Earnings Per Share

EPS (Diluted)

Adobe EPS (Diluted) increased by 6.2% to $4.44 in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 18.4%, from $3.75 to $4.44. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), EPS (Diluted) shows an upward trend with a 13.6% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionEarnings Per Share
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

A narrowing gap between basic and diluted EPS suggests a lower risk of future dilution for existing shareholders.

Detailed definition

Diluted earnings per share measures a company's profit per share if all convertible securities, such as stock options, w...

Peer comparison

Standardized across all publicly traded companies to ensure that earnings are not overstated by ignoring potential share issuance.

Metric ID: eps_diluted

Historical Data

19 periods
 Q1 '21Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25
Value$2.32$2.52$2.57$2.66$2.49$2.42$2.53$2.71$2.82$3.05$3.24$1.36$3.49$3.76$3.75$4.14$3.94$4.18$4.44
QoQ Change+8.6%+2.0%+3.5%-6.4%-2.8%+4.5%+7.1%+4.1%+8.2%+6.2%-58.0%+156.6%+7.7%-0.3%+10.4%-4.8%+6.1%+6.2%
YoY Change+7.3%-4.0%-1.6%+1.9%+13.3%+26.0%+28.1%-49.8%+23.8%+23.3%+15.7%+204.4%+12.9%+11.2%+18.4%
Range$1.36$4.44
CAGR+15.5%
Avg YoY Growth+22.1%
Median YoY Growth+13.3%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Adobe's eps (diluted)?
Adobe (ADBE) reported eps (diluted) of $4.44 in Q3 2025.
How has Adobe's eps (diluted) changed year-over-year?
Adobe's eps (diluted) increased by 18.4% year-over-year, from $3.75 to $4.44.
What is the long-term trend for Adobe's eps (diluted)?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Adobe's eps (diluted) has grown at a 13.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $10.02 to $16.70.
What does eps (diluted) mean?
The profit per share calculated as if all possible stock options and convertible bonds were turned into actual shares.