Adobe Systems Incorporated (ADBE.US) Price Target and Rating 2026/2027

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Price history for Adobe Systems Incorporated (ADBE.US) – stock price at 256.61 $, August 2026
Adobe Systems Incorporated stock price – price development 2026. Updated Aug 6, 2026.
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Adobe Systems Incorporated Price Target 2026: Analysts See 5% Upside

The average price target for Adobe Systems Incorporated is $269.61. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 5,07% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.

Is Adobe Systems Incorporated overvalued or undervalued?

Adobe Systems Incorporated is currently fairly valued with a gap of 5.1% relative to the price target.


The current price is $256.61, which places Adobe Systems Incorporated in the fairly valued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $242.65, and overvalued when the price exceeds $296.57.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For Adobe Systems Incorporated, the fair value range lies between $242.65 and $296.57.


See the full price target analysis for Adobe Systems Incorporated →

Analyst Ratings for Adobe Systems Incorporated stock in 2026: Buy

38 analysts cover Adobe Systems Incorporated. The majority is positive, with 65.8% recommending Buy, while 34.2% recommend Hold. The average price target is $269.61, which gives an upside of 5.1% from the current price.

Consensus: Buy (4.16/5)
Strong Buy
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Hold
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4.16 out of 5 based on 38 analysts

About Adobe Systems Incorporated – Software - Application

Adobe laver software, som folk bruger til at skabe og dele indhold. De tjener primært penge på abonnementer, hvor Creative Cloud er deres store trækplaster – det er der, du finder Photoshop og Illustrator. Virksomheden driver også Document Cloud, som giver adgang til digitale dokumenttjenester. Adobe sælger deres løsninger globalt og har delt forretningen op i tre områder: Digital Media, Digital Experience og Publicering. De blev grundlagt tilbage i 1982 og har hovedkvarter i Californien. Digital Experience-delen hjælper især store virksomheder med at styre kundeoplevelsen og markedsføringen. Read more about the company

Key Figures for Adobe Systems Incorporated

$ 100B Market cap
$ 25,2B Revenue
Software - Application Industry
14.38 P/E
4.06 P/S
8.64 P/B
USA Listed on exchange
adobe.com Website

What kind of stock is Adobe Systems Incorporated?

Quality stock

Adobe Systems Incorporated is classified as a quality stock with a Piotroski score of 8/9 and a quality score in the top 7% of all stocks.

Score Overview for Adobe Systems Incorporated

💰 Value Score 64/100 (High)
⭐ Quality Score 93/100 (Very High)
🚀 Momentum Score 36/100 (Low)
📊 Total Score 64/100

📈 Valuation

Adobe Systems Incorporated trades at a P/E ratio of 14.4, which is below the market average and can point to an attractive price. The forward P/E is 10.3 (29% lower), which suggests the market expects rising earnings. The P/S ratio is 4.1. The P/B ratio is 8.6. The PEG ratio is 0.68 — below 1.0 suggests the stock is cheap relative to its growth rate.

💵 Profitability & Growth

Adobe Systems Incorporated has a profit margin of 28.7% (excellent) and an operating margin of 35.3%. Return on equity (ROE) is 63.0% — excellent return on equity. Return on assets (ROA) is 19.9%. The latest quarterly earnings grew 7.9% year over year.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 8 out of 9 — excellent financial health. Altman Z2 is 7.37 (healthy balance sheet — low risk). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 114.3% — moderate debt.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 5.70% — elevated, some investors are betting on a decline.

Insider Trading in Adobe Systems Incorporated 2026: The Signal Is mostly negative

In 2026, insiders at Adobe Systems Incorporated have made 20 transactions – split into 1 purchases and 19 sales. On a net basis, insiders took 15,955,197 $ out of the stock. Active insiders include Ricks David A, Forusz Jillian, Wadhwani David and others. In the short term (last 3 months), the insider signal is mostly negative.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): Mostly negative

Insiders have sold more than they have bought over the last 3 months.

Over the last 3 months: 1 purchases and 12 sales. A net 1,475,527 $ out of the stock.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Mostly negative

Insiders have sold considerably more than they have bought. At large companies this can be due to planned sales (10b5-1 plans) and is not necessarily a negative signal.

Across the last 20 transactions: 1 purchases and 19 sales. A net 15,955,197 $ out of the stock.

Latest purchase: Ricks David A bought 10,000 shares at 195 $ each on 2026-06-25. The stock has since risen 33.3%.

Latest sale: Forusz Jillian sold 416 shares at 264 $ each on 2026-07-29.

Who is buying: Ricks David A.

Who is selling: Forusz Jillian, Wadhwani David, Pentland Adele Louise, NARAYEN SHANTANU, Day Steven and others.

Latest Insider Trades in Adobe Systems Incorporated (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in Adobe Systems Incorporated. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2026-07-29 Forusz Jillian Sell 416 264 109,961
2026-07-15 Wadhwani David Sell 761 225 170,890
2026-07-15 Pentland Adele Louise Sell 1,308 225 293,724
2026-07-15 NARAYEN SHANTANU Sell 2,200 225 494,032
2026-07-15 Forusz Jillian Sell 60 225 13,474
2026-07-15 Day Steven Sell 55 225 12,351
2026-07-15 Chen Gloria Sell 770 225 172,911
2026-07-15 Chakravarthy Anil Sell 761 225 170,890
2026-07-15 Balazs Lara Sell 1,230 225 276,209
2026-06-25 Ricks David A Buy 10,000 195 1,945,100

Who is buying and selling Adobe Systems Incorporated shares in 2026?

The following insiders have bought shares in Adobe Systems Incorporated: Ricks David A. In total, 1,945,100 $ was bought across 1 transactions. The following insiders have sold shares: Forusz Jillian, Wadhwani David, Pentland Adele Louise, NARAYEN SHANTANU, Day Steven and others. In total, 17,900,297 $ was sold across 19 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

Adobe Systems Incorporated Short Selling 2026: 5.7% Sold Short

High short interest: 5.7% of the free float
Short % of free float
5.7%
Assessment
High short interest
Short squeeze risk
Moderate
Data source
SEC
Updated daily
The stock has a high share of short selling. Between 5-10% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which suggests some investors are betting on falling prices. Positive surprises can lead to a moderate short squeeze.

What does this mean for you as an investor?
A short interest of 5.7% means that 5.7% of the freely traded shares in Adobe Systems Incorporated have been borrowed and sold by investors betting on falling prices.

The next potential catalyst is the earnings report on 9/10/2026. With a short interest of 5.7%, the report can trigger considerable volatility.

Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
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When Does Adobe Systems Incorporated Report Earnings – Next Date: 9/10/2026

The next earnings report from Adobe Systems Incorporated is scheduled for September 10, 2026, after the market closes. This report covers the third quarter (Q3), which ended on August 31, 2026.



Technical Analysis of Adobe Systems Incorporated 2026 – Signal: Hold

Overall Technical Signal: Hold

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated August 6, 2026.

Technical analysis of Adobe Systems Incorporated (ADBE.US) – RSI 63, MACD positive (bullish), daily candlestick chart August 2026
Adobe Systems Incorporated technical analysis – candlestick chart with RSI and MACD. Updated Aug 6, 2026.

Trend Analysis of Adobe Systems Incorporated

Adobe Systems Incorporated is in a short-term uptrend. The price of $259.32 is 9.7% above the 20-day average ($236.46). Medium term, the picture is positive: the price is 13.3% above the 50-day average ($228.85). Long term, the stock is 5.8% below the 200-day average ($275.31), which signals a long-term downtrend.

Death Cross: The 50-day average (228.85) is below the 200-day average (275.31), which is a classic bearish signal for Adobe Systems Incorporated.

Is Adobe Systems Incorporated overbought or oversold?

Adobe Systems Incorporated has an RSI of 63.5. The stock shows positive momentum in the upper part of the neutral zone.

MACD Analysis for Adobe Systems Incorporated

Daily MACD: MACD is positive (9.059), which means the short-term trend is bullish (the 12-day EMA is above the 26-day EMA). MACD is above the signal line (6.036) by 3.023, which confirms rising momentum in the uptrend.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is negative (-16.756), which indicates a broader bearish long-term trend. MACD5 is above the signal line (-22.465) by 5.709, which suggests the negative long-term momentum is fading – a bigger trend reversal could be ahead.

Overall MACD assessment: The daily and weekly MACD give conflicting signals. The short-term trend is bullish, but the long-term trend is still bearish. Weekly momentum is rising, though, which could signal an upcoming trend reversal.

Risk Profile for Adobe Systems Incorporated

Adobe Systems Incorporated has an annual standard deviation of 38.5%, which classifies the stock as medium risk. The price can swing noticeably when the market moves.

Overall Technical Conclusion for Adobe Systems Incorporated

Trend: Neutral/mixed.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bullish (9.059). Weekly bearish (-16.756).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily rising. Weekly rising.

RSI: 63.5 – neutral.

Technical signal: Hold

The signals are mixed – trend and MACD point in different directions. Wait until MACD crosses the zero line in the direction of the trend before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions About Adobe Systems Incorporated stock in 2026

Should you buy Adobe Systems Incorporated stock now?
The technical signal for Adobe Systems Incorporated is currently NEUTRAL. Adobe Systems Incorporated trades at $256.61 as of 8/6/2026. The overall technical signal is: Hold. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is positive (bullish trend) at 9.059 with rising momentum (signal: 6.036); RSI is at 63.5 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term uptrend (price above the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $269.61 points to 5.1% upside. This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for Adobe Systems Incorporated stock?
The average analyst price target for Adobe Systems Incorporated is $269.61. The current price is $256.61, which gives an upside of 5.1%. Based on this, the stock is considered fairly valued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $242.65 and $296.57.
Is Adobe Systems Incorporated a dividend stock?
No, Adobe Systems Incorporated does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders. The company reinvests its profits in growth instead of paying dividends.
What is the risk of Adobe Systems Incorporated stock?
Adobe Systems Incorporated is rated as a stock with moderate risk. the annual standard deviation is 38.5%, which classifies the stock as moderate risk.
Is Adobe Systems Incorporated overvalued?
Adobe Systems Incorporated is considered fairly valued – the price is close to the analyst price target. Adobe Systems Incorporated has the following valuation ratios: a P/E ratio of 14.4 (moderately valued), a P/S ratio of 4.1, a P/B ratio of 8.6. The stock trades close to the analyst price target and is considered fairly valued.
Is Adobe Systems Incorporated overbought?
No, Adobe Systems Incorporated is not overbought. RSI is at 63.5 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 63.5 (upper neutral zone), which shows positive momentum but is not yet overbought. In addition, the price is 8.5% above the 20-day average (short-term uptrend). In addition, MACD is positive with rising momentum (bullish).
When is the next Adobe Systems Incorporated earnings report?
Adobe Systems Incorporated reports its next earnings on September 10, 2026. The stock currently trades at $256.61. With a P/E ratio of 14.4, the market will be watching closely whether earnings meet expectations.
Is Adobe Systems Incorporated shorted?
Yes, Adobe Systems Incorporated is shorted with 5.7% of the free float sold short. This is a high level of short selling, which suggests some investors are betting on falling prices. Positive surprises can lead to a moderate short squeeze. Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Are insiders buying Adobe Systems Incorporated stock?
No, insiders are not buying Adobe Systems Incorporated shares – they are net sellers. Over the last 3 months, insiders have made 1 purchases and 12 sales. On a net basis, 1,475,527 $ worth of shares were sold. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 1 purchases and 19 sales, with a net 15,955,197 $ sold. Active sellers include Forusz Jillian, Wadhwani David, Pentland Adele Louise and others. Insider selling can have several explanations (e.g. planned 10b5-1 sales, portfolio diversification or taxes), but sustained selling by several insiders is worth watching closely.
Is Adobe Systems Incorporated a good stock?
Based on our total score, Adobe Systems Incorporated is rated as a good stock with a total score of 64 out of 100. The stock scores above average on value, quality and momentum – it is among the top 36% in our database. The score is made up of Value: 64/100, Quality: 93/100, Momentum: 36/100. In addition: technical signal: Hold. Whether Adobe Systems Incorporated is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for Adobe Systems Incorporated stock?
The outlook for Adobe Systems Incorporated based on current data: the average analyst price target is $269.61 (+5.1%); the next earnings report is due on 9/10/2026, which can move the price; the P/E ratio is 14.4 (low – a possible value stock). Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is Adobe Systems Incorporated stock rising?
Adobe Systems Incorporated is rising right now. The technical indicators show: the price is 8.5% above the 20-day average; MACD is positive with rising momentum (bullish signal); short interest is 5.7% (high – many are betting on a decline); insiders have mostly been selling the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis, insider section and news overview above.
How high can Adobe Systems Incorporated go?
The average analyst price target for Adobe Systems Incorporated is $269.61, which corresponds to a potential gain of 5.1% from the current price of $256.61. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can Adobe Systems Incorporated fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for Adobe Systems Incorporated. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does Adobe Systems Incorporated do?
Adobe laver software, som folk bruger til at skabe og dele indhold. De tjener primært penge på abonnementer, hvor Creative Cloud er deres store trækplaster – det er der, du finder Photoshop og Illustrator. Virksomheden driver også Document Cloud, som giver adgang til digitale ... The company belongs to the Teknologi sector, more specifically the Software - Application industry, is headquartered in USA, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate Adobe Systems Incorporated as an investment.
Did Adobe Systems Incorporated raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from Adobe Systems Incorporated. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is Adobe Systems Incorporated making money or losing money?
Yes, Adobe Systems Incorporated is making money, not losing it. The company has a profit margin (the share of revenue left over as profit) of 28.7% — which is excellent. The operating margin (profit before interest and taxes) is 35.3%. At a P/E ratio of 14.4, you currently pay 14.4 dollars for every dollar of the company's annual earnings. A consistently profitable company is usually more resilient than growth stocks that are not yet making money.
Can Adobe Systems Incorporated go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of Adobe Systems Incorporated is rated as low. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is 7.37 — that places the company in the healthy zone. The company has a healthy balance sheet with limited debt relative to earnings and assets. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 8 — which is strong. Debt relative to equity is 114% (moderate). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does Adobe Systems Incorporated have a lot of debt?
Adobe Systems Incorporated has moderate debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 114%. For the teknologi sector, 80-150% counts as a typical level. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector. Can Adobe Systems Incorporated service its debt? Can service its debt without problems — the interest coverage ratio (how many times earnings can cover interest payments) is 35.4x, and net debt equals 0.2 years of earnings (EBITDA).