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Sydney Morning Herald
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
‘I was strange': How this comedian's defence mechanism became a lucrative career
Demi Adejuyigbe is one of the US' most acclaimed young comic talents but, as he explains on a Zoom call from Los Angeles with his cat, Leo, making people laugh was initially more of a 'defence mechanism' than a career path. Born in London to Nigerian parents, Adejuyigbe moved to Dallas, Texas, when he was five years old and soon found he had a knack for disarming humour. 'I was one of very few black kids in my school and I was very small,' he says. 'I was strange and didn't feel like I fit in, so the ability to make other people laugh, and to make fun of myself before others could, felt like a good tool to have.' The 32-year-old grew up on The Simpsons, developing a love of parody songs, while Late Night with Conan O'Brien stoked his interest in sketch comedy. After a summer teaching himself the After Effects video editing software from YouTube tutorials he started making short comic films, achieving virality on the now-defunct Vine platform. Among his hits were an alternative theme song for TV show Succession, a Will Smith-style rap summarising the film Arrival and – one of his favourite creations – an imagining of a heartsick Lana Del Rey pining for animated mouse Stuart Little. He's now combined these different strands of his career into his live show, Demi Adejuyigbe Is Going to Do One (1) Backflip, which has already earned him a best-newcomer nomination at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. It features videos, songs, low-pressure audience interaction and even mock phone calls from Barack Obama. Adejuyigbe says he sought to create a show more multifaceted than traditional club comedy. 'To me, stand-up always feels like a play, where it's not very interactive and it's just 'here are my jokes',' he says. 'I think it's more exciting when it's built on the element of surprise and you feel like you're in this environment where anything can happen. It's very fun to play with different elements of comedy and have this theatrical kind of adventure.'
The Age
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Age
‘I was strange': How this comedian's defence mechanism became a lucrative career
Demi Adejuyigbe is one of the US' most acclaimed young comic talents but, as he explains on a Zoom call from Los Angeles with his cat, Leo, making people laugh was initially more of a 'defence mechanism' than a career path. Born in London to Nigerian parents, Adejuyigbe moved to Dallas, Texas, when he was five years old and soon found he had a knack for disarming humour. 'I was one of very few black kids in my school and I was very small,' he says. 'I was strange and didn't feel like I fit in, so the ability to make other people laugh, and to make fun of myself before others could, felt like a good tool to have.' The 32-year-old grew up on The Simpsons, developing a love of parody songs, while Late Night with Conan O'Brien stoked his interest in sketch comedy. After a summer teaching himself the After Effects video editing software from YouTube tutorials he started making short comic films, achieving virality on the now-defunct Vine platform. Among his hits were an alternative theme song for TV show Succession, a Will Smith-style rap summarising the film Arrival and – one of his favourite creations – an imagining of a heartsick Lana Del Rey pining for animated mouse Stuart Little. He's now combined these different strands of his career into his live show, Demi Adejuyigbe Is Going to Do One (1) Backflip, which has already earned him a best-newcomer nomination at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. It features videos, songs, low-pressure audience interaction and even mock phone calls from Barack Obama. Adejuyigbe says he sought to create a show more multifaceted than traditional club comedy. 'To me, stand-up always feels like a play, where it's not very interactive and it's just 'here are my jokes',' he says. 'I think it's more exciting when it's built on the element of surprise and you feel like you're in this environment where anything can happen. It's very fun to play with different elements of comedy and have this theatrical kind of adventure.'
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Adobe (NasdaqGS:ADBE) Expands Creative Cloud With Monotype Partnership For Global Font Access
Adobe has extended its partnership with Monotype Imaging Inc., enhancing Adobe Creative Cloud with over 2,800 high-quality fonts, likely boosting user satisfaction and brand consistency. Despite this positive development, Adobe's stock fell 11.27% over the past week, a move that mirrors the broader market downturn amid rising U.S.-China trade tensions and sweeping tariffs announced by the Trump administration. While the integration of new AI tools in Adobe's Premiere Pro and After Effects demonstrates commitment to innovation, such enhancements were not enough to counter the prevailing market uncertainty affecting technology stocks, including Adobe's share performance. Buy, Hold or Sell Adobe? View our complete analysis and fair value estimate and you decide. Explore 21 top quantum computing companies leading the revolution in next-gen technology and shaping the future with breakthroughs in quantum algorithms, superconducting qubits, and cutting-edge research. The recent extension of Adobe's partnership with Monotype Imaging Inc., enhancing its Creative Cloud with over 2,800 high-quality fonts, could positively influence user satisfaction and brand consistency, potentially improving customer retention and expansion. However, Adobe's stock's recent weekly decline of 11.27% reflects broader market weaknesses amid U.S.-China trade tensions, rather than issues specific to the company. Over a five-year period, Adobe's total shareholder return, including both stock price and dividends, was a 0.22% decline, suggesting longer-term performance challenges despite robust short-term product innovations. In the last year, Adobe underperformed the US Software industry, which experienced a 10.5% decline. This broader underperformance highlights the challenging competitive landscape Adobe faces, even as it continues to innovate with integrations like AI-powered tools in Premiere Pro and After Effects. Looking forward, the integration of AI and diversified offerings could bolster revenue and earnings forecasts, but execution risks remain. With the current share price at US$340, below the consensus analyst price target of US$517, market sentiment suggests room for potential upward movement, especially if revenue and earnings meet or exceed expectations. However, investors should consider individual tolerance for risk in relation to these price movements. Review our historical performance report to gain insights into Adobe's track record. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Companies discussed in this article include NasdaqGS:ADBE. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team@
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Adobe (NasdaqGS:ADBE) Unveils AI Innovations in Video Editing Amid 5% Share Price Dip
Adobe recently introduced cutting-edge upgrades to its Premiere Pro and After Effects software, including AI-powered innovations aimed at enhancing creativity and editing efficiency. Despite these advancements, Adobe's shares fell 5.06% last week, underperforming the broader market which dropped 3% amidst heightened volatility linked to President Trump's anticipated tariff announcements. While major tech stocks like Amazon and Apple saw gains, the nervous market climate likely overshadowed enthusiasm for Adobe's new features. As investors remained cautious, scanning for signs of economic impact from potential tariffs, Adobe's positive developments in video editing technology may have struggled to buoy its stock performance. Buy, Hold or Sell Adobe? View our complete analysis and fair value estimate and you decide. Diversify your portfolio with solid dividend payers offering reliable income streams to weather potential market turbulence. The last five years have seen Adobe's total shareholder return reach 24.04%, reflecting its innovations and strategic advancements. In March 2025, the company reported a significant rise in revenue and net income, with revenue hitting US$5.71 billion, up from US$5.18 billion year-over-year. The company successfully completed a share buyback program, including recent buybacks totaling US$3.18 billion. Integration of AI-driven enhancements into Adobe's product ecosystem, like the Agentic AI Strategy and Adobe Experience Cloud innovations, have kept pace with digital transformation demands. Furthermore, a collaboration with AWS announced in March is expected to enhance marketing automation. Earlier partnerships, like the 2021 integration with FedEx, positioned Adobe to capitalize on the e-commerce boom. This period cemented Adobe's approach in enhancing user engagement and cross-cloud product offerings. Despite recent challenges, including a 5.06% share price decline, Adobe's robust five-year performance underscores its adaptive growth and response to market shifts. It did underperform against the broader market and US Software industry over the past year, but its compounded achievements over the extended period reflect its progressive advancements. Evaluate Adobe's historical performance by accessing our past performance report. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Companies discussed in this article include NasdaqGS:ADBE. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Adobe: A Buying Opportunity on Valuation Weakness
Adobe (NASDAQ:ADBE) stock is currently undervalued, and investors who buy it now could achieve a 25% compound annual growth rate in price over the next two years, based on my valuation model. In addition, the margin of safety for investment appears to be around 17%. Not only does Adobe offer a strong two-year value trade, the investment is supported by a robust operational profile. The company has a high chance of enduring growth, supporting returns even in the case of lower market sentiment on the stock remaining constant throughout the two-year period in my model. Firstly, we should assess the opportunity at hand here. Adobes stock price declined significantly recently as the companys guidance for Fiscal 2025 fell below market expectations. The company projected annual revenue of between $23.30 billion and $23.55 billion, compared to analysts estimates of $23.78 billion. This near-term moderation in the growth outlook has been a significant factor in opening up what I consider a great value opportunity for investors. In addition, several investment banks have lowered their price targets, including Deutsche Bank (DB) and UBS (UBS). This has been the result of concerns of competition in key markets reducing overall growth from AI initiatives. However, it appears expectations were too lofty to begin with, rather than Adobes operational strength and growth horizon being notably weak. As such, I think negative sentiment at the moment is overblown. The company has a dominant position in the creative and document software markets. It potentially has around an 80% market share in creative software based on my research, which is particularly remarkable. This is supported by world-class design software, including flagship products like Photoshop, Adobe Express, Illustrator, After Effects, and Lightroom. Though growth may be slower in the next few years than many analysts initially expected, I believe it is safe to assert that growth will indeed continue. This is the key point, and any moderation in the companys valuation multiples will likely be offset significantly by this growth in the next 18 months or so. In addition, while there have been concerns with how much Adobe Firefly (the companys family of generative AI models) will drive growth within the company, it will certainly provide customer retention benefits for those already using the platform, and I believe likely continue to sustain growth through word of mouth and opening up a new audience of designers that can rely on automated software rather than innate technical skill. Adobes three-year revenue growth rate is 13.3%, but its future three-year revenue growth rate consensus estimate is lower, at 9.61%. Adobes three-year EPS without NRI growth rate is 13.9%, but its future three-year EPS without NRI growth rate is a little lower, at 11.89%. However, the companys price-to-sales ratio is down from 12.5 as a 10-year median to 8.6 today. In addition, the companys price-to-earnings ratio is down from 51 as a 10-year median to 33.3 today. This represents a substantial valuation contraction that is much more validated by revenue growth reduction rather than earnings growth reduction. As earnings are more likely to drive overall sentiment over time, this is the foundation for my bullish outlook on Adobe stock. For my valuation model, I will be using a period of two years, because I estimate that this is all the time needed for the stock price to recalibrate to fair has trailing 12-month revenue of $21.5 billion. I conservatively forecast that this will grow to $26 billion by January 2027. To be conservative, I used the companys 10-year median net margin in my model, which is 27%. The result of this is a net income estimate of $7 billion for Adobe in January 2027. The companys diluted average shares outstanding have decreased at a -1.5% compound annual decline rate over the past five years due to share buybacks. If this trend continues over the next two years, the company will have 430 million outstanding shares, given current trailing 12-month shares of 443 million. Therefore, I forecast that the company will have a diluted EPS of $16.30 in January 2027. I mentioned that the companys price-to-earnings ratio has contracted significantly from its 10-year median of around 50 to just under 35 today. To be conservative, I take just below the midpoint of these figures, 40, for my terminal multiple. The result is a stock price target of $650 for Adobe in January 2027. The current stock price is $415, so the implied two-year compound annual growth rate is 25%. This is an excellent return prospect. Adobe's weighted average cost of capital is 14.12%, with an equity weight of 97.15% and a debt weight of 2.85%, based on a cost of equity of 14.45% and an after-tax cost of debt of 2.57%. When discounting back my January 2027 price target for Adobe stock over two years using the companys weighted average cost of capital as my discount rate, the implied intrinsic stock value is $500. This indicates a margin of safety for investment of 17%. The greatest threat here to the two-year thesis is if Adobe keeps reporting guidance lower than analysts consensus expectations. This could result from a diversifying software market that is being penetrated by cheaper coding teams reliant on AI to reduce operational expenses and the costs charged to consumers. It is inevitable that as AI capabilities scale the original software manufacturers will find there is more competition in the market due to the accessibility and ease of practical application of world-class automated code. However, I expect that this will take at least five to 10 years to be noticeable, and Adobe will actually gain many of the accretive benefits from AI in the interim as customers seek new generative AI tools in creative course, there is also no guarantee that Adobes price-to-earnings ratio will rerate to 40. In a bear-case outcome at a price-to-earnings ratio equal to currently, the stock will likely have a price of around $570 in January 2027. This indicates a compounded annual return over two years of just 11%. I find this unlikely, and even in this instance, one has achieved the same returns as the S&P 500 (SPY) usually does in an average year. So the risk-to-reward profile here is very strong, and such sensitivity analysis actually reaffirms my bullish outlook on Adobe stock. That said, because of the potential for only moderate returns, my rating is a Buy, not a Strong Buy. Adobe stock is one of the stalwarts of the tech industry, and the current weakness in sentiment offers a value opportunity worth capitalizing on. In my reasonable and conservative valuation model, the stock price will rise to about $650 by January 2027, aligning with a compound annual growth rate of 25% from the present price of $415 in January 2025. I am bullish on the company operationally, and have personal experience with its products. Given my confidence in the quality of the business, I feel even more secure in my outlook that Adobe stock is currently a remarkably strong value opportunity. This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Sign in to access your portfolio
