Citi Downgrades Adobe to Sell as AI Competition and Growth Risks Mount
Citi cuts Adobe to Sell with a $207 target, citing AI competition, open-source clones, and near-term growth pressure from strategic changes.
Citi cuts Adobe to Sell with a $207 target, citing AI competition, open-source clones, and near-term growth pressure from strategic changes.
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Adobe raised targets after a modest Q3 beat. AI ARR jumped 150% and users hit 1B, yet after-hours reaction stayed choppy and mixed.
BofA argues Adobe still looks expensive versus cash flow as AI costs hit margins before paid growth clearly accelerates.
Morgan Stanley warns about the impact of generative AI, Adobe’s freemium strategy, and ongoing leadership transitions.
BofA sees Adobe hurt by AI, while Figma and Shopify could benefit as AI boosts creativity, collaboration, and online commerce.