Mirae Asset Boosts Stake in Autodesk Amid Analyst Optimism

Institutional investor increases position in leading design software company despite recent stock price decline.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 10:20am

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Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. has increased its stake in Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK) by 4.1% in the fourth quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The firm now owns 159,529 shares of the software company's stock, valued at $47.2 million. This comes as Wall Street analysts remain largely bullish on Autodesk, with a consensus 'Moderate Buy' rating and an average price target of $338.25.

Why it matters

Autodesk is a leading provider of design and engineering software used across industries like architecture, manufacturing, and media production. As the company continues to transition its business model to cloud-based subscriptions, institutional investors like Mirae Asset are closely watching the stock's performance and future growth potential.

The details

Mirae Asset's increased stake in Autodesk comes despite the stock's recent price decline, from a 52-week high of $329 to around $242 currently. However, the majority of Wall Street analysts covering the company maintain a Buy or Overweight rating, citing Autodesk's strong market position, recurring revenue model, and opportunities in emerging technologies like generative design and digital twins.

  • Mirae Asset increased its Autodesk stake in the fourth quarter of 2025.
  • Autodesk's stock price has declined from a 52-week high of $329 to around $242 currently.

The players

Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd.

A South Korean global asset management firm that has increased its stake in Autodesk, Inc.

Autodesk, Inc.

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

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The takeaway

Autodesk's transition to a cloud-based subscription model and its leadership in design software across multiple industries continue to attract institutional investors like Mirae Asset, despite recent stock price volatility. The company's strong market position and growth opportunities in emerging technologies suggest it remains a compelling long-term investment.