Getty Images misses Q1 revenue estimates, maintains 2026 revenue forecast

Getty Images Holdings

11/05/2026 21:19

Overview

US visual content marketplace's Q1 revenue rose 1.1% yr/yr but missed analyst expectations

Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 declined 12.2% and missed analyst expectations

Company maintained full-year 2026 revenue and adjusted EBITDA guidance

Outlook

Getty Images maintains 2026 revenue guidance of $948 mln to $988 mln

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

Adjusted EBITDA margins expected to return to typical 30% range as costs normalize

Result Drivers

EDITORIAL GROWTH - Editorial revenue rose 11% yr/yr, offsetting declines in other segments

CREATIVE WEAKNESS - Creative revenue fell 4.5% yr/yr, with challenges in Agency and microstock

HIGHER COSTS - Adjusted EBITDA margin decreased due to higher cost of revenue, revenue mix, and Winter Olympics coverage costs

Company press release: ID:nGNX3jCFhw

Key Details

Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q1 Revenue
Miss
$226.57 mln
$239.88 mln (3 Analysts)
Q1 Net Income
-$4.43 mln
Q1 Adjusted EBITDA
Miss
$61.60 mln
$73.76 mln (3 Analysts)
Q1 Adjusted EBITDA Margin
27.20%


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 318.6% above its May 8 closing price of $0.84

The stock recently traded at 62 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 13 three months ago

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