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Jan 31, 2023

Autodesk Q4 2023 Earnings Report

Reported record quarterly and full-year revenue, cash flow from operating activities, and free cash flow.

Key Takeaways

Autodesk reported a 9% increase in total revenue to $1.32 billion for Q4 2023. GAAP operating margin was 21%, up 9 percentage points, and non-GAAP operating margin was 36%, up 1 percentage point. GAAP diluted EPS was $1.35, while non-GAAP diluted EPS was $1.86. Free cash flow was $903 million.

Total revenue increased 9 percent to $1.32 billion.

GAAP operating margin was 21 percent, up 9 percentage points.

Non-GAAP operating margin was 36 percent, up 1 percentage point.

Total billings increased 28 percent to $2.12 billion.

Total Revenue
$1.32B
Previous year: $1.21B
+8.7%
EPS
$1.86
Previous year: $1.5
+24.0%
GAAP Operating Margin
21%
Previous year: 12%
+75.0%
Non-GAAP Operating Margin
36%
Previous year: 35%
+2.9%
Billings
$2.12B
Previous year: $1.66B
+27.7%
Gross Profit
$1.19B
Previous year: $1.1B
+8.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.95B
Previous year: $1.53B
+27.4%
Free Cash Flow
$903M
Previous year: $716M
+26.1%
Total Assets
$9.44B
Previous year: $8.61B
+9.7%

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Forward Guidance

Autodesk's business outlook for the first quarter and full-year fiscal 2024 takes into consideration the current economic environment and foreign exchange currency rate environment.

Positive Outlook

  • Q1 FY24 Revenue is expected to be between $1,260 million and $1,275 million.
  • Q1 FY24 EPS GAAP is expected to be between $0.74 and $0.80.
  • Q1 FY24 EPS non-GAAP is expected to be between $1.50 and $1.56.
  • FY24 Revenue is expected to be between $5,355 million and $5,455 million.
  • FY24 EPS GAAP is expected to be between $3.63 and $3.97.

Challenges Ahead

  • FY24 Billings are expected to be between $5,025 million and $5,175 million, down 13% - 11%.
  • Excluding the approximate 2 ppt impact of foreign currency exchange rates and hedge gains/losses, billings guidance would be down 11% to 9%.
  • Excluding the approximate 4 ppt impact of foreign currency exchange rates and hedge gains/losses, revenue guidance would be up 11% to 13%.
  • FY24 GAAP operating margin is expected to be approximately flat year over year.
  • FY24 Free cash flow is expected to be between $1,150 million and $1,250 million.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income