Spotify Stock Soars to Record $465 as Q3 Earnings Signal First Profitable Year
Spotify stock reached a record-high $465 per share following the company's impressive Q3 2024 earnings report, marking a 146% increase since the start of 2024.
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Key Q3 2024 Financial Highlights:
- Revenue: $4.22 billion (€3.99 billion)
- Operating income: $480.58 million (€454 million)
- Paid subscribers: 252 million (12% YoY growth)
- Subscription revenue: $3.73 billion (21% YoY growth)
- Ad revenue: $499.36 million (6% YoY growth)
Geographic Distribution:
- 55% of monthly active users are outside Europe and North America
- Europe and North America account for 65% of paid subscribers
Q4 2024 Projections:
- Target of 260 million subscribers (+8 million)
- Expected revenue of $4.34 billion
- Projected operating income over $509.28 million
Long-term Outlook:
- Company remains on track for its first full year of profitability in 2024
- Targeting $100 billion in annual revenue by 2032
- Expanding into audiobooks with strong user engagement
- Planning significant video content expansion
- Developing new features to enhance artist-fan connections
Spotify's success stems from strategic operational changes, including price increases, programming adjustments, and targeted layoffs, resulting in improved profitability and continued user growth across global markets.