Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Increases Autodesk Holdings

The Japanese financial firm grew its stake in the software company by 0.5% in Q4 2025.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 11:38am

An extreme close-up of industrial computer servers, wiring, and cooling systems, conveying the tangible, mechanical nature of Autodesk's technology backbone.Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group's increased investment in Autodesk reflects the Japanese firm's confidence in the software company's robust financial infrastructure and long-term growth prospects.San Rafael Today

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. grew its holdings in Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK) by 0.5% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund now owns 946,476 shares of the software company's stock, valued at $280,166,000.

Why it matters

Autodesk is a major player in the design software industry, with its products used widely across architecture, engineering, manufacturing, and media. Institutional investors like Sumitomo Mitsui Trust closely track and adjust their positions in Autodesk, providing insights into market sentiment around the company.

The details

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. increased its stake in Autodesk by purchasing an additional 4,845 shares during the fourth quarter of 2025. The Japanese financial firm now owns approximately 0.45% of Autodesk's total shares outstanding. Other major institutional investors, including Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. and Howard Capital Management Inc., also hold significant positions in the software company.

  • Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. disclosed its Q4 2025 holdings in Autodesk in a filing with the SEC on April 12, 2026.

The players

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc.

A major Japanese financial services group that manages over $1 trillion in assets globally.

Autodesk, Inc.

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

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The takeaway

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group's increased stake in Autodesk suggests the Japanese firm sees long-term growth potential in the design software company, even as it navigates a challenging macroeconomic environment.