Getty Images Holdings, Inc. Class A (GETY)

Over the past six months, Getty Images Holdings, Inc. (GETY) stock has experienced several notable events and fluctuations. In October 2025, Getty Images announced the settlement of an exchange offer and consent solicitation, along with the closing of a $628.4 million offering of 10.500% Senior Secured Notes due 2030. Also in October 2025, the UK Competition and Markets Authority referred a proposed merger of Getty Images and Shutterstock for a Phase 2 review. In August 2025, the company reported its Second Quarter 2025 earnings, with a loss of $0.08 per share, missing analyst estimates of $0.03, however, revenue for the quarter was $234.88 million, slightly exceeding analyst estimates. In April 2025, the stock reached its all-time low of $1.25. In January 2025, there was news of a proposed acquisition from Trillium Capital, which caused Getty Images stock to soar, and a report about Getty's stock soaring after agreeing to merge with Shutterstock in a $3.7 billion deal.

While specific detailed reports on Getty Images' demand seasonality are not readily available, general trends in the stock photography and video licensing industry, combined with Getty Images' offerings, suggest some seasonal fluctuations. The company actively offers "Seasonal and holiday" content, indicating a recognized demand for imagery related to specific times of the year. Content creators in the microstock industry have noted a slowdown in sales during summer months. Getty Images' extensive coverage of news, sports, and entertainment events throughout the year suggests a consistent baseline demand for editorial content. The company's focus on subscription models also aims to provide more stable, recurring revenue streams.

Getty Images Holdings, Inc. is a global visual content creator and marketplace, providing creative content like royalty-free photos, illustrations, vectors, videos, and generative AI services. It also offers editorial content, music licensing, digital asset management, distribution services, print sales, and data access/licensing. These are delivered through Getty Images, iStock, and Unsplash, catering to different client segments from enterprise to small businesses and prosumers. The company also maintains extensive photographic archives.

Getty Images Holdings, Inc. has a global presence, offering its visual content solutions across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. The Americas region is the largest contributor to the company's revenue.

Getty Images has maintained its reputation as a key provider of visual content, particularly in documenting significant global events. In 2024, its editorial team covered over 160,000 events worldwide. The company's VisualGPS research indicates that 90% of people globally seek trustworthy visuals, underscoring Getty Images' role in providing reliable imagery. In October 2025, Getty Images also launched an initiative with Land O'Lakes, Inc. to challenge rural stereotypes.

Getty Images Holdings, Inc. has a diverse ownership structure. Approximately 48.40% is owned by institutional shareholders, including Koch, Inc., Neuberger Berman Group LLC, Vanguard Group Inc., and BlackRock, Inc. Insiders own a significant portion, approximately 149.24% according to one source, and 22.66% according to another, with Getty Investments LLC being the largest individual shareholder. Private companies collectively hold a substantial stake, around 43% of the shares.