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ADOBE INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Dec 11, 2024)

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Earnings & Results·Exhibits & Filings
Filing Date
Filed December 11, 2024
Period End
December 11, 2024
Security
ADBE
In the record · 2016–202610-K1110-Q338-K104

ADBE filed 11 annual reports (10-K), 33 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 104 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

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01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed December 11, 2024. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

Adobe reported record fourth-quarter and full-year fiscal 2024 results, with FY24 revenue of $21.51 billiona, up 11 percent year over year as reported and in constant currency.

Q4 revenue was $5.61 billionb, also up 11 percent. Fourth-quarter GAAP diluted EPS was $3.79 and non-GAAP diluted EPS was $4.81. Full-year GAAP diluted EPS was $12.36 and non-GAAP diluted EPS was $18.42.

Growth was driven by Digital Media, where Document Cloud grew 18 percent for the year and Creative grew 10 percent (11 percent in constant currency). Digital Experience subscription revenue rose 12 percent for the year. Management reported Remaining Performance Obligations (RPO) of $19.96 billionc, up 16 percent, and record Q4 operating cash flow of $2.92 billion.

GAAP results were materially depressed by the $1.0 billiond acquisition termination fee tied to the terminated Figma transaction, which was reflected in full-year operating expenses. Full-year GAAP operating income was $6.74 billion versus $10.02 billion on a non-GAAP basis. Investors should weigh the non-GAAP adjustments, which exclude stock-based compensation of $1.88 billion for the year, along with the Figma-related acquisition expenses and a lease-related impairment of $100 million in Q4.

For fiscal 2025, Adobe guided to total revenue of $23.30 billion to $23.55 billion, a non-GAAP EPS range of $20.20 to $20.50, and Digital Media ending ARR growth of 11 percent. Management noted an approximately $200 million revenue headwind from foreign exchange and the continued shift from perpetual to subscription offerings. The company also repurchased about 17.5 million shares during the year, with $2.5 billion of buybacks in Q4 alone.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. FY2024 revenue reached a record $21.51 billion, up 11 percent year over year; Q4 revenue was $5.61 billion, also up 11 percent.
  2. FY2024 GAAP diluted EPS was $12.36 versus $18.42 non-GAAP; the gap is largely driven by the $1.0 billion Figma acquisition termination fee and stock-based compensation.
  3. Record Q4 operating cash flow of $2.92 billion and full-year operating cash flow of $8.06 billion.
  4. Remaining Performance Obligations rose 16 percent to a record $19.96 billion, supporting revenue visibility.
  5. FY2024 net new Digital Media ARR exceeded $2.0 billion; Digital Media ARR exited the year at $17.33 billion (about $17.22 billion after an FX revaluation).
  6. FY2025 guidance calls for revenue of $23.30 billion to $23.55 billion and non-GAAP EPS of $20.20 to $20.50, with Q1 non-GAAP EPS guided to $4.95 to $5.00.
  7. Adobe repurchased about 17.5 million shares during FY2024, including $2.5 billion in Q4, reflecting an active capital return program.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Why is there such a large gap between GAAP and non-GAAP earnings in fiscal 2024?

    The gap is mainly due to a $1.0 billion acquisition termination fee and about $1.0 billion of other Figma-related acquisition expenses, plus $1.88 billion of stock-based and deferred compensation. Adobe excludes these items from non-GAAP results, but investors should review both measures.

  2. How is Adobe's revenue growth distributed across its segments?

    Digital Media revenue was $15.86 billion, up 12 percent, with Document Cloud up 18 percent and Creative up 10 percent. Digital Experience revenue was $5.37 billion, up 10 percent, with subscription revenue up 12 percent.

  3. What does Adobe expect for fiscal 2025?

    Adobe guides to total revenue of $23.30 billion to $23.55 billion, Digital Media ending ARR growth of 11 percent, and non-GAAP EPS of $20.20 to $20.50. The guidance assumes a non-GAAP operating margin of about 46 percent and a diluted share count of about 433 million. Management also flagged an approximately $200 million FX headwind.

  4. Are there any notable headwinds for fiscal 2025?

    Management cited an approximately $200 million revenue headwind from foreign exchange and the continued move from perpetual licenses to subscriptions. Ongoing currency movements could also affect reported results, since FX revaluation already cut Digital Media ARR entering fiscal 2025 by $117 million.

  5. How strong is Adobe's cash generation and capital return?

    Adobe generated $8.06 billion in operating cash flow for fiscal 2024, including a record $2.92 billion in Q4. It repurchased about 17.5 million shares for the year and returned $2.5 billion in buybacks during Q4 alone.

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