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Adobe Shares Slip 2.7% as Q4 Revenue Forecast Misses Analyst Estimates

Adobe shares declined 2.7% premarket after the software giant issued a fourth-quarter revenue forecast that missed analyst expectations, overshadowing a solid third-quarter earnings beat and raised fiscal 2026 guidance.

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Adobe beat Q3 estimates but Q4 revenue guidance midpoint of $6.825B missed consensus of $6.85B, causing shares to decline 2.7% premarket.

🎯 Key Takeaways

  • Q3 revenue reached $6.76 billion, exceeding the $6.69 billion estimate.
  • Q4 revenue guidance midpoint of $6.825 billion missed the $6.85 billion consensus.
  • Fiscal 2026 revenue and EPS guidance were raised by the company.
  • Annualized recurring revenue climbed to $27.50 billion.

📝 Executive Summary

Adobe Inc. reported third-quarter earnings of $6.13 per share on $6.76 billion in revenue, topping analyst expectations. Despite the beat, shares fell 2.7% in premarket trading as the company's fourth-quarter revenue guidance midpoint of $6.825 billion fell short of the $6.85 billion consensus.

❓ FAQ

Why did Adobe shares decline despite beating Q3 earnings estimates?

Shares fell because the company's revenue forecast for the fourth quarter, with a midpoint of $6.825 billion, came in below the analyst consensus of $6.85 billion.