| Metric | Value ($ M) | Q1 FY26 | Q2 FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 229.10 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Total Income | 229.10 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Expenditure | 196.73 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| PBT | -12.39 | 573.4% | 78.5% |
| Net Profit | -86.31 | 2025.9% | 151.2% |
| OPM | 14.13% | 0.20pp | 1.01pp |
| NPM | -37.67% | 35.88pp | 23.04pp |
| EPS | -0.21 | 2000.0% | 162.5% |
Getty Images Reports Q2 2026 Results with Revenue Down 2.5% YoY
11 Aug 2026 · 11 Aug, 2:03 am
Summary
Getty Images Holdings, Inc. reported second quarter 2026 revenue of $229.1 million, a 2.5% decrease year over year. The company experienced continued pressure in Agency and iStock e-commerce, though enterprise customer segments showed resilience. A net loss of $85.8 million was recorded for the quarter, a significant increase from the $34.4 million net loss in Q2'25, largely due to higher tax expenses. Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 8.4% to $62.3 million, with the adjusted EBITDA margin declining to 27.2% from 28.9% in the prior year. Management is focused on building on Getty Images' strengths and optimizing its capital structure.
Key Highlights
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Revenue for the second quarter of 2026 was $229.1 million, a decrease of 2.5% year over year.
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Annual Subscription Revenue grew to 58.8% of total revenue in Q2'26, up from 53.5% in Q2'25.
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The company reported a net loss of $85.8 million in Q2'26, compared to a net loss of $34.4 million in Q2'25.
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Adjusted EBITDA was $62.3 million for Q2'26, down 8.4% year over year.
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Adjusted EBITDA margin was 27.2% for Q2'26 compared to 28.9% in the prior year period.
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Free cash flow was $(122.6) million in Q2'26, compared to $(9.6) million in the prior year period.
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Total debt stood at $2.1 billion as of June 30, 2026.
Management Comments
Craig Peters
Our second quarter results reflected continued pressure in Agency and iStock e-commerce, while the larger parts of our business serving enterprise customers continued to demonstrate resilience and growth. We are focused on building on Getty Images' strengths; trusted content, deep customer relationships, unique coverage and an unparalleled archive as we work to optimize our capital structure and support long-term growth as a standalone company.
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