The earnings call presented a mixed outlook for Getty Images, with positive developments in subscription growth, editorial revenue, and AI integration. However, these were counterbalanced by challenges in creative revenue, a decline in adjusted EBITDA, and negative free cash flow. The company is facing ongoing macroeconomic challenges impacting its agency business and increased expenses related to compliance and litigation.

Company Guidance

During the second quarter of 2025 earnings call, Getty Images provided a detailed financial overview and future guidance. The company reported a Q2 revenue of $234.9 million, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 2.5% or 1.8% on a currency-neutral basis. Adjusted EBITDA was $68 million, down 1.2% reported and 2.2% on a currency-neutral basis. The annual subscription business showed significant growth, accounting for 53.5% of total revenue, with an increase in annual subscribers to 321,000, a 14% rise compared to the previous year. The revenue retention rate for subscriptions improved to 93.4%. Despite challenges in the agency sector, the corporate and media segments, comprising 58% and 29% of total revenue, respectively, demonstrated resilience. Looking forward, Getty Images anticipates full-year 2025 revenue to range between $931 million and $968 million, with adjusted EBITDA expected to be between $277 million and $297 million. The company continues to focus on subscription growth and strategic partnerships, while navigating macroeconomic uncertainties and regulatory processes related to the proposed merger with Shutterstock.

Subscription Revenue Growth

Annual subscription revenue increased to 53.5% of total revenue, up from 52.9% in Q2 of last year. Total subscription revenue grew by 3.7% or 3% on a currency-neutral basis, driven by growth in premium access offering.

Strong Editorial Revenue Growth

Editorial revenue grew 5.6% year-on-year and 4.6% on a currency-neutral basis, driven by demand for news and sport content, including coverage of major events like FIFA's Club World Cup and Formula 1 racing.

Increased Annual Subscriber Count

The company added 39,000 active annual subscribers, reaching 321,000, representing a growth of approximately 14% over the comparable 2024 LTM period.

Successful AI Integration

Getty Images upgraded its AI suite of services and launched bundles of AI capabilities directly into image subscriptions on iStock, enhancing the value for customers.

Premium Access Retention Rate Improvement

The annual subscription revenue retention rate was 93.4% in the Q2 LTM period, up 400 basis points from 89.4% in the corresponding 2024 period.

Getty Images Holdings (GETY) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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GETY Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Nov 18, 2025	2025 (Q3)	0.05 / -	-0.01	―	―	―
Aug 11, 2025	2025 (Q2)	0.02 / 0.05	0.01	400.00% (+0.04)	―
May 12, 2025	2025 (Q1)	0.06 / -0.14	0.03	-566.67% (-0.17)	―
Mar 17, 2025	2024 (Q4)	0.05 / 0.06	0.09	-33.33% (-0.03)	―
Nov 07, 2024	2024 (Q3)	0.05 / -0.01	-0.05	80.00% (+0.04)	―
Aug 09, 2024	2024 (Q2)	0.04 / 0.01	-0.01	200.00% (+0.02)	―
May 09, 2024	2024 (Q1)	0.03 / 0.03	0.01	200.00% (+0.02)	―
Mar 14, 2024	2023 (Q4)	0.02 / 0.09	-0.06	250.00% (+0.15)	―
Nov 14, 2023	2023 (Q3)	0.03 / -0.05	-0.51	90.20% (+0.46)	―
Aug 14, 2023	2023 (Q2)	0.04 / -0.01	0.091	-110.99% (-0.10)	―

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GETY Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Aug 11, 2025	$1.71	$1.67	-2.34%
May 12, 2025	$2.01	$1.81	-9.95%
Mar 17, 2025	$2.15	$2.26	+5.12%
Nov 07, 2024	$4.37	$3.45	-21.05%

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