Getty Images Holdings, Inc. (GETY)
NYSECommunication ServicesInternet Content & InformationSnapshot 2026-09-04
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QuarterlyIQ Insights · GETY
What must go right, what could break, what the price assumes, and what evidence comes next.
The current health of the standing investment case.
Recent financial performance is holding in the top half of its industry — the reason to own it looks intact.
One-year growth currently built into the price, compared with our model's estimate.
| Measure | Marker shape | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Growth built into the price | circle | -89.6% |
| Our one-year growth estimate | diamond | 0.1% |
For each item: what to watch, what would become a concern, and what would make it less concerning.
A reporting-risk estimate, not a forecast of the stock-price response.
Historical relationships that met the evidence threshold. They do not prove cause or forecast a move.
Usually moved in the same direction.
Price observations: 365 days
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Based on historical daily prices through 2026-09-04.
Past price behavior in dollars on a $10,000 position. This does not measure permanent business risk.
How much price usually moves either way.
Use the underlying financial and sector pages to investigate the cause.
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
Growth built into the price is above our model estimate.
The price assumes 89.7 percentage points less one-year growth.
The one-year revenue growth assumption on Valuation.
Elevated risk of a next-quarter earnings miss: this name is on a run of consecutive earnings misses and has been missing across recent quarters. A fundamental tilt, not a price call.
Model as of 2026-09-04 · Compared with 33 industry peers · Company calendar date is not available
GETY — debt issuance
Dated 2026-08-31
Other Events. As previously disclosed, Getty Images Holdings, Inc. (the “ Company ”) is actively assessing plans intended to improve liquidity and has engaged Guggenheim Securities, LLC to serve as financial advisor in connection with the evaluation of strategic financing alternatives and balance sheet management initiatives. Alternatives include a potential capital solution to be provided by the Company’s majority equity holders who, as previously disclosed in their Schedule 13Ds, have forme…
Why it matters: Changes in total debt levels indicate financial health and liquidity. High debt may limit growth options.
Worry ifTotal debt decreases below $2.0 billion in Q3.
Less concerning ifTotal debt increases above $2.1 billion in Q3.
Why it matters: A lower retention rate shows unhappy customers. This could hurt future income.
Worry ifAnnual subscription revenue retention rate falls below 90% in Q2 results.
Less concerning ifThe annual subscription revenue retention rate is over 90% in Q2 results.
Why it matters: Adjusted EBITDA shows how well the company is doing and its chance to grow.
Supportive ifQ2 adjusted EBITDA falls within the guidance of $279 million to $295 million.
Worry ifQ2 adjusted EBITDA is less than $279 million.
Why it matters: More subscribers show better customer retention and a chance for growth.
Supportive ifAnnual active subscribers increase from 258,000 in Q1 2026.
Worry ifAnnual active subscribers drop further from 258,000.
We watch for confirming and disproving signals on each item. Resolutions are found automatically where possible and checked by hand for unclear cases. Last 90 days shown.
A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days.
Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year.
| Measure | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Typical day | ±$426 on $10,000 · ±4.3% | How much price usually moves either way. |
| Bad day | $1,016 loss on $10,000 · 10.2% | A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days. |
| Largest peak-to-trough drop in the past year | $9,009 loss on $10,000 · 90.1% | Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year. |
Past year. 1.00 means similar movement; 1.20 means about 20% more.
Past year. 1.00 means similar movement to the sector. This is secondary context.
Latest 30 trading days, shown as an annual percentage.
Latest 252 trading days, shown as an annual percentage.
20-trading-day average in US dollars.
Trading days used by the source risk snapshot.
Past results, not a forecast. Not investment advice.
Why it matters: Approval would make a bigger player in the market. This affects growth and competition.
Supportive ifCMA announces approval of the merger with Shutterstock.
Worry ifCMA blocks the merger or sets tough conditions that Getty cannot meet.
Why it matters: Following NYSE rules is key for keeping investor trust and access to the market.
Worry ifThe company resolves its compliance issue and meets NYSE listing standards.
Less concerning ifThe company gets more notices of non-compliance from NYSE.
Why it matters: The company is under scrutiny for not meeting NYSE listing standards. This could impact its stock status.
Worry ifGetty Images confirms it meets NYSE listing standards.
Less concerning ifGetty Images gets more notices about not meeting NYSE rules.
Why it matters: Following NYSE rules is key for keeping public company status. It also helps keep investor trust.
Worry ifCompany meets NYSE listing standards with an average closing price above $1.00.
Less concerning ifAverage closing price stays below $1.00 for another quarter.
Why it matters: A 30% adjusted EBITDA margin shows better cost control. It also shows more efficiency.
Supportive ifAdjusted EBITDA margin is over 30% in Q3.
Worry ifAdjusted EBITDA margin is under 30% in Q3.
Why it matters: Keeping EBITDA guidance shows the business is healthy. This affects investor trust in profits.
Supportive ifGetty confirms its adjusted EBITDA guidance for 2026. It will be between $279 million and $295 million.
Worry ifGetty lowers its adjusted EBITDA guidance. It is now below $279 million.
Why it matters: The company has maintained its full-year revenue guidance despite recent declines. This shows its commitment to growth.
Watch forGetty Images confirms its 2026 revenue will be between $948 million and $988 million.
Also watch forGetty Images lowers its full-year revenue guidance from the current range.
Why it matters: The annual subscriber retention rate has dropped to 90%. A further decline could indicate deeper issues.
Worry ifAnnual subscriber retention rate goes up to over 92% in Q2 2026.
Less concerning ifAnnual subscriber retention rate drops below 90% in Q2 2026.
Why it matters: Positive revenue growth would signal a turnaround in Getty's declining phase. This could improve investor confidence.
Supportive ifGetty reports positive revenue growth year over year in the next earnings report.
Worry ifRevenue growth remains negative year over year in the next earnings report.
Why it matters: Meeting the guidance shows the company can keep revenue steady during tough times. It shows management believes in their plan.
Supportive ifQ3 revenue reported within the full-year guidance range of $948 million to $988 million.
Worry ifQ3 revenue is below $948 million. This shows the company is still struggling.
Why it matters: The net loss margin has gotten worse. Improvement means better cost management.
Supportive ifNet loss margin improves to below 37.4% in Q3.
Worry ifNet loss margin remains above 37.4% in Q3.
Why it matters: Annual subscription revenue is a growing part of total revenue. A decline could signal deeper issues.
Supportive ifAnnual subscription revenue grows to more than 58.8% of total revenue in Q3.
Worry ifAnnual subscription revenue falls below 57.4% of total revenue in Q3.
Why it matters: Keeping revenue guidance signals confidence in growth. A miss could hurt investor trust.
Worry ifGetty says full-year 2026 revenue will be between $948 million and $988 million.
Less concerning ifGetty revises full-year 2026 revenue guidance down from the current range.
Why it matters: Better cash flow shows the company has more money. This is important for running the business.
Supportive ifFree cash flow turns positive in Q3 2026.
Worry ifFree cash flow remains negative in Q3 2026.