Adobe: I'm Not Expecting Much In Q2 And Beyond (Archive)
AI cannibalization and slowing earnings growth cap upside despite a cheap headline valuation multiple.
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Elevator Pitch
- AI-driven cannibalization is weakening Adobe Inc.'s legacy products, particularly Adobe Stock, while freemium offerings create near-term ARR headwinds.
- ADBE's gross margins should stay broadly stable, as easing data center and GPU costs are offset by rising competitive pricing pressure from Figma and Canva.
- ADBE stock trades at a large 1-year forward P/E discount to software peers, but the implied 6-year earnings growth ask rate exceeds its current normalized profit growth track.
- Technicals show ADBE stock in a downtrend with weak bullish defense near 220, suggesting likely sideways price action ahead.
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