Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
Adobe Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
61.3%
FY2025
5-year range
28.0% / 61.3%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+55.6%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#16 of 277
Information Technology
What the data says
Among 277 Information Technology companies, Adobe Inc. is in the top 6% for return on equity (roe). Return on Equity (ROE) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 15.7% in FY2018 to 61.3% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
61.3% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +33.7%. Top quartile in the Information Technology sector.
Improved from 32.9% to 61.3% over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +21.7pp
- 5-Year Change
- +33.7pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+1331.8% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) increased 55.6% year-over-year.
- Currently 57.1pp above the Information Technology sector average.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) in the period was in FY2018.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 3.30 (safe zone, above 2.9 threshold)
- Strong profit margin: 30.0%
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 60.6%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 61.3% | +55.6% |
| FY2024 | 39.4% | +20.0% |
| FY2023 | 32.9% | -17.1% |
| FY2022 | 39.7% | +41.5% |
| FY2021 | 28.0% | +1.2% |
| FY2020 | 27.7% | -1.2% |
| FY2019 | 28.0% | +78.0% |
| FY2018 | 15.7% | -21.4% |
| FY2017 | 20.0% | +27.3% |
| FY2016 | 15.7% | +265.2% |
As of FY2025 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jul 1, 2026