Shutterstock (SSTK)
Market Price (11/11/2025): $22.43 | Market Cap: $795.9 MilSector: Communication Services | Industry: Interactive Media & Services
Shutterstock (SSTK)
Market Price (11/11/2025): $22.43Market Cap: $795.9 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
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 13%, Dividend Yield is 5.8%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 9.3%, FCF Yield is 11% | Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -99%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -130% | |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 14% | ||
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Social Media & Creator Economy, Digital Advertising, and Digital Content & Streaming. Themes include Creator Economy Monetization, Show more. |
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 13%, Dividend Yield is 5.8%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 9.3%, FCF Yield is 11% |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 14% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Social Media & Creator Economy, Digital Advertising, and Digital Content & Streaming. Themes include Creator Economy Monetization, Show more. |
| Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -99%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -130% |
Market Valuation & Key Metrics
SSTK Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
AI Generated Analysis | Feedback
I cannot provide specific information about Shutterstock's (SSTK) stock movement between July 31, 2025, and November 11, 2025, as this timeframe is in the future. My capabilities are limited to historical and current data up to my last training update. Therefore, I cannot identify the key points for a hypothetical stock movement in a future period.
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Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| SSTK Return | 70% | 56% | -52% | -6% | -35% | -23% | -40% |
| Peers Return | 44% | -2% | -39% | 33% | 4% | -14% | 1% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 16% | 111% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| SSTK Win Rate | 58% | 58% | 17% | 42% | 17% | 50% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 47% | 45% | 28% | 45% | 35% | 38% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 70% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| SSTK Max Drawdown | -31% | -9% | -58% | -35% | -38% | -51% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -41% | -18% | -47% | -16% | -27% | -28% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: ADBE, CARG, UPWK, SABR, GIBO. See SSTK Returns vs. Peers.
[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 11/10/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | SSTK | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -73.1% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 271.6% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -34.3% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 52.3% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 118 days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -42.5% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 73.9% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | 371 days | 120 days |
Compare to ADBE, CARG, UPWK, SABR, GIBO
In The Past
Shutterstock's stock fell -73.1% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 10/18/2021. A -73.1% loss requires a 271.6% gain to breakeven.
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Trade Ideas
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| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10312025 | ADBE | Adobe | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | -3.4% | -3.4% | -3.9% |
| 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 | -16.1% | -16.1% | -16.6% |
| 10032025 | CABO | Cable One | Special | Short Squeeze PotentialShort Squeeze PotentialHas potential for a short squeeze. High short interest, rising short interest and high debt. | -28.0% | -28.0% | -28.0% |
| 09122025 | DV | DoubleVerify | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | -20.3% | -20.3% | -27.9% |
| 07312025 | CMCSA | Comcast | 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 | -17.5% | -17.5% | -17.9% |
| 09302023 | SSTK | Shutterstock | 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 | 21.9% | -3.9% | -12.1% |
| 04302022 | SSTK | Shutterstock | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | -31.3% | -10.0% | -39.0% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10312025 | ADBE | Adobe | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | -3.4% | -3.4% | -3.9% |
| 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 | -16.1% | -16.1% | -16.6% |
| 10032025 | CABO | Cable One | Special | Short Squeeze PotentialShort Squeeze PotentialHas potential for a short squeeze. High short interest, rising short interest and high debt. | -28.0% | -28.0% | -28.0% |
| 09122025 | DV | DoubleVerify | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | -20.3% | -20.3% | -27.9% |
| 07312025 | CMCSA | Comcast | 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 | -17.5% | -17.5% | -17.9% |
| 09302023 | SSTK | Shutterstock | 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 | 21.9% | -3.9% | -12.1% |
| 04302022 | SSTK | Shutterstock | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | -31.3% | -10.0% | -39.0% |
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Peer Comparisons for Shutterstock
Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 19.88 |
| Mkt Cap | 2.3 |
| Rev LTM | 1,020 |
| Op Inc LTM | 208 |
| FCF LTM | 201 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 117 |
| CFO LTM | 223 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 135 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 8.8% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 9.2% |
| Rev Chg Q | 3.8% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 0.9% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 14.7% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 8.6% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | 1.1% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 28.6% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 17.7% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 25.7% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 15.4% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 2.3 |
| P/S | 3.0 |
| P/EBIT | 16.0 |
| P/E | 13.1 |
| P/CFO | 10.4 |
| Total Yield | 10.6% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.0% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 6.3% |
| D/E | 0.2 |
| Net D/E | 0.0 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | 4.3% |
| 3M Rtn | 16.6% |
| 6M Rtn | -7.9% |
| 12M Rtn | -28.8% |
| 3Y Rtn | -3.6% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | 0.0% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | 7.5% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | -24.8% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | -47.2% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -68.7% |
Comparison Analyses
Returns Analyses
Earnings Returns History
Expand for More| Forward Returns | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Date | 1D Returns | 5D Returns | 21D Returns |
| 11/5/2025 | 5.5% | ||
| 7/29/2025 | 2.7% | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| 5/2/2025 | 2.0% | 14.2% | 9.7% |
| 10/29/2024 | 11.3% | 10.2% | 6.3% |
| 8/6/2024 | -3.3% | -7.7% | -8.8% |
| 5/2/2024 | -1.6% | -8.9% | -3.5% |
| 2/21/2024 | -1.3% | 6.4% | 7.0% |
| 10/31/2023 | 18.6% | 23.1% | 30.0% |
| ... | |||
| SUMMARY STATS | |||
| # Positive | 12 | 12 | 10 |
| # Negative | 11 | 11 | 13 |
| Median Positive | 8.0% | 9.6% | 9.3% |
| Median Negative | -5.3% | -6.7% | -8.4% |
| Max Positive | 23.6% | 37.8% | 33.9% |
| Max Negative | -9.8% | -15.0% | -28.3% |
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 9302025 | 11052025 | 10-Q 9/30/2025 |
| 6302025 | 7292025 | 10-Q 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 5022025 | 10-Q 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 2252025 | 10-K 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 10292024 | 10-Q 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 8062024 | 10-Q 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 5022024 | 10-Q 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 2262024 | 10-K 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 10312023 | 10-Q 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 8012023 | 10-Q 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 4252023 | 10-Q 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 2142023 | 10-K 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 10252022 | 10-Q 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 7262022 | 10-Q 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 4262022 | 10-Q 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 2102022 | 10-K 12/31/2021 |
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