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06-22 11:13

Adobe ($Adobe(ADBE)$ ) is trading near levels not seen in years, down roughly 44% this year and far below its 2021 highs. Looking at the chart alone, you'd think the company was in serious trouble.

But the fundamentals tell a different story.

Adobe just reported record quarterly revenue of $6.62 billion. Its Firefly AI platform has surpassed $500 million in annualized revenue, and the company continues aggressively buying back its own shares.

Companies that are truly struggling typically aren't producing record revenue, strong cash flow, and massive buybacks.

So why is the stock down?

Wall Street fears AI disruption could impact Adobe before the company fully proves its AI strategy. Add leadership changes, subscription-related criticism, and regulatory scrutiny, and sentiment has turned sharply negative.

This is the disconnect to watch.

Stocks often move on fear in the short term, but long-term winners are driven by earnings, cash flow and innovation.

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