Spotify(US:SPOT) ZACKSยท2025-05-28 22:51Company Performance - Spotify's stock closed at $663.96, reflecting a +1.62% increase, outperforming the S&P 500's loss of 0.56% [1] - Over the past month, Spotify's shares have risen by 13.25%, exceeding the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 11.21% and the S&P 500's gain of 7.37% [1] Earnings Projections - The upcoming EPS for Spotify is projected at $2.27, indicating a 58.74% increase year-over-year [2] - Quarterly revenue is expected to reach $4.78 billion, up 16.67% from the same period last year [2] Annual Estimates - For the full year, earnings are forecasted at $9.88 per share and revenue at $19.9 billion, representing increases of +66.05% and +17.37% respectively compared to the previous year [3] - Recent analyst estimate revisions indicate positive sentiment regarding Spotify's business and profitability [3] Valuation Metrics - Spotify has a Forward P/E ratio of 66.11, which is a premium compared to the industry average of 29.23 [5] - The company holds a PEG ratio of 1.64, lower than the Internet - Software industry's average PEG ratio of 2.08 [6] Industry Context - The Internet - Software industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector, currently ranked 57th, placing it in the top 24% of over 250 industries [7] - Research indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]