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“Adobe Beats Q2 Estimates but Slides on AI Pressure and CFO Exit” 🚨🚨🚨

Adobe reported stronger-than-expected fiscal Q2 results, topping Wall Street estimates for both revenue and earnings, even as its stock hit its lowest levels since 2019.

The company posted revenue of $6.62 billion versus expectations of $6.45 billion, along with adjusted earnings per share of $5.96 compared to $5.82 expected. Annual recurring revenue reached $27.1 billion, also above forecasts, while subscription revenue and remaining performance obligations both came in ahead of estimates.

Despite the beat and a raised full-year outlook for revenue and earnings, Adobe shares fell sharply in after-hours trading, extending a broader multi-month decline.

Investor sentiment was further weighed down by leadership changes, as CFO Dan Durn announced he will step down next week to pursue another opportunity. The move adds to recent executive turnover following earlier leadership transition plans at the company.

Adobe also continues to face increasing competitive pressure from AI-native design tools, including offerings from companies like Anthropic, which are reshaping the creative software landscape and challenging Adobe’s dominance in digital content creation.

The company has attempted to reassure investors with aggressive capital returns, including a $25 billion stock buyback program and ongoing share repurchases during the quarter.

CEO Shantanu Narayen said the company is seeing strong AI-driven demand across its customer base, even as markets remain focused on long-term disruption risks.

Still, the combination of leadership changes and AI competition kept pressure on the stock despite solid fundamentals.