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Jul 31, 2020

Autodesk Q2 2021 Earnings Report

Autodesk's Q2 2021 financial results were announced, showcasing year-over-year growth in revenue and operating margin.

Key Takeaways

Autodesk reported a strong second quarter with a 15% increase in total revenue to $913 million. GAAP operating margin increased by 7 percentage points to 16%, and non-GAAP operating margin increased by 5 percentage points to 29%. GAAP diluted EPS was $0.44, and non-GAAP diluted EPS was $0.98. Free cash flow was $64 million.

Total revenue increased 15 percent to $913 million.

GAAP operating margin was 16 percent, up 7 percentage points.

Non-GAAP operating margin was 29 percent, up 5 percentage points.

GAAP diluted EPS was $0.44; Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $0.98.

Total Revenue
$913M
Previous year: $797M
+14.6%
EPS
$0.98
Previous year: $0.65
+50.8%
GAAP Operating Margin
16%
Previous year: 9%
+77.8%
Non-GAAP Operating Margin
29%
Previous year: 23%
+26.1%
Billings
$787M
Gross Profit
$832M
Previous year: $717M
+16.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.44B
Previous year: $924M
+55.8%
Free Cash Flow
$64M
Previous year: $205M
-68.7%
Total Assets
$5.75B
Previous year: $4.87B
+17.9%

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Forward Guidance

Autodesk provided guidance for the third quarter and full year of fiscal 2021, taking into consideration the current economic and foreign exchange environment.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue for Q3 FY21 is expected to be between $930 million and $945 million.
  • GAAP EPS for Q3 FY21 is projected to be between $0.42 and $0.48.
  • Non-GAAP EPS for Q3 FY21 is expected to be between $0.91 and $0.97.
  • Full year revenue is expected to be between $3,715 million and $3,765 million, up 13.5% - 15.0%.
  • Full year free cash flow is projected to be between $1,300 million and $1,400 million.

Challenges Ahead

  • Billings for FY21 are expected to be between $4,070 million and $4,170 million, down (3.0%) - (0.5%).
  • GAAP operating margin for FY21 is expected to be between 14.5% and 16.0%.
  • Non-GAAP operating margin for FY21 is expected to be between 27.5% and 29.0%.
  • GAAP EPS for FY21 is projected to be between $1.63 and $1.81.
  • Non-GAAP EPS for FY21 is expected to be between $3.72 and $3.90.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income