Getty Images Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GETY), a leading entity in the global visual content industry, offers a comprehensive marketplace for images and videos. On March 17, 2025, GETY reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.06, surpassing the estimated $0.04. The company also achieved a revenue of approximately $247.3 million, slightly exceeding the estimated $246.3 million.
In the fourth quarter of 2024, Getty Images experienced a 9.5% revenue growth, with a currency-neutral growth of 8.5%. This growth is reflected in the company's annual subscriber revenue, which increased by 11.8%, accounting for 54.9% of the total revenue for the quarter. The full fiscal year 2024 saw a revenue growth of 2.5%, showcasing the company's strong profitability.
Craig Peters, CEO of Getty Images, attributes the company's return to full-year growth in 2024 to their premium content and strong partnerships. As the company celebrates its 30th anniversary, Peters emphasizes their commitment to investing in core assets and expanding exclusive content. This strategy aims to drive sustainable customer value and demonstrates the resilience of Getty Images' business.
Getty Images' financial metrics provide insight into its market valuation. The company has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of approximately 10.16, indicating how the market values its earnings. The price-to-sales ratio is about 0.94, suggesting investor willingness to pay per dollar of sales. The enterprise value to sales ratio is 0.85, showing the company's valuation relative to its annual sales.
Despite a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.043, indicating a conservative approach to leveraging, Getty Images faces potential liquidity concerns with a current ratio of 0.79. This ratio, being below 1, suggests the company may have challenges meeting short-term obligations. However, the earnings yield of 9.84% reflects a solid return on investment for shareholders.
