Spotify(US:SPOT) Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-08-04 13:22Core Viewpoint - Spotify plans to increase its monthly subscription fee for premium personal services in select markets starting 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 - The company's stock price rose over 5% prior to the announcement of the price increase [1] - Spotify's stock was previously impacted by a lower-than-expected Q3 guidance and disappointing key financial metrics in its Q2 earnings report [1] - Costs related to personnel, professional services, and marketing increased significantly, leading to a more than sixfold rise in financial costs year-over-year, reaching €447 million [1]