Adoberevenue & market cap
Graphic Design SoftwareSan Jose, CaliforniaFounded 1982CEO Shantanu Narayen
Public companyAdobe, established in 1982, is a global leader in digital media and digital marketing solutions, revolutionizing the way people imagine, create, and bring digital experiences to life.
- Customers
- 37M
Adobe revenue
Adobe's annual revenue was $23.8B in November 2025 (Company Website). That is up 11% from $21.5B a year earlier.
All 10 revenue readings, with sources
| As of | Revenue | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2009 | $2.9B | – |
| Dec 2016 | $5.9B | – |
| Dec 2017 | $7.3B | – |
| Dec 2018 | $9B | – |
| Dec 2019 | $11.2B | – |
| Dec 2021 | $15.8B | – |
| Dec 2022 | $17.6B | – |
| Dec 2023 | $19.4B | – |
| Dec 2024 | $21.5B | adobe.com |
| Nov 2025 | $23.8B | Company Website |
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Adobe market cap
Adobe is a public company. Its market capitalisation was $89.6B in September 2026.
Adobe competitors
Adobe competes most directly with Canva, Figma and Photopea. It is the largest of the four by revenue.
Canva
Figma
PhotopeaAdobe CEO, founders & employees
Shantanu Narayen founded Adobe in 1982 and runs it as CEO. Adobe has 40.5K employees (July 2025, LinkedIn), up from 4,015 a year earlier.
- Shantanu NarayenFounder & CEO
All 5 headcount readings, with sources
| As of | Employees | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 40.5K | |
| Dec 2024 | 30.7K | – |
| May 2024 | 4,015 | |
| May 2024 | 36.9K | |
| Dec 2023 | 29.9K | – |
Adobe FAQ
What is Adobe's revenue?
Adobe's annual revenue was $23.8B in November 2025, according to the company's website.
Is Adobe publicly traded?
Yes. Adobe is a public company, with a market capitalisation of $89.6B in September 2026.
How many employees does Adobe have?
Adobe has 40.5K employees as of July 2025, according to LinkedIn.
Who is the CEO of Adobe?
Shantanu Narayen is the CEO of Adobe and founded the company in 1982.
Who founded Adobe?
Shantanu Narayen founded Adobe in 1982.
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