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Adobe Inc., common-size consolidated income statement (quarterly data)
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-02-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-11-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-08-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-05-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-02-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-11-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-08-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-05-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-02), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-02), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-02), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-03), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-04), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-03), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-03), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-04), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-05), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-11-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-08-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-05-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-02-28).
The financial performance, as represented by common-size income statements, reveals a significant evolution over the observed period. A consistent and substantial reliance on subscription revenue is apparent, steadily increasing from 88.39% of total revenue in February 2020 to 96.87% in February 2026. Conversely, product revenue demonstrates a declining trend, falling from 4.63% to 1.41% over the same timeframe. Services and other revenue exhibits a more moderate decrease, moving from 6.99% to 1.72%.
Gross profit as a percentage of revenue generally remained strong, fluctuating between approximately 85% and 89% throughout the period. However, operating expenses consistently represent a significant portion of revenue, averaging around 53-54%. A notable exception occurs in the period ending December 2023, where operating expenses spike to 71.11% of revenue, largely due to an acquisition termination fee.
- Revenue Composition
- The increasing dominance of subscription revenue suggests a successful transition towards a recurring revenue model. The decline in product and services revenue may indicate a strategic shift in focus or changing market dynamics. The company appears to be increasingly dependent on its subscription offerings for overall revenue generation.
- Profitability
- Operating income as a percentage of revenue demonstrates a generally positive trend, peaking in the mid-30s before a significant dip in December 2023, mirroring the impact of the acquisition termination fee. Recovery is observed in subsequent periods. Net income follows a similar pattern, with a substantial increase in November 2020, followed by fluctuations and a significant drop in December 2023. The impact of income taxes varies considerably, shifting from a benefit to a substantial provision, influencing net income.
- Expense Management
- Research and development expenses remain consistently high, typically between 15% and 19% of revenue, indicating a continued commitment to innovation. Sales and marketing expenses also represent a substantial portion of revenue, generally ranging from 26% to 29%. General and administrative expenses are relatively stable, around 7-8%, with a noticeable increase towards the end of the observed period. The acquisition termination fee in December 2023 significantly distorts the operating expense ratio.
- Non-Operating Items
- Non-operating income (expense) exhibits variability, with a trend towards increasing positive contributions from other income and investment gains in later periods. Interest expense remains relatively consistent, though a slight increase is observed towards the end of the period. These items, while smaller in magnitude compared to core operations, contribute to overall profitability.
Overall, the company demonstrates a strong and growing subscription business, offset by declining contributions from other revenue streams. Profitability is generally healthy, though susceptible to fluctuations from non-recurring items like the acquisition termination fee and variations in tax provisions. Consistent investment in research and development and substantial sales and marketing efforts are evident.