Getty Images (GETY)
Market Price (12/18/2025): $1.355 | Market Cap: $562.2 MilSector: Communication Services | Industry: Interactive Media & Services
Getty Images (GETY)
Market Price (12/18/2025): $1.355Market Cap: $562.2 MilSector: Communication ServicesIndustry: Interactive Media & Services
Investment Highlights
Why It Matters
Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?
1. Generates cash flow
The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.
2. Riding a trend
Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Digital Advertising, Social Media & Creator Economy, and Digital Content & Streaming. Themes include Ad-Tech Platforms, Show more. | Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -116%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -142% | Debt is significantNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 229% |
| Meaningful short interestShort Interest Days-to-CoverDTC = (Short Interest Share Quantity) / (Average Daily Trading Volume). Reflects how many days it would take to cover (close out) the short interest based on average volumes. High DTC can signify an increased risk of a short squeeze. is 13.05 | Weak revenue growthRev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is 0.5%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -0.2% | |
| Yield minus risk free rate is negativeERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -20% | ||
| Key risksGETY key risks include [1] fundamental business model threats and legal challenges from generative AI, Show more. |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Digital Advertising, Social Media & Creator Economy, and Digital Content & Streaming. Themes include Ad-Tech Platforms, Show more. |
| Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -116%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -142% |
| Meaningful short interestShort Interest Days-to-CoverDTC = (Short Interest Share Quantity) / (Average Daily Trading Volume). Reflects how many days it would take to cover (close out) the short interest based on average volumes. High DTC can signify an increased risk of a short squeeze. is 13.05 |
| Debt is significantNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 229% |
| Weak revenue growthRev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is 0.5%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -0.2% |
| Yield minus risk free rate is negativeERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -20% |
| Key risksGETY key risks include [1] fundamental business model threats and legal challenges from generative AI, Show more. |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
GETY Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
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Here are key points highlighting why Getty Images (GETY) stock moved by approximately -26.6% in the approximate time period from August 31, 2025, to December 18, 2025:
1. Disappointing Q3 2025 Financial Results:
Getty Images reported its third-quarter 2025 results on November 10, 2025, showing revenue of $240.0 million, a slight decrease of 0.2% year-over-year and 2.0% on a currency-neutral basis. This flat top-line growth was primarily attributed to challenging year-over-year comparisons. Adjusted EBITDA also saw a decline of 2.4% year-over-year, and the operating margin decreased to 18.8% from 23.9% in the same quarter of the prior year, signaling potential profitability concerns despite beating adjusted EPS estimates.
2. Uncertainty in AI Data Licensing Revenue:
A report from Benchmark on November 11, 2025, highlighted ongoing uncertainty regarding future exclusive data licensing revenue within the generative AI industry. The report noted that Getty management had not recently mentioned NVIDIA, suggesting that their 2023 partnership might not have generated substantial revenue. This led to a reduced forecast for "Other revenue," indicating investor apprehension about Getty's ability to effectively monetize its extensive content library in the evolving AI landscape.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| GETY Return | � | -5% | -44% | -5% | -59% | -29% | � |
| Peers Return | 61% | 35% | -46% | 35% | -30% | -27% | -20% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 14% | 108% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| GETY Win Rate | 67% | 67% | 50% | 67% | 33% | 42% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 62% | 62% | 25% | 54% | 25% | 38% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 73% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| GETY Max Drawdown | � | -6% | -53% | -36% | -60% | -38% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -22% | -13% | -55% | -20% | -32% | -41% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: SSTK, ADBE.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/17/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | GETY | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -89.5% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 853.1% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -4.3% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 4.5% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 45 days | 148 days |
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In The Past
Getty Images's stock fell -89.5% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 8/15/2022. A -89.5% loss requires a 853.1% gain to breakeven.
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| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11302025 | PINS | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | -1.3% | -1.3% | -1.4% | |
| 11212025 | TMUS | T-Mobile US | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | -5.0% | -5.0% | -6.4% |
| 11212025 | Z | Zillow | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | -1.5% | -1.5% | -3.9% |
| 11072025 | IRDM | Iridium Communications | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | 1.3% | 1.3% | -5.6% |
| 10032025 | TTD | Trade Desk | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | -28.9% | -28.9% | -29.8% |
| 10312023 | GETY | Getty Images | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | -13.0% | -4.5% | -28.1% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11302025 | PINS | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | -1.3% | -1.3% | -1.4% | |
| 11212025 | TMUS | T-Mobile US | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | -5.0% | -5.0% | -6.4% |
| 11212025 | Z | Zillow | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | -1.5% | -1.5% | -3.9% |
| 11072025 | IRDM | Iridium Communications | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | 1.3% | 1.3% | -5.6% |
| 10032025 | TTD | Trade Desk | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | -28.9% | -28.9% | -29.8% |
| 10312023 | GETY | Getty Images | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | -13.0% | -4.5% | -28.1% |
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Peer Comparisons for Getty Images
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 18.69 |
| Mkt Cap | 0.7 |
| Rev LTM | 1,020 |
| Op Inc LTM | 165 |
| FCF LTM | 89 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 68 |
| CFO LTM | 138 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 122 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 10.7% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 7.8% |
| Rev Chg Q | 3.8% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 0.9% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 17.5% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 20.1% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | -0.1% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 13.6% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 13.1% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 8.8% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 7.2% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 0.7 |
| P/S | 0.7 |
| P/EBIT | 6.1 |
| P/E | 12.3 |
| P/CFO | 6.6 |
| Total Yield | 4.3% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.0% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 4.0% |
| D/E | 0.4 |
| Net D/E | 0.2 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | -6.9% |
| 3M Rtn | -11.7% |
| 6M Rtn | -6.2% |
| 12M Rtn | -36.8% |
| 3Y Rtn | -57.6% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | -7.6% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | -14.3% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | -18.6% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | -49.2% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -126.9% |
Returns Analyses
Earnings Returns History
Expand for More| Forward Returns | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Date | 1D Returns | 5D Returns | 21D Returns |
| 11/10/2025 | -1.2% | -15.7% | -11.0% |
| 8/11/2025 | -2.3% | 12.9% | 8.8% |
| 3/17/2025 | 5.1% | 2.3% | -23.7% |
| 11/7/2024 | -21.1% | -27.2% | -35.9% |
| 8/9/2024 | 2.2% | 3.7% | 6.5% |
| 5/9/2024 | -8.8% | -1.8% | -6.7% |
| 11/14/2023 | -1.6% | 17.2% | 11.9% |
| 8/14/2023 | -6.6% | -11.9% | 25.3% |
| ... | |||
| SUMMARY STATS | |||
| # Positive | 3 | 5 | 5 |
| # Negative | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Median Positive | 5.1% | 12.9% | 11.9% |
| Median Negative | -5.0% | -19.0% | -25.5% |
| Max Positive | 17.8% | 17.2% | 25.3% |
| Max Negative | -21.1% | -31.7% | -53.4% |
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 9302025 | 11102025 | 10-Q 9/30/2025 |
| 6302025 | 8112025 | 10-Q 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 5122025 | 10-Q 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 3172025 | 10-K 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 11072024 | 10-Q 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 8092024 | 10-Q 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 5092024 | 10-Q 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 3152024 | 10-K 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 11142023 | 10-Q 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 8212023 | 10-Q 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 5112023 | 10-Q 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 3142023 | 10-K 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 11142022 | 10-Q 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 8122022 | 10-Q 6/30/2022 |
| 12312021 | 7192022 | DEF 14A 12/31/2021 |
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