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Standard RSU program with 4-year vesting and 1-year cliff. Annual refresh grants available for eligible employees.
Stock Price
$262.41
Closing price · Feb 27, 2026
Vesting Period
4 years
4-year schedule with 25% vesting after the first year (cliff) and remaining vesting quarterly or monthly thereafter
Vesting Frequency
Quarterly
How often shares vest
Cliff Period
12 months
Before first vest
Standard RSU program with 4-year vesting and 1-year cliff. Annual refresh grants available for eligible employees.
Adobe RSUs vest on a 4-year schedule with 25% vesting after the first year (cliff) and remaining vesting quarterly or monthly thereafter schedule with a 12-month cliff.
Example calculation based on 100 shares:
| Year | Vesting % | Shares Vesting | Estimated Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 25% | 25 | $6,560.25 |
| Year 2 | 25% | 25 | $6,560.25 |
| Year 3 | 25% | 25 | $6,560.25 |
| Year 4 | 25% | 25 | $6,560.25 |
| Total | 100% | 100 | $26,241.00 |
* Based on Adobe stock price of $262.41 as of Feb 27, 2026. Actual values will vary.
25%
25 shares
$6,560.25
25%
25 shares
$6,560.25
25%
25 shares
$6,560.25
25%
25 shares
$6,560.25
Adobe vesting schedule based on 100 total shares
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RSUs are taxed as ordinary income when they vest. Tax withholding is automatic.
Let's walk through what happens when 100 shares of your Adobe RSUs vest at the current stock price.
Calculate gross value at vesting
100 shares × $262.41
= $26,241.00
Estimate taxes owed (federal + state + FICA)
$26,241.00 × 45%
= $11,808.45
Calculate net value after taxes
$26,241.00 - $11,808.45
= $14,432.55
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