Spotify Shares Drop 1.96 as $1.48 Billion Surge Propels Stock to 50th in Market Activity Amid Earnings Woes

Spotify Technology (SPOT) closed on Sept. , . The stock’s performance followed a mixed earnings update highlighting both growth in premium subscribers and rising content costs. Analysts noted the volume spike reflected heightened short-term speculative interest amid broader market volatility.

Investor sentiment remained cautious as Spotify’s third-quarter guidance underscored structural challenges in monetizing its expanding user base. , yet operating margins narrowed due to higher royalty expenses. Institutional traders appeared to hedge positions, with options activity showing increased put-buying ahead of key earnings reports from tech peers later in the week.

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