Shutterstock (SSTK) Stock Overview
Provides platform to connect brands and businesses to high quality content in North America, Europe, and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 4/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 4/6 |
| Dividends | 3/6 |
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Analyst Price Targets
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
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| Current Share Price | US$16.99 |
| 52 Week High | US$29.50 |
| 52 Week Low | US$14.36 |
| Beta | 1.11 |
| 1 Month Change | 0.71% |
| 3 Month Change | -9.05% |
| 1 Year Change | -9.44% |
| 3 Year Change | -67.72% |
| 5 Year Change | -79.39% |
| Change since IPO | -21.56% |
Recent News & Updates
Recent updates
SSTK: AI Content Partnerships Will Offset Rising Merger Regulation Risk
Analysts left their $28.85 price target for Shutterstock unchanged, citing merger-related uncertainty highlighted by regulators as a key reason to keep estimates steady for now. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the unchanged US$28.85 target for Shutterstock as a sign that current merger uncertainty is already reflected in expectations, which may limit immediate downside from regulatory headlines.SSTK: AI Data Partnerships And Dividend Will Offset Merger Uncertainty
Analysts kept their $28.85 fair value estimate for Shutterstock steady, explaining that recent merger uncertainty flagged by regulators for a peer company is now reflected through a slightly higher discount rate and future P/E assumption rather than a change in the price target itself. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary on a peer's proposed merger has put a spotlight on Shutterstock's potential deal path and how investors might think about valuation risk versus execution upside.SSTK: Merger Uncertainty Will Highlight AI Data Strength And Dividend Support
Analysts held their fair value estimate for Shutterstock steady at $28.85, with only minor model tweaks. Ongoing uncertainty around the proposed Getty Images merger, highlighted by the UK regulator's recent concerns, kept price target revisions muted.SSTK: Merger Uncertainty Will Highlight Resilient Margins And Dividend Support
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Shutterstock, cutting it by $0.00 to reflect a slightly higher discount rate, softer revenue growth assumptions, a higher projected profit margin and a lower future P/E multiple, with recent merger uncertainty highlighted in street research as a key backdrop. Analyst Commentary Street research around Shutterstock is increasingly focused on the merger overhang, with recent commentary using the cut to Getty Images' price target as a reference point for how merger risk can feed back into valuation.SSTK: Stable Margins And Dividend Policy Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have modestly lowered their price target on Shutterstock to $24.55 from $25.18, reflecting incremental adjustments to the discount rate and forward P/E assumptions while keeping fair value, revenue growth, and profit margin expectations effectively unchanged. What's in the News Shutterstock, Inc.SSTK: Higher Future P/E And Dividend Policy Will Support Upside
Analysts now see Shutterstock's fair value at US$28.85, up from US$26.93, reflecting updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate, and a higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News Shutterstock's Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of US$0.36 per common share on January 26, 2026, for shareholders of record as of March 5, 2026, payable on March 19, 2026 (company announcement).With Merger Or Without, Shutterstock Is An Objective Bargain
Summary Shutterstock is rated a strong buy due to robust cash flow, improving margins, and an attractive 7.1% dividend yield. SSTK’s forward P/E of 4.31 and price/book of 1.12 highlight significant undervaluation relative to sector peers. The pending Getty Images merger offers further upside via synergy and scale, though regulatory delays remain a near-term risk. While growth initiatives pause pending merger resolution, SSTK’s current fundamentals support value and income-focused investors. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaShutterstock's (NYSE:SSTK) Returns On Capital Are Heading Higher
There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. In a perfect world, we'd like to...Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Shutterstock, Inc. (NYSE:SSTK)?
Shutterstock, Inc. ( NYSE:SSTK ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a double-digit share price rise of over...Shutterstock: AI Concerns Outweigh The Potential
Summary Shutterstock's acquisition of Envato aimed to boost sales, but organic growth remains negative, and AI developments pose significant risks to the business. Despite a reasonable valuation and reduced net debt, Shutterstock's earnings are heavily adjusted, and realistic earnings are lower than reported. The company's revenue growth is modest, with organic sales declining, raising concerns about long-term sustainability despite a 3.8% dividend yield. Overall, I remain cautious about investing in Shutterstock due to falling sales, complicated earnings, and potential long-term challenges from AI. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaWe Think Shutterstock (NYSE:SSTK) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...
Envato Acquisition And GenAI Integration Set To Revolutionize Content Creation And Drive Growth
Shutterstock's acquisition of Envato and strategic focus on integrating GenAI capabilities, such as partnerships with NVIDIA and Databricks, aim to enhance content diversification and innovation.Shutterstock, Inc.'s (NYSE:SSTK) Share Price Matching Investor Opinion
When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 17x, you may...Shutterstock: Undervalued, But Momentum Warrants Temperance
Summary SSTK is potentially 17% undervalued with a 19% growth potential over the next 12 months, despite recent downward momentum and competition risks. Shutterstock’s shift to AI could misallocate resources, threatening its traditional stock image moat, but may open short-term growth opportunities. FY25-26 EPS growth expected; however, bearish sentiment and competition from free platforms and AI could hinder long-term prospects. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaShutterstock, Inc. Just Missed EPS By 79%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
Last week, you might have seen that Shutterstock, Inc. ( NYSE:SSTK ) released its second-quarter result to the market...Is Shutterstock (NYSE:SSTK) Using Too Much Debt?
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' When we think about how risky a company...Shutterstock: Opportunities And Headwinds For This Digital Content Player
Summary Shutterstock, Inc. has announced the acquisition of Envato Pty Ltd., a digital creative assets and templates creator, for $245 million. The acquisition is expected to add 20% to annual sales and 15% to annual EBITDA for Shutterstock. The company's future remains uncertain due to the potential impact of AI on its business model, although it offers potential opportunities as well. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaShutterstock (NYSE:SSTK) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.30
Shutterstock, Inc.'s ( NYSE:SSTK ) investors are due to receive a payment of $0.30 per share on 13th of June. This...An Intrinsic Calculation For Shutterstock, Inc. (NYSE:SSTK) Suggests It's 49% Undervalued
Key Insights The projected fair value for Shutterstock is US$83.53 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity...Shareholder Returns
| SSTK | US Interactive Media and Services | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 5.1% | 3.0% | 2.2% |
| 1Y | -9.4% | 87.6% | 31.1% |
Return vs Industry: SSTK underperformed the US Interactive Media and Services industry which returned 85.8% over the past year.
Return vs Market: SSTK underperformed the US Market which returned 31% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| SSTK volatility | |
|---|---|
| SSTK Average Weekly Movement | 6.4% |
| Interactive Media and Services Industry Average Movement | 8.3% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.3% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.1% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: SSTK has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: SSTK's weekly volatility (6%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1,565 | Paul Hennessy | www.shutterstock.com |
Shutterstock, Inc. provides platform to connect brands and businesses to high quality content in North America, Europe, and internationally. The company offers image services consisting of photographs, vectors, and illustrations, which is used in visual communications, such as websites, digital and print marketing materials, corporate communications, books, publications, and others; footage services, including video clips, filmed by industry experts and cinema grade video effects in HD and 4K formats that are integrated into websites, social media, marketing campaigns, and cinematic productions; and music services comprising music tracks and sound effects, which are used to complement images and footage. It also provides 3 dimensional models consisting of 3D models used in various industries, such as advertising, media and video production, gaming, retail, education, design, and architecture; and generative AI content comprising images generated from algorithms trained with ethically sourced content.
Shutterstock, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| SSTK fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$605.81m |
| Earnings (TTM) | -US$20.76m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$946.48m |
Is SSTK overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| SSTK income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$946.48m |
| Cost of Revenue | US$400.75m |
| Gross Profit | US$545.73m |
| Other Expenses | US$566.49m |
| Earnings | -US$20.76m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -0.57 |
| Gross Margin | 57.66% |
| Net Profit Margin | -2.19% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 51.5% |
How did SSTK perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
Does SSTK pay a reliable dividends?
See SSTK dividend history and benchmarks| Shutterstock dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | Jun 04 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Jun 18 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 24 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 38 days |
Does SSTK pay a reliable dividends?
See SSTK dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/07 01:13 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/07 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Shutterstock, Inc. is covered by 14 analysts. 2 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Nitin Bansal | BofA Global Research |
| Youssef Squali | Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. |
| Andrew Boone | Citizens JMP Securities, LLC |