Shutterstock, Inc. SSTK

4.18 0.04 0.97% as of 25 Sep
Market cap
$153.0M
P/E
0.0×
Growth Flags show if company had growth for consecutive years

Insider Decisions

in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy — — — — — — — — — — — —
Sell — — — — — — — — — — — —
Insider Ownership 30.96%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap 152.96
Revenue 901.29
Net Income (206.14)
Free Cash Flow 90.15
Net Debt 140.06
Current Ratio 0.48
Debt/Equity 0.75
P/E ratio 0.00
P/S ratio 0.17
P/B ratio 0.42
Past 5Y EPS Growth 12.26%
This Y EPS Growth (181.60%)
Next Y EPS Growth 148.04%
Next 5Y EPS Growth (24.40%)
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio 0.33
Annual Dividend Rate 1.08
Annual Dividend Yield 2.37%
total individual payouts
2028 Powerpack
2027 Powerpack
2026 1.44
0.36
0.36
2025 1.32
0.33
0.33
0.33
0.33
2024 1.20
0.30
0.30
0.30
0.30
2023 1.08
0.27
0.27
0.27
0.27
2022 0.96
0.24
0.24
0.24
0.24
2021 0.84
0.21
0.21
0.21
0.21
2020 0.68
0.17
0.17
0.17
0.17
2019 Powerpack
2018 0.00
3.00
2017 Powerpack
predictions in italic, special payouts not included in total or ratios

Assets vs Liabilities

2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Cash 100 111 178 133
Receivables 91 95 113 102
Inventory — — — —
Other — — — —
293 256 339 279
2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Payables 9 9 14 13
ST’ Debt 30 158 158 158
Other 24 25 19 15
452 625 628 587
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales 8.82% 8.23% 6.14%
Cash Flow 6.72% 0.19% 1.70%
Earnings 8.81% (8.71%) (15.76%)
Book Value 7.25% 6.61% 9.10%

Revenue

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 199 222 — — —
’25 243 267 260 220 990
’24 214 220 251 250 935
’23 215 209 233 217 875
’22 199 207 204 218 828
’21 183 190 194 206 773
’20 161 159 165 181 667
in millions of $ · fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

Operating Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 17 1 — — —
’25 25 27 78 36 167
’24 8 28 (12) 8 33
’23 67 30 10 34 141
’22 23 37 38 61 158
’21 36 71 55 55 216
’20 7 29 64 65 165
in millions of $ · fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

Free Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 6 (9) — — —
’25 14 16 68 26 124
’24 (7) 19 (26) (5) (19)
’23 51 14 (12) 24 96
’22 10 21 13 32 95
’21 27 61 9 38 148
’20 (2) 22 57 57 135
in millions of $ · fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

EPS

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 (1.34) (4.25) — — —
’25 0.53 0.82 0.37 (0.43) 1.25
’24 0.45 0.10 0.50 (0.04) 1.01
’23 0.90 1.37 0.79 (0.03) 3.04
’22 0.71 0.53 0.64 0.19 2.08
’21 0.79 0.79 0.43 0.45 2.46
’20 0.12 0.53 0.62 0.70 1.97
fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

Target Price Range

Analyst price targets

Recommendation Rating

3
1Buy 2 3Hold 4 5Sell
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
25.44 29.85 31.77 33.26 28.76 62.21 44.61 33.80 28.85 14.35

Analyst estimates 2026–2028

Powerpack
Low Price
65.16 55.07 55.76 50.09 74.26 128.36 111.66 81.23 54.41 38.80
High Price
858 1,130 1,029 1,116 967 1,148 1,328 1,274 1,715 1,565
Employees
1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Revenue/Emp
494 557 623 651 667 773 828 875 935 990
Revenue
58.91% 58.16% 57.05% 57.24% 61.07% 64.10% 62.03% 59.68% 57.63% 58.90%
Gross Margin
44 30 66 25 90 105 91 122 63 75
EBT
9.00% 5.40% 10.61% 3.83% 13.43% 13.54% 11.00% 14.00% 6.69% 7.61%
EBT Margin
33 17 55 20 72 92 76 110 36 45
Net Income
20 35 46 50 41 49 68 80 88 91
Depreciation
14.08 16.09 17.84 18.44 18.60 21.18 22.97 24.38 26.47 28.05
Revenue/Sh
0.93 0.48 1.57 0.57 2.00 2.52 2.11 3.07 1.02 1.29
Earnings/Sh
2.87 3.12 2.93 2.91 4.61 5.93 4.40 3.92 0.92 4.72
Cash Flow/Sh
(1.37) (1.68) (1.11) (0.83) (0.85) (1.88) (1.76) (1.24) (1.45) (1.21)
Capex/Sh
1.50 1.44 1.82 2.08 3.76 4.05 2.63 2.67 (0.53) 3.51
Free CF/Sh
8.16 9.09 8.21 9.30 11.77 12.83 12.42 14.69 14.67 16.46
Book Value/Sh
35 35 35 35 36 37 36 36 35 35
Shares
51.10 90.58 22.90 76.57 36.03 44.00 25.46 15.50 30.05 14.58
PE Ratio
3.38 2.70 2.02 2.33 3.85 5.23 2.34 1.95 1.15 0.68
PS Ratio
5.82 4.79 4.39 4.61 6.09 8.64 4.33 3.24 2.07 1.16
PB Ratio
2.81 2.25 1.65 1.95 3.29 4.89 2.30 1.91 1.32 0.78
EV/Sales
26.36 25.04 16.18 17.30 16.28 27.80 25.09 27.54 (35.83) 7.42
EV/FCF
101 108 102 103 165 216 158 141 33 167
Op' Cash Flow
(48) (58) (39) (29) (30) (69) (64) (45) (51) (43)
Capex
53 50 63 73 135 148 95 96 (19) 124
FCF
136 95 83 131 232 54 (168) (160) (369) (290)
Working Cap'
— — — 57 51 45 86 30 278 275
Total Debt
(279) (253) (231) (246) (378) (269) (30) (70) 166 97
Net Debt
287 315 287 328 422 468 447 527 518 581
Sh' Equity
6.72% 3.10% 9.86% 3.46% 10.55% 11.62% 8.78% 11.50% 3.06% 3.41%
ROA
379.83% 26.93% 36.34% 15.41% 120.93% 33.82% 14.00% 9.36% 6.27% 6.92%
ROIC
11.34% 5.56% 18.19% 6.54% 19.14% 20.64% 16.62% 22.63% 6.87% 8.28%
ROE
predictions in italic, sparklines do not include predictions

All 10 years →

Fiscal years to Dec 2025 · latest quarter Jun 2026

Shutterstock, Inc. peers in Internet Content & Information

All 77 Internet Content & Information stocks →

Shutterstock, Inc. (SSTK) key facts

  • Shutterstock, Inc. (SSTK) is an Internet Content & Information company in the Communication Services sector, listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
  • Shutterstock, Inc.’s revenue for fiscal 2025 (year ended December 2025) was $989.9 million, up 5.84% from fiscal 2024.
  • Net income was $45.5 million, or $1.29 per share (basic), a net margin of 4.60%.
  • As of September 25, 2026, SSTK traded at $4.18, a market capitalization of $153.0 million.
  • Shutterstock, Inc. pays an annual dividend of $1.08 per share, a yield of 2.37%, with a payout ratio of 32.9%.
  • Return on equity was 8.28% and debt-to-equity 0.75.

Source: company filings (standardised) and stockrow calculations.

Shutterstock, Inc. (SSTK) Latest News

News by impact score

Fine-tune

12 Aug

4

Shutterstock integrates its library of high-quality images, videos, music and sound effects directly into Anthropic's Claude AI platform. Integration with Anthropic's Claude expands Shutterstock content distribution into major AI applications and strengthens its market position.

10 Aug

3 transcript

Getty Images Holdings, Inc. held its Q2 2026 earnings call covering financial results, operational metrics and forward outlook in the visual content sector. Competitor earnings release supplies industry benchmarks that can shift sentiment and positioning for Shutterstock.

4 Aug

3

Shutterstock, Inc. reported its second quarter 2026 financial results. Quarterly earnings reports deliver performance data that can shift near-term investor sentiment and valuation.

23 Jul

3

Shutterstock expands global access to its Unlimited Downloads Subscription. Subscription expansion can increase Shutterstock's market reach and revenue streams.

22 Jul

3

Shutterstock updates its capital allocation strategy. Capital allocation updates can alter cash deployment plans and investor expectations around returns.

16 Jul

4

Shutterstock (SSTK) unveils an evolved AI-powered creative platform. AI platform launch represents major strategic product innovation with potential to shift competitive positioning and growth trajectory.

15 Jul

4

Shutterstock shares dropped 11.5% after CEO exit and merger collapse reset its strategic path. CEO exit plus merger collapse create major leadership and strategic uncertainty for Shutterstock.

13 Jul

3

Shutterstock announces leadership transition. Leadership transition may affect strategic direction and operations.

7 Jul

4

Getty scraps $3.7B Shutterstock acquisition after UK antitrust requires divestiture of key assets, terminating the deal. Failed $3.7B merger leaves Shutterstock independent amid regulatory barriers and continued market competition.

2 Jul

4

Shutterstock and Getty have terminated their merger. SSTK stock is plummeting in response. Merger cancellation removes major growth catalyst and triggers immediate sharp stock decline.

1 Jul

4

Getty and Shutterstock merger faces major obstacles in AI era, limiting combined entity's scale and competitive positioning against rivals. Merger setbacks directly threaten Shutterstock's growth strategy and AI market positioning.

4

Getty withdraws from £2.8bn tie-up with Shutterstock after CMA orders disposal of assets. Blocked £2.8bn merger disrupts Shutterstock's core growth strategy and competitive positioning.

4

Shutterstock shares plunged 30% after its planned merger with Getty was called off. Failed Getty merger triggered immediate 30% stock plunge and removes key growth pathway.

4

Getty Images terminates $3.7 billion merger with Shutterstock. Termination of $3.7 billion merger removes major strategic pathway and pressures Shutterstock valuation and operations.

22 Jun

4

Getty Images stock surges 145% after announcing licensing deal with OpenAI for image content usage. Getty Images OpenAI licensing deal intensifies competitive pressure on Shutterstock in AI image content market.

4

Getty Images stock surges 145% after announcing licensing deal with OpenAI. Competitor Getty's OpenAI licensing deal shifts AI content market dynamics and pressures SSTK positioning.

3

Getty Images announces OpenAI licensing deal triggering 145% stock surge. Getty Images OpenAI licensing agreement signals competitive shifts in AI image deals affecting Shutterstock positioning.

3

Shutterstock is positioned as the profitable stock suitable for decades-long ownership while two other unnamed stocks are dismissed as unsuitable investments. Favorable long-term stock recommendation can lift investor sentiment and produce moderate near-term trading interest in SSTK.

11 Jun

4

Shutterstock transforms its content library into a human-led, AI-powered creative platform. Core platform shift to AI integration marks major strategic move that can significantly alter competitive positioning and growth trajectory.

31 May

5

Getty Images and Shutterstock merger receives clearance, advancing the combination of the two major stock image providers and setting the stage for a unified entity with expanded market reach. Merger clearance marks a transformative step that will fundamentally alter Shutterstock's competitive position and long-term trajectory through consolidation.

15 May

4

UK regulator conditionally approves Shutterstock-Getty Images merger, requiring Shutterstock to divest its editorial business first. Conditional merger approval with mandatory divestiture of Shutterstock's editorial business signals a major strategic restructuring with substantial implications for its competitive positioning and market performance.

13 May

4

The US Federal Trade Commission sued Shutterstock, Inc. over its subscription plans, alleging deceptive practices that mislead customers on auto-renewals and billing. FTC lawsuit over subscription practices threatens Shutterstock's core revenue model with potential fines, mandated changes, and damaged investor confidence.

11 May

4

Sonilo partners with Shutterstock to develop the gold standard in licensed AI-generated music. Partnership positions Shutterstock as a pioneer in licensed AI music, expanding into a high-growth sector with potential for substantial revenue diversification and competitive edge.

28 Apr

4

Shutterstock, Inc. (SSTK) reported first quarter 2026 financial results, highlighting key revenue, profitability metrics, and future outlook. Quarterly financial results reveal revenue growth, margins, and guidance that drive stock volatility and long-term investor confidence.

3

Shutterstock (NYSE:SSTK) reported Q1 CY2026 sales below analyst estimates. Sales below estimates will moderately impact financial performance and investor sentiment.

3

Shutterstock (SSTK) reported Q1 earnings per share of $0.52, missing the $1.13 consensus estimate, and revenue of $213.2 million, below the $219.9 million forecast. Missing Q1 earnings and revenue estimates highlights weaker-than-expected financial performance, moderately impacting market sentiment and stock price.

23 Apr

4

Shutterstock's market narrative shifts amid aggressive AI technology push and growing uncertainty over its proposed merger with Getty Images. AI initiatives and Getty merger doubts represent major strategic developments likely to reshape Shutterstock's competitive edge and investor outlook.

15 Apr

4

Shutterstock expands commercial-ready generative AI solutions by launching an AI video generator. AI video generator launch marks a major strategic expansion into high-demand video content, strengthening Shutterstock's competitive position in GenAI media.

8 Apr

4

Shutterstock (SSTK) narrative shifts as merger risks emerge alongside steady fair value, prompting reevaluation of its market position. Merger risks signal major strategic uncertainties capable of significantly altering Shutterstock's trajectory and investor sentiment.

1 Apr

4

Shutterstock launched a Licensed Content App in ChatGPT, integrating commercial-ready visual assets directly into AI-native workflows for creators. Integration with ChatGPT positions Shutterstock as leader in AI content licensing, driving revenue growth and competitive advantage.

stockrow.com/SSTK · Data as of Jun 30, 2026 · For information only; not investment advice. · © 2026 stockrow.com