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Adobe Q2 Earnings Top Forecasts but Stock Slides on AI Monetization Concerns

Investor skepticism over the pace of AI monetization has overshadowed Adobe’s raised full-year revenue guidance.

Overview

  • Adobe reported second-quarter revenue of $5.87 billion and adjusted earnings per share of $5.06, surpassing analyst forecasts of $5.79 billion and $4.96.
  • It raised its 2025 revenue guidance to $23.50 billion–$23.60 billion and boosted its adjusted EPS outlook to $20.50–$20.70.
  • The stock fell about 7% in early trading on June 13 despite the stronger-than-expected results.
  • Adobe said its Firefly AI models have generated more than 24 billion pieces of content and now integrate image-generation tools from OpenAI and Google.
  • Analysts warn that monetizing AI investments may take longer than investors expect, tempering enthusiasm for Adobe’s growth prospects.