About Adobe Inc. (ADBE)
Adobe Inc. is a Software - Application company operating in the Technology sector.
ADBE trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $250.23
- Market Cap
- $97.39B
- 52-Week High
- $362.71
- 52-Week Low
- $190.12
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Software - Application
$1,000 Invested in Adobe Inc. (ADBE)
How much would $1,000 invested in ADBE be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in ADBE 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Adobe Inc. (ADBE) in 2025 would be worth $738 as of November 2026, representing a -26.2% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in ADBE 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Adobe Inc. (ADBE) in 2023 would be worth $487 as of November 2026, representing a -51.3% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in ADBE 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Adobe Inc. (ADBE) in 2021 would be worth $387 as of November 2026, representing a -61.3% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in ADBE 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Adobe Inc. (ADBE) in 2016 would be worth $2,295 as of November 2026, representing a +129.5% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in ADBE at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Adobe Inc. (ADBE) at IPO would be worth $1,263,423 as of November 2026, representing a +126242.3% total return.
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Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 40+ years (482 months), Adobe Inc. (ADBE) has averaged a monthly return of +2.36% with a median return of +2.44%. The stock had 282 positive months (59%) and 200 negative months (41%). The best month in ADBE's history was February 2000 with a +85.2% return, while the worst was January 1996 at -45.1%. Historically, March tends to be the strongest month (averaging +6.7%), and July the weakest (-0.8%).
ADBE's longest winning streak was 9 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1987 with a cumulative return of +130.7%, and the worst was 1992 at -63.4%.
Annual Returns
Over 40 years of trading history, Adobe Inc. (ADBE) has delivered an average annual return of +28.49% with a median return of +25.26%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +17.69%. The stock posted gains in 28 years (70%) and losses in 12 years (30%).
ADBE's best year was 1999 with a +188.36% gain, while the worst was 1992 at -51.56%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 10, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. ADBE achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 26 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 11 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -28.50% | $349.99 | $250.23 |
| 2025 | -21.29% | $444.68 | $349.99 |
| 2024 | -25.46% | $596.60 | $444.68 |
| 2023 | +77.28% | $336.53 | $596.60 |
| 2022 | -40.65% | $567.06 | $336.53 |
| 2021 | +13.38% | $500.12 | $567.06 |
| 2020 | +51.64% | $329.81 | $500.12 |
| 2019 | +45.78% | $226.24 | $329.81 |
| 2018 | +29.10% | $175.24 | $226.24 |
| 2017 | +70.22% | $102.95 | $175.24 |
| 2016 | +9.59% | $93.94 | $102.95 |
| 2015 | +29.22% | $72.70 | $93.94 |
| 2014 | +21.41% | $59.88 | $72.70 |
| 2013 | +58.92% | $37.68 | $59.88 |
| 2012 | +33.29% | $28.27 | $37.68 |
| 2011 | -8.15% | $30.78 | $28.27 |
| 2010 | -16.31% | $36.78 | $30.78 |
| 2009 | +72.76% | $21.29 | $36.78 |
| 2008 | -50.18% | $42.73 | $21.29 |
| 2007 | +3.92% | $41.12 | $42.73 |
| 2006 | +11.26% | $36.96 | $41.12 |
| 2005 | +17.84% | $31.36 | $36.96 |
| 2004 | +60.77% | $19.51 | $31.36 |
| 2003 | +57.83% | $12.36 | $19.51 |
| 2002 | -20.01% | $15.45 | $12.36 |
| 2001 | -46.54% | $28.91 | $15.45 |
| 2000 | +73.15% | $16.69 | $28.91 |
| 1999 | +188.36% | $5.79 | $16.69 |
| 1998 | +13.73% | $5.09 | $5.79 |
| 1997 | +11.11% | $4.58 | $5.09 |
| 1996 | -39.38% | $7.56 | $4.58 |
| 1995 | +109.33% | $3.61 | $7.56 |
| 1994 | +34.66% | $2.68 | $3.61 |
| 1993 | +42.50% | $1.88 | $2.68 |
| 1992 | -51.56% | $3.88 | $1.88 |
| 1991 | +126.01% | $1.72 | $3.88 |
| 1990 | +44.63% | $1.19 | $1.72 |
| 1989 | -17.35% | $1.44 | $1.19 |
| 1988 | +66.10% | $0.87 | $1.44 |
| 1987 | +131.37% | $0.37 | $0.87 |
Frequently Asked Questions: ADBE
What sector is ADBE in? ▼
ADBE operates in the Technology sector, specifically in the Software - Application industry. This sector includes companies involved in software, hardware, semiconductors, and IT services.
How has ADBE performed historically? ▼
Over 40 years of trading history, ADBE has posted gains in 28 years (70% of the time). The best year was 1999 with a +188.4% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in ADBE? ▼
You can invest in ADBE through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold ADBE.
Last updated: 11/1/2026