Spotify Technology Option Alert: Mar 20 $780 Puts at the Bid: 37 vs 3 OI; Earnings 7/22 Before Open [est] 

Spotify Technology Option Alert: Mar 20 $780 Puts at the Bid: 37 @ $149.35 vs 3 OI; Earnings 7/22 Before Open [est] Ref=$699.68

Spotify Technology Option Alert: Mar 20 $760 Puts at the Ask: 37 vs 51 OI; Earnings 7/22 Before Open [est] 

Spotify Technology Option Alert: Mar 20 $760 Puts at the Ask: 37 @ $138.9 vs 51 OI; Earnings 7/22 Before Open [est] Ref=$697.42

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Spotify is the leading global music streaming service provider, with nearly 700 million monthly active users and over 250 million paying subscribers, with the latter constituting the firm's premium segment. Most of the firm's revenue and nearly all its gross profit come from the subscribers, who pay a monthly fee to access a music library that consists of most of the most popular songs ever recorded, including all from the major record labels. The firm also sells separate audiobook subscriptions and integrates podcasts within its standard music app. Podcast content is not exclusive and is typically free to access on other platforms. Ad-supported users can access a similar music catalog but cannot customize a similar on-demand experience.

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애플(NASDAQ:AAPL)이 iOS 26의 새로운 기능 중 하나인 &#39;잠금 화면에 애니메이션 앨범 아트 표시&#39;를 서드파티 음악 및 오디오 앱으로 확장할 계획이라고 보도되었다. 이는 애플 뮤직과의 독점적 연계를 깨는 것이다.

애플, 스포티파이 등 서드파이 음악 앱에 iOS 26 잠금화면 애니메이션 앨범 아트 개방할 것: 보도

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매주, 벤징가의 스톡 위스퍼 지수(Benzinga&#39;s Stock Whisper Index)는 독점 데이터(proprietary data)와 패턴 인식의 조합을 사용하여 표면 바로 아래에서 주목을 받을 만한 주식 5종목을 소개한다. 투자자들은 가치가 저평가된, 관심이 적은, 새로운 주식들을 항상 찾고 있다. 소매 투자자들이 사용할 수 있는 방법은 무수히 많지만, 새로운 기회를 발견하고 특정 주식이 왜 관심을 가져야 하는지를 이해하는 데 종종 정보의 홍수 속에서 걸러내는 것이 도전 과제가 된다.

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벤징가는 지난 한 주 동안 많은 투자자가 선호하는 주식의 전망을 조사했다 — 우리의 주요 이야기를 살펴보자. 미국 시장은 예상보다 강한 5월 고용 보고서에 힘입어 지주 상승했다. 경제는 139,000개의 일자리를 추가하며 예측을 초과하고 경기 침체 우려를 완화했다. S&amp;P 500은 1.5% 상승했고, 다우 존스 산업 평균은 1.2% 상승했으며, 나스닥 종합 지수는 2.2% 상승했다. 러셀 2000은 3.2% 상승하며 국내 소형주에 대한 낙관적인 흐름을 반영했다. 10년 만기 국채 수익률은 4.51%로 상승했으며, 투자자들은 개선된 경제 심리로 인해 채권에서 벗어났다.

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Guggenheim analyst Michael Morris maintains Spotify Technology (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $725 to $840.

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Guggenheim Maintains Buy on Spotify Technology, Raises Price Target to $840

European artificial intelligence <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45332493/mit-dropout-ethan-thornton-secures-100m-for-mach-industries-backed-by-sequoia-and-khosla-to-revolutionize-u-s-defense-tech">defense</a> startup Helsing<a href="https://helsing.ai/newsroom/helsing-raises-eur600m-to-invest-in-european-technological-sovereignty"> announced</a> a €600 million ($694 million) funding round on Tuesday, led by Prima Materia, the investment firm founded by Spotify (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>) CEO <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/25/01/43182414/spotify-co-founder-daniel-eks-neko-health-secures-260-million-for-us-expansion-as-it-compares-itself-with-the-apples-or-teslas-of-the-world">Daniel Ek</a> and Shakil Khan, an earlier investor in Spotify.
The company said the new funding will help advance Europe's "technological sovereignty" by scaling domestic production of AI-driven defense systems. Helsing uses artificial intelligence to support military decision-making by connecting real-time sensor and weapons system data with advanced software architectures, according to its<a href="https://helsing.ai/"> website</a>.
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Founded in 2021, the company operates in Germany, France, and the U.K. Its product portfolio includes platforms like the HX-2, which reflects the company's move to integrate AI with battlefield-ready hardware. According to Helsing, its technologies are already being deployed under several government contracts, though specific client names have not been disclosed.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">High-Profile Backers Fuel Helsing's Growth Strategy</h2>
The latest investment round includes contributions from existing stakeholders Lightspeed Venture, Accel, General Catalyst, Plural, and Swedish defense firm SAAB. New participants include BDT &amp; MSD Partners, according to Helsing.
Ek, who also serves as Helsing's chairman, said the investment reflects an urgent need to bolster Europe's security architecture amid rising global tensions. "As Europe rapidly strengthens its defense capabilities in response to evolving geopolitical challenges, there is an urgent need for investments in advanced technologies that ensure its strategic autonomy and security readiness," Ek said in the statement.
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Helsing's prior valuation stood at approximately €5 billion following a €450 million round led by General Catalyst in 2023. The company declined to confirm its current valuation due to pending regulatory approvals, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/17/spotifys-daniel-ek-leads-investment-in-defense-startup-helsing.html">CNBC</a> says.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Defense Tech Surpasses Traditional Venture Markets</h2>
The funding surge reflects a broader shift in the European investment landscape. According to the<a href="https://www.nif.fund/news/inaugural-dealroom-and-nato-innovation-fund-report-reveals-record-breaking-investing-in-startups-in-european-defence-security-and-resilience-sector/"> NATO Innovation Fund</a>, venture capital backing for defense, security, and resilience startups in Europe reached a record $5.2 billion in 2024. That figure represents a 30% increase over the past two years, despite a 45% contraction in general VC markets over the same period.
According to CNBC, ongoing conflicts such as the war in Ukraine and conflict between Israel and Iran have driven investor interest in technologies that enhance operational readiness and strategic autonomy. Helsing is among a growing list of AI-focused defense startups offering governments and militaries tools to manage complex warzones through automation and real-time intelligence.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Europe's AI Defense Race Accelerates</h2>
Helsing says it will use the newly raised capital to advance its AI-based software platforms and scale integrated systems like the HX-2, a mass-producible strike drone designed to operate in electronic warfare environments. The HX-2 is part of the Altra platform, which enables coordinated swarm strikes and integration with battlefield intelligence systems.
According to<a href="https://helsing.ai/company"> Helsing</a>, the company is already executing large contracts for democratic governments, though specific partners have not been disclosed.
As Europe ramps up its domestic defense capabilities, Helsing may emerge as a strategic player at the intersection of AI and national security. With financial backing from Spotify's leadership and top-tier investors, the company may play a defining role in shaping the continent's military future.
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Spotify's $694M Bet On AI War Tech: What Daniel Ek's Helsing Move Signals For Investors Watching The Defense Boom

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Spotify Technology SA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>) CEO Daniel Ek has positioned his investment firm at the forefront of Europe&#8217;s defense tech boom, leading a €600 million ($690 million) Series D funding round in AI-powered military startup Helsing.
What Happened: Prima Materia, Ek&#8217;s investment vehicle, spearheaded the round announced June 17, valuing the Munich-based defense unicorn at €12 billion ($13.8 billion). Major participants included Lightspeed Venture Partners, General Catalyst, Accel, and Swedish aerospace giant Saab, according to company statements, <a href="https://observer.com/2025/06/spotify-daniel-ek-european-defense-tech-startup-helsing/">reported</a> the Observer.
The funding surge reflects Europe&#8217;s accelerated military spending amid rising geopolitical tensions following Russia&#8217;s 2022 Ukraine invasion. Helsing, founded in 2021 by game developer, former German defense official Gundbert Scherf, and AI researcher Niklas Köhler, has rapidly expanded from software development to manufacturing drones, submarines and aircraft.
&#8220;As Europe rapidly strengthens its defense capabilities in response to evolving geopolitical challenges, there is an urgent need for investments in advanced technologies that ensure its strategic autonomy and security readiness,&#8221; Ek stated, according to the report.
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Why It Matters: Global defense tech venture capital hit $3 billion across 102 deals in 2024, marking an 11% year-over-year increase, according to Crunchbase data. Helsing&#8217;s round ranks among the sector&#8217;s largest alongside U.S. rival Anduril Industries&#8216; recent <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/market-summary/25/06/45810158/anduril-raises-2-5-billion-at-30-5-billion-valuation-doubling-in-a-year-as-defense-contracts-grow">$2.5 billion raise at a $30.5 billion valuation</a>.
Ek, estimated worth $10 billion, co-founded Prima Materia in 2020 with early Spotify investor Shakil Khan, pledging €1 billion toward European tech investments over the decade. Previous backing includes longevity startup Epiterna and health-tech venture Neko Health.
Helsing&#8217;s AI-powered military decision-making software has been deployed by Ukrainian forces since 2022, establishing credibility in active combat zones. The company raised €450 million in Series C funding last year, building on Prima Materia&#8217;s initial €100 million 2021 investment.
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
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<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
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<td>ASTS</td>
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<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$26.3K</td>
<td>100</td>
<td>13.0K</td>
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<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$685.00</td>
<td>$49.0K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>12.3K</td>
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<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$126.2K</td>
<td>4.5K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
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<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
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<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$26.7K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
<td>234</td>
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<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/11/25</td>
<td>$1190.00</td>
<td>$29.8K</td>
<td>62</td>
<td>39</td>
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<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$660.00</td>
<td>$26.7K</td>
<td>353</td>
<td>34</td>
</tr>
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</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding ASTS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASTS#NASDAQ">ASTS</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 28 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 65 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.3K, with a price of $405.0 per contract. There were 100 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 13085 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For META (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 190 contract(s) at a $685.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 38 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.0K, with a price of $258.0 per contract. There were 2140 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 12344 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BIDU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 28 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 499 contract(s) at a $85.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $126.2K, with a price of $253.0 per contract. There were 4546 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1204 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GOOGL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 182 day(s) on December 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 22 contract(s) at a $165.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.7K, with a price of $1215.0 per contract. There were 5108 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 234 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NFLX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 21 day(s) on July 11, 2025. This event was a transfer of 5 contract(s) at a $1190.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.8K, with a price of $5975.0 per contract. There were 62 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 39 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SPOT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, is expiring today. Parties traded 5 contract(s) at a $660.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.7K, with a price of $5350.0 per contract. There were 353 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 34 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Deepak Mathivanan maintains Spotify Technology (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $610 to $640.

Cantor Fitzgerald Maintains Neutral on Spotify Technology, Raises Price Target to $640

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Spotify Technology (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with SPOT, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 9 uncommon options trades for Spotify Technology.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 22% bullish and 55%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $207,000, and 5 are calls, for a total amount of $172,045.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $400.0 and $760.0 for Spotify Technology, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Spotify Technology's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Spotify Technology's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $400.0 to $760.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Spotify Technology 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750255323_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

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<thead>
<tr>
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<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
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<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$94.0</td>
<td>$89.15</td>
<td>$92.0</td>
<td>$720.00</td>
<td>$92.0K</td>
<td align="right">22</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$35.05</td>
<td>$31.0</td>
<td>$31.0</td>
<td>$560.00</td>
<td>$46.5K</td>
<td align="right">834</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$369.95</td>
<td>$366.1</td>
<td>$366.1</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$36.6K</td>
<td align="right">111</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$36.0</td>
<td>$35.8</td>
<td>$36.0</td>
<td>$720.00</td>
<td>$36.0K</td>
<td align="right">106</td>
<td align="right">29</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>07/11/25</td>
<td>$23.25</td>
<td>$17.0</td>
<td>$20.0</td>
<td>$740.00</td>
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<h3>About Spotify Technology</h3>
Spotify is the leading global music streaming service provider, with nearly 700 million monthly active users and over 250 million paying subscribers, with the latter constituting the firm's premium segment. Most of the firm's revenue and nearly all its gross profit come from the subscribers, who pay a monthly fee to access a music library that consists of most of the most popular songs ever recorded, including all from the major record labels. The firm also sells separate audiobook subscriptions and integrates podcasts within its standard music app. Podcast content is not exclusive and is typically free to access on other platforms. Ad-supported users can access a similar music catalog but cannot customize a similar on-demand experience.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Spotify Technology, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Spotify Technology</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 134,196, the price of SPOT is down by -0.98%, reaching $714.18.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 34 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Spotify Technology</h3>
In the last month, 4 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $788.75.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Pivotal Research keeps a Buy rating on Spotify Technology with a target price of $900. 
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from JP Morgan keeps a Overweight rating on Spotify Technology with a target price of $730. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Canaccord Genuity persists with their Buy rating on Spotify Technology, maintaining a target price of $775. 
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Advertising legend Rory Sutherland admits he once dismissed podcasting as a fad, even after meeting the journalist who coined the word.
What Happened: "I remember thinking this will never take off," he told the "Uncensored CMO" show, recalling a chat with Ben Hammersley, the Guardian writer credited with inventing the term in 2004.
Back in 2005 UK already had BBC Radio 4, Sutherland reasoned, so he doubted listeners would download amateur radio on an iPod. Instead, global podcast revenue has now swelled to $7.3 billion, according to fresh Bloomberg research. The wider market, including hosting, equipment and listener payments, could hit $47.8 billion by the end of 2025 from $36.3 billion in 2024, a forecast from The Business Research Company shows.
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"Just because what you say makes sense doesn't mean you're right," Sutherland conceded, likening his error to assuming Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) would bomb in the tea-loving UK.
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Sutherland, the Vice Chairman of Ogilvy, one of the largest and most renowned advertising agencies in the world, said his bad call taught him humility. "All my arguments against podcasting were perfectly sensible. Turns out they were completely wrong," he conceded.
Why It Matters: Podcasting's boom is hard to ignore. Spotify (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>) has paid creators <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45061513/spotify-pays-100-million-to-podcast-creators-aiming-to-topple-youtubes-reign">more than $100 million</a> this year, chasing YouTube's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43998792/youtube-surpasses-spotify-with-1-billion-monthly-podcast-users-ceo-pledges-enhanced-monetization-for-creators">one-billion-viewer lead</a>. U.S. ad spend alone was expected to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/06/39494315/the-new-york-times-plans-shift-of-top-podcasts-behind-paywall-to-boost-revenue-amid-growing">top $2 billion</a> in 2024, according to a report following The New York Times&#8217; decision to shift its marquee shows behind a paywall.
Industry analysts at eMarketer count 584 million global listeners and project worldwide ad spend of $4.46 billion next year.
Even legacy radio giants such as Audacy now rely on podcasts for growth, though the broadcaster <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/01/36527958/radio-podcast-titan-audacy-files-for-bankruptcy-amid-plummeting-advertising-revenues">filed for bankruptcy</a> after advertising slipped.
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Pivotal Research analyst Jeffrey Wlodarczak maintains Spotify Technology (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $800 to $900.

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Evercore ISI Group analyst Mark Mahaney maintains Spotify Technology (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $650 to $750.

Evercore ISI Group Maintains Outperform on Spotify Technology, Raises Price Target to $750

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) is reportedly extending one of iOS 26's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45941076/apples-wwdc-2025-unveiling-ios-26-liquid-glass-interface-and-carplay-enhancements">new features</a>—animated album art on the lock screen—to third-party music and audio apps, breaking its exclusive tie to Apple Music.
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Initially available only for Apple Music, this feature is now being opened to third-party apps like Spotify Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>), Audible and other audio players like music or podcasts through a new API called MPMediaItemAnimatedArtwork.
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According to developers testing the iOS 26 SDK, apps that play audio can now provide a video clip or animated visual to appear on the lock screen while the content plays, along with placeholder artwork as the animation loads, the report added.
Why It's Important: Although Apple has released the tools for developers now, end users won't see this feature in third-party apps until iOS 26 officially launches this fall.
As of now, it remains unclear whether Spotify, one of Apple Music's biggest rivals, will adopt the feature. Spotify did not immediately respond to<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard"> Benzinga's</a> request for comments.
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Spotify Technology (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 16.49% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 30.53%. Currently, Spotify Technology has a market capitalization of $144.12 billion. 
Buying $1000 In SPOT: If an investor had bought $1000 of SPOT stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $3,740.79 today based on a price of $702.82 for SPOT at the time of writing.
<h3>Spotify Technology's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749759311_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Spotify Technology (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in SPOT usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 32 extraordinary options activities for Spotify Technology. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 28% leaning bullish and 46% bearish. Among these notable options, 13 are puts, totaling $795,058, and 19 are calls, amounting to $1,394,227.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $500.0 to $725.0 for Spotify Technology over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Spotify Technology's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Spotify Technology's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $500.0 to $725.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Spotify Technology Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749571267_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
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<td>SPOT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$191.25</td>
<td>$188.45</td>
<td>$191.25</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$191.2K</td>
<td align="right">301</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$26.15</td>
<td>$24.55</td>
<td>$24.55</td>
<td>$720.00</td>
<td>$189.0K</td>
<td align="right">322</td>
<td align="right">86</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$175.95</td>
<td>$172.75</td>
<td>$172.75</td>
<td>$520.00</td>
<td>$172.7K</td>
<td align="right">283</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$63.2</td>
<td>$62.5</td>
<td>$63.2</td>
<td>$700.00</td>
<td>$126.4K</td>
<td align="right">95</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$15.95</td>
<td>$15.35</td>
<td>$15.61</td>
<td>$675.00</td>
<td>$124.7K</td>
<td align="right">54</td>
<td align="right">296</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Spotify Technology</h3>
Spotify is the leading global music streaming service provider, with nearly 700 million monthly active users and over 250 million paying subscribers, with the latter constituting the firm's premium segment. Most of the firm's revenue and nearly all its gross profit come from the subscribers, who pay a monthly fee to access a music library that consists of most of the most popular songs ever recorded, including all from the major record labels. The firm also sells separate audiobook subscriptions and integrates podcasts within its standard music app. Podcast content is not exclusive and is typically free to access on other platforms. Ad-supported users can access a similar music catalog but cannot customize a similar on-demand experience.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Spotify Technology, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Spotify Technology's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 691,008, the price of SPOT is down -3.09% at $677.51. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 42 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Spotify Technology</h3>
A total of 3 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $743.33.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Canaccord Genuity has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Spotify Technology, which currently sits at a price target of $775. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Guggenheim continues to hold a Buy rating for Spotify Technology, targeting a price of $725. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan persists with their Overweight rating on Spotify Technology, maintaining a target price of $730. 
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As per the recent news, Reddit, on June 4, filed a lawsuit against artificial intelligence startup Anthropic, accusing it of unauthorized use of Reddit&#8217;s data for AI model training.
&#8220;I want you to stay in it. If anything, I'd like you to buy more,&#8221; Cramer said when asked about Walt Disney (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>). &#8220;We don't care where a stock came from, we care where it's going to. I think it's going higher.&#8221;
Disney is reportedly cutting hundreds of roles. According to <a href="https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/disney-mass-layoffs-tv-film-finance-departments-1236415786/">Variety</a>, the cuts span multiple departments, including film and television marketing, publicity, casting, development, and corporate finance.
Kinder Morgan, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>) is &#8220;good,&#8221; Cramer said.
Lending support to his choice, Scotiabank analyst Brandon Bingham, on June 5, raised the price target on the stock from $26 to $27.
Cramer said although he likes the subscription businesses of Peloton Interactive, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTON#NASDAQ">PTON</a>), but doesn't think they have the growth. Therefore, he recommends Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>) in case of going with a subscription business.
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Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) is &#8220;gaining momentum, it'll burst through,&#8221; Cramer said.
Supporting his view, the company, on May 15, posted better-than-expected quarterly earnings.
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Shell PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHEL#NYSE">SHEL</a>): The oil and gas stock saw increased interest from readers during the week with minimal news. The big news for the sector in recent weeks was the decision by OPEC to keep output unchanged after discussing increasing output for the month of July. This decision could keep the price of oil steady. In May, the company announced quarterly results with earnings per share beating analyst estimates and revenue missing estimates. In May, the company also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/25/05/45664619/shell-boosts-nigerian-deepwater-assets-with-totalenergies-stake-purchase">announced a deal</a> between its Nigeria Exploration segment and TotalEnergies SE's Nigeria Limited segment, which increases Shell's total ownership from 55% to 67.5%. The deal comes as Shell is looking to increase its total production annually.
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Spotify Technology (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>): The music streaming company saw shares hit all-time highs thanks to some analyst upgrades and notes. A <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst-color/25/06/45750281/spotify-stock-smashes-records-goldman-sees-200-billion-music-streaming-market-by-2035">report from Goldman Sachs</a> said the global music market could double in size over the next decade with Spotify a potential winner. The report predicts global paid subscribers for music streaming will hit 1.51 billion by 2035 with 75% of the growth coming from emerging markets. Spotify had a 35% market share for global paid music streaming in 2024 with 263 million subscribers. Goldman Sachs said Spotify could further monetize their user base with fan promotions and selling concert tickets. JPMorgan also recently raised the price target on Spotify from $670 to $730 while maintaining an Overweight rating. Canaccord recently maintained a Buy rating and raised the price target from $700 to $775. Another item potentially helping Spotify could be a rush of Taylor Swift fans, aka Swifties, to the platform to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/entertainment/25/06/45783291/spotify-early-winner-from-taylor-swift-buying-back-old-albums-a-love-story-for-fans-streaming-company">listen to her older songs</a> and records now that she owns the rights to all of her music.
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Cellebrite (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLBT#NASDAQ">CLBT</a>): Digital intelligence company Cellebrite saw increased interest from readers during the week, likely the result of the company announcing its <a href="https://investors.cellebrite.com/news-releases/news-release-details/cellebrite-acquire-corellium">acquisition </a>of Corellium, a leading in Arm-based virtualization software. The company said the combination will lead to new standards for digital investigations and smart device security. The acquisition is expected to expand the total addressable market size for Cellebrite's public and private sector efforts. Needham analysts also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CLBT/analyst-ratings">reiterated a Buy rating </a>on Cellebrite with a $24 price target recently.  
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Axon Enterprises (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXON#NASDAQ">AXON</a>): Shares of the cloud-based digital evidence company and owner of the TASER devices hit new all-time highs recently. The stock saw increased interest from readers during the week. The interest likely stems from a Bank of America <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AXON/analyst-ratings">analyst note </a>with a Buy rating maintained and the price target going up from $750 to $895. The interest in Axon Enterprises comes after the company<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45271559/axon-enterprise-stock-pops-on-q1-earnings-key-details"> beat analyst estimates</a> for revenue and earnings per share in the first quarter. The company also raised full-year guidance for revenue after the first-quarter beat. Axon was previously on the Stock Whisper Index <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44333602/benzingas-stock-whisper-index-5-stocks-investors-secretly-monitor-but-dont-talk-about-yet">in March</a> and has been a top performing stock with shares up over 180% over the last year.
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Benzinga examined the prospects for <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">many investors' favorite stocks</a> over the last week — here's a look at some of our top stories.
U.S. markets closed higher this week, buoyed by a stronger-than-expected May jobs report. The economy added 139,000 jobs, surpassing forecasts and easing recession fears. The S&amp;P 500 rose 1.5%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.2%, and the Nasdaq Composite climbed 2.2%. The Russell 2000 outperformed with a 3.2% increase, reflecting optimism in domestic small-cap stocks. The 10-year Treasury yield rose to 4.51%, as investors moved away from bonds amid improving economic sentiment.
Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) experienced significant volatility due to the public feud between CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump. After Musk criticized Trump's spending policies, Tesla's stock plunged 14%, erasing $150 billion in market value. However, the stock rebounded 3.7% on Friday as tensions appeared to ease. Despite the rebound, Tesla remains down 27% for the year. investopedia.com
Trump celebrated the strong jobs data but renewed pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, citing concerns over borrowing costs. The Fed has maintained current rates, citing inflation concerns tied to trade policies. Meanwhile, upcoming U.S.-China trade talks in London are anticipated, with investors hopeful for progress that could further stabilize markets.
Benzinga provides daily reports on the stocks most popular with investors. Here are a few of this past week's most bullish and bearish posts that are worth another look.

The Bulls
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst-color/25/06/45750281/spotify-stock-smashes-records-goldman-sees-200-billion-music-streaming-market-by-2035">"Spotify stock smashes records: Goldman sees $200 billion music streaming market by 2035"</a>, by Piero Cingari, reports that Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>) shares surged to a record high of $675 after Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>) projected the global music market will nearly double to $197 billion by 2035, driven by emerging markets and new monetization strategies like concert ticketing and superfan tiers.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/short-ideas/25/06/45745566/applied-digitals-stunning-48-rally-may-put-shorts-on-the-run">"Applied Digital's stunning 48% rally may put shorts on the run"</a>, by Surbhi Jain, reports that Applied Digital Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APLD#NASDAQ">APLD</a>) shares surged nearly 50% after securing a $7 billion, 15-year lease deal with CoreWeave Inc., potentially triggering a short squeeze amid 30% short interest.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/06/45781511/planet-labs-stock-soars-after-q1-revenue-beats-estimates">"Planet Labs stock soars after Q1 revenue beats estimates"</a>, by Erica Kollmann, reports that Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PL#NYSE">PL</a>) shares surged nearly 50% after the company posted Q1 revenue of $66.3 million—beating estimates—and achieved breakeven adjusted earnings alongside its first-ever positive free cash flow, prompting a raised full-year outlook amid strong demand for AI-driven satellite services.
For additional bullish calls of the past week, check out the following:
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/space/25/06/45776611/ast-spacemobile-stock-climbs-after-analyst-flags-potential-investment-from-amazons-jeff-bezos">AST SpaceMobile Stock Climbs After Analyst Flags Potential Investment From Amazon's Jeff Bezos</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/sports/25/06/45812523/manchester-united-stock-jumps-after-q3-profit-turnaround-matchday-growth-and-stadium-plans">Manchester United Stock Jumps After Q3 Profit Turnaround, Matchday Growth, And Stadium Plans</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/health-care/25/06/45776552/why-is-sharps-technology-stock-soaring-on-wednesday">Why Is Sharps Technology Stock Soaring On Wednesday?</a>

The Bears
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/06/45803051/docusign-stock-plummets-after-q1-earnings-report-details">"DocuSign stock plummets after Q1 earnings report: Details"</a>, by Erica Kollmann, reports that DocuSign Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOCU#NASDAQ">DOCU</a>) shares fell nearly 19% after the company beat Q1 earnings and revenue estimates but missed billings expectations and lowered its full-year outlook, attributing the shortfall to disruptions from its transition to an AI-driven agreement platform.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/06/45782126/calvin-klein-parent-pvh-stock-drops-after-q1-report-cut-full-year-outlook">"Calvin Klein parent PVH stock drops after Q1 report, cut full-year outlook"</a>, by Erica Kollmann, reports that PVH Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PVH#NYSE">PVH</a>) shares fell over 17% after the company beat Q1 earnings and revenue estimates but lowered its full-year EPS guidance due to a $65 million tariff impact and macroeconomic headwinds, despite strong performance from Tommy Hilfiger and a viral Calvin Klein campaign featuring Bad Bunny.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/06/45805010/petco-stock-drops-after-q1-revenues-miss-details">"Petco stock drops after Q1 revenues miss: Details"</a>, by Erica Kollmann, reports that Petco Health and Wellness Co. Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WOOF#NASDAQ">WOOF</a>) shares fell over 10% after the company reported Q1 revenue of $1.49 billion—missing estimates—and a 1.3% decline in comparable sales, though it met EPS expectations and reaffirmed its fiscal 2025 outlook.
For more bearish takes, be sure to see these posts:
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/06/45781050/chargepoint-stock-sinks-after-q1-revenues-miss-weak-q2-guidance-details">ChargePoint Stock Sinks After Q1 Revenues Miss, Weak Q2 Guidance: Details</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/large-cap/25/06/45745834/nio-stock-drops-after-q1-results-and-outlook-disappoints-the-street-margins-shrink">Nio Stock Drops After Q1 Results And Outlook Disappoints The Street, Margins Shrink</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/06/45759307/sportsmans-warehouse-stock-tanks-after-q1-earnings-revenues-miss-details">Sportsman's Warehouse Stock Tanks After Q1 Earnings, Revenues Miss: Details</a>

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Benzinga Bulls And Bears: Spotify, Applied Digital, DocuSign — And Tesla Swings On Musk-Trump Feud

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Spotify Technology.
Looking at options history for Spotify Technology (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>) we detected 53 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 32% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 58% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 28 are puts, for a total amount of $1,501,915 and 25, calls, for a total amount of $1,703,078.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $430.0 to $940.0 for Spotify Technology over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Spotify Technology's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Spotify Technology's significant trades, within a strike price range of $430.0 to $940.0, over the past month.
<h3>Spotify Technology Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749225698_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$285.75</td>
<td>$278.95</td>
<td>$282.5</td>
<td>$430.00</td>
<td>$423.7K</td>
<td align="right">17</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$11.0</td>
<td>$9.6</td>
<td>$11.0</td>
<td>$430.00</td>
<td>$396.0K</td>
<td align="right">420</td>
<td align="right">360</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/13/25</td>
<td>$9.5</td>
<td>$8.9</td>
<td>$9.5</td>
<td>$725.00</td>
<td>$197.6K</td>
<td align="right">299</td>
<td align="right">208</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$39.85</td>
<td>$38.75</td>
<td>$38.75</td>
<td>$720.00</td>
<td>$193.7K</td>
<td align="right">245</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$16.95</td>
<td>$16.9</td>
<td>$16.95</td>
<td>$700.00</td>
<td>$140.6K</td>
<td align="right">62</td>
<td align="right">504</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Spotify Technology</h3>
Spotify is the leading global music streaming service provider, with nearly 700 million monthly active users and over 250 million paying subscribers, with the latter constituting the firm's premium segment. Most of the firm's revenue and nearly all its gross profit come from the subscribers, who pay a monthly fee to access a music library that consists of most of the most popular songs ever recorded, including all from the major record labels. The firm also sells separate audiobook subscriptions and integrates podcasts within its standard music app. Podcast content is not exclusive and is typically free to access on other platforms. Ad-supported users can access a similar music catalog but cannot customize a similar on-demand experience.
In light of the recent options history for Spotify Technology, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Current Position of Spotify Technology</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 444,215, the SPOT's price is up by 0.18%, now at $714.1. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 46 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Spotify Technology</h3>
Over the past month, 3 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $743.33.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Guggenheim continues to hold a Buy rating for Spotify Technology, targeting a price of $725. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Spotify Technology, which currently sits at a price target of $730. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Canaccord Genuity has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Spotify Technology, which currently sits at a price target of $775. 
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Spotify Technology's Options: A Look at What the Big Money is Thinking

Apple Inc&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) latest legal setback is a headwind, but one analyst says the impact on the iPhone maker&#8217;s stock price is materially lower than investors feared. 
What Happened: JPMorgan analyst Samik Chatterjee has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AAPL/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">an Overweight rating</a> on Apple, according to a Thursday research note.
The note comes one day after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied Apple&#8217;s emergency application to halt changes to its App Store that resulted from a legal spat with Epic Games.
Judge Gonzalez enforced Apple to allow link-out payments for applications at 0% commission versus 27% prior, Chatterjee noted. Implementing Gonzalez&#8217;s order will moderate Services revenue growth by up to 200 bps, which will result in an EPS headwind of 2%- 3%, as highlighted in his prior report.
However, Chatterjee said the actual impact will be driven by consumers&#8217; adoption rate for link-out payments.
As a reminder, before implementing the zero-commission link-outs, the analyst estimated that the US App Store would contribute $11.3 billion in fiscal 2025 (~3% of aggregate revenues).
In the future, investors will watch out for the appeal process against Gonzalez&#8217;s order, which may take two years or even more if the case reaches the Supreme Court. Other geographies will leverage the precedence from the current ruling to demand similar implementation of zero commission link-outs, Chatterjee said.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45781527/apple-app-store-sales-jump-in-may-boosting-outlook-for-services-growth" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple App Store Sales Jump In May, Boosting Outlook For Services Growth</a>
Why It Matters: Analyst Cory A Carpenter noted that the court denial is a big deal for app developers, many of whom have already updated their apps to accept credit card payments.
For apps that previously paid fees to Apple, the analyst estimated a potential annual margin uplift:
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<li>1%-2% for Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTWO#NASDAQ">TTWO</a>)</li>
<li>0.2%-0.5% for Electronic Arts Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>), and </li>
<li>2%-5% for PLAYSTUDIOS, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MYPS#NASDAQ">MYPS</a>).</li>
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Importantly, app store fee relief should represent upside potential to prior guidance, Carpenter said, as companies did not include any relief in their outlooks given the pending stay decision.
Roblox Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBLX#NYSE">RBLX</a>) generates 30% of revenue from the app store, but the analyst says the margin uplift will depend on how much savings are passed on to developers.
Carpenter said some apps previously did not allow users to subscribe on the app store due to Apple fees, and these companies should see a user acquisition benefit. The companies included Spotify Technology (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>), Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Kindle, and Epic Games.
Spotify said in an Amicus briefing on May 19 that its iOS app update had significantly increased iOS users upgrading to a Premium subscription analyst.
Carpenter expects Applovin Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>) to be an indirect beneficiary as developers re allocate app store fees to user acquisition.
Price Action: Apple stock is up 0.29% to $203.40 at last check Thursday.
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United (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) and Spotify (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>) today announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration that delivers an even more entertaining travel experience in the sky, with 450+ hours of content now available for free on the airline's 130,000+ seatback screens, many of which offer stunning 4K quality and Bluetooth audio compatibility.
This is the first time Spotify has offered audiobooks and video podcasts onboard an airline, allowing United flyers to enjoy more than 65+ pieces of content, including popular titles like Good Hang with Amy Poehler, The Dave Chang Show, and The Comment Section with Drew Afualo.
In addition, next year, United passengers will be able to use their personal devices to log into the Spotify app on the inflight entertainment screen. This will allow passengers to enjoy their favorite personalized content on the seatback so they can pick-up their favorite podcasts, music, and audiobooks from right where they left off.

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