Adobe Shares Dip as Hedge Fund Trims Stake

Plimoth Trust Co. LLC reduces its Adobe holdings by two-thirds in Q4 2025

Apr. 19, 2026 at 11:39am

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Plimoth Trust Co. LLC, a financial services firm, lowered its holdings in Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ:ADBE) by 66.6% in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to a recent SEC filing. The institutional investor now owns 3,330 shares of the software company's stock, down from 9,978 shares previously.

Why it matters

Adobe is a leading provider of creative software tools and digital experience platforms, so changes in institutional ownership of its stock can signal broader market sentiment around the company's performance and future prospects.

The details

Plimoth Trust Co. LLC sold 6,648 shares of Adobe stock during the fourth quarter, reducing its total position to 3,330 shares valued at $1.165 million as of the most recent filing. The move comes amid a broader market downturn that has seen Adobe's share price decline from its 52-week high of $422.95 reached in 2025.

  • Plimoth Trust Co. LLC filed its Q4 2025 13F report with the SEC on April 19, 2026.
  • Adobe's share price closed at $244.45 on Friday, April 19, 2026.

The players

Plimoth Trust Co. LLC

A financial services firm that manages investments and provides wealth management services.

Adobe Inc.

A global software company that develops creative, marketing, and digital experience tools and services.

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What they’re saying

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— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

The takeaway

This filing highlights the volatility in the tech sector, as even leading companies like Adobe face headwinds that can impact institutional investor sentiment and stock performance. It underscores the need for careful analysis of market trends and company fundamentals when making investment decisions.