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SSTK Stock Forecast: Shutterstock, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 17 Sept 2026
$4.89
−1.01% on the day

The 1 Wall Street analysts covering Shutterstock, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $29 — +490.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 48 of 100 as at 16 Sept 2026 — in the lower half.

Market cap
$182.5M
Ticker Nerd rank
48 / 100
Median analyst target
$29
Analysts covering
1
Revenue$221.8M−16.9% y/y
Operating income$18.5M
Net income−$155.9M
Free cash flow−$9.6M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−3.2%
1M
−9.6%
YTD
−73.2%
1Y
−75.8%
From 52W high
−80.3%
From 52W low
+0.4%
$5
$25
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

SSTK stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Shutterstock, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 16 Sept 2026
48 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Accruals
97
Value
94
Size
70
Volatility
69
Issuance
69
Quality
48
Revisions
25
Growth
7
Momentum
4

Accruals (97): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.

Momentum (4): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

SSTK stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on SSTK, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$5$10$15$20$25$30Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26SSTKHigh $29Median $29Low $29

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says1 analysts
0 Buy1 Hold0 Sell
Low $29Median $29High $29

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +490.0% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
2 June 2025NeedhamMaintainsBuy$30 → $25
5 May 2025JMP SecuritiesReiteratesMarket Perform—
7 Mar 2025NeedhamMaintainsBuy—
13 Jan 2025NeedhamMaintainsBuy—
6 Jan 2025JMP SecuritiesReiteratesMarket Perform—
30 Oct 2024NeedhamReiteratesBuy—
30 Oct 2024Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
29 Oct 2024NeedhamReiteratesBuy—
21 Oct 2024Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight—
7 Aug 2024NeedhamMaintainsBuy—
6 Aug 2024NeedhamReiteratesBuy—
23 July 2024Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight—
14 May 2024NeedhamReiteratesBuy—
6 May 2024Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
3 May 2024NeedhamMaintainsBuy—
2 May 2024NeedhamReiteratesBuy—
29 Feb 2024NeedhamReiteratesBuy—
23 Feb 2024NeedhamReiteratesBuy—
22 Feb 2024Morgan StanleyAssumesEqual-Weight$55
22 Feb 2024NeedhamReiteratesBuy—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. SSTK appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

SSTK vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 17 Sept 2026, Shutterstock, Inc. returned −75.8% against +17.0% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

SSTK vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
20406080100120Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26SSTKS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

SSTK analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−157.0%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Shutterstock, Inc. (SSTK) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
14.1×

Cheaper than 48% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.2×

Cheaper than 92% of US stocks

Price / book
0.5×

Cheaper than 84% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
2.5×

Cheaper than 56% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−16.9%

Higher than 12% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−16.9%

Higher than 22% of US stocks

Gross margin
57.7%

Higher than 71% of US stocks

Operating margin
12.3%

Higher than 68% of US stocks

Net margin
−22.9%

Higher than 15% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−43.4%

Higher than 23% of US stocks

Return on assets
4.7%

Higher than 74% of US stocks

Dividend yield
29.1%

Higher than 95% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Shutterstock, Inc. (SSTK) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Shutterstock, Inc. has a market value of $182.5M and an enterprise value of $346.6M.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $901.3M. The latest quarter shrank 16.9% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: −$206.1M, a −22.9% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−5.67.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $88.3M, after $42.4M of capital spending.

  • Shutterstock, Inc. spent $49.4M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 36.8M.

  • Trailing P/E: 14.1×; forward P/E: 5.6× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 29.12%, paying out 106% of earnings.

  • Shutterstock, Inc. employs 1,565 people — $576K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 17 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

SSTK vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelInternet Content & Information
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
SSTKShutterstock, Inc.$182.5M
48
DIBS1stdibs.com, Inc.$145.2M
97
ANGIAngi, Inc.$212.2M
67
ZIPZipRecruiter, Inc.$312.2M
98
GETYGetty Images Holdings, Inc.$95.7M
54
FVRRFiverr International Ltd.$322.1M
81
BZFDBuzzFeed, Inc.$90.8M
23

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Shutterstock, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest SSTK news & analysis

Shutterstock Appoints Three Accomplished Business Leaders to Board of Directors

PRNewsWire · 8 Sept 2026positive

Shutterstock announced the appointment of Timothy Adams, Matthew Salzberg, and Michael Thompson to its Board of Directors. The company stated that the three new members bring extensive financial, operational, investment, and technology expertise to the board.

Why it matters — A SSTK watcher would care because the addition of three experienced business leaders could bring valuable expertise that helps shape the company's strategic direction.

Dr. Alessandra Sala Named to the 2026 TIME100 AI List

PRNewsWire · 27 Aug 2026positive

Shutterstock announced that Dr. Alessandra Sala, its Senior Director of AI and Data Science, has been named to the 2026 TIME100 AI list, which recognizes the 100 most influential people shaping the future of AI. The honor reflects her leadership in responsible and inclusive AI development and global governance.

Why it matters — The recognition highlights Shutterstock's leadership and credibility in ethical and responsible AI development, which is central to its GenAI business.

SSTK Investors Have Opportunity to Join Shutterstock, Inc. Fraud Investigation with SBS Law

Business Wire · 23 Aug 2026negative

SBS Law announced that Shutterstock, Inc. (SSTK) investors have the opportunity to join a fraud investigation into the company. The notice was published via Business Wire, inviting affected investors to participate.

Why it matters — The opening of a fraud investigation involving SSTK is significant for shareholders as it raises potential legal and governance concerns about the company.

Shutterstock Brings High-Quality Images, Videos, Music, and Sound Effects to Anthropic's Claude

PRNewsWire · 12 Aug 2026positive

Shutterstock announced the launch of a connector in Anthropic's Claude that lets users access Shutterstock's high-quality, licensable images, videos, music, and sound effects directly within Claude. This builds on Shutterstock's strategy of making its rights-cleared content available in AI-native creative and commercial workflows.

Why it matters — The integration expands Shutterstock's distribution of its licensable content into another major AI platform, potentially broadening usage of its content library in AI-native workflows.

3 Big Dividends and One Case Study in How a Yield Trap Ends

24/7 Wall Street · 6 Aug 2026neutral

24/7 Wall Street published an article titled "3 Big Dividends and One Case Study in How a Yield Trap Ends," discussing large dividend payouts. The piece cautions that a high dividend yield is often not the gift income investors assume it to be, given that such yields can signal a "yield trap."

Why it matters — For Shutterstock watchers, the piece highlights broader risks in high-yield stocks, offering context on how elevated dividend yields can sometimes end as yield traps.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about SSTK stock

What is the SSTK stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 1 Wall Street analysts covering Shutterstock, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $29, with estimates ranging from $29 to $29. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is SSTK stock a buy right now?

Of the 1 analysts covering Shutterstock, Inc., 0 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Shutterstock, Inc. 48 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 16 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank SSTK?

As at 16 Sept 2026, Shutterstock, Inc. ranks 48 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Accruals (97 of 100).

Will SSTK stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 1 analysts implies +490.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Shutterstock, Inc. 48 out of 100 as at 16 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the SSTK stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Shutterstock, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for SSTK are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $29 to $29 over the next 12 months.

How has SSTK stock performed over the past year?

Shutterstock, Inc. returned -75.8% over the 12 months to 17 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Shutterstock, Inc. do?

Shutterstock Inc. is a global creative platform that provides licensable digital content and creative tools for businesses, marketers, media organizations, and creators.

What is the latest news on SSTK?

The most recent item we track (PRNewsWire, 8 Sept 2026): "Shutterstock Appoints Three Accomplished Business Leaders to Board of Directors". Shutterstock announced the appointment of Timothy Adams, Matthew Salzberg, and Michael Thompson to its Board of Directors. The company stated that the three new members bring extensive financial, operational, investment, and technology expertise to the board.

Company

About Shutterstock, Inc.

Shutterstock Inc. is a global creative platform that provides licensable digital content and creative tools for businesses, marketers, media organizations, and creators. Its core offerings include stock images, vectors, illustrations, video footage, music, and 3D content, supported by editing and workflow tools that help users produce commercial-ready visuals and multimedia assets. The company also offers data, distribution, and services designed to support content licensing and broader creative production needs. Through a searchable marketplace and related brands, Shutterstock connects contributors with customers who license content for advertising, publishing, digital media, corporate communications, and other commercial uses. Headquartered in New York, Shutterstock Inc. remains an important part of the digital content and creative technology market, serving organizations that need scalable, rights-cleared media for modern production workflows.

CEO Mr. Rikki Powell · 1,565 employees · United States · https://www.shutterstock.com