Price to Earnings (P/E)
since 2005
Calculation
Adobe Inc., P/E, long-term trends, calculation
| P/E | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Earnings per share1 (EPS) | EPS1 | = | Net income1 (in millions) |
÷ | No. shares of common stock outstanding2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2025 | 31.98 | = | 408.50 | ÷ | 12.77 | 12.77 | = | 5,560 | ÷ | 435,300,000 | |
| Jan 17, 2024 | 49.64 | = | 596.10 | ÷ | 12.01 | 12.01 | = | 5,428 | ÷ | 452,000,000 | |
| Jan 17, 2023 | 33.15 | = | 344.38 | ÷ | 10.39 | 10.39 | = | 4,756 | ÷ | 457,800,000 | |
| Jan 21, 2022 | 48.90 | = | 499.91 | ÷ | 10.22 | 10.22 | = | 4,822 | ÷ | 471,700,000 | |
| Jan 15, 2021 | 41.69 | = | 458.08 | ÷ | 10.99 | 10.99 | = | 5,260 | ÷ | 478,700,000 | |
| Jan 21, 2020 | 57.17 | = | 350.00 | ÷ | 6.12 | 6.12 | = | 2,951 | ÷ | 482,130,975 | |
| Jan 25, 2019 | 46.11 | = | 244.95 | ÷ | 5.31 | 5.31 | = | 2,591 | ÷ | 487,725,915 | |
| Jan 22, 2018 | 57.41 | = | 197.84 | ÷ | 3.45 | 3.45 | = | 1,694 | ÷ | 491,578,529 | |
| Jan 20, 2017 | 46.80 | = | 110.71 | ÷ | 2.37 | 2.37 | = | 1,169 | ÷ | 494,078,475 | |
| Jan 19, 2016 | 70.59 | = | 89.18 | ÷ | 1.26 | 1.26 | = | 630 | ÷ | 498,330,407 | |
| Jan 20, 2015 | 132.73 | = | 71.49 | ÷ | 0.54 | 0.54 | = | 268 | ÷ | 498,314,061 | |
| Jan 21, 2014 | 104.21 | = | 60.85 | ÷ | 0.58 | 0.58 | = | 290 | ÷ | 496,604,463 | |
| Jan 22, 2013 | 22.73 | = | 37.95 | ÷ | 1.67 | 1.67 | = | 833 | ÷ | 498,790,943 | |
| Jan 26, 2012 | 18.49 | = | 31.18 | ÷ | 1.69 | 1.69 | = | 833 | ÷ | 493,802,690 | |
| Jan 27, 2011 | 22.05 | = | 33.85 | ÷ | 1.53 | 1.53 | = | 775 | ÷ | 504,728,145 | |
| Jan 22, 2010 | 46.62 | = | 34.38 | ÷ | 0.74 | 0.74 | = | 387 | ÷ | 524,119,635 | |
| Jan 23, 2009 | 11.84 | = | 19.70 | ÷ | 1.66 | 1.66 | = | 872 | ÷ | 524,035,626 | |
| Jan 24, 2008 | 27.23 | = | 34.64 | ÷ | 1.27 | 1.27 | = | 724 | ÷ | 568,955,874 | |
| Feb 5, 2007 | 44.72 | = | 38.44 | ÷ | 0.86 | 0.86 | = | 506 | ÷ | 588,456,485 | |
| Feb 8, 2006 | 38.61 | = | 38.80 | ÷ | 1.01 | 1.01 | = | 603 | ÷ | 599,810,699 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-11-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-11-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-11-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-11-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-11-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-11-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-11-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-11-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-11-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-11-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-11-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-02).
1 US$
2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Adobe Inc. Annual Report.
- Share Price Trends
- The share price exhibited considerable volatility between 2006 and 2025. Initially fluctuating around the mid-30s from 2006 to 2008, it experienced a substantial decline to under 20 in early 2009. Following this trough, a general upward trajectory was observed, with notable acceleration after 2013, reaching a peak of 599.1 in early 2024 before retreating to approximately 408.5 by early 2025. This indicates strong long-term growth with cyclical adjustments.
- Earnings Per Share (EPS) Trends
- EPS showed moderate fluctuations initially, with values oscillating between 0.5 and 1.7 up to 2014. From 2015 onward, EPS demonstrated a robust upward trend, increasing steadily from 1.26 to 12.77 by early 2025. This consistent improvement in EPS reflects enhanced profitability and operational efficiency over time.
- Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio Trends
- The P/E ratio varied significantly throughout the examined periods. Early years showed elevated P/E ratios above 20, peaking at over 132 in 2014, coinciding with relatively low EPS values and high share prices. Post-2014, the P/E ratio generally stabilized within a range of approximately 30 to 58, with occasional peaks and troughs. The decline in P/E ratio from its peak suggests market correction for overvaluation, while sustained moderate P/E values imply consistent investor confidence relative to earnings.
- Overall Interpretation
- The data portrays a company that experienced initial price volatility and earnings fluctuation, followed by marked growth in earnings and share price. The steep rise in share prices from 2013 onwards, accompanied by strong EPS growth, indicates improved financial performance and market valuation. The P/E ratio's high volatility, especially around 2014, reflects market sensitivity to earnings changes and valuation reassessments. More recent data suggests a maturing phase with solid profitability and relatively stable valuation metrics.
Comparison to Competitors
Adobe Inc., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Adobe Inc. | Accenture PLC | Cadence Design Systems Inc. | CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. | Fair Isaac Corp. | International Business Machines Corp. | Intuit Inc. | Microsoft Corp. | Oracle Corp. | Palantir Technologies Inc. | Palo Alto Networks Inc. | Salesforce Inc. | ServiceNow Inc. | Synopsys Inc. | Workday Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2025 | 31.98 | 31.07 | 67.09 | 892.67 | 99.26 | 39.68 | 58.94 | 35.67 | 37.63 | 632.38 | 42.42 | 71.24 | 146.40 | 33.69 | 50.53 |
| Jan 17, 2024 | 49.64 | 27.81 | 78.64 | — | 54.13 | 22.50 | 64.61 | 33.96 | 38.96 | 246.77 | 170.35 | 879.57 | 90.80 | 70.08 | — |
| Jan 17, 2023 | 33.15 | 22.93 | 59.70 | — | 29.67 | 71.56 | 57.31 | 28.34 | 26.85 | — | — | 135.68 | 284.28 | 51.76 | 1,957.29 |
| Jan 21, 2022 | 48.90 | 36.58 | 53.88 | — | 27.12 | 19.40 | 75.17 | 35.14 | 15.84 | — | — | 48.20 | 487.70 | 73.37 | — |
| Jan 15, 2021 | 41.69 | 28.32 | 62.89 | — | 56.83 | 19.30 | 49.52 | 35.04 | 16.69 | — | — | 1,204.70 | 978.47 | 55.92 | — |
| Jan 21, 2020 | 57.17 | 24.58 | 20.22 | — | 49.99 | 13.35 | 48.17 | 26.86 | 16.89 | — | — | 107.70 | 106.89 | 39.55 | — |
| Jan 25, 2019 | 46.11 | 24.10 | 46.59 | — | 39.92 | 14.25 | 46.88 | 50.00 | 45.90 | — | — | 731.11 | — | 29.60 | — |
| Jan 22, 2018 | 57.41 | 26.18 | 55.67 | — | 35.95 | 25.07 | 37.26 | 26.25 | 22.49 | — | — | 324.94 | — | 95.81 | — |
| Jan 20, 2017 | 46.80 | 18.07 | 40.53 | — | 32.00 | 14.29 | 29.60 | 26.08 | 18.53 | — | — | — | — | 33.71 | — |
| Jan 19, 2016 | 70.59 | 22.75 | 25.14 | — | 31.32 | 9.65 | 63.89 | 30.63 | 17.92 | — | — | — | — | 30.45 | — |
| Jan 20, 2015 | 132.73 | 17.46 | 34.03 | — | 23.93 | 13.55 | 26.44 | 16.11 | 16.33 | — | — | — | — | 25.00 | — |
| Jan 21, 2014 | 104.21 | 15.20 | 26.30 | — | 21.77 | 11.58 | 21.73 | 12.14 | 12.78 | — | — | — | — | 24.68 | — |
| Jan 22, 2013 | 22.73 | 17.95 | 9.11 | — | 15.63 | 13.37 | 22.37 | 14.40 | 13.61 | — | 6,057.94 | — | — | 26.53 | — |
| Jan 26, 2012 | 18.49 | 17.60 | 44.80 | — | 17.14 | 14.47 | 22.53 | 10.03 | 19.17 | — | — | 251.73 | — | 17.51 | — |
| Jan 27, 2011 | 22.05 | 17.62 | 20.39 | — | 14.55 | 13.32 | 24.82 | 11.91 | 17.66 | — | — | 118.88 | — | 17.09 | — |
| Jan 22, 2010 | 46.62 | 17.45 | — | — | 14.37 | 12.24 | 20.01 | 14.56 | 19.25 | — | — | 87.39 | — | 18.86 | — |
| Jan 23, 2009 | 11.84 | 13.74 | — | — | 7.84 | 9.40 | 20.68 | 13.28 | 19.44 | — | — | 388.13 | — | 13.55 | — |
| Jan 24, 2008 | 27.23 | 24.38 | 10.43 | — | 18.13 | 15.20 | 21.92 | 74.58 | 23.58 | — | — | 10,271.10 | — | 29.39 | — |
| Feb 5, 2007 | 44.72 | 26.95 | 41.15 | — | 23.17 | 14.90 | 27.35 | 63.21 | 23.43 | — | — | 151.60 | — | 156.86 | — |
| Feb 8, 2006 | 38.61 | 24.06 | 103.88 | — | 21.23 | 15.85 | 21.02 | 70.27 | 23.70 | — | — | 207.38 | — | — | — |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-11-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-11-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-11-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-11-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-11-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-11-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-11-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-11-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-11-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-11-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-11-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-02).
Comparison to Sector (Software & Services)
Adobe Inc., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to sector (software & services)
| Adobe Inc. | Software & Services | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2025 | 31.98 | 41.74 |
| Jan 17, 2024 | 49.64 | 39.95 |
| Jan 17, 2023 | 33.15 | 34.37 |
| Jan 21, 2022 | 48.90 | 37.37 |
| Jan 15, 2021 | 41.69 | 38.32 |
| Jan 21, 2020 | 57.17 | 28.17 |
| Jan 25, 2019 | 46.11 | 43.29 |
| Jan 22, 2018 | 57.41 | 30.29 |
| Jan 20, 2017 | 46.80 | 23.98 |
| Jan 19, 2016 | 70.59 | 23.40 |
| Jan 20, 2015 | 132.73 | 18.37 |
| Jan 21, 2014 | 104.21 | 14.10 |
| Jan 22, 2013 | 22.73 | 14.97 |
| Jan 26, 2012 | 18.49 | 13.92 |
| Jan 27, 2011 | 22.05 | 14.04 |
| Jan 22, 2010 | 46.62 | 15.17 |
| Jan 23, 2009 | 11.84 | 13.86 |
| Jan 24, 2008 | 27.23 | 43.59 |
| Feb 5, 2007 | 44.72 | 39.53 |
| Feb 8, 2006 | 38.61 | 44.56 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-11-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-11-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-11-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-11-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-11-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-11-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-11-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-11-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-11-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-11-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-11-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-02).
Comparison to Industry (Information Technology)
Adobe Inc., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to industry (information technology)
| Adobe Inc. | Information Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2025 | 31.98 | 45.10 |
| Jan 17, 2024 | 49.64 | 35.92 |
| Jan 17, 2023 | 33.15 | 26.81 |
| Jan 21, 2022 | 48.90 | 29.54 |
| Jan 15, 2021 | 41.69 | 31.10 |
| Jan 21, 2020 | 57.17 | 23.24 |
| Jan 25, 2019 | 46.11 | 23.20 |
| Jan 22, 2018 | 57.41 | 23.46 |
| Jan 20, 2017 | 46.80 | 19.50 |
| Jan 19, 2016 | 70.59 | 16.54 |
| Jan 20, 2015 | 132.73 | 17.12 |
| Jan 21, 2014 | 104.21 | 14.15 |
| Jan 22, 2013 | 22.73 | 14.37 |
| Jan 26, 2012 | 18.49 | 13.74 |
| Jan 27, 2011 | 22.05 | 14.99 |
| Jan 22, 2010 | 46.62 | 21.44 |
| Jan 23, 2009 | 11.84 | 15.67 |
| Jan 24, 2008 | 27.23 | 36.25 |
| Feb 5, 2007 | 44.72 | 31.93 |
| Feb 8, 2006 | 38.61 | 33.62 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-11-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-11-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-11-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-11-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-11-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-11-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-11-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-11-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-11-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-11-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-11-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-02).