Shutterstock Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

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Shutterstock (NYSE: SSTK) reported second quarter 2026 revenue of $221.8 million, down 17% from $267.0 million a year earlier. The company posted a net loss of $155.9 million versus net income of $29.4 million, including a $163.4 million non-cash, after-tax goodwill impairment related to the terminated merger.

Adjusted net income was $30.0 million ($0.82 per diluted share), down from $42.9 million ($1.19), while adjusted EBITDA fell to $65.1 million from $82.2 million, with margin easing to 29.3%. Content revenue declined 17% to $165.7 million and Data, Distribution, and Services revenue fell 16% to $56.1 million.

Shutterstock ended the quarter with $133.2 million in cash and equivalents after a $35.0 million FTC settlement payment and continued dividends. Management cites over $70 million in annualized cost reductions already executed and targets a further $60 million by year-end, while suspending 2026 guidance and canceling its planned earnings call pending a broader strategic update.

Positive

• Adjusted EBITDA of $65.1 million, 29.3% margin in Q2 2026
• Adjusted net income of $30.0 million, $0.82 per diluted share
• Adjusted free cash flow $28.5 million, up $11.0 million year over year
• Over $70 million annualized operating expense reductions achieved in 18 months
• Targeting additional $60 million annualized operating expense cuts by year-end 2026
• Quarter-end cash and equivalents of $133.2 million
• Average revenue per customer rose to $292 from $266

Negative

• Total revenue down 17% to $221.8 million year over year
• Shift from $29.4 million net income to $155.9 million net loss
• Large non-cash goodwill impairment contributing to Q2 net loss
• Content revenue down 17% to $165.7 million; customer acquisition weak
• Data, Distribution, and Services revenue down 16% to $56.1 million
• Subscribers fell to 951,000 from 1,073,000 year over year
• Paid downloads declined to 98.7 million from 112.6 million
• Cash outflow of $35.0 million for FTC settlement in Q2 2026
• No financial guidance issued for the remainder of 2026
• Previously scheduled August 6, 2026 earnings call canceled

News Explained

The second-quarter results add operating detail: subscribers were 951,000 versus 1,073,000 a year earlier, and average revenue per customer was $292 versus $266.

Market Context

Historical earnings reactions averaged -0.74% across five tag-matched events. That record places the...

Analysis

Historical earnings reactions averaged -0.74% across five tag-matched events. That record places the current results alongside prior earnings outcomes rather than resolving the weaker revenue trend. Low short positioning remains a volatility-risk consideration, while cash levels warrant monitoring.

Key Figures

Revenue: $221.8 million Net Loss: $155.9 million Goodwill Impairment: $173.7 million +5 more

8 metrics

Revenue $221.8 million Q2 2026 vs. $267.0 million in Q2 2025

Net Loss $155.9 million Q2 2026 vs. $29.4 million net income in Q2 2025

Goodwill Impairment $173.7 million Non-cash charge recorded in Q2 2026

Diluted EPS $4.25 loss per share Q2 2026 vs. $0.82 income per share in Q2 2025

Adjusted Net Income $30.0 million Q2 2026 vs. $42.9 million in Q2 2025

Adjusted EBITDA $65.1 million Q2 2026 vs. $82.2 million in Q2 2025

Cash and Equivalents $133.2 million At June 30, 2026, down from $162.5 million at March 31, 2026

Adjusted Free Cash Flow $28.5 million Q2 2026, up from Q2 2025

Previous Earnings Reports

5 past events · Latest: Apr 28 (Negative)

Same Type Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Apr 28	1Q26 earnings	Negative	-2.0%	Revenue slowdown and net loss accompanied by a negative 24-hour reaction.
Feb 17	FY25 earnings	Positive	-11.9%	Full-year growth and record adjusted EBITDA accompanied by an 11.93% decline.
Nov 05	3Q25 earnings	Positive	+5.5%	Revenue and adjusted EBITDA growth accompanied a 5.53% positive reaction.
Jul 29	2Q25 earnings	Positive	+2.7%	Record revenue, earnings growth, and subscriber expansion accompanied a positive reaction.
May 02	1Q25 earnings	Positive	+2.0%	Revenue, net income, subscribers, and adjusted EBITDA all increased year over year.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

SSTK's earnings-related news reactions aligned with the reported direction in 4 of 5 tag-matched events, with one notable divergence.

Key Terms

goodwill impairment, adjusted ebitda, adjusted free cash flow, non-gaap financial measures

4 terms

goodwill impairment financial

"Net loss includes a $163.4 million non-cash, after-tax goodwill impairment charge."

Goodwill impairment occurs when a company’s valued reputation or brand strength, known as goodwill, is found to be worth less than previously recorded on its financial statements. This usually happens when the company's performance declines or market conditions change, signaling that the expected benefits from acquisitions or brand value are no longer as strong. It matters to investors because it can indicate that a company's assets are less valuable than initially thought, potentially affecting its overall financial health.

adjusted ebitda financial

"Adjusted EBITDA was $65.1 million compared to $82.2 million."

Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.

adjusted free cash flow financial

"Adjusted free cash flow was $28.5 million for the second quarter of 2026"

Adjusted free cash flow is the amount of money a company generates from its operations after accounting for essential expenses and investments, like maintaining or upgrading equipment. It shows how much cash is truly available to grow the business, pay debts, or return to shareholders, helping investors see the company's financial health more clearly.

non-gaap financial measures financial

"including adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted net income"

Non-GAAP financial measures are numbers companies use to show their financial performance that exclude certain expenses or income. They help investors see how the company might perform without one-time costs or other unusual items, giving a different perspective from official reports. However, since they can be adjusted, they don’t always tell the full story and should be looked at alongside standard financial figures.

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NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Shutterstock, Inc. (NYSE: SSTK) (the "Company"), a family of brands delivering scalable creative and GenAI solutions to help customers fuel great work, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.

Commenting on the Company's performance, Rik Powell, the Company's Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, said, "Following the termination of our proposed merger, we have moved quickly to strengthen our balance sheet, reduce our cost structure, and sharpen our focus on the areas with the greatest potential and are approaching every aspect of the business with discipline and urgency. We have taken significant cost actions over the past 18 months that equate to over $70 million of annualized run-rate operating expense reductions and are targeting an additional $60 million in annualized run-rate operating expense reductions by the end of the year. These actions will give us greater optionality in our capital allocation strategy."

He continued, "While we recognize the challenges in front of us, Shutterstock remains a company with meaningful strategic assets, including a globally recognized brand, one of the world's largest and most diverse commercially licensed content libraries, a differentiated Data and AI Services business, our unique GIPHY platform, and strong cash generation. Together, these strengths provide a solid foundation as we refine our long-term strategy and position the business for its next phase of growth which we look forward to discussing in the coming weeks."

EARNINGS TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION

In light of the pending strategic update, the Company will no longer be hosting the conference call originally scheduled for August 6, 2026 or issuing guidance for the remainder of 2026.

Second Quarter 2026 highlights as compared to Second Quarter 2025:

     Financial Highlights

• Revenues were $221.8 million compared to $267.0 million.
• Net loss was $155.9 million compared to net income of $29.4 million.
  • Net loss includes a $163.4 million non-cash, after-tax goodwill impairment charge.
• Net loss per diluted common share was $4.25 compared to net income per diluted common share of $0.82.
• Adjusted net income was $30.0 million compared to $42.9 million.
• Adjusted net income per diluted common share was $0.82 compared to $1.19.
• Adjusted EBITDA was $65.1 million compared to $82.2 million.

SECOND QUARTER RESULTS

Revenue

Second quarter revenue of $221.8 million decreased by $45.2 million or 17% as compared to the second quarter of 2025.

Revenue from our Content product offering decreased by $34.1 million, or 17%, as compared to the second quarter of 2025, to $165.7 million. The reduction in our Content revenue was driven primarily by weakness in new customer acquisition. Content revenue represented 75% of our total revenue in the second quarter of 2026.

Revenue generated from our Data, Distribution, and Services product offering decreased by $11.1 million, or 16%, as compared to the second quarter of 2025, to $56.1 million, and represented 25% of second quarter revenue in 2026. Revenue recognition in our data offering may vary from quarter-to-quarter based on the delivery timing of metadata licenses.

Net income and net income per diluted common share

Net income decreased by $185.4 million to a net loss of $155.9 million in the second quarter of 2026, compared to net income of $29.4 million for the second quarter of 2025. Net loss per diluted common share was $4.25, as compared to net income per diluted common share of $0.82 for the same period in 2025. In the second quarter of 2026, the Company recorded a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $173.7 million resulting from the decline in the Company's fair value after the announcement of the terminated merger agreement. Additionally, the Company had further declines in revenue, with operating costs not declining at a similar rate, as well as $3.0 million of unrealized losses related to our investment in Meitu, Inc, $3.7 million of Merger related costs, $5.0 million of legal contingency expenses and $3.0 million of workforce optimizations expenses.

Adjusted net income and adjusted net income per diluted common share

Adjusted net income of $30.0 million in the second quarter of 2026 decreased by $12.9 million, compared to adjusted net income of $42.9 million for the second quarter of 2025, primarily due to the decline in revenue.

Adjusted net income per diluted common share was $0.82, compared to $1.19 for the second quarter of 2025.

Adjusted EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA of $65.1 million for the second quarter of 2026 decreased by $17.1 million, or 21%, as compared to the second quarter of 2025, primarily due to the decline in revenue.

Net loss margin of 70.3% for the second quarter of 2026 decreased by 81.3%, as compared to net income margin of 11.0% in the second quarter of 2025. The adjusted EBITDA margin of 29.3% for the second quarter of 2026 decreased by 1.5%, as compared to 30.8% in the second quarter of 2025.

SECOND QUARTER LIQUIDITY

Our cash and cash equivalents decreased by $29.3 million to $133.2 million at June 30, 2026, as compared with $162.5 million as of March 31, 2026. This was driven by $0.6 million of net cash from operating activities, including a $35.0 million payment for the settlement of the FTC's civil investigative demand on the Company's subscription disclosure and enrollment and cancellation practices. In addition, the Company had $18.5 million of net cash used in financing activities and $10.1 million of net cash used in investing activities.

Net cash from operating activities was driven by the $35.0 million payment to the FTC. This was offset by cash generation from our business operations and changes in the timing of cash collections from our customers and payments pertaining to operating expenses. In addition, cash flows for the three months ended June 30, 2026 were unfavorably impacted by $3.0 million of expenses related to the Getty Images proposed merger.

Cash used in investing activities for the three months ended June 30, 2026 consisted of $10.1 million related to capital expenditures, $0.1 million of content acquisition, partially offset by $0.1 million related to the receipt of the Giphy Retention Compensation, as reimbursed by the Giphy seller.

Cash used in financing activities for the three months ended June 30, 2026 consisted of $13.2 million related to the payment of the quarterly cash dividend, $4.5 million paid in settlement of tax withholding obligations related to employee stock-based compensation awards, and $0.8 million used for the repayment of our credit facility.

Adjusted free cash flow was $28.5 million for the second quarter of 2026, an increase of $11.0 million from the second quarter of 2025.

KEY OPERATING METRICS

		Three Months Ended June 30,			Six Months Ended June 30,
		2026		2025	2026		20255
Subscribers (end of period)(1)		951,000		1,073,000	951,000		1,073,000
Subscriber revenue (in millions)(2)		$           99.8		$         108.0	$         203.6		$         217.9
Average revenue per customer (last twelve months)(3)		$           292		$           266	$           292		$           266
Paid downloads (in millions)(4)		98.7		112.6	202.8		233.5

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Subscribers, Subscriber Revenue and Average Revenue Per Customer from acquisitions are included in these metrics beginning twelve months after the closing of the respective business combination. Accordingly, the metrics include Subscribers, Subscriber revenue, and Average revenue per customer from Backgrid beginning February 2025. 2025 metrics include the counts and revenues from Envato, which was acquired in July 2024.

(1) Subscribers is defined as those customers who purchase one or more of our monthly recurring products for a continuous period of at least three months, measured as of the end of the reporting period.

(2) Subscriber revenue is defined as the revenue generated from subscribers during the period.

(3) Average revenue per customer is calculated by dividing total revenue for the last twelve-month period by customers. Customers is defined as total active, paying customers that contributed to total revenue over the last twelve-month period.

(4) Paid downloads is the number of downloads that our customers make in a given period of our content. Paid downloads exclude content related to our Studios business, downloads of content that are offered to customers for no charge, including our free trials and metadata delivered through our data deal offering.

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

To supplement Shutterstock's consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, or GAAP, Shutterstock's management considers certain financial measures that are not prepared in accordance with GAAP, collectively referred to as non-GAAP financial measures, including adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted net income, adjusted net income per diluted share, revenue growth (including by distribution channel) on a constant currency basis (expressed as a percentage), and adjusted free cash flow.

Shutterstock defines adjusted EBITDA as net income adjusted for depreciation and amortization, non-cash equity-based compensation, Giphy Retention Compensation Expense - non-recurring, foreign currency transaction gains and losses, severance costs associated with strategic workforce optimizations, goodwill impairment, impairment loss on long-term investment, impairment of lease assets, unrealized losses / gains on investments, legal contingencies, interest income and expense, income taxes and Merger related costs; adjusted EBITDA margin as the ratio of adjusted EBITDA to revenue; adjusted net income as net income adjusted for the impact of non-cash equity-based compensation, amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, Giphy Retention Compensation Expense - non-recurring, severance costs associated with strategic workforce optimizations (reported in Other), unrealized losses / gains on investments (reported in Other), goodwill impairment, impairment loss on long-term investment, legal contingencies, Merger related costs and the estimated tax impact of such adjustments; adjusted net income per diluted common share as adjusted net income divided by weighted average diluted shares; revenue growth (including by product offering) on a constant currency basis (expressed as a percentage) as the increase in current period revenues over prior period revenues, utilizing fixed exchange rates for translating foreign currency revenues for all periods presented in the comparison; and adjusted free cash flow as net cash provided by operating activities, adjusted for capital expenditures, content acquisition, cash received related to Giphy Retention Compensation in connection with the acquisition of Giphy, cash paid for the settlement of the FTC investigation, and cash paid for costs related to the Getty Images merger.

The expense associated with the Giphy Retention Compensation related to (i) the one-time employment inducement bonuses and (ii) the vesting of the cash value of unvested Meta equity awards held by the employees prior to closing, which are reflected in operating expenses (together, the "Giphy Retention Compensation Expense - non-recurring"), are required payments in accordance with the terms of the acquisition. Meta's sale of Giphy was directed by the United Kingdom Competition and Markets Authority (the "CMA") and accordingly, the terms of the acquisition were subject to CMA preapproval. Management considers the operating expense associated with these required payments to be unusual and non-recurring in nature. The Giphy Retention Compensation Expense - non-recurring is not considered an ongoing expense necessary to operate the Company's business. Therefore, such expenses have been included in the below adjustments for calculating adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted net income and adjusted net income per diluted common share.

These figures have not been calculated in accordance with GAAP and should be considered only in addition to results prepared in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered as a substitute for, or superior to, GAAP results. Shutterstock cautions investors that non-GAAP financial measures are not based on any standardized methodology prescribed by GAAP and are not necessarily comparable to similarly-titled measures presented by other companies.

Shutterstock's management believes that adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted net income, adjusted net income per diluted common share, revenue growth (including by product offering) on a constant currency basis (expressed as a percentage) and adjusted free cash flow are useful to investors because these measures enable investors to analyze Shutterstock's operating results on the same basis as that used by management. Additionally, management believes that adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted net income and adjusted net income per diluted common share provide useful information to investors about the performance of the Company's overall business because such measures eliminate the effects of unusual or other infrequent charges that are not directly attributable to Shutterstock's underlying operating performance; and revenue growth (including by product offering) on a constant currency basis (expressed as a percentage) provides useful information to investors by eliminating the effect of foreign currency fluctuations that are not directly attributable to Shutterstock's operating performance. Management also believes that providing these non-GAAP financial measures enhances the comparability for investors in assessing Shutterstock's financial reporting. Shutterstock's management believes that adjusted free cash flow is useful for investors because it provides them with an important perspective on the cash available for strategic measures, after making necessary capital investments in internal-use software and website development costs to support the Company's ongoing business operations, and provides them with the same measures that management uses as the basis for making resource allocation decisions.

Shutterstock's management also uses the non-GAAP financial measures adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted net income, adjusted net income per diluted common share, revenue growth (including by product offering) on a constant currency basis (expressed as a percentage), and adjusted free cash flow, in conjunction with GAAP financial measures, as an integral part of managing the business and to, among other things: (i) monitor and evaluate the performance of Shutterstock's business operations, financial performance and overall liquidity; (ii) facilitate management's internal comparisons of the historical operating performance of its business operations; (iii) facilitate management's external comparisons of the results of its overall business to the historical operating performance of other companies that may have different capital structures and debt levels; (iv) review and assess the operating performance of Shutterstock's management team and, together with other operational objectives, as a measure in evaluating employee compensation; (v) analyze and evaluate financial and strategic planning decisions regarding future operating investments; and (vi) plan for and prepare future annual operating budgets and determine appropriate levels of operating investments.

Reconciliations of the differences between each of our non-GAAP financial measures (adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted net income, adjusted net income per diluted common share, revenue growth (including by product offering) on a constant currency basis (expressed as a percentage), adjusted free cash flow), and each measure's most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP, are presented under the headings "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Information to GAAP" and "Supplemental Financial Data" immediately following the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

ABOUT SHUTTERSTOCK

Shutterstock is in the business of turning ideas into impact. Powered by a global network of millions of creators and our cutting-edge technology, we provide businesses, creatives, and brand leaders with the essential, universal ingredients to make their work more effective. Shutterstock offers access to one of the world's largest and most diverse collections of high-quality licensable assets, specialized training datasets, evaluation tools, and end-to-end strategic partnerships for the full model training lifecycle, as well as advertising and distribution solutions, exclusive editorial content, and full-service studio production—delivering unparalleled resources to fuel great work.

Discover our impact at www.shutterstock.com and connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram, X, Facebook and YouTube.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The statements in this press release, and any related oral statements, include forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than historical facts, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements may discuss goals, intentions and expectations as to future plans, trends, events, results of operations or financial condition, financings or otherwise, based on current beliefs and involve numerous risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made or as of the dates indicated in the statements and should not be relied upon as predictions of future events, as there can be no assurance that the events or circumstances reflected in these statements will be achieved or will occur or the timing thereof. Forward-looking statements can often, but not always, be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology including "believes," "expects," "may," "will," "should," "could," "might," "seeks," "intends," "plans," "pro forma," "estimates," "anticipates," "designed," or the negative of these words and phrases, other variations of these words and phrases or comparable terminology, but not all forward-looking statements include such identifying words. Forward-looking statements are based upon current plans, estimates and expectations that are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary. The forward-looking statements in this press release relate to, among other things, statements regarding industry prospects, future business, future results of operations or financial condition, future dividends, future stock performance, our ability to consummate acquisitions and integrate the businesses we have acquired or may acquire into our existing operations, new or planned features, products or services, management strategies, our ability to offer premier Data Licensing and AI Services, and our competitive position. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements include, among others, the risks discussed under the caption "Risk Factors" in Shutterstock's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other filings with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward looking statements. While the list of factors presented here is considered representative, no such list should be considered to be a complete statement of all potential risks and uncertainties. Unlisted factors may present significant additional obstacles to the realization of forward looking statements. Shutterstock does not assume, and hereby disclaims, any obligation to update forward-looking statements, except as may be required by law.

Shutterstock, Inc. Consolidated Statements of Operations (In thousands, except for per share data) (unaudited)
		Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
		2026		2025		2026		2025
Revenue		$       221,801		$       266,990		$       420,971		$       509,610
Operating expenses:
Cost of revenue		93,787		105,994		188,575		206,882
Sales and marketing		48,008		57,077		96,354		110,436
Product development		17,574		20,754		36,979		40,619
General and administrative		43,930		48,434		111,515		106,741
Goodwill impairment		173,738		—		173,738		—
Total operating expenses		377,037		232,259		607,161		464,678
(Loss) / income from operations		(155,236)		34,731		(186,190)		44,932
Interest expense		(3,833)		(4,224)		(7,593)		(8,522)
Other (expense) / income, net		(1,862)		12,624		(16,523)		27,139
(Loss) / income before income taxes		(160,931)		43,131		(210,306)		63,549
(Benefit) / provision for income taxes		(4,992)		13,691		(6,798)		15,421
Net (loss) / income		$      (155,939)		$        29,440		$      (203,508)		$        48,128
(Losses) / earnings per share:
Basic		$          (4.25)		$           0.84		$          (5.63)		$           1.37
Diluted		$          (4.25)		$           0.82		$          (5.63)		$           1.35
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic		36,703		35,257		36,126		35,075
Diluted		36,703		35,958		36,126		35,642

 

Shutterstock, Inc. Consolidated Balance Sheets (In thousands, except par value amount) (unaudited)
		June 30, 2026		December 31, 2025
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$          133,208		$          178,244
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $3,750 and $3,431		102,264		112,626
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		44,025		47,769
Total current assets		279,497		338,639
Property and equipment, net		61,237		62,553
Right-of-use assets		8,238		9,770
Intangible assets, net		192,073		215,673
Goodwill		400,025		574,614
Deferred tax assets, net		77,221		61,289
Other assets		73,986		93,398
Total assets		$        1,092,277		$        1,355,936
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable		$           12,982		$           13,898
Accrued expenses		104,227		129,952
Contributor royalties payable		98,292		94,163
Deferred revenue		198,444		212,984
Debt		158,112		158,110
Other current liabilities		14,719		19,295
Total current liabilities		586,776		628,402
Deferred tax liability, net		1,323		1,134
Long-term debt		115,157		116,639
Lease liabilities		13,518		17,247
Other non-current liabilities		11,843		11,476
Total liabilities		728,617		774,898
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 200,000 shares authorized; 42,328 and 41,049 shares issued and 36,807 and 35,528 shares outstanding as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively		422		410
Treasury stock, at cost; 5,521 shares as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025		(269,804)		(269,804)
Additional paid-in capital		536,627		520,018
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(9,249)		(4,754)
Retained earnings		105,664		335,168
Total stockholders' equity		363,660		581,038
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity		$        1,092,277		$        1,355,936

 

Shutterstock, Inc. Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (In thousands, except par value amount) (unaudited)
		Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
		2026		2025		2026		2025
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net (loss) / income		$      (155,939)		$        29,440		$      (203,508)		$        48,128
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) / income to net cash (used in) / provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		22,416		22,611		45,120		45,282
Deferred taxes		(8,399)		974		(15,741)		(6,798)
Goodwill impairment		173,738		—		173,738		—
Non-cash equity-based compensation		12,536		15,625		25,908		33,509
Loss on impairment of long-term investment		—		5,000		—		5,000
Bad debt expense		214		367		319		960
Unrealized loss / (gain) on investments, net		2,963		(18,028)		18,268		(31,288)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable		735		(39,056)		9,701		(55,674)
Prepaid expenses and other current and non-current assets		(3,759)		4,775		1,592		22,757
Accounts payable and other current and non-current liabilities		(37,972)		2,677		(29,386)		(14,587)
Contributor royalties payable		3,459		6,401		5,084		9,780
Deferred revenue		(9,371)		(3,950)		(13,104)		(4,986)
Net cash provided by operating activities		$          621		$        26,836		$        17,991		$        52,083
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures		(10,115)		(11,312)		(21,710)		(22,120)
Cash received related to Giphy Retention Compensation		109		369		477		861
Acquisition of content		(110)		(4,081)		(301)		(4,978)
Security deposit (payment) / release		(23)		59		249		38
Net cash used in investing activities		$        (10,139)		$       (14,965)		$       (21,285)		$       (26,199)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Cash paid to settle employee taxes related to RSU vesting		(4,461)		(1,473)		(10,848)		(5,012)
Payment of cash dividends		(13,214)		(11,623)		(25,996)		(23,124)
Repayment of credit facility		(782)		(782)		(1,563)		(1,563)
Net cash used in financing activities		$       (18,457)		$       (13,878)		$       (38,407)		$       (29,699)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash		(1,333)		6,186		(3,335)		8,974
Net (decrease) / increase in cash and cash equivalents		(29,308)		4,179		(45,036)		5,159
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		162,518		112,231		178,244		111,251
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period		$       133,208		$       116,410		$       133,208		$       116,410
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Information:
Cash paid for income taxes		$         6,934		$        15,293		$         7,678		$        14,689
Cash paid for interest		3,518		4,106		7,288		8,465

Shutterstock, Inc.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Information to GAAP
(In thousands, except per share information)
(unaudited)

Adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted net income, adjusted net income per diluted share, revenue growth (including by distribution channel) on a constant currency basis (expressed as a percentage), and adjusted free cash flow are not financial measures prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Such non-GAAP financial measures should not be construed as alternatives to any other measures of performance determined in accordance with GAAP. Investors are cautioned that non-GAAP financial measures are not based on any standardized methodology prescribed by GAAP and are not necessarily comparable to similarly-titled measures presented by other companies.

		Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
		2026		2025		2026		2025
Net (loss) / income		$       (155,939)		$         29,440		$       (203,508)		$         48,128
Add / (less) Non-GAAP adjustments:
Non-cash equity-based compensation		12,536		15,625		25,908		33,509
Tax effect of non-cash equity-based compensation (1)		(2,946)		(3,672)		(6,088)		(7,875)
Acquisition-related amortization expense (2)		9,564		9,581		19,163		19,278
Tax effect of acquisition-related amortization expense (1)		(2,248)		(2,252)		(4,504)		(4,531)
Unrealized loss / (gain) on investment		2,963		(13,029)		18,268		(26,289)
Goodwill impairment		173,738		—		173,738		—
Tax effect of goodwill impairment(1)		(10,371)		—		(10,371)		—
Workforce optimization - severance		2,963		121		9,043		301
Tax effect of workforce optimization - severance(1)		(667)		(27)		(2,035)		(68)
Giphy retention compensation expense - non-recurring		—		438		649		1,005
Tax effect of Giphy retention compensation expense - non- recurring(1)		—		(103)		(153)		(236)
Merger related costs		3,680		8,710		6,535		20,571
Tax effect of merger related costs(1)		(828)		(1,960)		(1,470)		(4,629)
Legal contingency		5,000		—		33,000		—
Tax effect of legal contingency(1)		(7,425)		—		(7,425)		—
Adjusted net income		$         30,020		$         42,872		$         50,750		$         79,164
Net (loss) / income per diluted common share		$          (4.25)		$           0.82		$          (5.63)		$           1.35
Adjusted net income per diluted common share		$           0.82		$           1.19		$           1.40		$           2.22
Weighted average diluted shares		36,703		35,958		36,126		35,642

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(1)	Statutory tax rates are used to calculate the tax effect of the adjustments.
(2)	Of these amounts, $8.9 million and $8.9 million are included in cost of revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively. The remainder of acquisition-related amortization expense is included in general and administrative expense in the Statement of Operations.

 

		Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
		2026		2025		2026		2025
Net (loss) / income		$     (155,939)		$       29,440		$     (203,508)		$       48,128
Add / (less) Non-GAAP adjustments:
Interest expense		3,833		4,224		7,593		8,522
Interest income		(479)		(1,077)		(1,280)		(2,012)
Provision for income taxes		(4,992)		13,691		(6,798)		15,421
Depreciation and amortization		22,416		22,611		45,120		45,282
EBITDA		$     (135,161)		$       68,889		$     (158,873)		$      115,341
Non-cash equity-based compensation		12,536		15,625		25,908		33,509
Giphy retention compensation expense - non-recurring		—		438		649		1,005
Merger related costs		3,680		8,710		6,535		20,571
Foreign currency loss / (gain)		(622)		1,482		(465)		1,162
Unrealized loss / (gain) on investment		2,963		(13,029)		18,268		(26,289)
Legal contingencies		5,000		—		33,000		—
Workforce optimization - severance		2,963		121		9,043		301
Goodwill impairment		173,738		—		173,738		—
Adjusted EBITDA		$       65,097		$       82,236		$      107,803		$      145,600
Revenue		$      221,801		$      266,990		$      420,971		$      509,610
Net (loss) /  income margin		(70.3) %		11.0 %		(48.3) %		9.4 %
Adjusted EBITDA margin		29.3 %		30.8 %		25.6 %		28.6 %

 

		Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
		2026		2025		2026		2025
Reported revenue (in thousands)		$      221,801		$      266,990		$      420,971		$      509,610
Revenue (decline) /growth		(17) %		21 %		(17) %		17 %
Revenue (decline) / growth on a constant currency basis		(17) %		20 %		(18) %		17 %
Content reported revenue (in thousands)		$      165,664		$      199,796		$      343,790		$      402,684
Content revenue (decline) / growth		(17) %		18 %		(15) %		17 %
Content revenue (decline) / growth on a constant currency basis		(16) %		16 %		(15) %		17 %
Data, Distribution, and Services reported revenue (in thousands)		$       56,137		$       67,194		$       77,181		$      106,926
Data, Distribution, and Services revenue (decline) / growth		(16) %		34 %		(28) %		18 %
Data, Distribution, and Services revenue (decline) / growth on a constant currency basis		(19) %		35 %		(30) %		18 %

 

		Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
		2026		2025		2026		2025
Cash flow information:
Net cash provided by operating activities		$           621		$         26,836		$         17,991		$         52,083
Net cash used in investing activities		$         (10,139)		$        (14,965)		$        (21,285)		$        (26,199)
Net cash used in financing activities		$        (18,457)		$        (13,878)		$        (38,407)		$        (29,699)
Adjusted free cash flow:
Net cash provided by operating activities		$           621		$         26,836		$         17,991		$         52,083
Capital expenditures		(10,115)		(11,312)		(21,710)		(22,120)
Content acquisitions		(110)		(4,081)		(301)		(4,978)
Cash received related to Giphy Retention Compensation		109		369		477		861
Legal contingency settlement		35,000		—		35,000		—
Merger related costs		2,970		5,686		10,150		15,036
Adjusted Free Cash Flow		$         28,475		$         17,498		$         41,607		$         40,882

 

		Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
		2026		2025		2026		2025
Content		$        165,664		$        199,796		$        343,790		$        402,684
Data, Distribution, and Services		$         56,137		$         67,194		$         77,181		$        106,926
Total revenue		$        221,801		$        266,990		$        420,971		$        509,610

 

Shutterstock, Inc. Supplemental Financial Data (unaudited)
Historical Operating Metrics
		Three Months Ended
		6/30/26		3/31/26		12/31/25		9/30/25		6/30/25		3/31/25		12/31/24		9/30/245
Subscribers (end of period, in thousands) (1)		951		993		1,032		1,060		1,073		1,079		459		470
Subscriber revenue (in millions) (2)		$   99.8		$  103.8		$  104.7		$  107.2		$   108.0		$  109.9		$   75.7		$   78.7
Average revenue per customer (last twelve months) (3)		$   292		$   284		$   281		$   279		$    266		$   244		$   450		$   446
Paid downloads (in millions) (4)		98.7		104.1		107.9		111.7		112.6		120.9		33.0		32.9

Subscribers, Subscriber Revenue and Average Revenue Per Customer from acquisitions are included in these metrics beginning twelve months after the closing of the respective business combination. Accordingly, the metrics include Subscribers, Subscriber revenue, and Average revenue per customer from Backgrid beginning February 2025. 2025 metrics include the counts and revenues from Envato, which was acquired in July 22, 2024.

(1) Subscribers is defined as those customers who purchase one or more of our monthly recurring products for a continuous period of at least three months, measured as of the end of the reporting period.

(2) Subscriber revenue is defined as the revenue generated from subscribers during the period.

(3) Average revenue per customer is calculated by dividing total revenue for the last twelve-month period by customers. Customers is defined as total active, paying customers that contributed to total revenue over the last twelve-month period.

(4) Paid downloads is the number of downloads that our customers make in a given period of our content. Paid downloads exclude content related to our Studios business, downloads of content that are offered to customers for no charge, including our free trials and metadata delivered through our data deal offering.

(5) Subscribers and Subscriber Revenue are presented as if Envato was acquired as of the beginning of the period presented. Average revenue per customer includes Envato historical results over the last twelve month period.

 

Equity-Based Compensation by expense category
		Three Months Ended
		6/30/26		3/31/26		12/31/25		9/30/25		6/30/25		3/31/25		12/31/24		9/30/24
Cost of revenue		$   270		$   183		$   558		$   528		$   532		$   396		$   505		$   443
Sales and marketing		2,652		2,112		2,287		2,098		2,559		2,255		2,627		3,226
Product development		3,242		3,078		3,218		3,370		3,529		2,912		2,722		2,745
General and administrative		6,398		7,999		8,542		6,966		9,005		12,321		9,256		8,680
Total non-cash equity-based compensation		$ 12,562		$ 13,372		$ 14,605		$ 12,962		$ 15,625		$ 17,884		$ 15,110		$ 15,094

 

Depreciation and Amortization by expense category
		Three Months Ended
($ in thousands)		6/30/26		3/31/26		12/31/25		9/30/25		6/30/25		3/31/25		12/31/24		9/30/24
Cost of revenue		$ 20,732		$ 20,898		$ 21,010		$ 21,028		$ 20,804		$ 20,742		$ 21,191		$ 19,653
General and administrative		1,684		1,806		1,725		1,849		1,807		1,929		2,096		1,991
Total depreciation and amortization		$ 22,416		$ 22,704		$ 22,735		$ 22,877		$ 22,611		$ 22,671		$ 23,287		$ 21,644

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FAQ

How did Shutterstock (SSTK) perform financially in Q2 2026?

Shutterstock reported Q2 2026 revenue of $221.8 million and a net loss of $155.9 million. According to Shutterstock, adjusted net income was $30.0 million and adjusted EBITDA was $65.1 million, reflecting lower revenue and a significant non-cash goodwill impairment.

Why did Shutterstock (SSTK) report a net loss in the second quarter of 2026?

Shutterstock posted a Q2 2026 net loss of $155.9 million mainly due to a large non-cash goodwill impairment. According to Shutterstock, the impairment followed the terminated merger and was compounded by revenue declines and additional merger, legal, and workforce optimization costs.

What were Shutterstock (SSTK) revenues by segment in Q2 2026?

In Q2 2026, Shutterstock generated $165.7 million from Content and $56.1 million from Data, Distribution, and Services. According to Shutterstock, both segments declined year over year, with Content revenue down 17% and Data, Distribution, and Services revenue down 16%.

How is Shutterstock (SSTK) reducing costs after the terminated merger?

Shutterstock has implemented over $70 million in annualized operating expense reductions over 18 months and targets another $60 million by year-end 2026. According to Shutterstock, these actions are intended to strengthen the balance sheet and expand capital allocation flexibility following the merger termination.

What was Shutterstock (SSTK) cash position and FTC payment in Q2 2026?

Shutterstock ended Q2 2026 with $133.2 million in cash and cash equivalents after significant outflows. According to Shutterstock, this included a $35.0 million cash payment to settle the FTC’s civil investigative demand related to its subscription disclosure and enrollment and cancellation practices.

Did Shutterstock (SSTK) provide guidance or hold an earnings call for Q2 2026?

Shutterstock did not provide financial guidance for the remainder of 2026 and canceled its planned August 6 earnings call. According to Shutterstock, these changes reflect a pending strategic update, with management planning to discuss the company’s longer-term direction in the coming weeks.

How did Shutterstock (SSTK) key operating metrics change in Q2 2026?

In Q2 2026, Shutterstock’s subscribers declined to 951,000 and paid downloads fell to 98.7 million. According to Shutterstock, subscriber revenue was $99.8 million, while average revenue per customer increased to $292 over the last twelve months.