Adobe converts subscription cash flows into aggressive share count reduction at a pace (~$9B annualized vs. ~$10B operating cash flow run-rate) that compounds per-share value for remaining holders. The $50B cumulative authorization signals management confidence that excess cash generation will persist, making the buyback a durable return lever rather than a one-time event.
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