Harel Insurance Cuts Adobe Stake by 5.3%, Holding $12.09M Position
Harel Insurance Investments cut its Adobe stake by 5.3% in Q3, selling 1,920 shares and retaining 34,305 shares valued at $12.09 million. LSV Asset Management grew its Q2 stake by 350%, while hedge funds collectively own 81.79% of Adobe stock.
1. Harel Insurance Trims Adobe Stake
Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd. reduced its position in Adobe Inc. by 5.3% during the third quarter, according to its latest Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm sold 1,920 shares of Adobe, ending the period with 34,305 shares valued at $12,087,000. This marks a continued rebalancing of its technology exposure, reflecting a cautious stance on high-growth software names as part of its broader portfolio adjustments.
2. Broader Institutional Activity Signals Diverging Views
While Harel Insurance trimmed its holdings, other institutional investors displayed contrasting behaviour. LSV Asset Management grew its stake by 350%, acquiring 56 additional shares. Horizon Financial Services increased its position by 4,000% with an 80-share purchase, and Nexus Investment Management, Total Investment Management and Heartwood Wealth Advisors collectively added stakes valued between $28,000 and $35,000. Despite these modest buys, hedge funds and institutions still own over 81% of Adobe, underscoring the stock’s central role in large-cap software portfolios.
3. Recent Earnings Performance and Outlook
Adobe’s fiscal Q4 results, released December 10, showed non-GAAP earnings of $5.50 per share versus consensus of $5.40, on revenue of $6.19 billion beating estimates of $6.11 billion. Revenues rose 10.5% year-over-year, driven by strength in Digital Media subscriptions. The company reported a 30% net margin and 61.3% return on equity. For Q1 FY2026, management guided to $5.85–5.90 EPS, and full-year EPS of $23.30–23.50, indicating confidence in continued growth in its Creative Cloud and Experience Cloud segments.