Adobe's Moat Is Being Deeply Misunderstood. Fears Are Well Overcooked
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JR ResearchInvesting Group LeaderFollow5ShareSavePlay(9min)CommentsSummaryAdobe (ADBE) trades at a stunningly low forward earnings multiple as compared to software peers, reflecting deep market skepticism despite resilient earnings and sector-leading margins.ADBE is expected to maintain free cash flow margins close to 40% and is integrating AI quickly, including partnerships with OpenAI and other leading AI models.AI disruption fears have driven ADBE's valuation to a >50% discount versus software peers, yet its business model and profitability remain incredibly robust.Buy rating is firmly maintained. I present a clear case on why the current pessimism massively overstates disruption risks; with significant downside already priced in. SiyueSteuber/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Adobe: Seriously, Where Did the Buyers Go To? It was just less than two years ago that Adobe Inc. (ADBE) mounted what seemed like a breathtaking comeback against all odds, as it recovered from the 2022/23 bear market. It appeared toThis article was written byJR Research45.8K FollowersFollowJR Research is an opportunistic investor. He was recognized by TipRanks as a Top Analyst. He was also recognized by Seeking Alpha as a "Top Analyst To Follow" for Technology, Software, and Internet, as well as for Growth and GARP. He identifies attractive risk/reward opportunities supported by robust price action to potentially generate alpha well above the S&P 500. He has also demonstrated outperformance with his picks. He focuses on identifying growth investing opportunities that present the most attractive risk/reward upside potential. His approach combines sharp price action analysis with fundamentals investing. He tends to avoid overhyped and overvalued stocks while capitalizing on battered stocks with significant upside recovery possibilities. He runs the investing group Ultimate Growth Investing which specializes in identifying high-potential opportunities across various sectors. He focuses on ideas that has strong growth potential and well-beaten contrarian plays, with an 18 to 24 month outlook for the thesis to play out. The group is designed for investors seeking to capitalize on growth stocks with robust fundamentals, buying momentum, and turnaround plays at highly attractive valuations. Learn moreAnalyst’s Disclosure:I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of GOOGL either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.