Getty Images beats Q4 revenue estimates on strength across segments

Getty Images Holdings

16/03/2026 20:17

Overview

US visual content marketplace's Q4 revenue rose 14%, beating analyst expectations

Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 beat consensus, rising 29% yr/yr

Company reported Q4 net loss due to higher litigation and merger-related expenses

Outlook

Getty Images sees 2026 revenue between $948 mln and $988 mln

Company expects 2026 adjusted EBITDA of $279 mln to $295 mln

Getty Images anticipates one-off SG&A increases for SOX compliance in 2026

Result Drivers

LICENSING AGREEMENTS - Co said two significant licensing deals, including display rights for pre-shot content and use of data and creative content, drove accelerated Q4 revenue

EDITORIAL & OTHER SEGMENTS - Strong year-over-year growth in Editorial (up 21.4%) and Other revenue (up 61.3%) contributed to overall Q4 revenue increase

Company press release: ID:nGNX5nL8RC

Key Details

Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q4 Revenue
Beat
$282.3 mln
$246.22 mln (4 Analysts)
Q4 Net Income
-$90.90 mln
Q4 Adjusted EBITDA
Beat
$104.10 mln
$74.70 mln (4 Analysts)
Q4 Adjusted EBITDA Margin
36.90%


Analyst Coverage

The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 1 "strong buy" or "buy", 2 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

The average consensus recommendation for the online services peer group is "buy"

Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Getty Images Holdings Inc is $3.50, about 381.6% above its March 13 closing price of $0.73

The stock recently traded at 7 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 21 three months ago

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