Nov 27, 2020

Adobe Q4 2020 Earnings Report

Adobe's Q4 2020 revenue performance was record-breaking, amidst an unprecedented macroeconomic environment.

Key Takeaways

Adobe reported record Q4 revenue of $3.42 billion, a 14% year-over-year increase. Diluted earnings per share was $4.64 on a GAAP basis, and $2.81 on a non-GAAP basis. Digital Media ARR grew to $10.18 billion exiting the quarter.

Adobe achieved record quarterly revenue of $3.42 billion, representing 14% year-over-year growth.

Digital Media segment revenue was $2.50 billion, a 20% year-over-year increase.

Digital Media ARR grew to $10.18 billion exiting the quarter, a quarter-over-quarter increase of $548 million.

GAAP operating income was $1.22 billion, and GAAP net income was $2.25 billion.

Total Revenue
$3.42B
Previous year: $2.99B
+14.4%
EPS
$2.81
Previous year: $2.29
+22.7%
Digital Media ARR
$10.2B
Remaining Performance Obligations
$11.3B
Gross Profit
$3B
Previous year: $2.54B
+18.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$4.48B
Previous year: $2.65B
+69.0%
Free Cash Flow
$1.68B
Previous year: $1.28B
+30.9%
Total Assets
$24.3B
Previous year: $20.8B
+17.0%

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Adobe Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

Adobe provided fiscal year 2021 and first quarter 2021 financial targets.

Positive Outlook

  • Total revenue ~$15.15 billion
  • Digital Media segment revenue ~19 percent year-over-year growth
  • Digital Media annualized recurring revenue (ARR) ~$1.75 billion of net new ARR
  • Digital Experience segment revenue ~19 percent year-over-year growth
  • Digital Experience subscription revenue ~22 percent year-over-year growth

Challenges Ahead

  • Tax rate GAAP: ~19 percent
  • Non-GAAP: ~17.5 percent
  • Share count ~482 million shares
  • Earnings per share GAAP: ~$8.57
  • Non-GAAP: ~$11.20

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income