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Spotify: Why I'm Downgrading Before Q3 Earnings

Spotify downgraded ahead of Q3 earnings signals analyst caution on upcoming results.

Context

What happened: An analyst downgraded Spotify to hold after a 22% stock rally and mixed Q2 FY26 results, ahead of Q3 earnings on 10/22. Key numbers: 22% stock rally; Q3 revenue guidance of EUR 5.0B; 305M premium subscribers; 38x forward PE. Why it matters: The analyst cites sluggish ad-supported growth, lower forward revenue and earnings estimates, and an unattractive risk-reward, with technical resistance and downside risk outweighing limited upside. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

What changed

An analyst downgraded Spotify to hold after a 22% stock rally and mixed Q2 FY26 results, ahead of Q3 earnings on 10/22.

Why it matters

The analyst cites sluggish ad-supported growth, lower forward revenue and earnings estimates, and an unattractive risk-reward, with technical resistance and downside risk outweighing limited upside.

Sources

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