Adobe Q4 2023 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Adobe reported record Q4 revenue of $5.05 billion, representing a 12% year-over-year growth. The company's diluted earnings per share was $3.23 on a GAAP basis and $4.27 on a non-GAAP basis. Strong performance was driven by growth in Digital Media and Digital Experience segments.
Adobe achieved revenue of $5.05 billion in Q4 2023, a 12% year-over-year increase.
GAAP diluted earnings per share was $3.23, and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share was $4.27.
Digital Media segment revenue reached $3.72 billion, with a 13% year-over-year growth.
Remaining Performance Obligations (RPO) exiting the quarter were $17.22 billion.
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Forward Guidance
Adobe provided fiscal year 2024 and first quarter targets, factoring in macroeconomic and foreign exchange environments. These targets do not reflect the planned acquisition of Figma.
Positive Outlook
- Total revenue is projected to be between $21.30 billion and $21.50 billion for fiscal year 2024.
- Digital Media net new ARR is expected to be approximately $1.90 billion for fiscal year 2024.
- Digital Media segment revenue is targeted between $15.75 billion and $15.85 billion for fiscal year 2024.
- GAAP earnings per share is forecasted between $13.45 and $13.85 for fiscal year 2024.
- Non-GAAP earnings per share is projected between $17.60 and $18.00 for fiscal year 2024.
Challenges Ahead
- Targets do not reflect the planned acquisition of Figma.
- Changes to foreign exchange rates resulted in a $160 million upward revaluation to Adobe’s total Digital Media ARR balance entering fiscal 2024.
- First quarter fiscal year 2024 total revenue is projected between $5.10 billion and $5.15 billion.
- First quarter fiscal year 2024 Digital Media net new ARR is expected to be approximately $410 million.
- First quarter fiscal year 2024 GAAP earnings per share is forecasted between $3.35 and $3.40.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income