ADOBE INC. (ADBE) Return on equity 2016–2025
ADOBE INC. (ADBE) return on equity by fiscal year — reported net income divided by year-end shareholders’ equity.
61.3%FY2025 · since FY2016: 15.7% → 61.3%
| Fiscal year | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 61.3% | +21.9 pp |
| FY2024 | 39.4% | +6.6 pp |
| FY2023 | 32.9% | -1.0 pp |
| FY2022 | 33.8% | +1.3 pp |
| FY2021 | 32.6% | -7.1 pp |
| FY2020 | 39.7% | +11.6 pp |
| FY2019 | 28.0% | +0.3 pp |
| FY2018 | 27.7% | +7.7 pp |
| FY2017 | 20.0% | +4.3 pp |
| FY2016 | 15.7% | — |
ROE = reported net income ÷ reported year-end shareholders’ equity for the same fiscal year. Heavy buybacks shrink equity and can push ROE very high (or negative-equity years drop out).
Source: SEC XBRL filings · For reference only · Not investment advice
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