ADBE Stock Recent News

Zacks.com users have recently been watching Adobe (ADBE) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

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Adobe Systems (ADBE) closed the most recent trading day at $368.62, moving +0.24% from the previous trading session.

Adobe ADBE and Autodesk ADSK are well-known creative software providers. Both companies have been leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to offer software for creators and improve workflow efficiency.

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Adobe's valuation has dropped significantly, making it an attractive buy despite AI competition and macroeconomic uncertainties, with a forward P/E ratio of ~17x. Adobe continues to achieve ~10% y/y revenue growth and maintains a high pro forma operating margin of 48%. It continues to build up its ARR, shielding it from heightened churn. Adobe's AI-powered tools are gaining traction, contributing $125 million in ARR, expected to double by the end of fiscal 2025.

ADBE has been undeservedly sold off since the 52 week heights, given its promising AI monetization cadence, growing ARRs, and expanding profit margins. If anything, we are likely to see the SaaS company outperform its sandbagged FY2025 guidance, given the robust FQ1'25 performance metrics. This is on top of the ongoing share retirement, as the management utilizes much of its cash flow to return great value to long-term shareholders.

Adobe said Thursday that it will release its Firefly AI image generator on both iOS and Android "soon," without giving a specific date. Adobe also announced the launch of its latest AI models, Firefly Image Model 4 and Firefly Image Model 4 Ultra, and said its new Firefly Video Model is now generally available.