Spotify Stock Drops 12.2%: Here's What You Need to Know

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Shares of Spotify (NYSE: SPOT) dropped as much as 12.2% in trading on Tuesday after the company reported second-quarter 2025 financial results. Spotify is still growing, but ad revenue was disappointing and investors are rethinking just how expensive this company should be.

*Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of July 29, 2025. The video was published on July 29, 2025.

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