Spotify Beats Subscriber Guidance as Margins Expand and AI Features Take Center Stage
Spotify reported 788M users and 306M premium subscribers in Q3, with revenue of €5B and a record 33% gross margin. Q4 profit guidance topped estimates.
Spotify reported 788M users and 306M premium subscribers in Q3, with revenue of €5B and a record 33% gross margin. Q4 profit guidance topped estimates.
Shares advanced following Q3 results showing a narrower loss and progress toward commercial production for AI data centers and defense.
Strong AI-driven sales and profit failed to lift Nokia shares, which dropped on elevated restructuring charges and lower cash flow guidance.
IBM lifted its software growth forecast to 7-8% as delayed deals closed and Q3 revenue and earnings topped expectations.
Meta reported $64.6B in Q3 revenue, up 26%, while unveiling non-voting Class C shares and early Muse AI growth amid ongoing legal challenges.
Flat revenue but a free cash flow surprise as Tesla lowers 2026 capex to $20B. Musk highlighted exponential Robotaxi growth and Optimus production progress.