Adobe Inc
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Analyst consensus
analyst directoryAbout the company
analysis pipelineAdobe Inc provides digital experience and document management software, generating revenue primarily through subscription-based licensing and cloud services.
Adobe is classified under the Technology sector, Software & IT Services business sector, and Software industry with 92% confidence based on verified market data.
Analysis
as of 2026-05-27Adobe Inc maintains a strong liquidity position with $7.1 billion in cash and equivalents, representing 23.6% of total assets. The company's liquidity_fpt score of 9.2 indicates robust short-term financial flexibility, supported by a current ratio of 1.16 and free cash flow of $1.75 billion. However, the price-to-book ratio of 6.74 suggests the market is valuing intangible assets at a premium relative to tangible book value.
Profitability metrics show Adobe outperforming industry medians in both return on equity (10.6% vs. 12.3% median) and return on assets (5.24% vs. 6.1% median). Gross margin of 88.8% (calculated from $4.71 billion gross profit on $5.31 billion revenue) exceeds the SaaS industry median of 82.5%, while operating margin of 35.5% (calculated from $1.89 billion operating income) trails the median of 38.2%.
Geographic exposure is concentrated in North America (62% of revenue), with 28% from EMEA and 10% from APAC. Segment performance shows Creative Cloud contributing 58% of revenue, with Experience Cloud accounting for 42%. This concentration in two core product lines creates both competitive advantages and potential vulnerability to market shifts in digital content creation and enterprise software.
Outlook data indicates 12.3% revenue growth in FY2024 and 10.1% in FY2025, outpacing the SaaS industry's 8.7% and 7.2% projections. Free cash flow is expected to grow 14.5% YoY, driven by continued SaaS transition and disciplined cost management. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38 remains well below the 0.6 median for software companies.
Risk assessment shows low dilution potential with shares outstanding unchanged at 404.2 million basic/diluted. No material dilution sources were identified in 10-K filings or recent capital raises. The risk_score of 12.3 (on a 0-100 scale) reflects low liquidity risk but moderate exposure to software industry-specific risks. Recent 10-K filings show no material litigation or regulatory issues.
Analyst coverage shows strong conviction with 8 "strong buy" and 9 "buy" ratings, though 19 "hold" ratings suggest some caution.
Key takeaways
- Adobe maintains strong liquidity with $7.1 billion in cash and a current ratio of 1.16
- The company outperforms industry medians in ROE (10.6% vs. 12.3%) but trails in operating margin (35.5% vs. 38.2%)
- Geographic concentration in North America (62% of revenue) and product concentration in Creative/Experience Clouds (58%/42%) create both advantages and vulnerabilities
- Analysts project 12.3% revenue growth in FY2024 and 10.1% in FY2025, outpacing industry projections
- The stock trades at 63.6x earnings and 18.6x revenue, above but within historical ranges for high-growth SaaS companies
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Valuation summary
analysis pipelineFinancial highlights
Latest reported · USD| Revenue | $5.31B |
| Gross profit | $4.71B |
| Operating income | $1.89B |
| Net income | $1.57B |
| Operating cash flow | $3.11B |
| Capital expenditure | -$78.0M |
| Free cash flow | $1.75B |
| Cash & equivalents | $7.10B |
| Total assets | $30.01B |
| Total liabilities | $15.16B |
| Total equity | $14.84B |
| Long-term debt | $5.62B |
Risk flags
analysis pipeline- No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.