Quarterly earnings results are a good time to check in on a company’s progress, especially compared to its peers in the same sector. Today we are looking at Autodesk (NASDAQ:ADSK) and the best and worst performers in the design software industry.
The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is often seen as a benchmark for strong businesses, but that doesn’t mean every stock is worth owning.
Some companies face significant challenges, whether it’s stagnating growth, heavy debt, or disruptive new competitors.
Autodesk (ADSK) offers strong growth, fair valuation, and solid profitability, making it a top pick for investors seeking affordable growth opportunities.
From commerce to culture, software is digitizing every aspect of our lives. This secular theme makes SaaS companies attractive investment candidates but also comes with higher valuations that cause volatility.
Unfortunately, the rich prices have haunted them over the past six months as the industry has shed 13.2%. This drawdown is a noticeable divergence from the S&P 500’s 5.4% return.
Large-cap stocks usually command their industries because they have the scale to drive market trends.
The flip side though is that their sheer size can limit growth as expanding further becomes an increasingly challenging task.
The Nasdaq 100 (^NDX) is packed with high-growth companies, and while the market is competitive, some are pulling ahead.
A handful of standout businesses are continuing to scale, delivering strong financials and market leadership.
The landscape of digital content creation is undergoing a seismic shift with the latest breakthroughs in generative artificial intelligence, particularly in the realm of video generation. Pioneering models such as OpenAI's (PRIVATE: OPENAI) Sora and Google's (NASDAQ: GOOGL) Veo and V2A technology are not merely incremental improvements; they represent a
Shares of engineering and design software provider PTC (NASDAQ:PTC) jumped 6.9% in the afternoon session after the company reported strong third-quarter fiscal 2025 results that beat analyst expectations and led to a raised full-year outlook. The design software provider reported that its revenue grew 24% year-over-year to $644 million. Net income surged a remarkable 104.9%, which marked its highest level for a fiscal third quarter in over two decades. In response to the strong quarter, PTC lifted its full-year forecast for key financial metrics including revenue, free cash flow, and earnings per share. The positive results arrived amid broader strength in the software-as-a-service sector. The news prompted positive reactions from Wall Street, and the stock reached an all-time high.
After the conclusion of the US market's regular session on Wednesday, let's examine the after-hours session and unveil the notable S&P500 performers among the top gainers and losers.
