Adobe Reports Record Revenue as CEO Shantanu Narayen Announces Departure Amid Market Concerns
Adobe (ADBE) reported Q1 fiscal 2026 revenue of $6.40 billion, exceeding analyst expectations. The company also posted an adjusted EPS of $6.06, driven by increased AI-driven revenue. However, shares declined 6.4% after CEO Shantanu Narayen announced his resignation.
The board is searching for a successor while Narayen will remain as Chair. U.S. equity markets fell sharply, with the Nasdaq down 1.79% and the Dow Jones down 1.55%, influenced by geopolitical tensions and oil market concerns.
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