Shutterstock, Inc. (SSTK)

Several events impacted Shutterstock, Inc.'s stock price over the past six months. The UK's CMA referred the proposed merger of Shutterstock and Getty Images Holdings, Inc. for a Phase 2 review. Shutterstock reported its third-quarter 2025 financial results, exceeding revenue expectations but experiencing a decline in paid downloads. The company's share price experienced a notable decline. The closing of the Envato acquisition contributed to Shutterstock's revenue growth. Shutterstock's AI-focused content strategies and the monetization of data for training generative AI models have been highlighted as a significant driver of revenue and cash flow.

While specific detailed seasonal patterns for Shutterstock's products and services are not publicly detailed, the concept of "SSTK Seasonality" is recognized, indicating that there are identifiable seasonal patterns in the stock's monthly returns. Demand for digital content may experience fluctuations throughout the year, influenced by factors such as marketing cycles, holiday seasons, or academic calendars.

Shutterstock, Inc. (SSTK) is a U.S.-based global creative platform providing digital content, tools, and services. It operates in the Technology Services sector, specifically in Internet Software/Services and Internet Content & Information. Shutterstock offers licenses for images, footage, music, 3D models, and generative AI content, under brands like Shutterstock, Envato, Pond5, TurboSquid, PicMonkey, PremiumBeat, Splash News, Backgrid, Bigstock, and Offset.

Shutterstock, Inc. has a global presence, serving customers in North America, Europe, and other international countries, with the majority of its revenue generated from the domestic market.

In the past year, Shutterstock has worked on its brand reputation, particularly concerning the ethical implications of artificial intelligence by committing to paying artists for AI-generated content that utilizes their work. A "Creative Impact Report" emphasized the growing need for creative quality, emotional acumen, and AI to drive future growth in marketing. However, the broader impact and uncertainty surrounding AI-generated content remain a point of discussion in the industry.

Shutterstock, Inc. has a mixed ownership structure including institutional, retail, and individual investors. Institutional investors hold a significant portion of the stock. Major institutional owners include BlackRock, Inc., Vanguard Group Inc, LSV Asset Management, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, State Street Corp, Alpine Associates Management Inc., and Morgan Stanley. Jonathan Oringer, the company's founder, holds a substantial individual stake, giving him considerable voting power. Insiders collectively own a portion of the stock.