Adobe shares fell sharply on February 3, 2026, hitting a new 52-week low of $271.02, after Piper Sandler downgraded the stock from Overweight to Neutral amid intense sector pressure.
- The analyst simultaneously slashed the price target significantly, moving it from $470 down to $330.
- The stock's weakness is amplified by broader technology sector pressure, fueled by growing fears of an AI valuation bubble.
- Stiff competition from rivals like Microsoft and OpenAI continues to weigh heavily on Adobe, despite positive Q1 and FY26 guidance.