# Adobe names Anil Chakravarthy as CEO, Narayen transitions to executive chair

Adobe appointed Anil Chakravarthy CEO on September 3, 2026; Narayen becomes executive chair.

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Adobe announced on 2026-09-03 that Anil Chakravarthy would become its CEO, with Shantanu Narayen transitioning to executive chair after more than 18 years as CEO. [^1]

Investing.com reported on September 9, 2025, that Adobe Inc. shares may move 6.6% when the company releases its earnings on September 10 after the market close. [^2]

Adobe raised its annual profit forecast in June 2026, citing growing demand for its AI products and tools, as part of its strategy to stay ahead of competitors like Figma and Canva. [^3]

Adobe said in March 2026 that Narayen would step down as CEO once a successor was named. [^4]

Adobe's shares have fallen about 18% in 2026 after dropping over 21% in 2025, reflecting investor worries about AI-related disruption to its business. [^5]

Investing.com stated that the stock has exceeded the options-implied move in five of the past eight earnings announcements. [^6]

The projection of a 6.6% move is based on options data compiled by Bloomberg. [^7]

On December 10, 2024, options suggested a 7.7% move, and the stock rose 8.6%. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. Adobe announced on 2026-09-03 that Anil Chakravarthy would become its CEO, with Shantanu Narayen transitioning to executive chair after more than 18 years as CEO. (The Hindu, News)
2. Investing.com reported on September 9, 2025, that Adobe Inc. shares may move 6.6% when the company releases its earnings on September 10 after the market close. (Investing.com, News)
3. Adobe raised its annual profit forecast in June 2026, citing growing demand for its AI products and tools, as part of its strategy to stay ahead of competitors like Figma and Canva. (The Hindu, News)
4. Adobe said in March 2026 that Narayen would step down as CEO once a successor was named. (The Hindu, News)
5. Adobe's shares have fallen about 18% in 2026 after dropping over 21% in 2025, reflecting investor worries about AI-related disruption to its business. (The Hindu, News)
6. Investing.com stated that the stock has exceeded the options-implied move in five of the past eight earnings announcements. (Investing.com, News)
7. The projection of a 6.6% move is based on options data compiled by Bloomberg. (Investing.com, News)
8. On December 10, 2024, options suggested a 7.7% move, and the stock rose 8.6%. (Investing.com, News)

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