William Blair Downgrades Adobe (ADBE) to Market Perform, Lowers PT

Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ:ADBE) is one of the Stocks That Can Make You Richer in 2026. On March 26, Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ:ADBE) was downgraded by Arjun Bhatia from William Blair to Market Perform with the price target at $237, down from $423.

​The analyst said in a research note that he is assuming solo coverage of the stock. He noted that the downgrade and reduced price target reflect the intensifying competition faced by the company, particularly in its Creative Cloud business. The analyst acknowledged the cheap and attractive valuation of ADBE at nine times free cash flow but raised concerns regarding the company’s pricing power, competitive edge, and the ability to win the AI opportunity.

​Arjun Bhatia highlighted key competitors, including Figma and Canva, which have reached $1.2 billion and $4 billion ARR, respectively. Although this is far below the $19 billion Digital Media business of Adobe, it poses a threat to the company due to a slower growth rate. The analyst noted that AI has democratized creative skills overnight, accelerating threats from these players and AI-native firms like Midjourney, Runway, and Stability AI, plus interest from Google, OpenAI, and Apple.

​Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ:ADBE) offers digital media, marketing, and publishing solutions that facilitate content creation, customer experience management, and the provision of legacy services for global businesses. The company was founded by Charles M. Geschke and John E. Warnock.

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