Getty Images Posts Record $981.3M Revenue, Q4 Sales Rise 14.1%
Getty Images delivered record 2025 revenue of $981.3 million, up 4.5% year-over-year (3.8% currency neutral), and reported Q4 sales of $282.3 million, a 14.1% increase (12.7% cc). The Shutterstock merger secured unconditional regulatory clearance in all jurisdictions except the UK, where the CMA report is due by June 14.
1. Fourth Quarter Financial Highlights
Getty Images reported Q4 revenue of $282.3 million, up 14.1% year-over-year (12.7% currency neutral), with creative revenue of $149.0 million (+4.6% y/y, +3.1% cc), editorial revenue of $109.4 million (+21.4% y/y, +19.9% cc) and other revenue of $23.9 million (+61.3%). Net loss was $90.9 million (32.2% margin) driven by elevated litigation and financing expenses, while adjusted EBITDA rose 29.1% to $104.1 million (36.9% margin).
2. Full-Year 2025 Performance
Full-year revenue reached $981.3 million, a 4.5% increase y/y (3.8% cc), the highest in the company’s 30-year history, with subscription mix at 54.2%. Net loss widened to $206.2 million (21.0% margin) due to foreign exchange, litigation and merger-related costs, while adjusted EBITDA grew 6.9% to $320.9 million (32.7% margin).
3. Merger Clearance and Outlook
The proposed merger with Shutterstock gained unconditional approvals in all jurisdictions except the UK, where the final CMA report is due by June 14. Q4 operating cash flow was $20.6 million, supporting a strong pipeline of long-term deals and positioning the company for growth in 2026.