If you'd invested in Autodesk (ADSK): performance and returns
Looking for Autodesk's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would Autodesk have returned?
This calculator shows how much Autodesk stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Autodesk
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $709 | -29% |
| 3 years ago | $979 | -2% |
| 5 years ago | $704 | -30% |
| 10 years ago | $3,758 | +276% |
| since inception (1985) | $282,793 | +28179% |
Return by year (Autodesk)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | -21% | $791 (-21%) |
| 2025 | -10% | $709 (-29%) |
| 2024 | +6% | $753 (-25%) |
| 2023 | +30% | $979 (-2%) |
| 2022 | -10% | $883 (-12%) |
| 2021 | -20% | $704 (-30%) |
| 2020 | +45% | $1,019 (+2%) |
| 2019 | +17% | $1,193 (+19%) |
| 2018 | +39% | $1,655 (+66%) |
| 2017 | +36% | $2,253 (+125%) |
| 2016 | +67% | $3,758 (+276%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does ADSK return?
$1,000 invested in Autodesk 10 years ago would be worth $3,758 today, i.e. +14%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was ADSK's best/worst year?
Best year: 2016 (+67%). Worst year: 2021 (-20%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in ADSK since inception be worth?
Since 1985, $1,000 would have become $282,793 (+28179%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do Autodesk's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If Autodesk pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is Autodesk's average annual return (ROI)?
Autodesk's return on investment is about +14%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.