ADOBE INC: RBC LOWERS TARGET PRICE FROM $400 TO $350
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
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Company Announcement: Adobe has announced a reduction in its price target for its stock.
New Price Target: The new price target is set at $350, down from the previous target of $400.
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Analyst Views on ADBE
Wall Street analysts forecast ADBE stock price to rise
26 Analyst Rating
13 Buy
11 Hold
2 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 248.155
Low
270.00
Averages
431.08
High
660.00
Current: 248.155
Low
270.00
Averages
431.08
High
660.00
About ADBE
Adobe Inc. is a global technology company. The Company's products, services and solutions are used around the world to imagine, create, manage, deliver, measure, optimize and engage with content across surfaces and fuel digital experiences. Its segments include Digital Media, Digital Experience, and Publishing and Advertising. The Digital Media segment is centered around Adobe Creative Cloud and Adobe Document Cloud, which include Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Photoshop and other products, offering a variety of tools for creative professionals, communicators and other consumers. The Digital Experience segment provides an integrated platform and set of products, services and solutions through Adobe Experience Cloud. The Publishing and Advertising segment contains legacy products and services. In addition, its Adobe GenStudio solution allows businesses to simplify their content supply chain process with generative artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and intelligent automation.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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