Spotify Hits 293M Premium Subs and a Profit Record, But Stock Tanks on Outlook

Spotify Hits 293M Premium Subs and a Profit Record, But Stock Tanks on Outlook

Audio streaming giant Spotify posted a first-quarter revenue gain and ended March with 293 million paying premium subscribers, up from 290 million as of the end of 2025. Monthly active users (MAUs) grew to 761 million from 751 million. Management had previously forecast 293 million premium subs and 759 million MAUs. But the audio streamer forecast second-quarter earnings and…

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Spotify’s next frontier: fitness content

Spotify’s next frontier: fitness content

After expanding into podcasts, audiobooks, video, and even physical books, Spotify on Monday announced its next big category: fitness content. The company is building on its reputation as a hub for energizing playlists for your workout to actually become the home to your workout itself. To do so, Spotify has partnered with a number of…

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Spotify rolls out group chats

Spotify rolls out group chats

After launching a messaging feature last August, Spotify is now rolling out group chats. The company announced this week that users can now share the podcasts, playlists, and audiobooks they’re listening to with up to 10 people. You can only start a chat with someone you’ve previously shared content with. For example, if you have…

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