Pivotal Research analyst Jeffrey Wlodarczak maintains $Spotify Technology (SPOT.US)$ with a buy rating, and adjusts the target price from $565 to $615.
According to TipRanks data, the analyst has a success rate of 55.8% and a total average return of 2.8% over the past year.
Furthermore, according to the comprehensive report, the opinions of $Spotify Technology (SPOT.US)$'s main analysts recently are as follows:
Spotify's third-quarter performance was notably robust, with its gross margin, operating income, and free cash flow surpassing expectations. In light of the recent quarter's results and the guidance for Q4, forecasts for the 2024 operating income have been revised upwards, with anticipation of a remarkable year in terms of margins.
Analysts observed continued positive trends in average revenue per user growth, gross margins, and earnings before interest and free cash flow, as evidenced by Spotify's recent quarterly results and guidance. Growth in monthly active users, which had previously been underwhelming, picked up pace in the third quarter, with projections for the fourth quarter surpassing expectations. It is forecasted that Spotify will surpass 700 million monthly active users by the year 2025.
The firm's sentiment towards Spotify has grown increasingly positive following the Q3 report. It is anticipated that Spotify's forthcoming inclusion in the MSCI World Index on November 25 will provide additional support to the stock. Spotify continues to be regarded as a 'Best Idea' by the firm.
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