as of Sep 2
ADBE
GrowthADOBE INC
Adobe Inc. operates as a technology company worldwide. The Digital Media segment offers products and services that enable individuals, teams, and enterprises to create, publish, and promote content. This segment serves photographers, video editors, graphic and experience designers, game developers, content creators, students, marketers, business owners, knowledge workers, and consumers.
Close · 3M
+16.42%
Held by 2 AI ETFs
as of Sep 2
Signal performance
Each tracked ETF's moves on this stock, grouped by fund. Returns are measured from the signal date to the latest close — hypothetical, no commissions or slippage.
BUZZ · Weight increase · 3d
weight 0.350% → 0.380% (+0.030 pp)·stock up 17.6% in the 30 days before
Aug 28·entry $291.52·now $285.75Fresh
BUZZ · Weight increase · 2d
weight 0.350% → 0.370% (+0.020 pp)·stock up 9.8% in the 30 days before
Aug 27·entry $289.15·now $285.75Fresh
BUZZ · Sudden change · 1d
weight 1.230% → 0.360% (-0.870 pp)·stock up 24.7% in the 30 days before
Aug 20·entry $272.22·now $285.75
BUZZ · Weight increase · 2d
weight 1.130% → 1.230% (+0.100 pp)·stock up 19.9% in the 30 days before
Aug 19·entry $272.47·now $285.75Drifting
BUZZ · Weight decrease · 2d
weight 1.200% → 1.130% (-0.070 pp)·stock up 7.1% in the 30 days before
Aug 17·entry $254.04·now $285.75
BUZZ · Weight decrease · 2d
weight 1.270% → 1.170% (-0.100 pp)·stock up 17.2% in the 30 days before
Aug 12·entry $258.75·now $285.75
BUZZ · Accumulation · 5d
weight 1.020% → 1.230% (+0.210 pp)·stock up 17.8% in the 30 days before
Aug 6·entry $260.24·now $285.75Drifting
BUZZ · Weight increase · 3d
weight 1.020% → 1.380% (+0.360 pp)·stock up 27.6% in the 30 days before
Jul 29·entry $263.43·now $285.75Drifting
BUZZ · Weight increase · 2d
weight 1.020% → 1.250% (+0.230 pp)·stock up 22.9% in the 30 days before
Jul 28·entry $249.18·now $285.75Chased
BUZZ · Weight decrease · 4d
weight 1.160% → 1.020% (-0.140 pp)·stock up 7.5% in the 30 days before
Jul 23·entry $212.17·now $285.75
BUZZ · Weight decrease · 3d
weight 1.160% → 1.030% (-0.130 pp)·stock up 12.0% in the 30 days before
Jul 22·entry $218.36·now $285.75
BUZZ · Weight decrease · 2d
weight 1.160% → 1.060% (-0.100 pp)·stock up 16.4% in the 30 days before
Jul 21·entry $227.16·now $285.75
BUZZ · Accumulation · 5d
weight 0.910% → 1.140% (+0.230 pp)·stock up 19.6% in the 30 days before
Jul 20·entry $234.74·now $285.75Chased
BUZZ · Accumulation · 5d
weight 0.920% → 1.160% (+0.240 pp)·stock up 14.4% in the 30 days before
Jul 17·entry $237.25·now $285.75Chased
BUZZ · Weight increase · 2d
weight 0.930% → 1.130% (+0.200 pp)·stock up 14.0% in the 30 days before
Jul 16·entry $235.31·now $285.75Chased
BUZZ · Weight increase · 2d
weight 0.910% → 0.970% (+0.060 pp)·stock down 1.2% in the 30 days before
Jul 13·entry $230.61·now $285.75Chased
BUZZ · Weight increase · 2d
stock down 16.2% in the 30 days before
Jul 2·entry $219.72·now $285.75Chased
BUZZ · Accumulation · 5d
stock down 14.5% in the 30 days before
Jun 29·entry $206.43·now $285.75Chased
BUZZ · Accumulation · 5d
stock down 14.9% in the 30 days before
Jun 26·entry $202.73·now $285.75Chased
BUZZ · Accumulation · 5d
stock down 19.6% in the 30 days before
Jun 25·entry $193.41·now $285.75Chased
BUZZ · Accumulation · 5d
stock down 19.7% in the 30 days before
Jun 24·entry $196.57·now $285.75Chased
BUZZ · Weight increase · 3d
stock down 19.1% in the 30 days before
Jun 23·entry $197.43·now $285.75Chased
BUZZ · Weight increase · 2d
stock down 23.1% in the 30 days before
Jun 22·entry $194.90·now $285.75Chased
LQAI · Weight increase · 2d
weight 0.200% → 0.220% (+0.020 pp)·stock up 17.6% in the 30 days before
Aug 28·entry $291.52·now $285.75Fresh
LQAI · Weight increase · 2d
weight 0.180% → 0.200% (+0.020 pp)·stock up 19.9% in the 30 days before
Aug 19·entry $272.47·now $285.75Drifting
LQAI · Weight decrease · 2d
weight 0.200% → 0.180% (-0.020 pp)·stock up 7.1% in the 30 days before
Aug 17·entry $254.04·now $285.75
LQAI · New entry · 1d
weight 0 → 0.200% (new)·stock up 17.8% in the 30 days before
Aug 6·entry $260.24·now $285.75Drifting
Sell signals show what the stock did after the AI exited. A negative number means the AI's exit was well-timed.
Buffett-style framework
AI ETFs show mixed activity, with BUZZ exhibiting both gradual accumulation and a recent weight decrease trend, while other funds hold minor positions. This fluctuating or minor interest by the AI ETFs somewhat aligns with the framework's cautious "Fail" verdict, which arises from significant unaddressed financial and management uncertainties.
- Circle of CompetenceAdobe's subscription-based software model and market dominance in creative and digital experience solutions offer predictable revenue streams and stable unit economics suitable for long-term cash flow projections.
- Economic MoatAdobe benefits from powerful brand recognition, significant switching costs for professional users, and strong network effects through industry-standard file formats, establishing a durable economic moat.
- ManagementThe provided data does not offer sufficient information to assess management's candor, discipline in capital allocation, or alignment with shareholder interests.
- Financial HealthWhile the current ROE of 62.39% is very strong, the lack of 10-year historical ROE data, operating margins, debt specifics, and owner earnings information prevents a complete assessment of financial health as per the framework.
- Margin of SafetyThe current Price-to-Earnings ratio of 11.6 for a company with Adobe's strong competitive advantages and growth profile suggests a significant discount to intrinsic value, indicating a robust margin of safety.
Adobe displays the characteristics of a wonderful business, demonstrating a predictable operating model and a strong economic moat, coupled with an attractive valuation as suggested by its low P/E. However, the absence of crucial data points required to fully assess management's capital allocation and the company's comprehensive financial health (including debt and owner earnings) introduces material unknowns. Due to these unaddressed risks, the investment fails to meet the strict requirements of this value-investing framework.
Educational interpretation generated by AI applying frameworks Warren Buffett documented in his shareholder letters and other public writings. Not a statement by Mr. Buffett or Berkshire Hathaway, and not investment advice.