Adobe Q3: Small Beat, Raised Outlook, and the 1 Billion User Milestone
Adobe raised targets after a modest Q3 beat. AI ARR jumped 150% and users hit 1B, yet after-hours reaction stayed choppy and mixed.
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.
The upgrade highlights Adobe’s resilience to AI disruption and its attractive valuation.
Adobe reported strong Q2 results and raised its full-year guidance, but shares fell after the company announced that CFO Dan Durn will step down on June 15 to pursue a new opportunity.