Adobe Inc. (ADBE) Return on Equity (ROE): 61.34%
Is Adobe Inc.’s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
Adobe Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) of 61.34% is 53% above its 5-year average of 40.01%, near the high end of its 5-year range (32.59%–61.34%).
The return on equity (ROE) for Adobe Inc. (ADBE) is 61.34% as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 21.75% (50.38%).
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ADBE Current vs Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
ADBE Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
61.34%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
50.38%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
41.87%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
40.01%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
33.12%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
24.39%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
22.65%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+21.75%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+46.51%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+53.30%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+85.22%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+151.49%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+170.82%
ADBE Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adobe Inc. (ADBE) | — | 61.34% | 50.38% | 41.87% | 40.01% |
| Fortinet, Inc. (FTNT) | $101.39B | 149.77% | 133.30% | -71.38% | -25.14% |
| Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS) | $89.09B | 4.70% | 14.94% | 16.93% | 15.93% |
| Accenture plc (ACN) | $106.76B | 24.61% | 25.14% | 27.04% | 28.07% |
| Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) | $107.82B | 20.26% | 21.42% | 26.09% | 25.57% |
| Cloudflare, Inc. (NET) | $83.45B | -7.01% | -7.27% | -17.41% | -19.36% |
| Snowflake Inc. (SNOW) | $83.07B | -69.21% | -56.03% | -35.70% | -27.87% |
| ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW) | $110.32B | 13.48% | 14.16% | 14.37% | 11.31% |
| Datadog, Inc. (DDOG) | $80.92B | 2.89% | 4.83% | 2.13% | 0.66% |
| Intuit Inc. (INTU) | $80.36B | 19.63% | 17.85% | 15.52% | 19.79% |
Return Analysis
ROE
61.3%
ROA
24.2%
Adobe Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) Formula & Definition
ROE = Net Income / Total Shareholders' Equity
Return on equity measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders' equity. Higher ROE indicates better capital efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Adobe Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (ROE) for Adobe Inc. (ADBE)?
- The return on equity (ROE) for ADBE stock is 61.34%.
- Is Adobe Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
- Adobe Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) of 61.34% is 53% above its 5-year average of 40.01%, near the high end of its 5-year range (32.59%–61.34%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for Adobe Inc. (ADBE)?
- The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for ADBE stock is 50.38%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for Adobe Inc. (ADBE)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for ADBE stock is 41.87%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for Adobe Inc. (ADBE)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for ADBE stock is 40.01%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for Adobe Inc. (ADBE)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for ADBE stock is 33.12%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for Adobe Inc. (ADBE)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for ADBE stock is 24.39%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for Adobe Inc. (ADBE)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for ADBE stock is 22.65%.
Adobe Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2025-11-28 | 61.34% |
| 2024-11-29 | 39.42% |
| 2023-12-01 | 32.86% |
| 2022-12-02 | 33.85% |
| 2021-12-03 | 32.59% |
| 2020-11-27 | 39.66% |
| 2019-11-29 | 28.03% |
| 2018-11-30 | 27.67% |
| 2017-12-01 | 20.02% |
| 2016-12-02 | 15.74% |
| 2015-11-27 | 8.99% |
| 2014-11-28 | 3.96% |
| 2013-11-29 | 4.31% |
| 2012-11-30 | 12.49% |
| 2011-12-02 | 14.40% |
| 2010-12-03 | 14.92% |
| 2009-11-27 | 7.90% |
| 2008-11-28 | 19.77% |
| 2007-11-30 | 15.57% |
| 2006-12-01 | 9.82% |
| 2005-12-02 | 32.34% |
| 2004-12-03 | 31.64% |
| 2003-11-28 | 24.20% |
| 2002-11-29 | 28.38% |
| 2001-11-30 | 33.33% |
| 2000-12-01 | 38.24% |
| 1999-12-03 | 46.42% |
| 1998-11-27 | 20.36% |
| 1997-11-28 | 26.12% |
| 1996-11-29 | 21.69% |
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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.
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