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AdobeXSWX:ADBE 86 Days Sales Outstanding is 27.97 as of May. 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 41.24. GuruFocus rates XSWX:ADBE with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF429.79. Among 2,768 Software companies, Adobe ranks better than 84.36% on this metric.
Adobe's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was CHF1,589 Mil. Adobe's Revenue for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was CHF5,185 Mil.
Hence, Adobe's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was 27.97.
The historical rank and industry rank for Adobe's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:ADBE'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.72 Med: 41.24 Max: 51.26
Current: 29.72
During the past 13 years, Adobe's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 51.26. The lowest was 29.72. And the median was 41.24.
XSWX:ADBE's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 84.36% of 2768
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 60.36
vs XSWX:ADBE: 29.72
Adobe's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from May. 2025 (30.16) to May. 2026 (27.97).
Adobe (XSWX:ADBE) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Adobe Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Adobe Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Adobe's Days Sales Outstanding 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 ADP, SNOW, INTU: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Adobe's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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 Days Sales Outstanding vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Adobe's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Adobe's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* 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 Days Sales Outstanding of 27.97 as of May. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Adobe and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 41.24. Over the past decade, Adobe's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 29.72 to 51.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Adobe ranks #433 out of 2768 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 15.6%.
Is Adobe's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Adobe's current Days Sales Outstanding of 27.97 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 41.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.72 to a high of 51.26. The Software industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 60.36. Adobe's value of 27.97 is 53.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Adobe ranks #433 out of 2768 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Adobe has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Adobe's Days Sales Outstanding compare to ADP and SNOW?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Adobe ranks #433 out of 2768 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Adobe in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 60.36. Adobe's value of 27.97 is 53.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Adobe's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 29.72 to 51.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.24 vs. the industry median of 60.36, Adobe has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Sales Outstanding for a Software company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Software companies is 60.36, based on 2,768 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Adobe's current Days Sales Outstanding of 27.97 is 53.7% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Adobe and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 60.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Adobe's current Days Sales Outstanding is 27.97, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 41.24. 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?
Adobe (XSWX:ADBE) has a current Days Sales Outstanding of 27.97. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF429.79, compared to a current price of CHF207.00 — trading 51.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 27.97, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 41.24 and 53.7% below the Software industry median of 60.36. Adobe's overall GF Score™ is 86/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Adobe (XSWX:ADBE), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 27.97 as of May. 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 CHF207.00 is trading 51.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF429.79.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:ADBE:
Days Sales Outstanding: 27.97 (32% below median its 10-year median of 41.24)
GF Value™: CHF429.79 vs. price of CHF207.00 (51.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 53.7% below the Software median (#433 of 2768)
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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