Although Oracle experienced a decline of -6.7% in the past day, its counterpart Adobe might be a more favorable option. Regularly assessing alternatives is fundamental to a solid investment strategy.
Adobe sign with logo mounted on building exterior, San Francisco, California, September 18, 2025. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images)
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The recent decline in Oracle stock comes amid concerns over growth and rising costs, as well as insider selling of the stock. While Adobe (ADBE) stock too has seen some volatility, it provides superior revenue growth during critical periods, enhanced profitability, and a comparatively lower valuation in relation to Oracle (ORCL) stock, indicating that investing in ADBE may be advantageous.
- ADBE’s revenue growth over the last 12 months was 10.7%, compared to ORCL’s 9.7%.
- Additionally, its average revenue growth over the past three years stood at 10.5%, surpassing ORCL’s 10.2%.
- ADBE excels in profitability over both durations – with a last twelve months margin of 36.2% and a three-year average margin of 35.4%.
Investing in a single stock can be risky, but there is significant benefit in a wider, diversified approach that we adopt with the Trefis High Quality Portfolio. We extend our analysis beyond merely equities. Would a portfolio consisting of 10% commodities, 10% gold, and 2% cryptocurrency, in addition to equities and bonds, likely yield higher returns over the next 1-3 years and offer better protection in the event of a 20% market crash? We have analyzed the figures.
ORCL delivers cloud software services, industry solutions, application licenses, license support, enterprise databases, software development languages, and middleware products. ADBE is a global software company that offers Creative Cloud subscription services and products in Digital Media, Experience, Publishing, and Advertising, catering to enterprise clients through direct sales and local offices.
Valuation & Performance Overview
See detailed revenue information: ORCL Revenue Comparison | ADBE Revenue Comparison
See detailed margin information: ORCL Operating Income Comparison | ADBE Operating Income Comparison
However, do these numbers fully encapsulate the story? Read Buy or Sell ADBE Stock to determine if Adobe’s advantage stands firm under scrutiny or if Oracle still possesses strengths (see Buy or Sell ORCL Stock).
Historical Market Performance
Historical Performance
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Regardless of how favorable the figures appear, investing in stocks is never a seamless process. It involves risk that must be considered. Read ADBE Dip Buyer Analyses to understand how the stock has dipped and recovered historically.
The Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, consisting of 30 stocks, demonstrates a history of consistently outperforming its benchmark, which includes the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 indices. What accounts for this? Collectively, HQ Portfolio stocks have yielded superior returns with reduced risk compared to the benchmark index; they present less of a rollercoaster ride, as highlighted in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.
