AUTODESK INC (ADSK) Institutional Buying Activity
Institutional investors tracked by InsiderSet increased exposure to AUTODESK INC (ADSK) during the quarter ended March 31, 2026 through a combination of new purchases and expanded existing positions disclosed in SEC Form 13F filings.
The largest institutional buyer of ADSK during the latest reporting period was Lone Pine Capital, which increased its reported ADSK position by approximately $604.32M based on quarter-end filing values. Several additional hedge funds and long-term asset managers also reported meaningful increases in ADSK exposure during the quarter.
Institutional buying activity can provide insight into investor conviction, sector allocation trends, and smart money positioning toward AUTODESK INC (ADSK). InsiderSet tracks quarterly accumulation trends, new institutional positions, ownership increases, and estimated performance of newly disclosed holdings using SEC filing data and recent market prices.
The investors highlighted on this page collectively added approximately $1.01B in reported ADSK exposure during the latest filing period, reflecting continued institutional interest in AUTODESK INC's growth initiatives and strategic positioning.
| Portfolio quarter | Name | Type | Quantity | Remaining | Reported stock balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 244,360 | 285,688 | $68,393,707 |
| Q1 2026 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 2,497 | 10,654 | $2,550,450 |
| Q1 2026 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 1,018 | 1,018 | $243,709 |
| Q4 2025 | ARK Invest | Buy | 3,053 | 14,078 | $4,167,229 |
| Q4 2025 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 2,131 | 8,157 | $2,414,503 |
| Q4 2025 | Disciplined Growth Investors | Buy | 1,190 | 321,967 | $95,305,452 |
| Q3 2025 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 34,100 | 210,568 | $66,891,137 |
| Q2 2025 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 2,076 | 6,292 | $1,947,948 |
| Q2 2025 | ARK Invest | Buy | 1,162 | 13,157 | $4,073,012 |
| Q2 2025 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Buy | 1 | 801 | $247,966 |
| Q1 2025 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 264 | 4,216 | $1,103,876 |
| Q4 2024 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 488 | 3,952 | $1,168,102 |
| Q3 2024 | Parnassus Endeavor Fund | Buy | 96,985 | 373,085 | $102,777,456 |
| Q3 2024 | Disciplined Growth Investors | Buy | 9,361 | 357,581 | $98,506,414 |
| Q3 2024 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 419 | 3,464 | $954,272 |
| Q2 2024 | Meritage Group | Buy | 568,830 | 1,418,423 | $350,988,771 |
| Q2 2024 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 788 | 3,045 | $753,494 |
| Q1 2024 | Meritage Group | Buy | 19,325 | 849,593 | $221,251 |
| Q1 2024 | ARK Invest | Buy | 1,125 | 19,441 | $5,062,825 |
| Q4 2023 | Cantillon Capital Management | Buy | 442,005 | 1,702,608 | $414,550,996 |
| Q4 2023 | Meritage Group | Buy | 3,958 | 830,268 | $202,154 |
| Q4 2023 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 3,831 | 5,523 | $1,344,748 |
| Q3 2023 | Meritage Group | Buy | 35,079 | 826,310 | $170,972 |
| Q3 2023 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 13 | 1,692 | $350,099 |
| Q2 2023 | Parnassus Endeavor Fund | Buy | 106,801 | 700,741 | $143,378,616 |
| Q2 2023 | Cantillon Capital Management | Buy | 75,571 | 1,265,557 | $258,945,617 |
| Q2 2023 | ARK Invest | Buy | 1,027 | 32,607 | $6,671,718 |
| Q1 2023 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 39 | 1,845 | $384,035 |
| Q4 2022 | Parnassus Endeavor Fund | Buy | 32,430 | 770,926 | $144,062,942 |
| Q4 2022 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 622 | 1,806 | $337,417 |
Frequently asked questions about ADSK activity
Which institutional owners are buying ADSK?
Institutional owners buying ADSK include investors who have either initiated new positions or increased their existing holdings based on recent SEC 13F filings. The activity table above highlights which funds added shares in the latest reporting periods and how their positions changed over time.
What does "buy" mean in ADSK activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in ADSK compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to AUTODESK INC (ADSK) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in ADSK increasing?
Institutional interest in ADSK can be assessed by comparing the number of tracked funds adding or increasing positions versus those trimming or exiting across the periods shown. A higher number of additions typically signals increasing participation among large filers, but it should be read alongside position sizes and the full table.