ADBE · NASDAQ · Software - Application

Adobe (ADBE)

Subscription software for creative production, document workflows, and enterprise marketing.

$243.39
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Adobe Inc.ADBE
Information Technology

Sells Creative Cloud and Firefly tools, Acrobat and Express document-productivity software, and enterprise marketing platforms spanning content, data, campaigns, commerce, and brand visibility. Recurring subscriptions generate nearly all revenue, and the portfolio is managed as one reportable segment.

Builds creative, document, and marketing software for individuals, teams, and enterprises. Creative Cloud combines Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and other production tools, with Firefly models integrated across workflows. Acrobat and Express cover PDF productivity, e-signatures, collaboration, and streamlined content creation. Experience Platform, Experience Manager, Commerce, Journey Optimizer, Marketo Engage, GenStudio, Workfront, and Semrush support customer data, content operations, campaign execution, commerce, and brand visibility.

Connects creation, document workflows, and marketing activation across desktop, web, mobile, and enterprise systems, while selling largely through recurring subscriptions. The portfolio is managed as one reportable segment following a recent reporting change. Sales span the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific, with the Americas largest; cloud delivery depends on company-operated infrastructure and third-party hosting, content-delivery, AI, and platform providers.

Company facts

CEOShantanu Narayen
ListedAug 13, 1986
ExchangeNASDAQ
HeadquartersSan Jose, CA
CountryUnited States
Employees31,360
CIK0000796343
ISINUS00724F1012

Market cap$99.18B
EPS (ttm)$17.92
P/E (ttm)13.92
ROE62.9%
P/B8.43
P/S3.82
Dividend yieldDiv yield
Beta0.39vs XLK −0.70

Price target$260.00+4.2%Average of 64 analysts
ConsensusBuy30 of 64 analysts
Ratings

Target rangeAs of Sep 21, 2026

Latest analyst notes

DateFirmActionPriorCurrent
Sep 11, 2026UBSReiterate
Rating: Target: $315
Rating: NeutralTarget: $255
Sep 11, 2026BMO CapitalReiterate
Rating: Target: $230
Rating: Market PerformTarget: $270
Sep 11, 2026Evercore ISITarget
Target: $225
Target: $250
Sep 11, 2026Robert W. BairdTarget
Target: $230
Target: $250
Sep 11, 2026Piper SandlerReiterate
Rating: Target: $240
Rating: NeutralTarget: $250

Next report
Dec 9, 26
in 78 days
EPS estimate
$6.32
Revenue estimate
$6.83B
Fiscal quarter
Q4 FY26

EPSReportedEstimate

Mar '25Jun '25Sep '25Dec '25Mar '26Jun '26Sep '26Dec '26
Reported$5.08$5.06$5.31$5.50$6.06$5.96$6.13Pending
Estimate$4.97$4.97$5.18$5.40$5.87$5.82$6.08$6.32
Surprise+2.2%+1.8%+2.5%+1.9%+3.2%+2.4%+0.8%

RevenueReportedEstimate

Mar '25Jun '25Sep '25Dec '25Mar '26Jun '26Sep '26Dec '26
Reported$5.71B$5.87B$5.99B$6.19B$6.40B$6.62B$6.76BPending
Estimate$5.66B$5.80B$5.92B$6.11B$6.28B$6.45B$6.69B$6.83B
Surprise+0.9%+1.3%+1.2%+1.4%+1.9%+2.5%+1.0%
Estimate$6.32
ReportedDue Dec 9, 2026
Estimate$6.83B
ReportedDue Dec 9, 2026
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Debt to equity57.50%
Current ratio77.00%

ProfitabilityRevenueNet incomeNet margin

Q4 FY24Q1 FY25Q2 FY25Q3 FY25Q4 FY25Q1 FY26Q2 FY26Q3 FY26
Revenue$5.61B$5.71B$5.87B$5.99B$6.19B$6.40B$6.62B$6.76B
Net income$1.68B$1.81B$1.69B$1.77B$1.86B$1.89B$1.71B$1.83B
Net margin30.0%31.7%28.8%29.6%30.0%29.5%25.9%27.0%

GrowthOperating income

Q4 FY24Q1 FY25Q2 FY25Q3 FY25Q4 FY25Q1 FY26Q2 FY26Q3 FY26
Operating income$1.96B$2.16B$2.11B$2.17B$2.26B$2.42B$2.24B$2.35B
YoY growth+12.3%+138.5%+11.9%+9.1%+15.5%+11.8%+6.1%+8.3%

Balance sheet, Aug 28, 2026Cash & short-term investments $5.64B · Total debt $6.76B · Total assets $29.98B · Shareholders' equity $11.76B

Revenue
$6.76B
Operating income
$2.35B
Net income
$1.83B
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No dividends on record.

Institutions84.54%336.05M shares
2,120 holders · as of Jun 30, 2026
Insiders0.15%596.1K shares
21 holders · as of Sep 18, 2026
Other15.31%60.86M shares
remainder

397.50M company shares as of Aug 22, 2026 · institutions as of Jun 30, 2026 · holders as of their latest filing

Top shareholders13F · 13D/G · Form 4

HolderStakeSharesDate
BlackRock, Inc.Institution
10.35%41.16Mas of Jun 30, 2026
Vanguard Capital Management LLCInstitution
6.64%26.41Mas of Jun 30, 2026
State Street CorpInstitution
5.16%20.52Mas of Jun 30, 2026
Invesco Ltd.Institution
3.69%14.65Mas of Jun 30, 2026
Geode Capital Management, LLCInstitution
2.92%11.62Mas of Jun 30, 2026

Insider tradesForm 4

DateInsiderRoleSharesAvg price
Sep 17, 2026Shantanu Narayendirector, officer: Chair and CEO−50,500$249.57
Sep 16, 2026Shantanu Narayendirector, officer: Chair and CEO−74,500$251.56
Jul 29, 2026Jillian Foruszofficer: SVP & CAO−416$264.33
Jun 25, 2026David A. Ricksdirector+10,000$194.51
Apr 30, 2026Jillian Foruszofficer: SVP & CAO−755$246.25
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  • Microsoft

    Broad-front rival: creative AI, document workflows, and enterprise marketing.

  • Salesforce

    Head-to-head in enterprise marketing automation, CDP, and digital commerce.

  • Figma

    Collaborative design rival; IPO'd NYSE July 2025 after Adobe's failed $20B bid.

  • Docusign

    The #1 e-signature incumbent competing directly with Acrobat Sign.

  • Oracle

    Enterprise CX rival via Eloqua (B2B) and Responsys (B2C) marketing clouds.

  • SAP (ADR)

    Enterprise marketing rival via SAP Engagement Cloud and Commerce Cloud.

  • Shopify

    Dominant commerce platform rival eroding Adobe Commerce (Magento) market share.

  • Autodesk

    Overlaps in 3D design, motion graphics, and creative professional tools.

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CompanyPriceChange
Adobe$243.39−2.46%$99.18B13.99.13.8+12.9%
Microsoft$497.83−0.75%$3.72T27.925.411.2+17.8%
Salesforce$232.36−1.72%$193.63B21.615.84.4+10.8%
Figma$21.57−3.40%$10.89B78.38.5+62.2%
Docusign$66.62−2.84%$13.09B41.813.73.9+9.4%
Oracle$150.10+1.04%$427.95B23.317.66.0+29.6%
SAP (ADR)$208.08−0.54%$243.79B26.822.85.6+5.8%
Shopify$148.66+7.79%$178.97B92.671.513.5+32.0%
Autodesk$217.03−0.83%$46.21B28.316.75.9+16.1%
Median27.920.25.9+16.9%