SSTKCommunication Services · Internet Content & InformationThe 1 Wall Street analysts covering Shutterstock, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $29 — +564.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 49 of 100 as at 29 Oct 2026 — in the lower half.
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.
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): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.
Momentum (2): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.
Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs systematic trader with 15+ years in markets.
The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on SSTK, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +564.7% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 June 2025 | Needham | Maintains | Buy | $30 → $25 |
| 5 May 2025 | JMP Securities | Reiterates | Market Perform | — |
| 7 Mar 2025 | Needham | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 13 Jan 2025 | Needham | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 6 Jan 2025 | JMP Securities | Reiterates | Market Perform | — |
| 30 Oct 2024 | Needham | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 30 Oct 2024 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 29 Oct 2024 | Needham | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 21 Oct 2024 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 7 Aug 2024 | Needham | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 6 Aug 2024 | Needham | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 23 July 2024 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 14 May 2024 | Needham | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 6 May 2024 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 3 May 2024 | Needham | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 2 May 2024 | Needham | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 29 Feb 2024 | Needham | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 23 Feb 2024 | Needham | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 22 Feb 2024 | Morgan Stanley | Assumes | Equal-Weight | $55 |
| 22 Feb 2024 | Needham | Reiterates | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 29 Oct 2026, Shutterstock, Inc. returned −81.5% against +13.1% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 48% of US stocks
Cheaper than 92% of US stocks
Cheaper than 84% of US stocks
Cheaper than 56% of US stocks
Higher than 12% of US stocks
Higher than 22% of US stocks
Higher than 71% of US stocks
Higher than 68% of US stocks
Higher than 15% of US stocks
Higher than 23% of US stocks
Higher than 75% of US stocks
Higher than 98% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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 $161.8M and an enterprise value of $325.9M.
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.
Trailing P/E: 14.1×; forward P/E: 4.9× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 32.65%, paying out 106% of earnings.
Shutterstock, Inc. employs 1,565 people — $576K of revenue per employee.
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Shutterstock appointed founder and Board Chairman Jon Oringer as CEO. Hichame Assi, CEO of Shutterstock division Envato, was named President and COO.
Why it matters — The appointments change Shutterstock’s senior leadership as the company positions itself for its next phase of innovation and growth.
Shutterstock said it will report its third-quarter 2026 business and financial results on November 5, before the market opens. The company will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m.
Why it matters — SSTK watchers can note the scheduled date and time for the company's quarterly results and conference call.
MarketWatch reports that tax-loss selling is likely to artificially depress a group of 20 beaten-down stocks in the fourth quarter, including Shutterstock, and notes that such stocks have historically bounced back in January. The article suggests these shares could recover in the new year based on past patterns.
Why it matters — For Shutterstock watchers, the article indicates SSTK is among stocks potentially depressed by seasonal tax-loss selling and historically positioned to rebound early in the new year.
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.
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.
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.
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. 49 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 29 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 29 Oct 2026, Shutterstock, Inc. ranks 49 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).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 1 analysts implies +564.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Shutterstock, Inc. 49 out of 100 as at 29 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
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.
Shutterstock, Inc. returned -81.5% over the 12 months to 29 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Shutterstock Inc. is a global creative platform that provides licensable digital content and creative tools for businesses, marketers, media organizations, and creators.
The most recent item we track (PRNewsWire, 29 Oct 2026): "Shutterstock Founder Jon Oringer Returns as CEO; Hichame Assi Named President and COO". Shutterstock appointed founder and Board Chairman Jon Oringer as CEO. Hichame Assi, CEO of Shutterstock division Envato, was named President and COO.
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
