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SPOT·Spotify Technology S.A.

$528.17
-0.63 (-0.12%)
Overnight$527.00-1.17 (-0.22%)
High
$537.90
Open
$529.61
Market Cap
109.87B
52W High
$696.95
Low
$524.88
P. Close
$528.17
P/E
29.42
52W Low
$405.00
Fwd P/E
30.87
DailyIQ Est.
$622.22
Inst. Ownership
0.2%
Short Interest
2.04%
Days to Cover
2.9
Technical Score (1D)
91
BULLISH
News Sentiment
55
BULLISH
On Oct 13, Spotify Technology S.A. reported a 13.90% increase in revenue for its most recent quarter, according to the company’s financial release. The same day the company disclosed that its cash reserves of roughly $7 billion far exceed its modest debt, a fact highlighted by analysts as a sign of financial strength. In the report, Spotify noted that subscriber acquisition costs remain low and that high switching costs help retain users, which analysts cited as supporting a modest positive outlook for the business. The revenue growth and strong cash position were emphasized as key drivers of the company’s continued ability to fund expansion without external financing. These developments were reported by the company’s earnings announcement and were discussed by market analysts on Oct 13.
LOW TARGET
$408 -22.6%
2 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$594 +12.6%
27 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$700 +32.7%
21 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$408.25 - $700.16
SB / B / H / S / SS
13/25/10/1/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$622.22 (+18.0%)
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Internet Content & Information
Exchange
NYQ
Country
Luxembourg
Symbol
SPOT
Description
Spotify Technology S.A. is a global audio streaming provider, offering on-demand access to a vast library of music and podcasts. The company operates primarily through two revenue streams: a premium subscription service and an ad-supported platform. Premium subscribers enjoy unlimited, commercial-free streaming both online and offline, directly contributing to the company's revenue. Conversely, the ad-supported segment provides free access to music and unlimited online access to podcasts, generating revenue through advertising. Established in 2006 and headquartered in Luxembourg, Spotify's core business revolves around delivering a comprehensive audio entertainment experience to users worldwide.
Bought (1Y)
0 shares
$0
Sold (1Y)
155,616.365 shares
$79.4M
Jenkins DusteeChief Public Affairs Officer
Award/Grant6,105 shares2026-10-01
Jenkins DusteeChief Public Affairs Officer
Award/Grant2,035 shares2026-10-01
Jenkins DusteeChief Public Affairs Officer
Tax Withholding427.446 shares2026-10-01
Soderstrom GustavCo-Chief Executive Officer
Tax Withholding116.64 shares2026-10-01
Norstrom AlexCo-Chief Executive Officer
Tax Withholding808.721 shares2026-10-01
67/ 100
Bullish
Overall: Bullish
✓Analyst target above current price
Earnings Summary
Spotify Technology S.A. is a global audio streaming provider that delivers music and podcasts through premium subscriptions and an ad‑supported platform, operating within the Communication Services sector and Internet Content & Information industry. In the most recent quarters, Spotify’s revenue remained relatively flat, with Q4 2025 revenue at $4.43 billion versus $4.42 billion in Q1 2025, while Q2 2026 revenue dipped to $4.83 billion from $4.53 billion in Q1 2026, indicating a modest deceleration. EPS, however, showed volatility: Q4 2025 EPS rose to $4.33 from $1.07 in Q1 2025, but Q2 2026 EPS fell to $2.63 from $3.46 in Q1 2026, reflecting a swing from a strong beat to a miss relative to estimates. Over the last four quarters, Spotify has alternated between beating and missing estimates, with a 100% beat in Q3 2025 but a miss in Q2 2026. Historically, Spotify’s YoY revenue growth has been positive, with a 15% increase in Q4 2025 versus Q4 2024, yet EPS growth has been inconsistent, often lagging behind revenue momentum. The company’s recent renewal of a multi‑year licensing and advertising agreement with podcaster Joe Rogan, valued at an estimated $250 million, was highlighted in October news, underscoring Spotify’s focus on securing high‑profile content to bolster subscriber retention and advertising revenue.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$-1.13$0.41$1.96$3.50$5.05Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$2.85 - -
Q2'26$2.81$2.63-6.3%
Q1'26$2.95$3.46+17.1%
Q4'25$2.79$4.33+55.0%
Q3'25$2.13$3.28+53.6%
Q2'25$2.02$-0.42-120.8%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$4.1B$4.3B$4.6B$4.9B$5.2BQ2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$5.1B - -
Q2'26$4.9B$4.8B-1.4%
Q1'26$4.5B$4.5B+0.3%
Q4'25$4.6B$4.4B-3.2%
Q3'25 - $4.3B -
Q2'25 - $4.2B -

Market Data

SPOT Stock Snapshot

BULLISH91/100
$527.00−$1.17 (0.2%)
Market cap
109.87B
P/E ratio
29.4
Day range
$524.88 – $537.90
News sentiment
55/100 · Neutral
Analyst target
$593.84 (+12.7%)
Consensus
Buy · 50 analysts
52-week range+30.1% off low · -24.4% from high
$405.00$696.95
Price $527.00 DailyIQ Est. $622.22

SPOT is trading with the trend behind it, which is what pushes the technical read bullish. Sector peers are worth watching - large caps in Communication Services tend to move together on rotation.

Behaviour On Record

What SPOT's own history says about today's numbers

Realized volatility (21d)
39.5% 52nd pct
Below its peak
-31.9%
vs 200-day average
+6.1%
Up days (1y)
49%

Spotify Technology S.A. is currently running 39.5% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against SPOT's own 8 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 52nd percentile — close to its own typical level, against a typical reading of 38.9%. The distinction matters because a number that looks calm for one stock is turbulent for another, and the absolute figure on its own tells you neither.

SPOT is trading -31.9% below its running peak. Across 7 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -28.2%, and the deepest was -70.9% in 2022. The current drawdown is already deeper than this stock's typical annual low point, which puts it in the part of its range where past recoveries began — and where past declines also continued.

Price sits +6.1% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 49th percentile — close to the gap it normally carries. Over the past year SPOT closed higher on 49% of sessions, and it is currently 5 sessions into a rising streak.

On October specifically: over 8 years of records, SPOT finished the month higher 4 of 8 times, with a median return of -0.9% and an average of +2.8%. Its strongest month historically has been June at +8.6% on average, its weakest September at -6.4%. Seasonality is a weak signal on its own — a decade is a small sample and regimes change — but it is a real distribution rather than a rule of thumb.

Overnight risk is measurable too: SPOT has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 120 of 2,142 sessions (5.6% of the time), with the largest gaps running +5.7% and -10.2%. For anyone holding through an event, that rate is a better guide to overnight exposure than the intraday range.

Across the last 3 dated reports on file, SPOT moved an average of 1.6% in the session after earnings, closing higher 3 of those 3 times, with a median move of +1.8% and a largest of +2.0%.

All figures computed from 2,143 daily closes between 2018-04-03 and 2026-10-09, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against SPOT's own 9-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of SPOT's sector?

Spotify Technology S.A. sits in the Communication Services sector, currently ranked 10th of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (improving).

Sector rank
#10 of 12
Sector state
Improving
Sector rotation score
45

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for SPOT?

CallsPuts

For Spotify Technology S.A.'s nearest expiry (2026-10-16, 2 days out), open interest is tracked across both sides of the chain, with at-the-money implied volatility around 3.1%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±0.2% move by that expiry — a range of about $530.77–$533.23.

ATM implied volatility
3.1%
Total open interest
845
Expected move by 2026-10-16
±0.2% ($530.77–$533.23)

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on SPOT?

Cantor Fitzgerald most recently reiterated its rating on Spotify Technology S.A. to Neutral on Oct 12, 2026 with a price target of $490 (from $530). Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 0 upgrades against 0 downgrades, a net mixed lean.

Latest action
Cantor Fitzgerald — Neutral
90-day upgrades
0
90-day downgrades
0
Net rating momentum
0
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Oct 12, 2026Cantor FitzgeraldMaintainedNeutral$530 → $490
Oct 8, 2026Piper SandlerInitiatedNeutral$540
Oct 5, 2026UBSMaintainedBuy$690 → $675
Oct 1, 2026KeybancMaintainedOverweight$680 → $660
Sep 29, 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainedOutperform$650 → $700
Aug 13, 2026Argus ResearchReiteratedBuy$600
Aug 5, 2026Cantor FitzgeraldMaintainedNeutral$510 → $530
Aug 5, 2026GuggenheimReiteratedBuy$565
Aug 5, 2026RosenblattMaintainedNeutral$531 → $527
Jul 22, 2026BenchmarkMaintainedBuy$695 → $650
Jul 10, 2026UBSMaintainedBuy$735 → $690
Jul 9, 2026Wells FargoMaintainedOverweight$600 → $570

Peers & ETF holders

SPOT peers & ETF holders

News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

55/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
MODERATELY BULLISH

Recent News Coverage

Most recent articles, ranked by recency (click to expand).

10+ articles
What did this article say?
Spotify Technology S.A. closed at $527.45 on October 13, reporting a 13.90% revenue increase in the latest quarter. The company’s cash reserves of approximately $7 billion far exceed its modest debt, enabling self‑funded growth. Subscriber acquisition costs remain low, and the platform’s high switching costs help retain users. These factors support a modest positive outlook for the business.
What did this article say?
Spotify Technology (NYSE:SPOT) achieved an average annual return of 16.37% over the past five years, outperforming the broader market by 4.6% on an annualized basis. The company’s market capitalization has risen to a level that reflects this sustained growth. The performance highlights Spotify’s strong user base expansion and monetization strategy. Investors can view the data as evidence of the platform’s resilience and potential for continued upside. The analysis underscores the company’s competitive positioning within the streaming sector.
What did this article say?
Spotify Technology announced plans to grow its audiobook service from 22 to over 180 countries and renewed its exclusive partnership with Joe Rogan. The company highlighted these moves during a briefing ahead of its third‑quarter earnings release. The expansion is intended to broaden subscriber engagement and diversify revenue streams. Management emphasized that the audiobook initiative aligns with broader content strategy goals. The announcement was viewed as a positive development for the company’s growth trajectory.
What did this article say?
Spotify Technology’s stock has surged 235% over the past three years, yet analysts question whether the current price reflects the company’s expected cash generation. Recent large content deals and new product initiatives have shifted focus to future cash flow implications. The article highlights uncertainty around whether the share price is justified by projected earnings, suggesting a potential valuation overreach.
What did this article say?
Spotify (SPOT) closed the session at $526.42, up 2.63% while the S&P 500 fell 0.47%. The music‑streaming firm’s share price outperformed the broader market and the tech‑heavy Nasdaq, which declined 1.25%. The move follows a recent month‑long decline of 1.93% for SPOT, but the stock remains above its sector average. Investors are anticipating the company’s earnings announcement on October 22, which is expected to report a 18.54% YoY decline in EPS but a 15.31% increase in quarterly revenue.
What did this article say?
Spotify announced a multiyear licensing and ad‑sales renewal with Joe Rogan, estimated at $250 million, according to the Wall Street Journal. The deal extends the partnership that has made the podcast the platform’s top content driver. The renewal is expected to strengthen subscriber retention and advertising revenue through cross‑promotion of music and other podcasts. The agreement reinforces Spotify’s leadership in the podcast market.
What did this article say?
Spotify unveiled technology.spotify.com, a new platform offering its internal developer tools to external customers. The site expands on prior initiatives such as open‑sourcing Backstage in 2020 and selling Confidence and Portal in 2023‑24. The move signals a strategic shift toward monetizing its engineering infrastructure. While the launch is a positive development, its impact on core streaming revenue remains uncertain.
What did this article say?
Spotify secured a new multiyear licensing and ad‑sales agreement with Joe Rogan, valued at approximately $250 million, as reported by the Wall Street Journal. The deal solidifies the platform’s control over the world’s most‑listened podcast and supports subscription retention and advertising through cross‑promotion. The renewal follows the podcast’s growth to 28.4 million U.S. listeners in Q2 2026. The agreement reinforces Spotify’s competitive advantage in the podcast sector.
What did this article say?
Spotify Technology SA (SPOT) extended its multi‑year licensing and advertising agreement with podcaster Joe Rogan on terms similar to the previous deal, which included an estimated $250 million earnout. The renewal ensures continued distribution of "The Joe Rogan Experience" across Spotify’s platform and secures ongoing advertising revenue streams. The deal was reported by the Wall Street Journal, citing industry insiders. The agreement reinforces SPOT’s podcast content strategy and adds a significant, predictable income source.
What did this article say?
Spotify announced a new multiyear agreement with comedian and podcaster Joe Rogan, extending the partnership that keeps his show as the top‑ranked podcast in the United States. The deal is expected to secure a steady stream of advertising and subscription revenue for Spotify’s audio platform. By locking in Rogan’s audience, Spotify strengthens its competitive position against rivals such as Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music. The contract underscores the company’s strategy to grow its podcast ecosystem and diversify its content offerings. Overall, the agreement is a material positive development for Spotify’s financial outlook.

Technical Analysis

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Institutional & Hedge Fund Ownership
6 tracked managers · $164.83M combined position · 4 adding, 1 trimming, 1 unchanged (latest 13F filings)
ManagerTrendShares Held% of Co.Position ValueFiled
Schonfeld Strategic Advisors LLC▲ Buy139,1510.07%$63.89M2026-08-14
Sculptor Capital LP• Hold138,0000.07%$63.36M2026-08-14
Brevan Howard Capital Management LP▲ Buy42,2400.02%$19.24M2026-08-14
Winton Group Ltd▲ Buy31,4210.02%$14.43M2026-08-07
Ancora Advisors LLC▲ Buy6,6400.00%$3.05M2026-08-14
Graham Capital Management, L.P.▼ Sell1,8830.00%$864.5K2026-08-14
Q2 2026 flow:107.0K sh bought ($49.07M)30.3K sh sold ($13.90M)net +76.7K sh (+$35.17M)
Congressional Trading Activity
14 disclosed trades · ~$203.5K est. traded value · 7 buys, 7 sells
MemberChamberStateTypeAmountTradedFiled
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▼ Sell$1K - $15K2026-06-182026-07-02
Alan ArmstrongSenateOK▲ Buy$1K - $15K2026-03-302026-07-21
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-12-242026-01-12
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-11-262025-12-15
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-11-182025-12-15
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-10-172025-11-18
Valerie HoyleHouseOR04▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-09-102025-10-10
Rob BresnahanHousePA08▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-06-052025-07-08
Jefferson ShreveHouseIN06▼ Sell$50K - $100K2025-05-122025-06-22
Jefferson ShreveHouseIN06▲ Buy$15K - $50K2025-04-112025-05-08
Josh GottheimerHouseNJ05▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-03-242025-04-10
Bruce WestermanHouseAR04▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-03-202025-04-16
Valerie HoyleHouseOR04▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-03-132025-09-12
Josh GottheimerHouseNJ05▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-02-212025-03-06