AdobeXSWX:ADBE +3.98%89 Buyback Yield % is 10.47 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 531% above its 10-year median of 1.66. GuruFocus rates XSWX:ADBE with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF483.78 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 1,309 Software companies, Adobe ranks better than 95.19% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Adobe's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
XSWX:ADBE vs DDOG, SNOW, INTU: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Adobe's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Adobe Buyback Yield % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Adobe's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Adobe's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Adobe (XSWX:ADBE) has a Buyback Yield % of 10.47 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Adobe and its competitors. This is 531% above median its historical median of 1.66. Over the past decade, Adobe's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.92 to 10.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Adobe ranks #63 out of 1309 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 4.8%.
Is Adobe's Buyback Yield % too high?
Adobe's current Buyback Yield % of 10.47 is 531% above median its 10-year median of 1.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.92 to a high of 10.47. Based on the distribution chart, Adobe ranks #63 out of 1309 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Adobe has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Adobe's Buyback Yield % compare to DDOG and SNOW?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Adobe ranks #63 out of 1309 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Adobe in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Adobe's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.92 to 10.47 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Software company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Software industry context. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Adobe and its competitors. Adobe's current Buyback Yield % is 10.47, which is 531% above median its own 10-year median of 1.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Adobe stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adobe (XSWX:ADBE) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF483.78, compared to a current price of CHF171.42 — trading 64.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 10.47, which is 531% above median its 10-year median of 1.66. Adobe's overall GF Score™ is 89/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Adobe (XSWX:ADBE), the current Buyback Yield % is 10.47 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Adobe (XSWX:ADBE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adobe stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF171.42 is trading 64.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF483.78.
GuruFocus considers Adobe to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:ADBE:
Buyback Yield %: 10.47 (531% above median its 10-year median of 1.66)
GF Value™: CHF483.78 vs. price of CHF171.42 (64.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:ADBE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Adobe provides content creation, document management, and digital marketing and advertising software and services to creative professionals and marketers for creating, managing, delivering, measuring, optimizing, and engaging with compelling content multiple operating systems, devices, and media. The company operates with three segments: digital media content creation, digital experience for marketing solutions, and publishing for legacy products (less than 5% of revenue).
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