ADOBE INC. (ADBE)

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-04-22

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EVP & CFO Daniel Durn sold 1,336 shares of ADBE at $248.02 per share on April 20, 2026, generating approximately $331,515 in proceeds, indicating a routine equity rebalancing by a senior executive.
Post-transaction beneficial ownership stands at 42,832.787 shares, suggesting the CFO maintains a substantial direct stake in the company despite the sale, which demonstrates continued confidence in Adobe's direction.
The sale was executed under what appears to be a standard equity management plan (likely a 10b5-1 trading plan based on the checkbox marked on the filing), indicating this was a pre-planned transaction rather than a reactive market decision.

Current Report Filed: 2026-04-21

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Adobe's Board approved a substantial $25 billion stock repurchase program through April 2030, demonstrating confidence in the company's financial position and commitment to returning capital to shareholders while reducing share dilution.
Stockholders approved a 12 million share increase to the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan, providing Adobe with adequate equity compensation resources for employee retention and incentive alignment going forward.
Four of eight shareholder proposals failed to gain majority support, including proposals on golden parachutes, board matrix disclosure, civil liberties reporting, and climate risk in retirement plans, suggesting shareholders rejected expanded governance/ESG requirements.
The advisory say-on-pay vote showed nearly split shareholder sentiment (148.8M for vs 145.0M against), indicating some investor concern regarding executive compensation practices despite management's overall support.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-04-17

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The reporting person, Anil Chakravarthy, is the President and Chief Experience Officer (CXO) of Adobe Inc., a major software company.
The filing shows Chakravarthy exercising and selling a significant number of restricted stock units (RSUs) on April 15, 2026, suggesting potential liquidity needs or portfolio diversification.
The transactions appear to be made pursuant to a pre-planned 10b5-1 trading program, which may indicate the sales were not opportunistic but rather part of a systematic plan.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-04-17

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Insider Lara Balazs, the Chief Marketing Officer & EVP, exercised 2,537 restricted stock units and sold 1,257 shares to cover tax liability, indicating a mix of holding and selling behavior.
Lara Balazs owns 4,282 shares directly and has an additional 8.5 shares and 0.538 shares in an IRA held by his spouse, suggesting a significant personal stake in the company.
The transactions occurred on April 15, 2026, suggesting Lara Balazs is actively managing his equity compensation as part of his long-term ownership in Adobe.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-04-17

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Gloria Chen, the EVP and Chief People Officer of Adobe, exercised 3,243 restricted stock units (RSUs) and disposed of 1,606 shares to cover tax liabilities, indicating a net increase in her direct beneficial ownership of Adobe shares.
The RSU grants to Chen have varying vesting schedules, with tranches vesting quarterly from January 2023 to January 2026, suggesting a long-term equity-based incentive structure for the executive.
Chen also holds an indirect ownership interest in 667 Adobe shares through a trust, providing further alignment with shareholder interests.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-04-17

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Insider Daniel Durn, EVP & CFO of Adobe, has made multiple transactions involving the company's common stock on April 15, 2026, including the acquisition of 4,558 shares through the vesting of restricted stock units and the subsequent sale of 2,384 shares to cover tax liabilities.
The transactions indicate that Durn continues to hold a significant direct ownership stake in Adobe, with 44,168.787 shares remaining after the reported transactions.
The timing and pattern of these transactions suggest that Durn has confidence in the company's future performance and is managing his equity compensation in a routine manner.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-04-17

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Jillian Forusz, the SVP and Chief Accounting Officer of Adobe Inc., has reported multiple transactions involving the company's common stock on April 15, 2026.
Forusz exercised 689 restricted stock units, resulting in the acquisition of 689 shares of Adobe's common stock. She then sold a portion of those shares to cover tax withholding, retaining 4,276.156 shares.
The timing and nature of these transactions suggest Forusz is actively managing her equity position in the company, which could signal her confidence in Adobe's future performance.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-04-17

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Shantanu Narayen, the Chair and CEO of Adobe, has executed multiple equity transactions, including the acquisition of restricted stock units and the disposition of shares to cover tax obligations.
The reported transactions suggest Narayen maintains a significant indirect beneficial ownership in Adobe through a trust, indicating his continued commitment to and confidence in the company.
The timing and frequency of these transactions are consistent with Adobe's established equity compensation practices, providing insights into the company's executive compensation and incentive structures.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-04-17

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Adele Louise Pentland, the Chief Legal Officer and EVP of Adobe Inc., exercised 1,308 restricted stock units (RSUs) and sold 444 shares of common stock, suggesting an ongoing pattern of insider selling.
The reported transaction occurred on April 15, 2026, with the exercise price of the RSUs at $0, indicating the vesting of previously granted equity awards.
Following the reported transaction, Pentland's direct beneficial ownership of Adobe's common stock decreased from 1,651.759 shares to 1,207.759 shares, a reduction of approximately 27%.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-04-17

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Insider David Wadhwani, President of Creative & Publishing, executed multiple transactions by exercising restricted stock units (RSUs) and selling a portion of the shares to cover tax liabilities.
Wadhwani's total direct beneficial ownership increased from 40,494.091 shares to 41,260.091 shares, indicating he is holding a significant stake in the company.
The vesting schedule of the RSUs suggests Wadhwani has been granted long-term incentive awards, aligning his interests with the company's long-term performance.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-04-17

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Insider Frank Calderoni exercised 900 restricted stock units and acquired 1,367 additional restricted stock units, indicating ongoing commitment to the company.
Calderoni also transferred 29,061 shares to a living trust, likely for estate planning purposes.
The restricted stock unit grants and exercises suggest that Calderoni, a director, is being compensated and incentivized to contribute to Adobe's long-term success.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-04-17

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The reporting person, David A. Ricks, acquired 900 shares of Adobe Inc. (ADBE) common stock through the vesting of restricted stock units.
Ricks also received an additional 1,367 restricted stock units that will vest 100% on the day of the issuer's next annual meeting of stockholders.
Ricks holds both direct and indirect beneficial ownership of Adobe shares, with 7,655 shares held directly and an additional 2,775 shares held indirectly through a trust.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-04-17

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Daniel Rosensweig, a director at Adobe Inc., exercised 900 restricted stock units and acquired 1,367 additional restricted stock units.
Rosensweig holds a significant indirect beneficial ownership in Adobe through two trusts, totaling 14,028 shares.
The restricted stock unit awards appear to be part of Rosensweig's director compensation and are vesting according to the issuer's normal equity incentive plan.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-04-17

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The reporting person, Spencer Adam Neumann, acquired 900 shares of Adobe Inc. common stock through the vesting of restricted stock units.
Neumann also holds 110 additional shares of Adobe Inc. common stock indirectly through a trust of which he is a trustee.
Neumann was granted an additional 1,367 restricted stock units that will vest 100% on the day of Adobe's next annual meeting of stockholders.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-04-17

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Melanie Boulden, a director at Adobe, acquired 900 shares of common stock through the vesting of restricted stock units.
Boulden also received an additional 1,367 restricted stock units, which will vest 100% on the day of the company's next annual meeting of stockholders.
This insider transaction indicates continued confidence in Adobe's future performance and alignment of Boulden's interests with shareholders.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-04-17

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Insider Amy Banse, a director at Adobe, exercised 900 restricted stock units (RSUs) and acquired 1,367 additional RSUs, indicating ongoing commitment to the company.
Banse also holds shares indirectly through a trust, suggesting broader exposure to Adobe's stock performance.
The vesting of RSUs and granting of new RSUs aligns Banse's incentives with long-term shareholder value creation.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-04-17

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Cristiano R. Amon, a director of Adobe Inc., has acquired 900 shares of the company's common stock through the vesting of restricted stock units.
Amon has also been granted an additional 1,367 restricted stock units, which will vest in full on the day of the issuer's next annual meeting of stockholders.
These transactions indicate Amon's continued confidence in Adobe's long-term prospects and his alignment with the interests of the company and its shareholders.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-04-17

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Dheeraj Pandey, a director at ADOBE INC., has acquired 900 shares of common stock through the vesting of restricted stock units. This indicates continued confidence in the company's future performance.
Pandey has also been granted an additional 1,367 restricted stock units, which will vest fully on the date of the issuer's next annual stockholder meeting. This suggests potential for further insider ownership increases.
The transactions occurred on April 15, 2026, indicating timely reporting of insider activity.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-04-17

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Insider Laura Desmond acquired 900 shares of Adobe common stock through the vesting of restricted stock units, indicating continued confidence in the company's long-term prospects.
Desmond was granted an additional 1,367 restricted stock units, further aligning her incentives with those of Adobe shareholders.
The timing and amount of this insider transaction suggest a positive outlook on Adobe's future performance and growth potential.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-04-17

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Kathleen K. Oberg, a director of Adobe Inc., has exercised 900 restricted stock units on April 15, 2026, increasing her direct ownership to 5,250 shares.
Oberg has also received an additional 1,367 restricted stock units on the same date, vesting 100% on the day of the company's next annual meeting of stockholders.
This insider transaction suggests Oberg's continued confidence in Adobe's long-term prospects and aligns her interests with those of the company's shareholders.

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