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Mar 31

Getty Images Q1 2025 Earnings Report

Getty Images posted a net loss in Q1 2025, driven by FX impacts, merger-related costs, and tax expense spikes.

Key Takeaways

Despite modest revenue growth and gains in subscription revenue share, Getty Images reported a significant net loss of $102.6M in Q1 2025, impacted by foreign exchange losses, merger costs, and tax-related charges.

Revenue rose 0.8% YoY to $224.1M, supported by growth in editorial and subscription revenues.

Net loss of $102.6M, driven by FX losses, tax expenses, and merger-related costs.

Annual subscriptions accounted for 57.2% of total revenue, up from 54.7% a year ago.

Adjusted EBITDA held steady at $70.1M with a 31.3% margin.

Total Revenue
$224M
EPS
-$0.14
Subscription Revenue Share
57.2%
Active Annual Subscribers
318K
Purchasing Customers
708K
Gross Profit
$164M
Cash and Equivalents
$115M
Free Cash Flow
-$322K
Total Assets
$2.57B

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Getty Images Revenue by Segment

Getty Images Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

Getty reaffirmed its currency-neutral outlook for 2025, maintaining expectations for modest revenue growth and improved operating leverage, while absorbing FX and SOX compliance costs.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue guidance for FY2025 raised to $931M–$968M.
  • Subscription business momentum continues to build.
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin remained healthy at 31.3%.
  • Signed new exclusive deals with MLS, WWE, and UEFA.
  • Image and video libraries expanded significantly YoY.

Challenges Ahead

  • Significant FX losses impacted net income.
  • Q1 net loss margin deteriorated to -45.8%.
  • Free cash flow turned slightly negative at -$0.3M.
  • $18M in merger-related costs affected operations.
  • Increased tax expense due to non-deductible items.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income