Spotify forecasts lower-than-expected third-quarter profitability, according to company guidance cited by multiple outlets. The streaming music provider expects third-quarter operating income of €670 million (about $771 million). This figure is below analysts’ consensus estimates of €677.8 million, indicating a modest miss versus market expectations.
Both sources frame the outlook as part of broader pressure on monthly users and profit expectations, noting that Spotify’s guidance points to softer performance relative to what analysts anticipate. The company’s forecast therefore signals caution going into the third quarter, particularly around profitability measures reflected in operating income.
While the articles focus on the same operating-income number and the comparison with analyst estimates, they provide a consistent message: Spotify’s third-quarter outlook is slightly below consensus. Neither source includes additional segment details or reasons for the forecast change in the provided excerpts, but both agree on the magnitude of the guidance gap and its implication for expectations.
