Citi maintains Adobe stock Neutral with $430 price target

Published 21/03/2025, 11:00
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On Friday, Citi analyst Tyler Radke maintained a Neutral rating for Adobe stock (NASDAQ:ADBE) with a price target of $430.00. The stock, currently trading near its 52-week low, appears undervalued according to InvestingPro analysis. After discussions with eight ecosystem partners at the Summit, Radke provided insights into Adobe’s innovation pace, the industry’s demand for AI tools, and customer IT spending trends. Partners acknowledged Adobe’s strong position in digital content creation and management but indicated that adoption of new solutions like GenStudio or Firefly Services might be slow due to various organizations still transitioning to cloud and prioritizing automation within their current marketing technology stacks.

Despite concerns about the broader economic environment, Summit attendees did not foresee significant budget reductions affecting Adobe’s business. With impressive gross profit margins of 89% and revenue growth of 10.5%, the company maintains strong financial performance. However, the higher costs associated with Adobe’s solutions were pointed out as a potential issue in a scenario where budgets become tighter. Braze (NASDAQ:BRZE) was mentioned as an emerging competitor in this context.InvestingPro subscribers have access to 13 additional investment tips and comprehensive analysis for Adobe, including detailed insights into the company’s financial health score of GOOD.

The feedback from the Summit suggests a mixed outlook for Adobe, with no immediate budget cuts anticipated but a recognition of challenges in the adoption of newer technologies and potential pressure from competitors. Radke’s reiteration of the Neutral rating reflects a cautious but not pessimistic view of Adobe’s near-term prospects. The $430.00 price target suggests that while Adobe is well-regarded in its market, there are factors that could influence its growth and market share. The company maintains a strong market position with a market capitalization of $169.4 billion and a P/E ratio of 25.6.

In other recent news, Adobe Systems, Inc. has been the focus of several analyst evaluations following its Summit and Analyst Day in Las Vegas. BofA Securities maintained a Buy rating with a $528 price target, highlighting the 23% growth in monthly active users of Adobe’s Acrobat product, driven by new AI features. Piper Sandler also showed confidence by maintaining an Overweight rating and a $600 price target, noting Adobe’s consistent subscription growth and potential for sustainable double-digit earnings per share growth. BMO Capital Markets reiterated an Outperform rating with a $495 target, emphasizing Adobe’s strong technology stack and growth potential. Meanwhile, TD Cowen held a Hold rating with a $490 target, expressing optimism about Adobe’s AI monetization strategies but awaiting further execution. Citizens JMP analyst Patrick Walravens maintained a Market Perform rating, citing Adobe’s valuation metrics and competitive pressures in the industry. These developments reflect diverse perspectives on Adobe’s strategic initiatives and market position.

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