ShutterstockSSTK
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About: Shutterstock Inc is a U.S.-based company that is engaged in the provision of digital content. The content segment, whose offerings include licenses for Images, Footage, Music, 3 Dimensional, and Generative AI content. Data, Distribution, and Service offerings address customer demand for products and services that are beyond its Content licenses. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Content offerings. Geographically the company generates the majority of its revenue from the Domestic market, but also has its presence in Europe and Rest of the Countries.
Employees: 1,715
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Funds holding %
of 7,296 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
11% less funds holding
Funds holding: 218 [Q4 2024] → 195 (-23) [Q1 2025]
10.6% less ownership
Funds ownership: 79.5% [Q4 2024] → 68.89% (-10.6%) [Q1 2025]
14% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 64 | Existing positions reduced: 74
36% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 37 | Existing positions closed: 58
47% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $841M [Q4 2024] → $449M (-$392M) [Q1 2025]
56% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $181K | Put options by funds: $412K
100% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q4 2024] → 0 (-1) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
1 Wall Street Analyst provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$25
42%
upside
Avg. target
$25
42%
upside
High target
$25
42%
upside
1 analyst rating
1 positive
100%
0 neutral
0%
0 negative
0%
Needham Bernie McTernan | 42%upside $25 | Buy Maintained | 2 Jun 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Negative
Market Watch
4 days ago
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Neutral
PRNewsWire
4 days ago
Shutterstock Receives Stockholder Approval for Proposed Merger with Getty Images
NEW YORK , June 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Shutterstock, Inc. (NYSE: SSTK) ("Shutterstock"), a leading global creative platform offering high-quality creative content for transformative brands, digital media and marketing companies, today announced that Shutterstock's stockholders approved the adoption of the merger agreement between Shutterstock and Getty Images Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GETY) ("Getty Images"), with approximately 82% of the issued and outstanding shares of Shutterstock common stock voting in favor, at today's special meeting of Shutterstock stockholders. Stockholder approval marks an important milestone in the process of combining Shutterstock and Getty Images to create a premier visual content company.
Positive
Benzinga
1 month ago
Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Spotlight On 3 Tech And Telecom Stocks Delivering High-Dividend Yields
During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high dividend payout.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Shutterstock (SSTK) Reliance on International Sales: What Investors Need to Know
Examine the evolution of Shutterstock's (SSTK) overseas revenue trends and their effects on Wall Street's forecasts and the stock's prospects.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
SHUTTERSTOCK INVESTOR ALERT by the Former Attorney General of Louisiana: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates Adequacy of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of Shutterstock, Inc. - SSTK
NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of Shutterstock, Inc. (NYSE: SSTK) to Getty Images Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GETY). Under the terms of the proposed transaction, Shutterstock stockholders can elect to receive one of the following, for each share of Shutterstock they own: i) $28.84870 in cash; ii) 13.67237 shares of Getty Images common stock; or iii).
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Shutterstock (SSTK) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Miss Estimates
Shutterstock (SSTK) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.03 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.26 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.13 per share a year ago.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 month ago
Shutterstock Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
NEW YORK , May 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Shutterstock, Inc. (NYSE: SSTK) (the "Company"), a leading global creative platform offering high-quality creative content for transformative brands, digital media and marketing companies, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. Commenting on the Company's performance, Paul Hennessy, the Company's Chief Executive Officer, said, "I am pleased to report that Shutterstock started the year strong, with a first quarter that achieved year over year Content revenue growth of 17%, as well as improvements across many of our key financial metrics.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
Shutterstock: Don't Fear AI Too Much
Despite AI's rise, Shutterstock retains revenue generating abilities by selling rights to AI-generated images, making it a BUY at its current undervaluation. The company's revenue is at an all-time high, despite the stock price being at its lowest, indicating significant undervaluation. The 9 Pillar Analysis shows mixed results, but the long-term fundamentals and debt management suggest a stable future.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 months ago
Shareholder Alert: Ademi LLP continues investigation of Shutterstock, Inc.'s transaction with Getty Images
MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Ademi Firm is continuing its investigation of Shutterstock (NYSE: SSTK) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law in its transaction with the Getty Images. On April, 2025, Shutterstock reported that the Department of Justice had issued a second request for documents and information regarding the transaction. The second request may implicate antitrust issues. Click here to learn how to join our investigation and obtain additional informat.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
Getty Images: Q4 Beat And Shutterstock Merger Are Encouraging Signs Of Recovery
Getty Images Holdings, Inc. beat Q4 estimates with $247.3 million revenue and 6¢ EPS, showing signs of recovery despite past misses. The Shutterstock merger offers a strategic investment opportunity, potentially enhancing cash flow and reducing leverage for Getty Images. AI content growth is modest, with 2025 guidance suggesting revenue may decline due to the lack of major events.
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