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Here's Why Adobe (ADBE) Should Feature in Your Portfolio

Zacks Equity Research
Updated

Adobe Systems Incorporated ADBE is currently a well-performing technology stock and a rise in share price and strong fundamentals signal its bullish run. Therefore, if you haven’t taken advantage of the share price appreciation yet, it’s time you add the stock to your portfolio.

The company has performed extremely well so far this year and has the potential to carry on the momentum in the near term.

Here are a few reasons why the stock is worth considering

An Outperformer

A look at Adobe’s price trend reveals that the stock has had an impressive run on the bourse year to date. The company gained 43.9%, significantly outperforming the industry’s rally of 25%.

Solid Rank & VGM Score

Adobe currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and has a VGM Score of B. Our research shows that stocks with a VGM Score of A or B when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or #2 offer the best investment opportunities for investors. Thus, the company appears to be a convincing investment proposition at the moment.

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Northward Estimate Revisions

For the current year, 13 estimates moved north over the past 30 days versus no southward revisions, reflecting analysts’ confidence in the company. Over the same period, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year increased 3.7%.

Positive Earnings Surprise History

Adobe has an impressive earnings surprise history. The company outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, delivering a positive average earnings surprise of 7.8%.

Adobe Systems Incorporated Net Income (TTM)

Adobe Systems Incorporated Net Income (TTM) | Adobe Systems Incorporated Quote

Strong Growth Prospects

The company’s Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2017 earnings of $4.18 reflects year-over-year growth of 38.9%. Moreover, earnings are expected to register 22.8% growth in 2018. The stock has long-term expected earnings per share growth rate of 16.6%.

Solid Growth Drivers

Currently, there is strong demand for Adobe’s Creative Cloud software, which is adding subscribers. Also, continued growth of Adobe Document Cloud subscriptions and Adobe Experience Cloud is aiding the company.

Adobe Experience Cloud was recently enhanced with new auto-focused analytics, personalization and advertising capacities. Using Adobe Experience Cloud and the Automotive Grade Linux project, companies can now introduce digital marketing in cars.

Also, companies can now personalize audio as well as in-car screen ads based on behavioral patterns (like interactions with infotainment systems and song selections) of people behind the wheels.

Adobe has been making great efforts toward establishing its presence in cloud-related software areas such as documents and marketing. Adobe Experience Manager, which enables brands to offer a personalized experience, is also witnessing robust growth.

We remain optimistic about Adobe’s market position, compelling product lines, continued innovation, strong cash flow generation and solid balance sheet. Also, the company’s expansion in growing markets such as artificial intelligence and machine-learning framework is a big positive.

Other Stocks to Consider

Other stocks worth considering in the broader technology sector include Activision Blizzard, Inc. ATVI, Applied Materials, Inc. AMAT and Jabil Inc. JBL, each carrying a Zacks Rank #1. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

Long-term earnings per share growth rate for Activision, Applied Materials and Jabil is projected to be 13.6%, 17.1% and 12%, respectively.

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With battery prices plummeting and charging stations set to multiply, one company stands out as the #1 stock to buy according to Zacks research.

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