Loading...Loading...Shares of Adobe Inc ADBE were climbing in early trading on Wednesday, ahead of the release of the company's fiscal second-quarter results on Thursday.Expectations for the company's upcoming quarterly results are "depressed," according to JPMorgan.The Adobe Analyst: Mark Murphy maintained a Neutral rating and price target of $570 on the stock.The Adobe Thesis: Investors remain cautious in view of Adobe's fiscal first-quarter performance as well as several application software companies re ...

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 13: A sign is displayed on the exterior of an Adobe office on ... [+] December 13, 2023 in San Francisco, California. Computer software company Adobe will report fourth quarter earnings today after the closing bell. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)Getty ImagesAdobe (NASDAQ: ADBE) stock has lost 23% YTD as compared to the 12% rise in the S&P 500 index. In sharp contrast, Adobe’s peer Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) is up 20% over the same period. Further, ADBE is scheduled to ...

Analyst Estimates for Q2 FY 2024Q1 FY 2024Q2 FY 2023Revenue$5.29 billion$5.18 billion$4.82 billionDiluted Earnings Per Share$3.34$1.36$2.82Net Income$1.51 billion$620 million$1.3 billion Key Metrics: Digital Media Growth Adobe's Digital Media segment posted $3.82 billion in revenue in the first quarter of fiscal 2024, representing 12% year-over-year growth. Analysts project Digital Media to record $3.89 billion in revenue, which would represent 10.8% growth from the year-ago period. Citi analysts said th ...

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Adobe (ADBE) is scheduled to report its second-quarter fiscal 2024 results on Jun 13.For the second quarter of fiscal 2024, Adobe projects total revenues between $5.25 billion and $5.30 billion. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $5.28 billion, suggesting growth of 9.7% from the year-ago quarter’s reported figure.The company expects non-GAAP earnings between $4.35 and $4.40 per share. The consensus mark for earnings is pegged at $4.39 per share, indicating a 12.3% rise from the year-ago ...

Tech stocks have been on a remarkable rally lately, largely fueled by investors capitalizing on the artificial intelligence (AI) hype. To a rather large extent, this trend is being fueled by Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA). Its explosive results in recent quarters have set the stage for a broader tech boom. As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape our world, the appeal of tech stocks grows stronger.However, identifying stocks that still have room to rally in this landscape can be a tough challenge. The fol ...

The upcoming report from Adobe Systems (ADBE) is expected to reveal quarterly earnings of $4.39 per share, indicating an increase of 12.3% compared to the year-ago period. Analysts forecast revenues of $5.28 billion, representing an increase of 9.7% year over year.Over the past 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged. This demonstrates the covering analysts' collective reassessment of their initial projections during this period.Before a company announces its earnings, it ...

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Core Insights - The article discusses the performance and potential of various technology stocks, highlighting their growth and investment opportunities in the current market landscape. Company Summaries Meta Platforms (META) - Meta Platforms has seen a stock increase of 175% over the past five years and 38% year-to-date (YTD) with a P/E ratio of 27.5 [2] - The company recently initiated dividends at $0.50 per share, yielding 0.42%, while Q1 2024 revenue grew by 27% YOY and net income surged by 117% YOY [2][3] - Analysts rate Meta as a strong buy with a 10% upside potential from current levels [3] Crowdstrike (CRWD) - Crowdstrike reported a 33% YOY revenue growth in Q4 2024 and a net profit of $53.7 million, a turnaround from a net loss of $47.5 million the previous year [4] - The company’s annual recurring revenue reached $3.44 billion, up 34% YOY, and the stock has increased by 25% YTD and 381% over the past five years [4][5] - Analysts have a strong buy rating for Crowdstrike, with a projected 30% gain from current levels [5] Nvidia (NVDA) - Nvidia's stock has more than doubled YTD and increased over 3,000% in the past five years, driven by demand for its AI chips [6] - In Q1 2025, revenue surged by 262% YOY and net income soared by 628% YOY, with a 10-for-1 stock split attracting more investors [6][7] - Analysts rate Nvidia as a strong buy, with a projected 5% upside and a potential 30% gain based on recent price targets [7] Microsoft (MSFT) - Microsoft has achieved a 12% YTD gain and a 215% increase over the past five years, with Q3 2024 revenue up 17% YOY and net income at $21.9 billion, a 20% increase YOY [8][9] - Microsoft Cloud revenue grew by 23% YOY, contributing over half of total revenue, and the company returned $8.4 billion to shareholders through buybacks and dividends [9] - The current dividend yield is 0.73%, with an annualized growth rate of 10.60% over the past decade [9] Qualcomm (QCOM) - Qualcomm's shares are up 47% YTD and have tripled over the past five years, with a P/E ratio of 28 and a yield of 1.65% [10] - The company reported a 1% YOY revenue growth in Q2 2024, with net income increasing by 37% YOY [10] - Qualcomm returned $1.6 billion to shareholders through stock buybacks and dividends, with a quarterly dividend of $0.85 per share after a 6.3% increase [10] Oracle (ORCL) - Oracle's stock is up 15% YTD and 124% over the past five years, with a P/E ratio of 31.5 and a yield of 1.34% [11] - The company reported 7% YOY revenue growth in Q3 2024, driven by a 25% YOY increase in cloud revenue, which reached $5.1 billion [11][12] - Analysts rate Oracle as a moderate buy with a projected 17% upside and a highest price target of $160 per share, implying a 34% gain [12] Adobe (ADBE) - Adobe is rated as a moderate buy with a projected 42% upside, despite a 24% YTD decline, though it has gained 58% over the past five years [13][14] - The company reported 11% YOY revenue growth in Q1 2024, with remaining performance obligations at $17.58 billion, significantly higher than Q1 revenue of $5.18 billion [13] - Adobe repurchased approximately 3.1 million shares in the first quarter, indicating efforts to reward shareholders [14]

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