Adobe Inc. (ADBE) Stock
NASDAQADBE has an Alpha Score of 53 out of 100 (weak), computed on Oct 28, 2026 from 3 of 4 sub-scores. 30 members of Congress disclosed 110 trades in ADBE since 2015: 57 purchases and 53 sales, most recently Kevin Hern (partial sale, Aug 14, 2026). 8 of the hedge funds AlphaScala tracks reported ADBE in 13F filings for the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026; the largest reported position is Citadel's at $178.03M. Company insiders reported 0 open-market buys and 12 sales on SEC Form 4 in the 90 days to Oct 30, 2026. Its trailing P/E ratio is 13.7 and its net margin 28.1% (key statistics as of Oct 22, 2026).
What is ADBE's Alpha Score?
How it works →Alpha Score of 53 reflects moderate overall profile with weak momentum, strong value, strong quality. Based on 3 of 4 signals – score is capped at 90 until remaining data ingests.
Computed from 3 of 4 sub-scores; a sub-score is left out when its inputs are missing, and the composite is capped accordingly.
Computed Oct 28, 2026
A rules-based research rating, not a recommendation to buy or sell.
Which members of Congress traded Adobe Inc. (ADBE)?
Most recent: Kevin Hern (partial sale, Aug 14, 2026); records start Feb 9, 2015.
| Politician | Trade date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Hern R-OK · House | 2026-08-14 | partial sale | $15k – $50k |
| Gil Cisneros D-CA · House | 2026-07-24 | partial sale | $1k – $15k |
| Dan Newhouse R-WA · House | 2026-07-10 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Gil Cisneros D-CA · House | 2026-05-15 | partial sale | $1k – $15k |
| Gil Cisneros D-CA · House | 2026-04-14 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Alan Armstrong R-OK · Senate | 2026-03-27 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| John Boozman R-AR · Senate | 2026-02-13 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Markwayne Mullin R-OK · Senate | 2026-02-04 | purchase | $15k – $50k |
From STOCK Act periodic transaction reports. House filings as of Oct 29, 2026. Senate records here end Oct 21, 2026; later Senate trades are not included.
Every member of Congress who traded ADBE, with filing lags →Which hedge funds own ADBE?
From 13F filings| Fund | Shares Held | Position Value | Change vs prior Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel Ken Griffin | 868K | $178.03M | +249% |
| Marshall Wace | 649K | $133.14M | +79% |
| D.E. Shaw David Shaw | 359K | $73.63M | -2% |
| Renaissance Technologies Jim Simons (founder) | 255K | $52.27M | -72% |
| Millennium Management Israel Englander | 181K | $37.19M | -51% |
| Bridgewater Associates Ray Dalio | 89K | $18.20M | +6665% |
| Soros Fund Management George Soros (founder) | 23K | $4.80M | NEW |
| Hussman Investment Trust John Hussman | 11K | $2.15M | n/a |
13F holdings as of Jun 30, 2026
Explore all tracked funds →Are Adobe Inc. insiders buying or selling?
SEC Form 4 filings| Date | Insider | Role | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 26 | Narayen Shantanu | Chair and CEO | SELL | 1.4K | $339K |
| Sep 17, 26 | Narayen Shantanu | Chair and CEO | SELL | 3.4K | $848K |
| Sep 17, 26 | Narayen Shantanu | Chair and CEO | SELL | 7.2K | $1.8M |
| Sep 17, 26 | Narayen Shantanu | Chair and CEO | SELL | 10.3K | $2.6M |
| Sep 17, 26 | Narayen Shantanu | Chair and CEO | SELL | 17.6K | $4.4M |
| Sep 17, 26 | Narayen Shantanu | Chair and CEO | SELL | 10.0K | $2.5M |
| Sep 17, 26 | Narayen Shantanu | Chair and CEO | SELL | 638 | $161K |
| Sep 16, 26 | Narayen Shantanu | Chair and CEO | SELL | 8.4K | $2.1M |
| Sep 16, 26 | Narayen Shantanu | Chair and CEO | SELL | 33.0K | $8.3M |
| Sep 16, 26 | Narayen Shantanu | Chair and CEO | SELL | 20.7K | $5.2M |
SEC Form 4 filings as of Oct 30, 2026
See cluster-buy signals across all tickers →What are ADBE's key statistics?
Key statistics as of Oct 22, 2026
How does ADBE's valuation compare with the Technology sector?
| Metric | ADBE | Technology median | Companies in median |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E ratio | 13.7 | 33.2 | 164 |
| Net margin | 28.05% | 11.67% | 186 |
| Return on equity | 62.88% | 15.47% | 189 |
Medians over the Technology stocks whose key statistics were refreshed in the last 35 days (newest Nov 2, 2026). P/E excludes loss-making companies.
What did Adobe Inc.'s latest SEC filings say?
Latest 5Adobe Inc. Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter Ended February 27, 2026
Adobe Inc. filed its Form 10-Q for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, covering the period ending February 27, 2026. The filing provides a summary of the company's financial position, including condensed consolidated balance sheets, statements of income, and cash flows. As of February 27, 2026, Adobe reported cash and cash equivalents of $6.33 billion, compared to $5.43 billion at the end of the previous fiscal year on November 28, 2025. Short-term investments decreased to $558 million from $1.16 billion over the same period. The company maintains its primary operations in San Jose, California, and continues to operate under its established reporting segments, which include subscription-based revenue streams categorized by creative, marketing, and business professional customer groups. The filing confirms that Adobe remains a large accelerated filer and has met all regulatory reporting requirements under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The report includes standard disclosures regarding market risk, legal proceedings, and internal controls, alongside details on outstanding debt notes and share repurchase authorities.
- ›Cash and cash equivalents increased to $6.33 billion as of February 27, 2026.
- ›Short-term investments declined to $558 million from $1.16 billion in the prior quarter.
- ›Total outstanding common stock was 404.2 million shares as of March 20, 2026.
- ›The company continues to utilize various debt instruments, including notes maturing between 2027 and 2035.
- ›Adobe maintains active share repurchase programs under its March 2024 authorization.
Adobe Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Financial Results and CEO Leadership Transition
Adobe Inc. filed an 8-K on March 12, 2026, to report its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, which ended February 27, 2026. The company released a statement highlighting record results for the quarter. In addition to the financial disclosure, the filing reports a significant leadership change: Shantanu Narayen has notified the company of his decision to step down as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Narayen will continue to serve as CEO until a successor is appointed and will remain in his role as Chair of the Board of Directors. Adobe has initiated a formal search process to identify the next CEO. The filing also provides detailed information regarding the company's use of non-GAAP financial measures. Adobe management utilizes these metrics, which exclude items such as stock-based compensation, amortization of intangibles, and acquisition-related expenses, to evaluate operational performance and guide internal decision-making. The company maintains that these non-GAAP measures provide transparency into core business profitability and facilitate comparisons with historical results and industry peers.
- ›Shantanu Narayen announced his decision to transition from the role of CEO.
- ›Adobe has commenced a search for a new Chief Executive Officer.
- ›Narayen will remain CEO until a successor is named and will continue as Chair of the Board.
- ›The company reported record financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026.
Adobe Inc. Announces 2026 Executive Compensation Programs and New Cash Severance Policy
On January 26, 2026, the Executive Compensation Committee of Adobe Inc. approved the 2026 Performance Share Program and the 2026 Executive Annual Incentive Plan. The Performance Share Program grants equity awards to executive management, with vesting contingent upon relative total stockholder return (rTSR) compared to the NASDAQ-100 and Net New Sales goals measured over a three-year period (2026-2028). Performance shares are capped at 200% of the target award, and no shares are earned if rTSR falls below the 25th percentile. The Committee also amended the 2024 and 2025 Performance Share Programs to align with the new Net New Sales goals for fiscal year 2026. The 2026 Executive Annual Incentive Plan establishes cash bonus structures for executives based on fiscal year 2026 revenue and earnings per share (EPS) targets. Participants must achieve at least 95% of both the revenue and EPS targets to qualify for any payout. The final award is determined by a corporate performance result (0% to 130%) plus a discretionary strategic adjustment of up to 25 percentage points, resulting in a maximum potential payout of 155% of the target award. Additionally, the company adopted an Executive Officer Cash Severance Policy. This policy mandates that Adobe will not enter into or amend severance arrangements that provide cash benefits exceeding 2.99 times an executive's annual base salary and target bonus without prior stockholder ratification. These measures are intended to align executive compensation with long-term stockholder value and corporate performance objectives.
- ›Approved 2026 Performance Share Program with rTSR and Net New Sales performance metrics.
- ›Amended 2024 and 2025 Performance Share Programs to incorporate 2026 Net New Sales goals.
- ›Established 2026 Executive Annual Incentive Plan tied to revenue and EPS performance targets.
- ›Adopted a new policy requiring stockholder ratification for cash severance exceeding 2.99 times base salary plus bonus.
Adobe Inc. Files 2025 Annual Report Detailing Financial Performance and Segment Operations
Adobe Inc. filed its 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 28, 2025. The report outlines the company's financial position, including its primary revenue streams categorized into Digital Media, Digital Experience, and Publishing and Advertising segments. The filing details the company's subscription-based business model, which remains the core driver of its financial results. Adobe maintains a diversified portfolio of assets, including significant holdings in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments, such as corporate debt securities, U.S. Treasury securities, and money market funds. The company utilizes various hedging instruments, including foreign exchange contracts and interest rate swaps, to manage financial risks associated with its global operations. The report also provides a breakdown of property, plant, and equipment, as well as intangible assets, including customer contracts, purchased technology, and trademarks. The filing confirms the company's ongoing commitment to its established reporting segments and geographic markets, including the Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific regions. Management continues to focus on subscription revenue growth across its creative and business professional user bases.
- ›Maintained three primary reporting segments: Digital Media, Digital Experience, and Publishing and Advertising.
- ›Continued reliance on subscription revenue as the primary driver of financial performance.
- ›Utilized cash flow hedging for foreign exchange contracts and interest rate swaps to mitigate market risk.
- ›Reported diversified investment portfolio including U.S. Treasury securities and corporate debt.
- ›Detailed valuation of intangible assets including customer contracts and purchased technology.
Adobe Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results via 8-K
On December 10, 2025, Adobe Inc. filed an 8-K to announce its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended November 28, 2025. The filing serves as a formal notification of the release of the company's earnings press release, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1. The report outlines Adobe's reliance on non-GAAP financial measures to evaluate operational performance and guide internal decision-making. Management states that these non-GAAP metrics, which exclude items such as stock-based compensation, amortization of intangibles, acquisition-related expenses, and certain tax adjustments, provide a clearer view of core profitability and facilitate comparisons across accounting periods. The company emphasizes that these non-GAAP measures are supplemental and should be reviewed in conjunction with GAAP financial results. Adobe justifies the exclusion of specific expenses by noting that items like stock-based compensation and amortization of intangibles are non-cash in nature or do not require current cash settlement. Furthermore, the company excludes acquisition-related costs and litigation contingencies due to their inconsistent nature and lack of correlation with ongoing business operations. The filing also details the company's methodology for calculating constant currency revenue growth and its use of a fixed long-term projected non-GAAP tax rate to assess core profitability.
- ›Adobe announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025.
- ›The company provided a detailed reconciliation framework for its non-GAAP financial measures.
- ›Management confirmed the exclusion of stock-based compensation and amortization from non-GAAP results.
- ›The company outlined its policy for excluding acquisition-related expenses and litigation contingencies.
- ›Adobe detailed its use of a fixed long-term non-GAAP tax rate for fiscal 2025 and 2026.
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Adobe Inc. is a leading global software company specializing in digital experience solutions. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in San Jose, California, it develops and delivers innovative applications for content creation, document management, digital marketing, and advertising. The company operates through three primary segments: Digital Media for creative tools like Photoshop and Illustrator; Digital Experience for marketing and analytics platforms; and Publishing and Advertising for legacy products, which represent less than 5% of revenue. Adobe Inc. empowers creative professionals, marketers, businesses, and enterprises to create, manage, deliver, measure, and optimize compelling content across multiple operating systems, devices, and media formats. With approximately 30,709 to 31,360 employees, it holds a significant position in the application software industry within the broader technology sector, influencing creative workflows, digital advertising, and customer engagement strategies worldwide.