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Getty Images Merger with Shutterstock Faces CMA Review

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Getty Images Merger with Shutterstock Faces CMA Review

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Getty Images Holdings ( (GETY) ) has provided an update.

On November 3, 2025, Getty Images Holdings announced that the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has referred its proposed merger with Shutterstock to a Phase 2 review process. Despite offering remedies to avoid this, Getty Images remains committed to the merger and will continue to work with the CMA and Shutterstock to secure the necessary clearances, highlighting the company’s dedication to expanding its market presence and operational capabilities.

The most recent analyst rating on (GETY) stock is a Hold with a $2.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Getty Images Holdings stock, see the GETY Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GETY Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GETY is a Neutral.

Getty Images Holdings is on a growth trajectory with strong revenue growth and subscription expansion. However, challenges in profitability, negative free cash flow, and valuation concerns weigh heavily on the stock. The technical indicators suggest a neutral trend, with potential for upward movement. The earnings call highlights both opportunities and risks, with strategic focus on subscription growth amid macroeconomic challenges.

To see Spark’s full report on GETY stock, click here.

More about Getty Images Holdings

Getty Images is a leading global visual content creator and marketplace, offering a wide range of content solutions through its brands like Getty Images, iStock, and Unsplash. It serves customers worldwide, providing powerful visual content from top photographers and videographers. The company collaborates with nearly 600,000 content creators and over 355 content partners, covering more than 160,000 news, sport, and entertainment events annually. Getty Images also maintains a vast photographic archive and offers creative library and Custom Content solutions, including generative AI technologies for creating commercially safe visuals.

Average Trading Volume: 2,677,989

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: $779.8M

For a thorough assessment of GETY stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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