Getty Images Q3 2025: Marginal revenue dip but subscription & AI deals shine

Getty Images Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GETY) reported Q3 2025 revenue of $240 million, down 0.2% year‑over‑year and 2.0% on a currency‑neutral basis. The company’s adjusted EBITDA came in at $78.7 million, with a margin of 32.8%. Subscription revenue grew strongly—annual subscriptions now represent 58.4% of total revenue, up from 52.4% a year ago, marking an 11.2% increase (9.3% currency‑neutral) in that segment. Creative segment revenue climbed to $144.9 million (+8.4% YoY / +6.4% currency‑neutral), while editorial revenue fell to $89.3 million (‑3.7% YoY / ‑5.6% currency‑neutral). On the strategic front, Getty inked multi‑year deals to license its content into AI large‑language models and search platforms — a highlight being the partnership with Perplexity AI. The proposed merger with Shutterstock, Inc. remains under regulatory review: the UK competition authority has referred the deal to a Phase 2 review, pushing the expected closing into 2026. Looking ahead, Getty updates its full‐year 2025 guidance: revenue projected at $942 million‑$951 million (growth of 0.3%‑1.2%), and adjusted EBITDA at $291 million‑$293 million (down ~2%‑3%) on a year‑over‑year basis. While top‑line growth is flat, strong subscription momentum and strategic AI licensing deals offer a silver lining. The company is navigating headwinds in editorial and agency segments but focused on its growth engines and cost discipline. #GettyImages #Q32025 #ContentLicensing #AIPartnerships #SlimScan #GrowthStocks #CANSLIM