"Spotify's Record Growth and Narrowed Losses Amid Layoffs and Price Hikes"
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Spotify gained 10 million subscribers in Q4 2023, reaching 236 million Premium subscribers and 602 million total monthly active users. The company reported a 16% increase in revenue, reaching €3.67 billion, and narrowed its net loss to €70 million. Operating expenses grew 2% due to charges related to layoffs. Spotify's podcast segment is expected to swing to positive gross margin in 2024. The company announced a multiyear deal renewal with Joe Rogan, adopting a strategy of widely distributing shows to maximize audience reach. CEO Daniel Ek criticized Apple's App Store policies, claiming they prevent Spotify from generating incremental revenue.
- Spotify Gains 10 Million Premium Subscribers as Revenue Rises 16% in Q4, Incurs Charge for Mass Layoffs Variety
- Spotify stock jumps after strong guidance and user growth outweigh earnings miss Yahoo Finance
- Spotify reports record growth in a year of layoffs and price hikes The Verge
- Spotify Earnings: Losses Narrow Amid Subscriber Growth, Price Increase The Wall Street Journal
- Spotify earnings report: Streaming giant reports lower losses than anticipated Axios
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