Spotify(US:SPOT) 智通财经网·2025-08-04 13:14Core Viewpoint - Spotify plans to increase its premium subscription price in several markets starting in September, aiming to improve profit margins after facing financial challenges [1] Group 1: Subscription Price Increase - Spotify is raising its subscription price from €10.99 to €11.99 (approximately $13.86) [1] - The price adjustment will affect markets including South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Latin America, and the Asia-Pacific region [1] Group 2: Financial Performance - Spotify's stock price rose over 5% prior to the announcement of the price increase [1] - The company experienced a significant drop in stock price last month due to lower-than-expected Q3 guidance and disappointing key financial metrics in Q2 [1] - Costs related to personnel, professional services, and marketing increased, leading to a more than sixfold rise in financial costs year-on-year, reaching €447 million [1]