Business Segments · Acquisitions

Digital Media — Acquisitions

Adobe Digital Media — Acquisitions remained flat by 0.0% to $3.50M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Over 2 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Digital Media — Acquisitions shows a downward trend with a -87.3% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

High levels of acquisition spending indicate an aggressive growth strategy, while low levels suggest a focus on organic development or integration of past purchases.

Detailed definition

This metric quantifies the capital deployed for the purchase of other businesses or technologies to integrate into the c...

Peer comparison

Comparable to M&A spend metrics used by technology firms to track inorganic growth and market expansion strategies.

Metric ID: adbe_segment_digital_media_acquisitions

Historical Data

3 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'25
Value$865.00M$161.00M$14.00M
YoY Change-81.4%-91.3%
Range$14.00M$865.00M
CAGR-87.3%
Avg YoY Growth-86.3%
Median YoY Growth-86.3%
Current Streak2+ years decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Adobe's digital media — acquisitions?
Adobe (ADBE) reported digital media — acquisitions of $3.50M in Q4 2025.
What is the long-term trend for Adobe's digital media — acquisitions?
Over 2 years (2021 to 2025), Adobe's digital media — acquisitions has grown at a -87.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $865.00M to $14.00M.
What does digital media — acquisitions mean?
The amount of capital spent to acquire other companies or technologies for the creative software segment.