Spotify guides to €670 million Q3 operating income as user growth slows in North America and Europe
Spotify guided Q3 operating income below consensus and flagged slowing user growth in North America and Europe, pressuring shares and reinforcing concerns about mature-market saturation and competition. While Q2 profit beat and Q3 revenue guidance was slightly above estimates, the weaker MAU outlook and margin sensitivity to engagement trends are likely to weigh on streaming and digital media sentiment near term.
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Spotify forecast third-quarter operating income of €670 million, below Wall Street expectations, citing a sharp slowdown in user growth in North America and Europe. Second-quarter operating income beat estimates, but revenue of €4.78 billion came in slightly under forecasts. The stock is down about 16% so far this year, reflecting investor concerns about weakening growth momentum. The update weighed on traditional streaming-platform assets.