Buyback Spend for Adobe (ADBE)
Buyback Spend for Adobe (ADBE): headline value $10.51B · YoY +18.7%. Annual and quarterly series, chart, and tables are below.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$10.51B
YoY change
+18.7%
5Y CAGR
+29.9%
Peak year (2025)
$11.28B
Latest annual
$11.28B
Buyback Spend history chart for Adobe (ADBE) from 1989 to 2025
Buyback Spend history table for Adobe (ADBE) from 1989 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Buyback Spend | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11.28B | +18.7% | ||
| 2024 | $9.50B | +115.9% | ||
| 2023 | $4.40B | -32.8% | ||
| 2022 | $6.55B | +65.8% | ||
| 2021 | $3.95B | +29.5% | ||
| 2020 | $3.05B | +10.9% | ||
| 2019 | $2.75B | +34.1% | ||
| 2018 | $2.05B | +86.4% | ||
| 2017 | $1.10B | +2.3% | ||
| 2016 | $1.07B | +72.0% | ||
| 2015 | $625.00M | +4.2% | ||
| 2014 | $600.00M | -45.5% | ||
| 2013 | $1.10B | +171.6% | ||
| 2012 | $405.00M | -41.7% | ||
| 2011 | $695.01M | -18.2% | ||
| 2010 | $850.02M | +142.9% | ||
| 2009 | $350.01M | -79.7% | ||
| 2008 | $1.72B | -11.7% | ||
| 2007 | $1.95B | +43.0% | ||
| 2006 | $1.36B | +127.4% | ||
| 2005 | $600.10M | -1.4% | ||
| 2004 | $608.68M | +618.0% | ||
| 2003 | $84.78M | -71.1% | ||
| 2002 | $293.24M | -39.6% | ||
| 2001 | $485.12M | +89.9% | ||
| 2000 | $255.46M | -46.7% | ||
| 1999 | $479.16M | +26.4% | ||
| 1998 | $379.20M | +37.6% | ||
| 1997 | $275.64M | +117.4% | ||
| 1996 | $126.78M | +610.3% | ||
| 1995 | $17.85M | +73.6% | ||
| 1994 | $10.28M | -59.7% | ||
| 1993 | $25.53M | +101.0% | ||
| 1992 | $12.70M | — | ||
| 1991 | $0 | -100.0% | ||
| 1990 | $1.10M | -94.6% | ||
| 1989 | $20.30M | — |
Buyback Spend values are taken from Adobe's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
Adobe (ADBE) most recent annual buyback spend stands at $11.28B (2025) – grew 18.7% year-over-year.
Through 2020–2025 (5 years), Adobe buyback spend delivered a +29.9% annualised rate; sustaining 2 straight years of year-over-year growth.
Across the available history, buyback spend reached its high of $11.28B in 2025 and its low of $0 in 1991.
Within Technology, Adobe (ADBE) ranks 4th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for buyback spend is $6.01B.
Adobe Buyback Spend by Year
Adobe Buyback Spend 2025: $11.28B
Adobe buyback spend in 2025 was $11.28B, grew 18.7% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Adobe Buyback Spend 2024: $9.50B
Adobe buyback spend in 2024 was $9.50B, surged 115.9% from 2023.
Adobe Buyback Spend 2023: $4.40B
Adobe buyback spend in 2023 was $4.40B, plunged 32.8% below 2022.
Adobe Buyback Spend 2022: $6.55B
Adobe buyback spend in 2022 was $6.55B, surged 65.8% from 2021.
Adobe Buyback Spend 2021: $3.95B
Adobe buyback spend in 2021 was $3.95B.
See more financial history for Adobe (ADBE).
Sector peers — Buyback Spend
Companies in the same sector as Adobe, ranked by their latest buyback spend.
| Company | Buyback Spend | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $90.71B | Technology |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $40.09B | Technology |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $18.42B | Technology |
| Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) | $6.31B | Technology |
| ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) | $5.72B | Technology |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) | $1.32B | Technology |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) | $0 | Technology |
| Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) | $0 | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
What is Adobe's buyback spend?
Latest reported buyback spend for Adobe (ADBE) is $10.51B (period ending February 27, 2026).
How has Adobe buyback spend changed year-over-year?
Adobe (ADBE) buyback spend changed +18.7% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Adobe buyback spend?
Adobe (ADBE) buyback spend compound annual growth rate is +29.9% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Adobe buyback spend hit its highest annual value?
Adobe buyback spend reached its highest annual value of $11.28B in 2025.
What was Adobe buyback spend in 2024?
Adobe (ADBE) buyback spend in 2024 was $9.50B.
What was Adobe buyback spend in 2025?
Adobe (ADBE) buyback spend in 2025 was $11.28B.
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