Adobe Inc.

(NASDAQ:ADBE) stock is under heavy pressure in Friday's premarket, down 7.84%, after the company unveiled a strategic shift that could weigh on near-term growth metrics, despite posting stronger-than-expected fiscal second-quarter results.

The stock had already declined 6.25% in Thursday's regular trading session.

Strategy Shift Overshadows Earnings Beat The broader market remains supportive, with Nasdaq futures rising 0.22% and S&P 500 futures gaining 0.44%.

However, Adobe shares are moving sharply lower as investors digest management's decision to prioritize long-term AI user growth over near-term monetization.