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An operating expense is an expense a business incurs through its normal business operations. Often abbreviated as OPEX.

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Shares outstanding refer to a company's stock currently held by all its shareholders, including share blocks held by institutional investors and restricted shares owned by the company's officers and insiders.

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Spotify

Gimlet Media operates as a network of high-quality, narrative podcasts.

Gimlet Media

SoundBetter is a marketplace for music production for sound engineers, singers, studios, and session musicians.

SoundBetter

Parcast is the premier storytelling podcast network focused on creating scripted, story-driven programming.

Parcast

Soundtrap operates an online music recording studio that enables users to record, edit, collaborate, and share their recordings.

Soundtrap

The Echo Nest is a music intelligence company that offers music services to developers and media companies.

The Echo Nest

Anchor allows anyone to record or upload high-quality audio, host unlimited episodes, and distribute everywhere with just one click.

Anchor

Spotify Technology SA engages in the provision of digital music services. It operates through the Premium and Ad-Supported segments. The Premium segment provides subscribers with online and offline streaming access of music and podcasts on computers, tablets, and mobile devices. The Ad-Supported segment offers users with limited on-demand online access of music and unlimited online access of podcasts on their computers, tablets, and compatible mobile devices. The company was founded by Daniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon on December 27, 2006 and is headquartered in Luxembourg.

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Spotify reports strong Q4 performance and eyes user growth

Spotify's Q4 2022 showcased robust performance with strong user and subscriber growth, exceeding revenue guidance.
Efficient cost management and strategic investments position Spotify for positive financial outlook in 2023.
Despite challenges like negative free cash flow and competition, Spotify's focus on user experience and ecosystem enablement presents growth opportunities.

Spotify surpasses user and revenue expectations, eyes AI innovation

Spotify's Q1 2023 earnings call highlighted robust user and subscriber growth, exceeding expectations. The company's focus on long-term investments and operational efficiency drove financial performance. Challenges include industry concerns like copyrights and managing operating expenses amidst growth, while opportunities lie in AI technology, new verticals, and advertising growth drivers.

Spotify reports record growth, eyes AI integration and revenue strategies

Spotify's Q2 performance showcased strong growth and revenue strategies. Challenges include forecasted operating loss and advertising revenue impact. Opportunities lie in AI integration, revenue growth, and podcast data analysis for user improvements.

Spotify excels in Q3, eyes 1 billion users by 2030

Spotify's Q3 2023 showcased strong financial performance, exceeding growth expectations and demonstrating operational efficiencies.
The company's focus on innovation, efficiency, and performance marketing mix positions it well for continued growth and progress towards profitability.
While challenges in managing expenses persist, opportunities in user growth, product innovation, and revenue enhancement are key focus areas.
Overall, Spotify's strategic initiatives and financial performance in Q3 indicate a positive trajectory for future growth and profitability.

Spotify reports robust Q4 earnings, eyes growth in podcasts

Spotify's Q4 2023 showcased strong financial performance, operational efficiency, and strategic foresight amidst growth in MAU and subscribers.
The company's focus on innovation, user engagement, and revenue diversification presents opportunities for sustained growth and market leadership.
Challenges in balancing profitability with growth initiatives, regulatory changes, and strategic realignment require agility and adaptability.
Overall, Spotify's performance highlights a resilient business model, commitment to long-term success, and potential for continued innovation and growth.

Spotify reports solid Q1 earnings, eyes pricing flexibility and innovation

Spotify's Q1 performance was strong, with a focus on revenue acceleration, profitability improvement, and innovation with label partners. While facing challenges in MAU growth and strategic adjustments, the company is eyeing opportunities in pricing flexibility, education expansion, and programmatic advertising. The new CFO is expected to enhance financial performance and resourcefulness.

Spotify excels in Q2 2024, eyes growth with premium tier

Spotify's Q2 2024 performance showcased strong subscriber trends, improved monetization, and record profitability, exceeding expectations.
The company's focus on enhancing MAU growth through marketing and product enhancements, along with the potential ultra-premium tier, positions it for continued success.
While facing challenges in a competitive market, Spotify's strategic initiatives and forecasted growth opportunities indicate a positive outlook for the future.

Spotify reports stellar Q3 performance, eyes growth through innovation

Spotify's Q3 2024 earnings call highlighted robust performance, strategic focus on growth and profitability, and a commitment to innovation. While facing challenges in capital allocation and market competition, the company is well-positioned to leverage opportunities in ad revenue, AI investments, and marketplace expansion for sustained success.

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Apple

Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL, ETR:APC) has hit back at Spotify's long-standing complaint to the EU, accusing the music streaming giant of seeking "limitless" access to Apple's tools without being willing to pay for them. This spat comes amidst a potential €500m EU fine facing Apple over claims of anti-competitive behaviour linked to its App Store rules.

Apple hits back in Spotify spat as it faces potential €500m EU fine

Tech firm condemns streamer for seeking to overturn its App Store rules as EU judgement is expected

Apple says Spotify wants ‘limitless' access to its tools without paying

With the European Commission set to rule on Spotify's complaint focused on competition in the streaming music market, there are hints that the ruling will not be in Apple's favor.

As possible EC fine nears, Apple claims Spotify is trying to get ‘limitless access' to its tools without paying

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Microsoft

Walmart

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Wall Street Favorites: 7 Growth Stocks With Strong Buy Ratings for February 2024

Spotify Technology S.A. NYSE: SPOT is trading at its best levels since December 2021 on the strength of hardy revenue growth and a return to profitability.

Spotify sounding better to analysts as company tunes into profits

The share price of Spotify Technology SA (SPOT, Financial) has experienced significant volatility since its initial public offering in 2018. Initially priced at $165.90 per share in April 2018, it soared to an all-time high of $334 by February 2021.

Streaming Platform Spotify Has Upside Potential

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Spotify Stock Had Moving Averages Converge Before Move

2023 was a year filled with important milestones for Spotify. The technology enterprise's stock soared 138% last year, and it's already up by 27% so far in 2024.

1 No-Brainer Stock to Buy With $250 and Hold for 10 Years

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Blackrock Inc

PayPal

An economic recession could finally be brewing worldwide, as suggested by over 100,000 layoffs in 2024. January's year-over-year (YoY) inflation rate exceeded expectations at 3.1%, as reported on February 13, worsening the scenario.

Recession incoming: Over 100,000 layoffs announced in 2024

Amazon

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DHI Group

Invest in growth stocks such as Amazon (AMZN), Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF), Cadence Design Systems (CDNS), DHI Group (DHX) and Spotify Technology (SPOT) as the stock market performs well in the Year of the Dragon.

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Spotify founder and CEO Daniel Ek admitted to feeling not good enough every day despite his success. He told Norges Bank Investment Management's podcast “In Good Company” he often feels "inadequate.

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek is worth billions — but says he still feels 'inadequate every day'

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While some tech stocks snooze, a new wave of innovative players are poised to shake up the industry. These hidden gems operate in sectors experiencing explosive growth, like streaming, e-commerce, and artificial intelligence.

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Pinterest

Palantir Technologies

Cathie Wood purchased shares of Palantir, Pinterest, and Spotify last week. Palantir and Spotify moved higher after posting quarterly results last week.

3 Stocks Cathie Wood Bought Last Week

Spotify's music business is growing subscribers even while it raises prices. Its podcast advertising business is struggling but still has potential.

Spotify Is Up 205% Since Jan. 2023: Is the Stock a Buy Today?

Spotify (SPOT) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.

Can Spotify (SPOT) Run Higher on Rising Earnings Estimates?

Earlier this week, Spotify announced its annual financial figures for 2023, and as expected, they're all massive. The streaming platform is one of the biggest revenue generators in the music industry, and it makes more and more money every year.

Spotify Paid Out $9 Billion In 2023–How Does TikTok Compare?

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Investors know the phrase “let your winners run,” but it's easier said than done. The temptation to take profits off the table is often too great to ignore.

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Roku

Sonos

Roku, Sonos, and Spotify have faced off against Apple, Alphabet, and Amazon -- and won. Roku and Spotify shares more than doubled in 2023, and momentum is strong heading into 2024.

3 Inspiring Underdogs That Fought Tech Giants and Won

Spotify Technology's (SPOT) operating loss narrowed for the fourth quarter after the company moved beyond music to audiobook content and paid for staff cuts in a bid to reduce costs. Its shares advanced 3.9% on Tuesday following the earnings news.

Spotify Stock Gains on Subscriber Growth and Narrower-Than-Expected Loss

Spotify renewed its contract with podcaster Joe Rogan this weekend, but with a twist. After almost four years, “The Joe Rogan Experience” is no longer a Spotify-exclusive podcast.

Actually, it's good for Spotify that Joe Rogan's podcast is no longer exclusive

Spotify is growing in all the right places.

Everything You Need to Know About Spotify's Blowout Quarter

User growth continued to be strong at the end of 2024 despite higher prices. Cost cuts are starting to have a meaningful impact on the business.

Why Spotify Stock Jumped as Much as 11.4% Today

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The biggest growth stocks – Meta (NASDAQ: META ), Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN ), etc – posted top-tier earnings to kickstart 2024, sending the S&P 500 climbing back to all-time highs. But, of course, a major criticism is that most of the overall market today is held aloft by those same top tech stocks.

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Subscribers to our Schaeffer's Weekend Trader service scored a 146% profit with our recommended Spotify Technology SA (NYSE:SPOT) April 200 call in just over three weeks.

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