as of early 2026.

The players

Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC

An asset management firm that oversees over $600 billion in client assets.

Autodesk, Inc.

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

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What’s next

Investors will be watching to see if other major Autodesk shareholders make similar moves in the coming quarters, which could signal broader shifts in sentiment around the stock.

The takeaway

This filing highlights the dynamic nature of institutional investment strategies, as asset managers continuously reevaluate their positions based on market conditions and their own outlooks for individual companies and sectors.