Adobe (XSWX:ADBE) Pre-Tax Income: CHF7,207 Mil (TTM As of May. 2026)

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What is Adobe Pre-Tax Income?

Adobe XSWX:ADBE 86 Pre-Tax Income is CHF7,207 Mil as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:ADBE with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF448.27.

Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. Adobe's pretax income for the three months ended in May. 2026 was CHF1,753 Mil. Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was CHF7,207 Mil. Adobe's pretax margin was 33.82%.

During the past 13 years, Adobe's highest Pretax Margin was 36.75%. The lowest was 24.51%. And the median was 32.34%.


Adobe  (XSWX:ADBE) Pre-Tax Income Explanation

Adobe's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pretax Income/Revenue
=1753.249/5184.541
=33.82%

During the past 13 years, Adobe's highest Pretax Margin was 36.75%. The lowest was 24.51%. And the median was 32.34%.

* 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 Pre-Tax Income Related Terms


Adobe Pre-Tax Income Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Adobe's Pre-Tax Income 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.

Adobe Pre-Tax Income Chart

Adobe Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Pre-Tax Income
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5,256.02 5,803.73 6,052.47 6,105.52 7,019.52

Adobe Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
Pre-Tax Income Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,743.62 1,762.29 1,819.58 1,871.96 1,753.25

XSWX:ADBE vs CDNS, DDOG, SNOW: Pre-Tax Income Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Adobe's Pre-Tax Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Adobe's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Adobe's Pre-Tax Income falls into.


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Adobe Pre-Tax Income Calculation

This is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes.

Adobe's Pretax Income for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Pretax Income=Operating Income+Non Operating Income+Interest Expense+Interest Income+Other
=6997.012+21.7+-211.373+212.177+0
=7,020

Adobe's Pretax Income for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Pretax Income=Operating Income+Non Operating Income+Interest Expense+Interest Income+Other
=1753.249+50.921+-50.921+0+0
=1,753

Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF7,207 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Pre-Tax Income →
What does a Pre-Tax Income of CHF7,207 Mil mean?
Adobe (XSWX:ADBE) has a Pre-Tax Income of CHF7,207 Mil as of May. 2026. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Adobe and its competitors.
Is Adobe's Pre-Tax Income too high?
Adobe's current Pre-Tax Income is CHF7,207 Mil. Overall, Adobe has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Adobe's Pre-Tax Income compare to CDNS and DDOG?
Adobe's Pre-Tax Income of CHF7,207 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pre-Tax Income for a Software company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Software industry context. However, Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income mean?
A high Pre-Tax Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Adobe and its competitors. Adobe's current Pre-Tax Income is CHF7,207 Mil. 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 Pre-Tax Income of CHF7,207 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF448.27, compared to a current price of CHF207.00 — trading 53.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is CHF7,207 Mil. 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 Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Adobe (XSWX:ADBE), the current Pre-Tax Income is CHF7,207 Mil 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 53.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF448.27.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:ADBE:

  • Pre-Tax Income: CHF7,207 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF448.27 vs. price of CHF207.00 (53.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100

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 Business Description

Address 345 Park Avenue, San Jose, CA, USA, 95110-2704
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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