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ADBE vs. AMZN, GOOG, GOOGL, META, and MSFT

Should you buy Adobe stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Adobe with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Adobe include Amazon.com (AMZN), Alphabet (GOOG), Alphabet (GOOGL), Meta Platforms (META), and Microsoft (MSFT).

How does Adobe compare to Amazon.com?

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Adobe (NASDAQ:ADBE) are related large-cap companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, risk, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment and dividends.

72.2% of Amazon.com shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.8% of Adobe shares are owned by institutional investors. 8.9% of Amazon.com shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Adobe shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Amazon.com has a beta of 1.45, suggesting that its stock price is 45% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Adobe has a beta of 1.42, suggesting that its stock price is 42% more volatile than the broader market.

Adobe has a net margin of 28.69% compared to Amazon.com's net margin of 12.22%. Adobe's return on equity of 65.11% beat Amazon.com's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Amazon.com12.22% 19.92% 9.86%
Adobe 28.69%65.11%25.60%

In the previous week, Amazon.com had 236 more articles in the media than Adobe. MarketBeat recorded 317 mentions for Amazon.com and 81 mentions for Adobe. Amazon.com's average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat Adobe's score of 0.78 indicating that Amazon.com is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Amazon.com
170 Very Positive mention(s)
66 Positive mention(s)
45 Neutral mention(s)
24 Negative mention(s)
10 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Adobe
40 Very Positive mention(s)
13 Positive mention(s)
13 Neutral mention(s)
6 Negative mention(s)
7 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Amazon.com currently has a consensus price target of $312.78, indicating a potential upside of 30.25%. Adobe has a consensus price target of $278.16, indicating a potential upside of 34.94%. Given Adobe's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Adobe is more favorable than Amazon.com.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Amazon.com
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
57 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.95
Adobe
5 Sell rating(s)
21 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Amazon.com has higher revenue and earnings than Adobe. Adobe is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Amazon.com, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Amazon.com$716.92B3.60$77.67B$8.3628.73
Adobe$25.20B3.25$7.13B$17.4811.79

Summary

Amazon.com beats Adobe on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Adobe compare to Alphabet?

Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) and Adobe (NASDAQ:ADBE) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends, media sentiment and risk.

Alphabet currently has a consensus target price of $376.78, indicating a potential upside of 7.30%. Adobe has a consensus target price of $278.16, indicating a potential upside of 34.94%. Given Adobe's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Adobe is more favorable than Alphabet.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Alphabet
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
29 Buy rating(s)
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Adobe
5 Sell rating(s)
21 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

27.3% of Alphabet shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.8% of Adobe shares are owned by institutional investors. 13.0% of Alphabet shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Adobe shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Alphabet had 80 more articles in the media than Adobe. MarketBeat recorded 161 mentions for Alphabet and 81 mentions for Adobe. Adobe's average media sentiment score of 0.78 beat Alphabet's score of 0.69 indicating that Adobe is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Alphabet
90 Very Positive mention(s)
14 Positive mention(s)
27 Neutral mention(s)
26 Negative mention(s)
3 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Adobe
40 Very Positive mention(s)
13 Positive mention(s)
13 Neutral mention(s)
6 Negative mention(s)
7 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Alphabet has a net margin of 37.92% compared to Adobe's net margin of 28.69%. Adobe's return on equity of 65.11% beat Alphabet's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Alphabet37.92% 38.99% 27.41%
Adobe 28.69%65.11%25.60%

Alphabet has a beta of 1.23, indicating that its stock price is 23% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Adobe has a beta of 1.42, indicating that its stock price is 42% more volatile than the broader market.

Alphabet has higher revenue and earnings than Adobe. Adobe is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Alphabet, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Alphabet$422.50B10.07$132.17B$13.1126.78
Adobe$25.20B3.25$7.13B$17.4811.79

Summary

Alphabet beats Adobe on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Adobe compare to Alphabet?

Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) and Adobe (NASDAQ:ADBE) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, valuation and risk.

Alphabet presently has a consensus price target of $413.13, indicating a potential upside of 16.84%. Adobe has a consensus price target of $278.16, indicating a potential upside of 34.94%. Given Adobe's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Adobe is more favorable than Alphabet.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Alphabet
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
47 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.94
Adobe
5 Sell rating(s)
21 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Alphabet has a net margin of 37.92% compared to Adobe's net margin of 28.69%. Adobe's return on equity of 65.11% beat Alphabet's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Alphabet37.92% 38.99% 27.41%
Adobe 28.69%65.11%25.60%

Alphabet has higher revenue and earnings than Adobe. Adobe is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Alphabet, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Alphabet$422.50B10.14$132.17B$13.1126.97
Adobe$25.20B3.25$7.13B$17.4811.79

In the previous week, Alphabet had 87 more articles in the media than Adobe. MarketBeat recorded 168 mentions for Alphabet and 81 mentions for Adobe. Alphabet's average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat Adobe's score of 0.78 indicating that Alphabet is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Alphabet
113 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
25 Neutral mention(s)
21 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Adobe
40 Very Positive mention(s)
13 Positive mention(s)
13 Neutral mention(s)
6 Negative mention(s)
7 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Alphabet has a beta of 1.23, indicating that its stock price is 23% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Adobe has a beta of 1.42, indicating that its stock price is 42% more volatile than the broader market.

40.0% of Alphabet shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.8% of Adobe shares are held by institutional investors. 11.6% of Alphabet shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Adobe shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Alphabet beats Adobe on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Adobe compare to Meta Platforms?

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) and Adobe (NASDAQ:ADBE) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, dividends, media sentiment and valuation.

79.9% of Meta Platforms shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.8% of Adobe shares are held by institutional investors. 13.5% of Meta Platforms shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Adobe shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Meta Platforms had 47 more articles in the media than Adobe. MarketBeat recorded 128 mentions for Meta Platforms and 81 mentions for Adobe. Meta Platforms' average media sentiment score of 1.01 beat Adobe's score of 0.78 indicating that Meta Platforms is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Meta Platforms
82 Very Positive mention(s)
9 Positive mention(s)
20 Neutral mention(s)
16 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Adobe
40 Very Positive mention(s)
13 Positive mention(s)
13 Neutral mention(s)
6 Negative mention(s)
7 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Meta Platforms has higher revenue and earnings than Adobe. Adobe is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Meta Platforms, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Meta Platforms$200.97B7.08$60.46B$27.5120.44
Adobe$25.20B3.25$7.13B$17.4811.79

Meta Platforms currently has a consensus target price of $840.60, indicating a potential upside of 49.47%. Adobe has a consensus target price of $278.16, indicating a potential upside of 34.94%. Given Meta Platforms' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Meta Platforms is more favorable than Adobe.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Meta Platforms
1 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
34 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.81
Adobe
5 Sell rating(s)
21 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Meta Platforms has a beta of 1.23, indicating that its share price is 23% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Adobe has a beta of 1.42, indicating that its share price is 42% more volatile than the broader market.

Meta Platforms has a net margin of 32.84% compared to Adobe's net margin of 28.69%. Adobe's return on equity of 65.11% beat Meta Platforms' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Meta Platforms32.84% 36.93% 23.09%
Adobe 28.69%65.11%25.60%

Summary

Meta Platforms beats Adobe on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Adobe compare to Microsoft?

Adobe (NASDAQ:ADBE) and Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, valuation, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, risk and analyst recommendations.

81.8% of Adobe shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 71.1% of Microsoft shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of Adobe shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Microsoft shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Microsoft has a net margin of 39.34% compared to Adobe's net margin of 28.69%. Adobe's return on equity of 65.11% beat Microsoft's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Adobe28.69% 65.11% 25.60%
Microsoft 39.34%31.94%18.47%

Adobe presently has a consensus target price of $278.16, suggesting a potential upside of 34.94%. Microsoft has a consensus target price of $560.86, suggesting a potential upside of 52.16%. Given Microsoft's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Microsoft is more favorable than Adobe.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Adobe
5 Sell rating(s)
21 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Microsoft
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
41 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.87

In the previous week, Microsoft had 241 more articles in the media than Adobe. MarketBeat recorded 322 mentions for Microsoft and 81 mentions for Adobe. Adobe's average media sentiment score of 0.78 beat Microsoft's score of 0.74 indicating that Adobe is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Adobe
40 Very Positive mention(s)
13 Positive mention(s)
13 Neutral mention(s)
6 Negative mention(s)
7 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Microsoft
159 Very Positive mention(s)
49 Positive mention(s)
67 Neutral mention(s)
30 Negative mention(s)
16 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Adobe has a beta of 1.42, indicating that its share price is 42% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Microsoft has a beta of 1.11, indicating that its share price is 11% more volatile than the broader market.

Microsoft has higher revenue and earnings than Adobe. Adobe is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Microsoft, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Adobe$25.20B3.25$7.13B$17.4811.79
Microsoft$281.72B9.72$101.83B$16.8021.94

Summary

Microsoft beats Adobe on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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ADBE vs. The Competition

MetricAdobeCOMP IndustryComputer SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$81.90B$126.63B$38.41B$12.43B
Dividend YieldN/A2.13%3.30%6.11%
P/E Ratio11.7919.9480.4124.32
Price / Sales3.254.46619.01102.11
Price / Cash10.4016.4646.0036.93
Price / Book7.4234.249.756.49
Net Income$7.13B$5.27B$1.07B$336.61M
7 Day Performance5.76%3.78%0.53%0.76%
1 Month Performance-20.48%-8.22%-1.65%-0.48%
1 Year Performance-46.57%-21.61%157.59%30.79%

Adobe Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
ADBE
Adobe
4.799 of 5 stars
$206.57
+1.9%
$278.16
+34.7%
-47.5%$82.11B$25.20B11.8231,360
AMZN
Amazon.com
4.881 of 5 stars
$234.24
+0.1%
$312.78
+33.5%
+4.2%$2.52T$716.92B28.021,576,000
GOOG
Alphabet
3.9758 of 5 stars
$344.91
-0.3%
$376.78
+9.2%
+87.8%$4.19T$402.84B26.31190,200
GOOGL
Alphabet
4.5591 of 5 stars
$345.04
-0.3%
$413.13
+19.7%
+89.0%$4.19T$402.84B26.32190,820
META
Meta Platforms
4.9987 of 5 stars
$557.83
-0.8%
$840.60
+50.7%
-25.0%$1.42T$200.97B20.2878,865

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