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Adobe Inc. (ADBE) Free Cash Flow (FCF): $9.85B

The free cash flow (FCF) for Adobe Inc. (ADBE) is $9.85B. It is above its 12-month average by 11.47% ($8.84B).

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ADBE Free Cash Flow (FCF)
$9.85B+25.92% 1Y
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ADBE Free Cash Flow (FCF) Metrics

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF)

$9.85B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG TTM

$8.84B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 3Y

$8.00B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 5Y

$7.78B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 10Y

$5.68B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 15Y

$3.98B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 20Y

$3.27B

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+11.47%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+23.10%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+26.61%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+73.46%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+147.51%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+201.21%

FCF Analysis

Free Cash Flow (TTM)

$9.85B

FCF Yield

10.55%

Price/FCF

9.5

Formula: FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures

Why FCF matters:

  • Shows actual cash available (not accounting earnings)
  • Funds dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction
  • Less susceptible to accounting manipulation than net income
  • Key metric for DCF valuation models

Adobe Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) Formula & Definition

Free Cash Flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures. It's the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Adobe Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) FAQ

What is the free cash flow (FCF) for Adobe Inc. (ADBE)?
The free cash flow (FCF) for ADBE stock is $9.85B.
What is the TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for Adobe Inc. (ADBE)?
The TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for ADBE stock is $8.84B.
What is the 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Adobe Inc. (ADBE)?
The 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for ADBE stock is $8.00B.
What is the 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Adobe Inc. (ADBE)?
The 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for ADBE stock is $7.78B.
What is the 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Adobe Inc. (ADBE)?
The 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for ADBE stock is $5.68B.
What is the 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Adobe Inc. (ADBE)?
The 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for ADBE stock is $3.98B.
What is the 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Adobe Inc. (ADBE)?
The 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for ADBE stock is $3.27B.

Adobe Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) History

DATEFREE CASH FLOW (FCF)
2025-11-28$9.85B
2024-11-29$7.82B
2023-12-01$6.94B
2022-12-02$7.40B
2021-12-03$6.89B
2020-11-27$5.31B
2019-11-29$4.09B
2018-11-30$3.76B
2017-12-01$2.73B
2016-12-02$2.00B
2015-11-27$1.28B
2014-11-28$1.14B
2013-11-29$963.33M
2012-11-30$1.23B
2011-12-02$1.33B
2010-12-03$943.35M
2009-11-27$998.18M
2008-11-28$1.17B
2007-11-30$1.31B
2006-12-01$843.99M
2005-12-02$681.48M
2004-12-03$620.52M
2003-11-28$393.68M
2002-11-29$297.75M
2001-11-30$372.15M
2000-12-01$414.79M
1999-12-03$291.99M
1998-11-27$143.72M
1997-11-28$174.76M
1996-11-29$152.25M

About Adobe Inc.

Adobe Inc. stands as a prominent global software provider, delivering a diverse range of solutions. Its operations are structured into three primary business divisions: Digital Media, Digital Experience, and Publishing and Advertising. The Digital Media segment empowers individuals, teams, and enterprises to generate, disseminate, and amplify various forms of content through its array of products and services, including the cloud-native Document Cloud platform. Central to this segment is Creative Cloud, its subscription-based flagship, granting access to a comprehensive suite of creative tools. This division caters to a diverse range of users, from professional content creators and marketers to educators, communicators, and general consumers. Adobe's Digital Experience division offers an integrated suite of applications and services designed to empower brands and businesses to craft, orchestrate, assess, and enhance customer journeys, from initial analytical insights to final commercial transactions. It serves a broad professional base including marketing teams, advertisers, agencies, data scientists, and senior executives. The Publishing and Advertising segment provides specialized offerings such as e-learning tools, technical documentation services, web conferencing solutions, advanced printing technologies, and its Advertising Cloud suite. Adobe engages directly with enterprise clients through its dedicated sales teams and regional offices. Individual end-users can access its offerings via app stores or its official website, adobe.com. Additionally, an extensive indirect channel supports distribution, encompassing partners such as distributors, value-added resellers, system integrators, software vendors, retailers, and original equipment manufacturers. Established in 1982, the company, initially named Adobe Systems Incorporated, rebranded as Adobe Inc. in October 2018. Its corporate headquarters are situated in San Jose, California.

San Jose, CA
30,709 employees
Technology / Software - Application
Sector
Technology
Industry
Software - Application
CEO
Shantanu Narayen