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UK Regulator Concludes Review of Shutterstock-Getty Merger

Story Highlights
  • On May 15, 2026, the UK CMA issued its final report on Shutterstock’s planned merger with Getty Images.
  • The decision marks completion of a crucial UK regulatory phase for the merger of two leading stock content providers.
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UK Regulator Concludes Review of Shutterstock-Getty Merger

Meet Samuel – Your Personal Investing Prophet

Shutterstock ( (SSTK) ) has provided an update.

On May 15, 2026, the UK Competition and Markets Authority issued its final report following a Phase 2 review of Shutterstock, Inc.’s proposed merger with Getty Images Holdings, Inc. This milestone concluded a key regulatory stage in the UK for the high-profile tie-up between two major players in the global stock imagery and content licensing market.

The most recent analyst rating on (SSTK) stock is a Hold with a $28.85 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Shutterstock stock, see the SSTK Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on SSTK Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, SSTK is a Neutral.

The score is held back mainly by deteriorating recent financial performance (revenue decline, margin compression, net losses) and bearish technicals (below key moving averages with negative MACD). Support comes from meaningful positive free cash flow and a high dividend yield, but corporate/regulatory overhangs (FTC settlement and merger-related scrutiny) remain a material risk.

To see Spark’s full report on SSTK stock, click here.

More about Shutterstock

Shutterstock, Inc. is a provider of stock photography, footage, music, and creative assets, operating within the digital media and content licensing industry. The company serves businesses, media organizations, and creative professionals that require licensed visual and audio content for commercial, editorial, and marketing uses worldwide.

Average Trading Volume: 319,194

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Sell

Current Market Cap: $588.9M

See more insights into SSTK stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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