Joel Greenblatt's ADBE Position Overview
Joel Greenblatt (via Gotham Asset Management, LLC) currently holds 95,627 shares of Adobe Inc. (ADBE) worth $33.73 M, representing 0.15% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2015-Q1, this long-term strategic position has been held for 43 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Joel Greenblatt has maintained a long-term strategic position in ADBE, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2016, adding 153,125 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2017, reducing 145,212 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Joel Greenblatt's Adobe (ADBE) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Adobe (ADBE) Trades by Joel Greenblatt
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2015 | +15,790 | New Buy | 15,790 | $73.97 |
| Q2 2015 | -15,790 | Sold Out | 15,790 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2015 | +27,612 | New Buy | 27,612 | $82.21 |
| Q4 2015 | -5,267 | Reduce 19.08% | 22,345 | $93.94 |
| Q1 2016 | -1,348 | Reduce 6.03% | 20,997 | $93.82 |
| Q2 2016 | +3,040 | Add 14.48% | 24,037 | $95.81 |
| Q3 2016 | -16,139 | Reduce 67.14% | 7,898 | $108.51 |
| Q4 2016 | +153,125 | Add 1938.78% | 161,023 | $102.95 |
| Q1 2017 | -145,212 | Reduce 90.18% | 15,811 | $130.10 |
| Q2 2017 | +60,531 | Add 382.84% | 76,342 | $141.44 |
| Q3 2017 | +4,066 | Add 5.33% | 80,408 | $149.18 |
| Q4 2017 | +4,209 | Add 5.23% | 84,617 | $175.24 |
| Q1 2018 | -61,305 | Reduce 72.45% | 23,312 | $216.07 |
| Q2 2018 | +28,962 | Add 124.24% | 52,274 | $243.81 |
| Q3 2018 | -34,431 | Reduce 65.87% | 17,843 | $269.97 |
| Q4 2018 | -16,854 | Reduce 94.46% | 989 | $226.49 |
| Q1 2019 | -5 | Reduce 0.51% | 984 | $266.26 |
| Q2 2019 | +1,711 | Add 173.88% | 2,695 | $294.62 |
| Q3 2019 | +4,967 | Add 184.30% | 7,662 | $276.30 |
| Q4 2019 | -2,650 | Reduce 34.59% | 5,012 | $329.81 |
| Q1 2020 | +5,584 | Add 111.41% | 10,596 | $318.23 |
| Q2 2020 | +9,692 | Add 91.47% | 20,288 | $435.33 |
| Q3 2020 | -169 | Reduce 0.83% | 20,119 | $490.43 |
| Q4 2020 | -1,853 | Reduce 9.21% | 18,266 | $500.11 |
| Q1 2021 | +683 | Add 3.74% | 18,949 | $475.38 |
| Q2 2021 | -7,563 | Reduce 39.91% | 11,386 | $585.63 |
| Q3 2021 | +6,758 | Add 59.35% | 18,144 | $575.73 |
| Q4 2021 | +3,405 | Add 18.77% | 21,549 | $567.08 |
| Q1 2022 | +121 | Add 0.56% | 21,670 | $455.61 |
| Q2 2022 | +14,538 | Add 67.09% | 36,208 | $366.05 |
| Q3 2022 | +33,909 | Add 93.65% | 70,117 | $275.20 |
| Q4 2022 | -34,940 | Reduce 49.83% | 35,177 | $336.53 |
| Q1 2023 | -758 | Reduce 2.15% | 34,419 | $385.37 |
| Q2 2023 | -671 | Reduce 1.95% | 33,748 | $488.99 |
| Q3 2023 | -8,344 | Reduce 24.72% | 25,404 | $509.90 |
| Q4 2023 | -1,440 | Reduce 5.67% | 23,964 | $596.60 |
| Q1 2024 | +5,713 | Add 23.84% | 29,677 | $504.60 |
| Q2 2024 | -13,998 | Reduce 47.17% | 15,679 | $555.54 |
| Q3 2024 | +5,370 | Add 34.25% | 21,049 | $517.78 |
| Q4 2024 | -5,862 | Reduce 27.85% | 15,187 | $444.68 |
| Q1 2025 | +9,979 | Add 65.71% | 25,166 | $383.53 |
| Q2 2025 | +47,692 | Add 189.51% | 72,858 | $386.88 |
| Q3 2025 | +22,769 | Add 31.25% | 95,627 | $352.75 |
Joel Greenblatt's Adobe Investment FAQs
Joel Greenblatt first purchased Adobe Inc. (ADBE) in Q1 2015, acquiring 15,790 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Joel Greenblatt has held Adobe Inc. (ADBE) for 43 quarters since Q1 2015. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Joel Greenblatt's largest addition to Adobe Inc. (ADBE) was in Q4 2016, adding 161,023 shares worth $16.58 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Joel Greenblatt's firm, Gotham Asset Management, LLC, owns 95,627 shares of Adobe Inc. (ADBE), valued at approximately $33.73 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Adobe Inc. (ADBE) represents approximately 0.15% of Joel Greenblatt's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Joel Greenblatt's peak holding in Adobe Inc. (ADBE) was 161,023 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2016. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.