analyticsMarketing Tech
Data as of Q1 2026
Summary Verdict
SPT: 1—ADBE: 4wins
Rule of 40
25.7SPT
45.3ADBE
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Revenue Growth
12.9%SPT
11.5%ADBE
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Gross Margin
77%SPT
89%ADBE
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FCF Margin
12.8%SPT
33.8%ADBE
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Operating Margin
-8.4%SPT
37.0%ADBE
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NRR
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Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
SPT
25.7
ADBE
45.3check_circle
Revenue GrowthYoY
SPT
12.9%check_circle
ADBE
11.5%
Gross Margin% of revenue
SPT
77%
ADBE
89%check_circle
FCF MarginFree cash flow
SPT
12.8%
ADBE
33.8%check_circle
Operating MarginGAAP
SPT
-8.4%
ADBE
37.0%check_circle
NRRNet retention
SPT
N/A
ADBE
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
SPT
0.9xcheck_circle
ADBE
4.2x
Market CapUSD
SPT
$449.6M
ADBE
$104.8Bcheck_circle
ARR GrowthYoY
SPT
N/A
ADBE
N/A
CAC PaybackMonths to recover
SPT
N/A
ADBE
N/A
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Analysis
As of Q1 2026, Sprout Social, Inc. trades at 0.9x EV/Revenue versus Adobe Inc. at 4.2x. On the Rule of 40, Sprout Social, Inc. scores 25.7 compared to Adobe Inc.'s 45.3, placing Adobe Inc. ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at Sprout Social, Inc. 77% vs Adobe Inc. 89%.
Sector Context
Both companies operate in the Marketing Tech sector. The median columns above show where each company stands relative to their peers.