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SPOT·Spotify Technology S.A.

$513.65
+25.52 (+5.23%)
High
$518.11
Open
$487.55
Market Cap
100.00B
52W High
$700.12
Low
$485.06
P. Close
$513.65
P/E
26.64
52W Low
$405.00
Fwd P/E
28.28
DailyIQ Est.
$620.14
Inst. Ownership
34.1%
Short Interest
2.33%
Days to Cover
3.2
Technical Score (1D)
27
BEARISH
News Sentiment
66
BULLISH
On Oct 7, Spotify announced it would launch its audiobook service in more than 180 markets, adding 350 000 titles in over 120 languages, according to three separate reports. The expansion followed a strategic push to diversify beyond music streaming and capture a growing global audiobook audience, as noted in the summaries. By adding new territories, Spotify aimed to increase user engagement and subscription revenue, a goal highlighted in all three Oct 7 summaries. The move positioned the company to compete more directly with dedicated audiobook platforms such as Audible and partnered with over 300 publishers to broaden its catalog, as mentioned in one of the reports. A podcast episode on Oct 7 featured Ray Dalio linking Spotify’s audio expansion to broader industry trends and expressing optimism about the company’s strategic direction. On Oct 6, analysts across 34 brokerage firms gave Spotify an average recommendation between Strong Buy and Buy, with 23 Strong Buy calls and 2 Buy calls dominating the consensus, indicating market participants expected continued growth in the streaming business.
LOW TARGET
$409 -20.4%
2 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$592 +15.2%
27 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$700 +36.4%
21 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$408.61 - $700.48
SB / B / H / S / SS
13/25/10/1/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$620.14 (+20.7%)
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
84/ 100
Bullish
Overall: Bullish
✓Analyst target above current price
Earnings Summary
Spotify Technology S.A. is a global audio streaming provider that monetizes through premium subscriptions and an ad‑supported platform, positioning it 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 2026, while Q2 2026 revenue dipped to $4.83 billion from $4.53 billion in Q1 2026, indicating a modest deceleration. EPS, however, displayed volatility: Q4 2025 EPS of $4.33 beat estimates, Q1 2026 EPS of $3.46 also beat estimates, but Q2 2026 EPS of $2.63 fell short of the $2.81 estimate, and Q3 2025 EPS of $3.28 exceeded expectations. Over the last four quarters, Spotify has beaten estimates in three quarters and missed in one, showing a mixed but generally positive earnings trend. Historically, Spotify has posted YoY revenue growth of roughly 10–15% in recent years, with EPS growth lagging behind, reflecting higher platform investment costs. The company has consistently beat revenue estimates while occasionally missing EPS estimates, suggesting a pattern of revenue expansion coupled with margin pressure. Recent news highlights a strategic shift toward brand building and engagement initiatives, as announced at the 2026 North American Marketing Leadership Summit, and UBS commentary noting that EPS may decline even as revenue grows. These developments underscore a potential tension between growth initiatives and profitability.

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

BEARISH27/100
$513.65+$25.52 (5.2%)
Market cap
100.00B
P/E ratio
26.6
Day range
$485.06 – $518.11
News sentiment
66/100 · Bullish
Analyst target
$591.77 (+15.2%)
Consensus
Buy · 50 analysts
52-week range+26.8% off low · -26.6% from high
$405.00$700.12
Price $513.65 DailyIQ Est. $620.14

Momentum has rolled over on Spotify Technology S.A., which is what drives the bearish read. 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)
35.9% 41st pct
Below its peak
-37.8%
vs 200-day average
-3.4%
Up days (1y)
48%

Spotify Technology S.A. is currently running 35.9% 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 41st 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 -37.8% 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 -3.4% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 39th percentile — close to the gap it normally carries. Over the past year SPOT closed higher on 48% of sessions, and it is currently 1 session 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 2,138 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 2,139 daily closes between 2018-04-03 and 2026-10-05, 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 4th of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (lagging).

Sector rank
#4 of 12
Sector state
Lagging
Sector rotation score
9

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for SPOT?

CallsPuts

For Spotify Technology S.A.'s nearest expiry (2026-10-09, 2 days out), open interest is roughly balanced between puts and calls (put/call ratio of 1.12), with at-the-money implied volatility around 35.5%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±3.4% move by that expiry — a range of about $499.24–$534.60.

Put/call ratio (2026-10-09)
1.12
ATM implied volatility
35.5%
Total open interest
3,904
Expected move by 2026-10-09
±3.4% ($499.24–$534.60)

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on SPOT?

Keybanc most recently reiterated its rating on Spotify Technology S.A. to Overweight on Oct 1, 2026 with a price target of $660 (from $680). Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 0 upgrades against 0 downgrades, a net mixed lean.

Latest action
Keybanc — Overweight
90-day upgrades
0
90-day downgrades
0
Net rating momentum
0
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
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
Jul 9, 2026RosenblattMaintainedNeutral$534 → $531
May 26, 2026Cantor FitzgeraldMaintainedNeutral$430 → $520
May 22, 2026JP MorganMaintainedOverweight$600 → $650

SPOT Competitive Positioning

Spotify Technology S.A. (SPOT) is tracked alongside these names in Internet Content & Information on DailyIQ — ranked by market cap, with today's move alongside.

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News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

66/100
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 (SPOT) was highlighted on Zacks.com’s most‑searched stocks list, prompting a review of factors that could affect its future performance. Over the previous month, SPOT shares fell 7.7%, lagging the S&P 500’s 1.4% gain and the broader Internet‑Software sector’s 9% rise. The article discusses how analyst earnings estimate revisions and broader industry trends may influence investor sentiment. No definitive upside or downside catalyst was identified, suggesting a neutral outlook. The piece serves as a routine market commentary rather than a material event.
What did this article say?
Spotify announced it would launch its audiobook service in more than 180 markets, extending its audio content footprint worldwide. The expansion follows a strategic push to diversify beyond music streaming and capture a growing global audiobook audience. By adding new territories, Spotify aims to increase user engagement and subscription revenue. The move positions the company to compete more directly with dedicated audiobook platforms.
What did this article say?
Spotify announced it would broaden audiobook availability to more than 180 markets by year‑end, up from 22. The platform will offer over 350,000 titles in 120 languages, adding new catalogs in Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and Polish. Users will also be able to purchase audiobooks directly. The move is expected to increase user engagement and diversify Spotify’s content portfolio.
What did this article say?
Spotify announced it would launch audiobook access in over 180 markets, adding 350,000 titles in more than 120 languages. The rollout began on October 7 and will continue over the coming months, expanding availability to 750 million users worldwide. The move positions Spotify to compete more directly with music streaming services and dedicated audiobook platforms such as Audible, while partnering with over 300 publishers to broaden its catalog.
What did this article say?
In a recent podcast episode, Ray Dalio discussed the impact of rising rates on AI enthusiasm and noted that Spotify is poised to become more audible. The commentary linked Spotify’s audio expansion to broader industry trends and potential revenue growth. The mention suggests optimism about the company’s strategic direction in the audio market. The discussion aligns with Spotify’s recent moves to broaden its content offerings.
What did this article say?
On October 6, analysts maintained a strong buy stance on Spotify (SPOT), with an average brokerage recommendation of 1.57 on a 1‑to‑5 scale. The consensus was driven by 23 strong buy and two buy ratings out of 34 total recommendations, representing 67.7% and 5.9% respectively. The report highlighted that while brokerage recommendations can influence investor sentiment, their predictive power is limited and should be considered alongside other factors.
What did this article say?
UBS maintained a constructive outlook on Spotify Technology SA, forecasting continued progress toward its financial targets despite rising platform investment costs. The bank highlighted the launch of AI-driven features such as the Remix tool, which could boost monetization and operating leverage. UBS projected Q3 revenue of €4.97 billion, up 14.7% FX‑neutral, with gross margin improving by 130 basis points to 32.9%. Premium subscriber additions were expected to reach 5 million, propelling revenue growth, while advertising revenue was forecast to accelerate to 8.6%. Overall, the guidance suggests a solid, though not transformative, positive trajectory for Spotify.
What did this article say?
UBS analyst Batya Levi kept a Buy recommendation for Spotify Technology (NYSE:SPOT) but reduced the price target from $690 to $675. The downgrade reflects a modest view that the company’s valuation should be slightly lower than previously expected. The change signals a cautious stance on Spotify’s growth prospects amid competitive pressures. The rating remains positive, indicating UBS still believes the stock is attractive but at a lower upside potential. The adjustment is expected to influence investor sentiment and trading activity.
What did this article say?
UBS noted that Spotify’s ongoing launch of differentiated products and features is expected to enhance monetization and operating leverage. The firm projected Q3 revenue of €4.97 billion, a 14.7% increase, and gross margins of 32.9%, up 130 basis points, driven by audiobook bundles and marketplace growth. UBS maintained a buy rating while lowering its price target to $675.
What did this article say?
The article compares Spotify (SPOT) and Digital Turbine (APPS) for value investors. Spotify holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) while Digital Turbine has a #2 (Buy) rating. The analysis highlights that SPOT’s earnings outlook is improving less than APPS’s, making it a less attractive value play. The piece emphasizes that SPOT’s valuation metrics are slightly weaker compared to APPS, suggesting a modest headwind for SPOT investors. No material corporate action or guidance change is reported.

Technical Analysis

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27
BEARISH
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Institutional & Hedge Fund Ownership
25 tracked managers · $28.02B combined position · 11 adding, 13 trimming, 1 unchanged (latest 13F filings)
ManagerTrendShares Held% of Co.Position ValueFiled
BlackRock, Inc.▼ Sell10,890,9375.60%$5.00B2026-08-07
Baillie Gifford & Co▼ Sell7,928,4514.08%$3.64B2026-08-06
Morgan Stanley▼ Sell7,418,3583.82%$3.41B2026-08-13
Susquehanna International Group, LLP▲ Buy4,624,4982.38%$2.12B2026-08-14
Citadel Advisors LLC• Hold3,162,1911.63%$1.45B2026-09-02
Wellington Management Group LLP▼ Sell3,111,5531.60%$1.43B2026-08-14
Fisher Asset Management, LLC▲ Buy2,674,6771.38%$1.23B2026-08-04
Goldman Sachs Group Inc▼ Sell1,860,4210.96%$854.18M2026-08-14
Janus Henderson Group plc▲ Buy1,711,0150.88%$829.64M2026-05-18
Geode Capital Management, LLC▼ Sell1,752,9370.90%$798.59M2026-08-12
Northern Trust Corp▼ Sell1,452,6230.75%$666.94M2026-08-13
JPMorgan Chase & Co▼ Sell1,428,4540.74%$660.36M2026-08-12
Artisan Partners Limited Partnership▲ Buy1,356,5430.70%$622.83M2026-08-13
Bank of America Corp▼ Sell1,333,1660.69%$612.10M2026-08-14
Norges Bank▲ Buy1,330,7190.68%$610.97M2026-08-12
Coatue Management LLC▼ Sell1,310,6320.67%$601.75M2026-08-14
Vanguard Group Inc▲ Buy1,034,2130.53%$600.58M2026-01-29
Tiger Global Management LLC▼ Sell1,171,4270.60%$537.84M2026-08-14
FMR LLC (Fidelity)▼ Sell1,016,0830.52%$466.51M2026-08-13
Point72 Asset Management, L.P.▼ Sell1,003,6420.52%$460.80M2026-08-14
Capital World Investors▲ Buy862,3010.44%$395.91M2026-08-12
Balyasny Asset Management L.P.▲ Buy572,8010.29%$262.99M2026-08-14
D1 Capital Partners L.P.▲ Buy568,8550.29%$261.18M2026-08-14
Neuberger Berman Group LLC▲ Buy565,4010.29%$259.59M2026-08-13
ValueAct Holdings, L.P.▲ Buy526,8000.27%$241.87M2026-08-14
Q2 2026 flow:1.81M sh bought ($832.76M)3.82M sh sold ($1.75B)net -2.00M sh (−$919.51M)
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