S&P 500 Technology Sector SEC Filings — September 10, 2026

USA S&P 500 Technology

By Gunpowder Editorial ·

11 high priority 4 medium priority 15 total filings analysed

Executive Summary

The S&P 500 Technology sector is in a period of aggressive AI-driven transformation, characterized by explosive revenue growth in cloud infrastructure and AI-adjacent hardware, but accompanied by significant margin compression and heavy capital expenditure.

Broadcom's 85.5% YoY revenue surge and Oracle's 121% IaaS growth highlight the massive demand for AI compute, yet both companies face cash flow pressures and rising receivables. Meanwhile, Palo Alto Networks and Lam Research show concerning profitability declines despite top-line growth, signaling that the cost of AI investment is weighing on earnings. Insider activity is predominantly negative, with CEOs and directors at Datadog, Lam Research, and Arista Networks selling shares, though often under 10b5-1 plans, suggesting a lack of near-term conviction. Capital allocation is shifting towards debt financing for AI infrastructure (Oracle, Autodesk) and increased buybacks (Broadcom), while Adobe stands out as a positive outlier with strong growth, raised guidance, and a bullish sentiment. The sector is bifurcated between AI infrastructure winners (Broadcom, Oracle) and those facing margin erosion (Palo Alto, Lam Research), with investors needing to differentiate between top-line growth and sustainable profitability.

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Filing types in this digest: 10-Q · 8-K · 10-K · Form 4

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Investment Signals (12)

  • Broadcom ↓ (BULLISH)
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    Revenue surged 85.5% YoY to $29.6B, with Products revenue up 117.3%, and net income tripled to $13.1B; EPS rose to $2.68 from $0.85, signaling exceptional AI-driven demand

  • Oracle ↓ (BULLISH)
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    IaaS revenue grew 121% YoY to $7.4B, driving total revenue up 30% to $19.3B; non-GAAP EPS up 30% to $1.92, showing strong cloud momentum

  • Adobe ↓ (BULLISH)
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    Raised full-year revenue and EPS targets after Q3 revenue grew 13% YoY to $6.76B; AI-first ARR grew over 150% YoY, and achieved 1 billion MAU milestone

  • Broadcom ↓ (BULLISH)
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    Increased share repurchases to $8.45B in nine months, up from $2.45B YoY, signaling strong capital return commitment

  • Next-Generation Security ARR surged 62% to $9.1B, driving 24% total revenue growth, indicating strong platform adoption

  • Autodesk ↓ (BULLISH)
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    Refinanced $1.0B term loan with fixed-rate notes (5.050% and 5.650%), extending maturities and locking in predictable funding costs, reducing refinancing risk

  • Datadog ↓ (BEARISH)
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    CEO Pomel Olivier sold $5.06M of stock at ~$208.53, following exercise of options, reducing his stake; a bearish signal given his insider position

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    CEO Timothy Archer sold $9.58M of stock at $319.26, a significant disposal that may indicate limited upside conviction at current levels

  • Operating income fell 44% YoY to $695M and net income plunged 73% to $307M, despite 24% revenue growth, indicating severe margin erosion

  • Oracle ↓ (BEARISH)
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    Free cash flow was negative $5B in Q1 due to heavy datacenter investments, raising concerns about near-term cash generation

  • Broadcom ↓ (BEARISH)
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    Trade receivables more than doubled to $13.7B, growing faster than revenue, signaling potential collection risks and deteriorating cash conversion

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    President and CTO Duda Kenneth acquired 100,000 shares but then disposed of 200,000, a net reduction that could signal mixed internal sentiment

Risk Flags (10)

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    Trade receivables more than doubled to $13.7B, outpacing revenue growth (85.5% YoY), indicating potential collection issues and cash flow strain

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    Free cash flow was negative $5B in Q1, driven by massive datacenter capex, which could pressure balance sheet and limit shareholder returns

  • Gross margin contracted 300 bps to 70.4%, and operating expenses grew 34% YoY, outpacing revenue growth, leading to a 44% drop in operating income

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    General and administrative expenses more than doubled (up 103% YoY), signaling potential inefficiencies or one-time costs that could persist

  • CEO sold $9.58M and director sold $3.01M of stock, with CEO exercising options at $30.03 and selling at $319.26, a clear profit-taking signal

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    CEO sold $5.06M of stock, part of 13 transactions, reducing his holdings; while under 10b5-1, it signals a lack of near-term confidence

  • CTO Duda Kenneth disposed of 200,000 shares after acquiring 100,000, a net reduction, and director Templeton sold $337K, indicating mixed insider sentiment

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    Software revenues declined 3% YoY to $5.5B, reflecting ongoing migration to cloud, which could erode legacy revenue streams

  • Broadcom/Goodwill↓ [MEDIUM RISK]
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    Goodwill remains high at $97.8B (52% of total assets), posing a risk of future impairment if growth slows

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    Cash and cash equivalents declined sequentially from $4.919B to $4.359B, a 11% drop, which may limit flexibility for M&A or buybacks

Opportunities (8)

  • Adobe/AI Monetization↓ (OPPORTUNITY)
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    AI-first ARR grew over 150% YoY, and with 1 billion MAU, the company is well-positioned to monetize AI features; raised guidance signals confidence

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    With 117.3% growth in Products revenue, Broadcom is a key AI chip supplier; the company's strong cash flow ($32.95B) supports continued investment and buybacks

  • Oracle/Cloud Growth↓ (OPPORTUNITY)
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    IaaS revenue up 121% YoY, and with $20B raised via ATM equity, Oracle is aggressively expanding datacenter capacity to capture AI demand; long-term growth potential is high

  • NGS ARR up 62% to $9.1B, indicating strong demand for its platform; margin pressure may be temporary as investments in growth pay off

  • Autodesk/Refinancing↓ (OPPORTUNITY)
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    The new fixed-rate notes (5.050% and 5.650%) extend maturities and reduce interest rate risk, providing stability for long-term planning

  • CTO Duda Kenneth acquired 100,000 shares (though later disposed of 200,000), and the company's networking solutions are critical for AI datacenters, offering growth potential

  • CEO exercised options at $30.03, indicating long-term confidence; the stock's current price ($319.26) is well above exercise price, showing embedded value

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    VP Smith gifted 14,000 shares, which is neutral but may indicate a planned charitable contribution; no bearish signal, and Microsoft remains a stable AI play

Sector Themes (6)

  • AI Infrastructure Boom
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    Broadcom (85.5% YoY revenue growth) and Oracle (121% IaaS growth) are leading the AI infrastructure buildout, with massive capex and debt financing, but this is causing negative free cash flow and rising receivables, signaling a trade-off between growth and cash generation.

  • Margin Compression Despite Growth
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    3 of 5 major companies (Palo Alto, Oracle, Broadcom) reported margin pressure or cash flow issues despite revenue growth, driven by AI investment costs; Palo Alto's operating income fell 44% while revenue grew 24%, highlighting the sector-wide trend of growth at the expense of profitability.

  • Insider Selling Wave
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    7 of 15 filings involve insider sales, with CEOs at Datadog and Lam Research selling significant amounts ($5M and $9.6M), and directors at Arista, Applied Materials, and Analog Devices also selling; this suggests a lack of near-term conviction among insiders, though many are under 10b5-1 plans.

  • Debt-Financed Growth
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    Oracle raised $20B via ATM equity and Autodesk issued $1B in notes to refinance debt, indicating a shift towards leveraging balance sheets to fund AI and cloud expansion, which increases financial risk but also enables rapid scaling.

  • Capital Return vs. Reinvestment
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    Broadcom increased buybacks to $8.45B (up 245% YoY), while Oracle is reinvesting heavily in datacenters (negative FCF), showing a divergence in capital allocation strategies; investors should favor companies with balanced approaches.

  • Software-to-Cloud Migration
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    Oracle's software revenue declined 3% YoY, and Adobe's subscription growth (14% YoY) outpaces traditional software, indicating a sector-wide shift to cloud and subscription models, which is a tailwind for cloud-native companies.

Watch List (8)

  • Watch for commentary on receivables growth and AI demand sustainability; Q4 earnings expected in December 2026.

  • Monitor free cash flow trajectory and any updates on datacenter investment plans; next earnings call in December 2026.

  • Watch for signs of operating margin stabilization in upcoming quarters; FY2027 guidance will be critical.

  • With raised full-year targets, monitor Q4 results for continued AI ARR growth and cash flow improvement; earnings call in December 2026.

  • Watch for any changes in interest expense and debt ratings following the note issuance; next earnings call in November 2026.

  • Monitor if CEO or directors continue selling; any further sales could signal deeper concerns about semiconductor cycle.

  • Watch for additional insider transactions, especially from CTO Duda, given the net disposal of 100,000 shares.

  • Monitor if CEO Pomel continues to sell; his 10b5-1 plan may indicate more sales ahead, which could pressure sentiment.

Filing Analyses (15)
Broadcom Inc. 10-Q mixed materiality 9/10

10-09-2026

Broadcom Inc. reported a strong fiscal Q3 2026 with net revenue of $29,591M, up 85.5% YoY from $15,952M, driven by a 117.3% surge in Products revenue to $24,279M. Net income more than tripled to $13,088M from $4,140M, and diluted EPS rose to $2.68 from $0.85. However, cash flow from operations grew at a slower pace (66.1% to $32,950M for the nine-month period), and the company's trade receivables more than doubled to $13,707M, indicating potential collection risks. The company also increased share repurchases significantly, spending $8,450M in the nine-month period versus $2,450M a year ago.

  • · Total assets grew to $188,148M as of August 2, 2026 from $171,092M as of November 2, 2025.
  • · Goodwill remained unchanged at $97,801M, while intangible assets, net decreased to $26,325M from $32,273M.
  • · Long-term debt decreased to $57,167M from $61,984M.
  • · Inventory increased to $4,523M from $2,270M (up 99.2%).
  • · Accounts payable increased to $4,000M from $1,560M (up 156.4%).
  • · Research and development expense decreased to $2,895M in Q3 2026 from $3,050M in Q3 2025, a decline of 5.1%.
  • · Selling, general and administrative expense decreased to $996M from $1,072M, down 7.1%.
  • · Interest expense decreased to $778M from $807M.
  • · Other income, net fell to $98M from $205M, a decline of 52.2%.
  • · Provision for income taxes increased to $2,187M from $1,145M, up 91.0%.
  • · Cash used in investing activities increased to $1,436M from $213M, primarily due to higher capex and investment purchases.
  • · Cash used in financing activities increased to $23,717M from $18,251M, driven by higher share repurchases and dividends.
  • · The company had no proceeds from commercial paper in the current period versus $488M in the prior period.
ORACLE CORP 8-K mixed materiality 9/10

10-09-2026

Oracle reported strong Q1 FY27 results with total revenues up 30% YoY to $19.3B, driven by triple-digit growth in Cloud Infrastructure (IaaS) revenue which surged 121% to $7.4B. However, Software revenues declined 3% to $5.5B as customers continue migrating from on-premises software to the cloud, and free cash flow was negative $5B due to heavy datacenter investments. Non-GAAP EPS rose 30% to $1.92, while GAAP EPS increased 55% to $1.56.

  • · Software revenues declined 3% YoY to $5.5B, reflecting customer migration from on-premises to cloud.
  • · Free cash flow was negative $5B in Q1 due to continued investments in Cloud Infrastructure datacenter capacity.
  • · Oracle completed the sale of $20B of common stock via an ATM equity program in Q1 as part of its capital investment program.
  • · The company delivered 850MW of additional datacenter capacity and more than 300,000 GPUs to AI Cloud customers in Q1.
  • · RPO increased by $209B year-over-year to $664B, with over $30B in new AI cloud contracts booked in Q1.
  • · Q2 FY27 guidance: total revenue growth 30-34%, cloud revenue growth 64-70%, non-GAAP EPS $1.85-$1.93 (USD).
  • · FY27 guidance: total revenue at least $90B, non-GAAP EPS at $8.10.
  • · Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per share, payable October 23, 2026 to holders of record October 9, 2026.
  • · GAAP operating margin improved to 35% from 29% YoY, while non-GAAP operating margin remained flat at 42%.
  • · Interest expense increased 55% YoY to $1.428B, reflecting higher debt levels.
Broadcom Inc. S-4 neutral materiality 3/10

10-09-2026

Broadcom Inc. filed an S-4 registration statement to exchange up to $654,004,000 of its outstanding 4.926% Senior Notes due 2037 for registered notes with identical terms, fulfilling a registration rights agreement from a 2022 private exchange. The exchange offer is not conditioned on a minimum tender and will not generate cash proceeds. The transaction is a routine debt exchange and does not involve any acquisition or regulatory action.

  • · The exchange offer expires at 5:00 p.m. New York City time on a date to be filled in the prospectus (five business days before expiration).
  • · Outstanding Notes may be exchanged only in minimum denominations of $2,000 and integral multiples of $1,000 in excess thereof.
  • · The exchange is not conditioned upon any minimum aggregate principal amount being tendered.
  • · No cash proceeds will be received from the issuance of Exchange Notes.
  • · The exchange will not constitute a taxable event for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
Autodesk, Inc. 8-K neutral materiality 8/10

10-09-2026

Autodesk priced a $1.0 billion debt offering split equally into $500 million 5.050% Notes due 2029 and $500 million 5.650% Notes due 2033. Proceeds, together with cash on hand, will repay a $1.0 billion term loan taken out in June 2026. The refinancing slightly raises Autodesk’s blended coupon rate from its previous loan terms, but extends maturities and locks in fixed-rate funding.

  • · The offering was made under a Form S-3 shelf registration statement (File No. 333-287650).
  • · Interest on both note series is payable semi-annually on March 15 and September 15, starting March 15, 2027.
  • · The Notes are governed by an indenture dated December 13, 2012, as supplemented by a Seventh Supplemental Indenture dated September 10, 2026.
  • · Autodesk may redeem the Notes early on specified terms and may be required to repurchase them upon a change in control coupled with a rating downgrade below investment grade.
  • · Negative covenants restrict incurring liens on principal property, sale-and-leaseback transactions, and certain mergers/asset sales.
  • · Events of default include payment failure, covenant breach, and insolvency events.
  • · The proceeds from the Notes combined with cash on hand will fully repay a $1.0 billion term loan entered into on June 15, 2026.
Palo Alto Networks Inc 10-K mixed materiality 9/10

10-09-2026

Palo Alto Networks reported strong revenue growth of 24% YoY to $11,480M in FY2026, driven by a 62% surge in Next-Generation Security ARR to $9.1B. However, operating income fell 44% to $695M and net income plunged 73% to $307M, as gross margin contracted to 70.4% from 73.4% and operating expenses grew 34% to $7,382M, outpacing revenue growth. Free cash flow improved 19% to $4,113M.

  • · Product revenue grew 27% to $2,280M, while subscription and support revenue grew 24% to $9,200M.
  • · Cost of product revenue increased 38% to $568M, and cost of subscription and support revenue increased 39% to $2,835M.
  • · General and administrative expenses more than doubled, rising 103% to $899M.
  • · Other income (expense) swung from a gain of $353M in FY2025 to a loss of $159M in FY2026.
  • · Net cash used in investing activities increased 41% to $3,104M, and net cash used in financing activities increased 54% to $1,202M.
  • · Share-based compensation rose 40% to $1,815M, with the largest increase in general and administrative SBC (up 74% to $448M).
  • · Revenue growth was broad-based across regions: Americas +24%, EMEA +27%, APAC +25%.
Datadog, Inc. 4 negative materiality 7/10

10-09-2026

Chief Executive Officer Pomel Olivier sold 24,283 Class A Common Stock at $208.53 (~$5.06M). 13 transactions reported in total. Pomel Olivier holds 586,416 shares after the transaction. Trades executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

  • · Chief Executive Officer Pomel Olivier exercised/converted 89,497 Class A Common Stock
  • · Chief Executive Officer Pomel Olivier sold 10,800 Class A Common Stock at $204.03 (~$2.2M)
  • · Chief Executive Officer Pomel Olivier sold 3,000 Class A Common Stock at $205.62 (~$617K)
  • · Chief Executive Officer Pomel Olivier sold 10,048 Class A Common Stock at $206.82 (~$2.08M)
  • · Chief Executive Officer Pomel Olivier sold 19,287 Class A Common Stock at $207.54 (~$4M)
  • · Chief Executive Officer Pomel Olivier sold 24,283 Class A Common Stock at $208.53 (~$5.06M)
  • · Chief Executive Officer Pomel Olivier sold 8,006 Class A Common Stock at $209.69 (~$1.68M)
  • · Chief Executive Officer Pomel Olivier sold 14,073 Class A Common Stock at $210.26 (~$2.96M)
APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE 4 negative materiality 3/10

10-09-2026

Director BRUNER JUDY sold 1,000 Common Stock at $465.00 (~$465K). BRUNER JUDY holds 25,544 shares after the transaction.

  • · Director BRUNER JUDY sold 1,000 Common Stock at $465.00 (~$465K)
ANALOG DEVICES INC 4 negative materiality 3/10

10-09-2026

Director STATA RAY sold 461 Comm Stock - $.16-2/3 value at $363.90 (~$168K). 11 transactions reported in total. STATA RAY holds 110,263 shares after the transaction. Trades executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

  • · Director STATA RAY sold 364 Comm Stock - $.16-2/3 value at $361.26 (~$131K)
  • · Director STATA RAY sold 462 Comm Stock - $.16-2/3 value at $362.20 (~$167K)
  • · Director STATA RAY sold 222 Comm Stock - $.16-2/3 value at $363.38 (~$80.7K)
  • · Director STATA RAY sold 200 Comm Stock - $.16-2/3 value at $364.37 (~$72.9K)
  • · Director STATA RAY sold 156 Comm Stock - $.16-2/3 value at $365.51 (~$57K)
  • · Director STATA RAY sold 12 Comm Stock - $.16-2/3 value at $366.05 (~$4.39K)
  • · Director STATA RAY sold 158 Comm Stock - $.16-2/3 value at $361.93 (~$57.2K)
  • · Director STATA RAY sold 369 Comm Stock - $.16-2/3 value at $362.94 (~$134K)
MICROSOFT CORP 4 neutral materiality 3/10

10-09-2026

Vice Chair and President SMITH BRADFORD L gifted 14,000 Common Stock. SMITH BRADFORD L holds 444,716.2944 shares after the transaction.

  • · Vice Chair and President SMITH BRADFORD L gifted 14,000 Common Stock
Apple Inc. 4 negative materiality 3/10

10-09-2026

SVP, GC and Government Affairs Newstead Jennifer sold 1,438 Common Stock at $317.23 (~$456K). Newstead Jennifer holds 34,352 shares after the transaction. Trades executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

  • · SVP, GC and Government Affairs Newstead Jennifer sold 1,438 Common Stock at $317.23 (~$456K)
Arista Networks, Inc. 4 neutral materiality 6/10

10-09-2026

President and CTO Duda Kenneth acquired 100,000 Common Stock. Duda Kenneth holds 24,695 shares after the transaction.

  • · President and CTO Duda Kenneth acquired 100,000 Common Stock
  • · President and CTO Duda Kenneth acquired 100,000 Common Stock
  • · President and CTO Duda Kenneth disposed of 200,000 Common Stock
Arista Networks, Inc. 4 negative materiality 4/10

10-09-2026

Director TEMPLETON MARK B sold 1,700 Common Stock at $198.44 (~$337K). 5 transactions reported in total. TEMPLETON MARK B holds 53,410 shares after the transaction. Trades executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

  • · Director TEMPLETON MARK B sold 1,300 Common Stock at $195.27 (~$254K)
  • · Director TEMPLETON MARK B sold 700 Common Stock at $196.20 (~$137K)
  • · Director TEMPLETON MARK B sold 1,000 Common Stock at $197.46 (~$197K)
  • · Director TEMPLETON MARK B sold 1,700 Common Stock at $198.44 (~$337K)
  • · Director TEMPLETON MARK B sold 300 Common Stock at $199.32 (~$59.8K)
LAM RESEARCH CORP 4 negative materiality 6/10

10-09-2026

Director Mayer Bethany sold 9,557 Common Stock at $314.74 (~$3.01M). Mayer Bethany holds 20,995 shares after the transaction.

  • · Director Mayer Bethany sold 9,557 Common Stock at $314.74 (~$3.01M)
LAM RESEARCH CORP 4 negative materiality 6/10

10-09-2026

President and CEO ARCHER TIMOTHY sold 30,000 Common Stock at $319.26 (~$9.58M). ARCHER TIMOTHY holds 1,075,966 shares after the transaction. Trades executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

  • · President and CEO ARCHER TIMOTHY exercised/converted 30,000 Common Stock at $30.03 (~$901K)
  • · President and CEO ARCHER TIMOTHY sold 30,000 Common Stock at $319.26 (~$9.58M)
  • · President and CEO ARCHER TIMOTHY exercised/converted 30,000 Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy)
ADOBE INC. 8-K positive materiality 8/10

10-09-2026

Adobe reported record Q3 FY2026 revenue of $6.76 billion, up 13% YoY (12% constant currency), with GAAP EPS of $4.62 and non-GAAP EPS of $6.13, both exceeding prior-year results. The company achieved a milestone of 1 billion monthly active users and AI-first ARR grew over 150% YoY, while raising full-year revenue and EPS targets. However, cash and cash equivalents declined sequentially from $4.919 billion to $4.359 billion, and the company continues to face macroeconomic uncertainties and competitive risks.

  • · Total Customer Group subscription revenue was $6.56 billion, up 14% YoY.
  • · Business Professionals & Consumers subscription revenue was $1.91 billion, up 16% YoY.
  • · Creative & Marketing Professionals subscription revenue was $4.65 billion, up 13% YoY.
  • · GAAP operating income was $2.35 billion; non-GAAP operating income was $2.97 billion.
  • · RPO was $22.16 billion; cRPO was 67% of RPO.
  • · Adobe repurchased approximately 9.5 million shares during the quarter.
  • · Q4 FY2026 targets: revenue $6.80-6.85 billion; GAAP EPS $4.65-4.70; non-GAAP EPS $6.30-6.35.
  • · FY2026 targets raised: revenue $26.576-26.626 billion; GAAP EPS $18.12-18.17; non-GAAP EPS $24.45-24.50.
  • · Cash and cash equivalents declined from $4.919 billion at beginning of quarter to $4.359 billion at end.
  • · Net cash used for financing activities was $2.415 billion in Q3 FY2026, including $2.232 billion for share repurchases.

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