Sep 02, 2022

Adobe Q3 2022 Earnings Report

Adobe achieved record revenue and strong profitability, driven by groundbreaking technology and consistent execution.

Key Takeaways

Adobe reported a record revenue of $4.43 billion in Q3 fiscal year 2022, representing a 13% year-over-year growth. The company's Digital Media ARR exceeded $13 billion exiting the quarter. Adobe also announced the acquisition of Figma.

Adobe achieved record revenue of $4.43 billion, a 13% year-over-year growth.

GAAP diluted earnings per share was $2.42, and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share was $3.40.

Digital Media segment revenue was $3.23 billion, a 13% year-over-year growth.

Net New Digital Media ARR was $449 million, exiting the quarter with Digital Media ARR of $13.40 billion.

Total Revenue
$4.43B
Previous year: $3.94B
+12.7%
EPS
$3.4
Previous year: $3.11
+9.3%
Digital Media ARR
$13.4B
Previous year: $11.7B
+14.8%
Remaining Performance Obligations
$14.1B
Previous year: $12.6B
+11.7%
Gross Profit
$3.89B
Previous year: $3.47B
+12.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$3.87B
Previous year: $4.62B
-16.3%
Free Cash Flow
$1.58B
Previous year: $1.31B
+20.6%
Total Assets
$26.7B
Previous year: $26.1B
+2.3%

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Forward Guidance

Adobe is providing fourth quarter targets that factor in the overall macroeconomic environment, FX headwinds, and typical year-end seasonal strength in demand.

Positive Outlook

  • Total revenue target of approximately $4.52 billion.
  • Digital Media segment revenue growth between 10% and 14% (constant currency).
  • Digital Experience segment revenue growth between 13% and 15% (constant currency).
  • Digital Experience subscription revenue growth between 13% and 15% (constant currency).
  • Non-GAAP earnings per share target of approximately $3.50.

Challenges Ahead

  • Overall macroeconomic environment.
  • FX headwinds due to the strengthening U.S. Dollar.
  • GAAP tax rate target of approximately 23.0%.
  • Non-GAAP tax rate target of approximately 17.5%.
  • GAAP diluted net income per share target of ~$2.44

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income