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3. Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK)

Upside Potential: 28.71%

Target Price: $322.59

Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK) received additional analyst support on June 1 when Citi raised its price target on the stock to $252 from $246 while maintaining a Neutral rating. The firm viewed the company’s first-quarter results favorably and noted that the acquisition of MaintainX creates a meaningful new growth opportunity. Although Citi highlighted some concerns regarding the pace of growth in Autodesk’s core business, the overall assessment suggests that the company continues to execute effectively while expanding into adjacent markets.

Previously, on May 29, RBC Capital lowered its price target on Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK) to $305 from $335 but maintained an Outperform rating. The firm cited a strong quarterly performance that exceeded expectations and highlighted the company’s $3.6 billion acquisition of MaintainX, the largest transaction in Autodesk’s history. While the acquisition has prompted investor questions regarding future growth and margin profiles, RBC believes any dilution can be absorbed within existing operating-margin targets and views Autodesk as well-positioned to help define the next generation of industrial artificial intelligence solutions.

Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK) is a multinational software company headquartered in San Francisco, California, and was founded in 1982. The company develops industry-leading computer-aided design, engineering, construction, and digital content creation software used by architects, engineers, manufacturers, and construction professionals worldwide.

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