If you'd invested in Adobe Inc. (ADBE): performance and returns
Looking for Adobe Inc.'s share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would Adobe Inc. have returned?
This calculator shows how much Adobe Inc. stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Adobe Inc.
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $469 | -53% |
| 3 years ago | $554 | -45% |
| 5 years ago | $447 | -55% |
| 10 years ago | $2,300 | +130% |
| since inception (1986) | $561,391 | +56039% |
Return by year (Adobe Inc.)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | -30% | $699 (-30%) |
| 2025 | -33% | $469 (-53%) |
| 2024 | -29% | $332 (-67%) |
| 2023 | +67% | $554 (-45%) |
| 2022 | -31% | $384 (-62%) |
| 2021 | +16% | $447 (-55%) |
| 2020 | +31% | $584 (-42%) |
| 2019 | +42% | $827 (-17%) |
| 2018 | +24% | $1,026 (+3%) |
| 2017 | +76% | $1,808 (+81%) |
| 2016 | +27% | $2,300 (+130%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does ADBE return?
$1,000 invested in Adobe Inc. 10 years ago would be worth $2,300 today, i.e. +9%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was ADBE's best/worst year?
Best year: 2017 (+76%). Worst year: 2025 (-33%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in ADBE since inception be worth?
Since 1986, $1,000 would have become $561,391 (+56039%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do Adobe Inc.'s returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If Adobe Inc. pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is Adobe Inc.'s average annual return (ROI)?
Adobe Inc.'s return on investment is about +9%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.