(SSTK) Shutterstock - Overview

Sector: Communication Services | Industry: Internet Content & Information | Exchange: NYSE (USA) | Market Cap: 607m USD | Total Return: -10.1% in 12m

Stock Photos, Videos, Music, 3D Models, Generative AI

Total Rating 23

Safety 45

Buy Signal -1.30

Internet Content & Information
Industry Rotation: -12.3

Market Cap: 607M
Avg Turnover: 4.37M

Risk 3d forecast

Volatility59.0%

VaR 5^th Pctl9.71%

VaR vs Median-0.12%

Reward TTM

Sharpe Ratio-0.06

Rel. Str. IBD19.9

Rel. Str. Peer Group50

Character TTM

Beta1.307

Beta Downside2.015

Hurst Exponent0.470

Drawdowns 3y

Max DD72.91%

CAGR/Max DD-0.42

CAGR/Mean DD-0.73

EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS CAGR: -9.11%
EPS Trend: -47.6%

Last SUE: -2.37
Qual. Beats: -1

Revenue

Rev. CAGR: -1.01%
Rev. Trend: 47.2%

Last SUE: -1.48
Qual. Beats: -2

Warnings

Altman Z'' -0.23 < 1.0 - financial distress zone

Below Avwap Earnings

Tailwinds

No distinct edge detected

Description: SSTK Shutterstock

Shutterstock (NYSE: SSTK) operates a global digital marketplace that connects content creators with businesses requiring high-quality media. Its library includes licensed photographs, vectors, video footage, music tracks, and 3D models. The company has expanded its portfolio through acquisitions such as Envato and TurboSquid, and it now integrates generative AI tools trained on ethically sourced datasets to supplement traditional stock assets.

The business follows a platform-based model, generating revenue primarily through subscription tiers and on-demand licensing fees. As a key player in the Interactive Media & Services sub-industry, the company benefits from the increasing demand for high-resolution visual content in digital marketing, social media, and cinematic production. This sector is currently shifting toward AI-driven asset creation, requiring providers to balance copyright protection with technological innovation.

For a deeper look into the companys fundamentals and valuation metrics, consider reviewing the detailed data on ValueRay.

Headquartered in New York, Shutterstock serves a diverse client base ranging from individual creators and small businesses to large media organizations and corporate marketing departments. Its multi-channel distribution strategy utilizes digital storefronts and direct sales teams to manage global licensing and enterprise-level service agreements.

Headlines to Watch Out For

Generative AI licensing deals drive high-margin data revenue growth
Envato acquisition accelerates expansion into creative subscription market segments
Enterprise segment growth offsets declining demand from individual creators
High exposure to marketing budget cuts during global economic downturns
AI-generated content competition pressures traditional stock imagery pricing power

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict) 4.0

Net Income: -20.8m TTM > 0 and > 6% of Revenue
FCF/TA: 0.09 > 0.02 and ΔFCF/TA 8.47 > 1.0
NWC/Revenue: -32.53% < 20% (prev -36.45%; Δ 3.92% < -1%)
CFO/TA 0.12 > 3% & CFO 158.8m > Net Income -20.8m
Net Debt (126.8m) to EBITDA (133.2m): 0.95 < 3
Current Ratio: 0.51 > 1.5 & < 3
Outstanding Shares: last quarter (35.5m) vs 12m ago 0.63% < -2%
Gross Margin: 57.47% > 18% (prev 0.58%; Δ 5.69k% > 0.5%)
Asset Turnover: 71.83% > 50% (prev 72.76%; Δ -0.94% > 0%)
Interest Coverage Ratio: 1.71 > 6 (EBITDA TTM 133.2m / Interest Expense TTM 30.8m)

Altman Z'' -0.23

A: -0.23 (Total Current Assets 321.2m - Total Current Liabilities 629.1m) / Total Assets 1.31b
B: 0.21 (Retained Earnings 274.8m / Total Assets 1.31b)
C: 0.04 (EBIT TTM 52.7m / Avg Total Assets 1.32b)
D: 0.35 (Book Value of Equity 268.9m / Total Liabilities 779.1m)
Altman-Z'' Score: -0.23 = B

Beneish M -3.26

DSRI: 0.94 (Receivables 103.4m/111.7m, Revenue 946.5m/963.6m)
GMI: 1.00 (GM 57.47% / 57.56%)
AQI: 0.95 (AQ_t 0.70 / AQ_t-1 0.74)
SGI: 0.98 (Revenue 946.5m / 963.6m)
TATA: -0.14 (NI -20.8m - CFO 158.8m) / TA 1.31b)
Beneish M-Score: -3.26 (Cap -4..+1) = AA

What is the price of SSTK shares? As of May 20, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 15.47 with a total of 377,663 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -3.67%, over one month by -12.40%, over three months by +1.97% and over the past year by -10.06%.

Is SSTK a buy, sell or hold? Shutterstock has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.25. Therefor, it is recommend to hold SSTK.

StrongBuy: 0
Buy: 1
Hold: 3
Sell: 0
StrongSell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the SSTK price?

Analysts Target Price	28.9	86.5%

Shutterstock (SSTK) - Fundamental Data Overview as of 19 May 2026

P/E Forward = 42.1941
P/S = 0.6412
P/B = 1.1779
P/EG = 2.65
Revenue TTM = 946.5m USD
EBIT TTM = 52.7m USD
EBITDA TTM = 133.2m USD
Long Term Debt = 115.9m USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 158.1m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 289.3m USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = 126.8m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 733.7m USD (606.9m + Debt 289.3m - CCE 162.5m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 1.71 (Ebit TTM 52.7m / Interest Expense TTM 30.8m)
EV/FCF = 6.44x (Enterprise Value 733.7m / FCF TTM 114.0m)
FCF Yield = 15.54% (FCF TTM 114.0m / Enterprise Value 733.7m)
FCF Margin = 12.05% (FCF TTM 114.0m / Revenue TTM 946.5m)
Net Margin = -2.19% (Net Income TTM -20.8m / Revenue TTM 946.5m)
Gross Margin = 57.47% ((Revenue TTM 946.5m - Cost of Revenue TTM 402.6m) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 52.41% (prev 54.94%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 0.56 (Enterprise Value 733.7m / Total Assets 1.31b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 6.31% (Interest Expense 18.3m / Debt 289.3m)
Taxrate = 39.61% (29.8m / 75.3m)
NOPAT = 31.8m (EBIT 52.7m * (1 - 39.61%))
Current Ratio = 0.51 (Total Current Assets 321.2m / Total Current Liabilities 629.1m)
Debt / Equity = 0.54 (Debt 289.3m / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 532.1m)
Debt / EBITDA = 0.95 (Net Debt 126.8m / EBITDA 133.2m)
Debt / FCF = 1.11 (Net Debt 126.8m / FCF TTM 114.0m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 573.4m (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = -1.58% (Net Income -20.8m / Total Assets 1.31b)
RoE = -3.62% (Net Income TTM -20.8m / Total Stockholder Equity 573.4m)
RoCE = 7.64% (EBIT 52.7m / Capital Employed (Equity 573.4m + L.T.Debt 115.9m))
RoIC = 3.75% (NOPAT 31.8m / Invested Capital 848.5m)
WACC = 8.40% (E(606.9m)/V(896.3m) * Re(10.58%) + D(289.3m)/V(896.3m) * Rd(6.31%) * (1-Tc(0.40)))
Discount Rate = 10.58% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares (quarterly) Correlation: 6.67 | Cagr: -0.19%
[DCF] Terminal Value 68.89% ; FCFF base≈69.6m ; Y1≈45.7m ; Y5≈20.9m
[DCF] Fair Price = 7.08 (EV 387.1m - Net Debt 126.8m = Equity 260.2m / Shares 36.7m; r=8.40% [WACC]; 5y FCF grow -40.0% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: -47.58 | EPS CAGR: -9.11% | SUE: -2.37 | # QB: -1
Revenue Correlation: 47.24 | Revenue CAGR: -1.01% | SUE: -1.48 | # QB: -2
EPS current Quarter (2026-06-30): EPS=0.15 | Chg30d=-85.71% | Revisions=-20% | Analysts=1
EPS next Quarter (2026-09-30): EPS=0.45 | Chg30d=-58.33% | Revisions=+20% | Analysts=1
EPS current Year (2026-12-31): EPS=1.60 | Chg30d=-58.44% | Revisions=-20% | GrowthEPS=-58.7% | GrowthRev=-9.6%
EPS next Year (2027-12-31): EPS=0.89 | Chg30d=-74.20% | Revisions=-20% | GrowthEPS=-44.4% | GrowthRev=-4.9%