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Spotify Beats Q3 Revenue and User Targets, Guides Q4 Profit Slightly Above Street

The results test Spotify's profit gains against rising label costs.

Overview

  • Q3 revenue reached €4.27 billion, topping the ~€4.23 billion consensus and rising 7% year over year.
  • Monthly active users grew to 713 million, above expectations, while premium subscribers rose 12% to 281 million, in line with forecasts.
  • Spotify projected Q4 operating income of €620 million, slightly ahead of the ~€618.6 million Wall Street estimate.
  • The company guided Q4 revenue to €4.5 billion, below the ~€4.57 billion consensus, with targets of 745 million MAUs and 289 million premium subscribers.
  • The update arrives as Daniel Ek prepares to become executive chairman on Jan. 1, 2026, with Gustav Söderström and Alex Norström set to serve as co-CEOs.