In a mission to becoming the world’s leading audio platform, Stockholm-based music streaming provider Spotify is all set to acquire podcast companies Gimlet and Anchor to compete with Apple’s popular iTunes’ podcasting platform. Podcasts are a promising and an evolving industry -- U.S podcast ad revenue jumped 86% in 2017 to $314 million. Spotify plans to spend $400 million to $500 million on acquisitions in 2019.
Gimlet Media has a podcast studio with dedicated intellectual-property development, production and advertising capabilities. Anchor has a platform of tools for podcast creators as well as an established and rapidly growing creator base.
This move is an effort on the part of Spotify to branch out and differentiate its musical offerings in a nascent but burgeoning podcast industry that promises opportunities for growth. In fact, Spotify may also try to generate revenue for itself by striking a deal with musical acts to upload their music directly to their platform and automatically receive royalty payouts.
The 50-day moving average for SPOT moved above the 200-day moving average on September 10, 2026. This could be a long-term bullish signal for the stock as the stock shifts to an upward trend.
The RSI Indicator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where SPOT's RSI Indicator exited the oversold zone, 23 of 30 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are 77%.
The Stochastic Oscillator shows that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 11 days. The price of this ticker is presumed to bounce back soon, since the longer the ticker stays in the oversold zone, the more promptly an upward trend is expected.
Following a +3.22% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where SPOT advanced for three days, in 276 of 352 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 78%.
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on September 17, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on SPOT as a result. In 51 of 87 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 59%.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for SPOT turned negative on September 08, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 52 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In 37 of the 52 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at 71%.
SPOT moved below its 50-day moving average on September 22, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
The 10-day moving average for SPOT crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on September 29, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In 7 of 11 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 64%.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where SPOT declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 65%.
The Aroon Indicator for SPOT entered a downward trend on October 06, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 23 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 61 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 94, placing this stock slightly better than average.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 71 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating slightly worse than average price growth. SPOT’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 77 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (10.718) is normal, around the industry mean (1.332). P/E Ratio (27.484) is within average values for comparable stocks, (412.981). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.407) is also within normal values, averaging (17.274). Dividend Yield (0.000) settles around the average of (0.015) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (5.491) is also within normal values, averaging (71.888).
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 99 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
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