Adoberevenue & market cap
AR WYSIWYG Editor 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.
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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 NarayenCo-founder & 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
How much money does Adobe make?
Adobe brings in about $23.8B a year: its annual revenue was $23.8B in November 2025, according to Company Website.
Is Adobe publicly traded?
Yes. Adobe is a public company with a market capitalisation of $89.6B (Sep 2026).
Who is the CEO of Adobe?
Shantanu Narayen, a co-founder.
Who founded Adobe?
Shantanu Narayen, in 1982.
How many employees does Adobe have?
About 40.5K as of July 2025 (LinkedIn).
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