Summary
Adobe Inc. reported its first quarter fiscal year 2024 results, showcasing continued growth driven by its Digital Media and Digital Experience segments. Total revenue increased by 11% year-over-year to $5.18 billion, primarily fueled by a 12% rise in subscription revenue. The Digital Media segment, including Creative Cloud and Document Cloud, saw revenue grow 12% to $3.82 billion, with Annualized Recurring Revenue (ARR) reaching $15.76 billion. The Digital Experience segment also posted solid growth, with revenue up 10% to $1.29 billion. Despite strong top-line performance, net income for the quarter was $620 million, a significant decrease from $1.25 billion in the prior year. This reduction was largely due to a $1 billion acquisition termination fee paid to Figma. Operating expenses also saw a substantial increase, driven by this fee. However, cash flow from operations remained robust at $1.17 billion, although lower than the prior year due to the termination fee. Adobe continues to return capital to shareholders through its substantial stock repurchase program, repurchasing $2.13 billion in the current quarter.
Financial Highlights
54 data points| Revenue | $5.31B |
| Cost of Revenue | $598.00M |
| Gross Profit | $4.71B |
| Operating Expenses | $2.83B |
| Operating Income | $1.89B |
| Interest Expense | $41.00M |
| Net Income | $1.57B |
| EPS (Basic) | $3.50 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $3.49 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 449.10M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 451.40M |
Key Highlights
- 1Total revenue grew 11% year-over-year to $5.18 billion, driven by strong subscription revenue which increased 12% to $4.92 billion.
- 2Digital Media segment revenue increased 12% to $3.82 billion, with Creative Cloud up 11% and Document Cloud up 18%.
- 3Digital Experience segment revenue grew 10% to $1.29 billion, supported by a 12% increase in subscription revenue.
- 4Net income decreased by 50% to $620 million, primarily due to a $1 billion acquisition termination fee related to the Figma deal.
- 5Operating expenses increased significantly by 47% primarily due to the $1 billion Figma termination fee.
- 6Cash flows from operating activities were $1.17 billion, down from $1.69 billion in the prior year, impacted by the termination fee.
- 7Adobe repurchased $2.13 billion of its common stock during the quarter, demonstrating a continued commitment to returning capital to shareholders.