Autodesk, Inc. operates as a design software and service company. Its Design Solutions segment offers AutoCAD, a computer-aided design application for 2D drafting, detailing, design documentation, and basic 3D visualization; AutoCAD LT software that is used for 2D drafting and detailing; and AutoCAD Map 3D software, which provides mapping functionality to engineers and geospatial professionals. It also offers Revit products, which provide a design and documentation system; AutoCAD Architecture software that supports existing 2D design practices; AutoCAD Civil 3D, a survey, design, analysis, and documentation solution for land development, transportation, and environmental projects; and Autodesk Buzzsaw and Autodesk Constructware provides online collaboration and project management solutions, which enable project visibility, reporting, and management, as well as design review. Further, this segment provides Autodesk Inventor Products, including AutoCAD Mechanical software for 2D drawing and detailing, Inventor software, and data management software; and AutoCAD Mechanical software, a 2D mechanical design and engineering tools. The Media and Entertainment segment offers Autodesk 3ds Max and Autodesk Maya that are 3D modeling, animation, effects, and rendering solutions to create digital images, animations, and visual effects, and communicate abstract or complex mechanical, architectural, engineering, and construction concepts; Autodesk Flame, Autodesk Inferno, and Autodesk Flint systems, which offer visual effects and graphics design solutions; and Autodesk Smoke and Autodesk Fire system, an online editing and finishing system. It serves architectural, engineering, construction, manufacturing, geospatial mapping, and digital media markets. The company sells its products and services through distributors and resellers in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in San Rafael, California.
Analysts'
Recommendation: | Buy |
| 30 Days Ago: | Buy |
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| Analysts' Target: | $47 |
| Analysts' Targets |
| AmTech Research | $52 |
| Buy |
Thursday, May 29, 2008
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| Kaufman Brothers | $47 |
| Buy |
Friday, May 16, 2008
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| UBS Securities | $43 |
| Neutral |
Friday, May 16, 2008
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| Lehman Brothers | $44 |
| Overweight |
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
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| Jefferies & Co. | $48 |
| Hold |
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
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$34.07 (06/29/08)
