ADBE · 10-Q · 2026Q3 · Full report

Capital Return Program

ADOBE INC. · 2026-09-22 · Importance 64 · Surprise 42 · Matches filing data

Adobe used $6.82 billion for common-stock repurchases during the nine months ended August 28, 2026, making repurchases the primary driver of financing cash outflows. The March 2024 authorization to repurchase up to $25 billion became fully utilized during the period. In April 2026, the Board authorized an additional $25 billion of repurchases through April 30, 2030. As of August 28, 2026, $24.55 billion remained available under the April 2026 authorization.

Key facts

• In March 2024, the Board authorized repurchases up to $25 billion which became fully utilized during the nine months ended August 28, 2026, and in April 2026 the Board granted additional authority to repurchase up to $25 billion through April 30, 2030. source
• As of August 28, 2026, a total of $24.55 billion remained under our April 2026 stock repurchase authority. source
• During the nine months ended August 28, 2026, we entered into stock repurchase arrangements and made payments totaling $6.82 billion to repurchase shares. source
• Net cash used for financing activities was $6,814 million for the nine months ended August 28, 2026, primarily due to payments for common stock repurchases. source

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