Spotify (SPOT) Today — Nov. 9, 2025: Travis Barker x Spotify 5K Hits Santa Monica, ‘Listening Stats’ Rolls Out Ahead of Wrapped, Analysts Reset Targets After Q3 Beat

9 November 2025

On-the-ground today: Spotify and Travis Barker’s Run Travis Run 5K and wellness event lands in Santa Monica at 10 a.m. PT (Third Street Promenade). ^[1]
Product momentum: Spotify’s new weekly “listening stats” feature (a mini‑Wrapped) launched Nov. 6 for Free and Premium users in 60+ markets, boosting shareability ahead of Wrapped season. ^[2]
Street reaction this week: After Q3, Benchmark lifted its SPOT target to $860 (Buy), Cantor Fitzgerald to $675 (Neutral), while Rosenblatt trimmed to $670 on ad softness. ^[3]
Earnings backdrop: On Nov. 4 Spotify guided Q4 operating income to €620M, forecast 745M MAUs and 289M Premium subs, and said price increases continue to support margins. ^[4]

SPOT at a glance (as markets head into the new week)

As of the latest close (U.S. markets are closed on Sunday), Spotify (NYSE: SPOT) last traded around $616.91 after a choppy earnings week.

What’s happening today: Travis Barker x Spotify brings music-fueled 5K to Santa Monica

Spotify’s fall race series with Travis Barker culminates today (Sun., Nov. 9) with a 5K along the Santa Monica shoreline, part of the “Run Travis Run” wellness experience. The event hub lists “3rd Street Promenade | Nov 9, 2025 | 10AM”, and Spotify’s newsroom post from July previewed Santa Monica as the series finale stop. Expect on‑site playlist tie‑ins and social content that leans into community and shareability. ^[5]

Why it matters: Beyond brand lift, IRL activations like this feed Spotify’s discovery narrative—bridging fandom, fitness, and platform engagement right as Wrapped buzz builds. ^[6]

Product & audience: Weekly Listening Stats primed for Discover and Wrapped

On Nov. 6, Spotify launched “listening stats,” a lightweight, weekly snapshot of your top artists and songs from the past four weeks, plus share cards and playlists you can post to Instagram, WhatsApp, and more. It’s available to Free and Premium users in 60+ markets, living right in your profile menu. Think of it as a mini‑Wrapped that keeps engagement humming between now and year‑end. ^[7]

Context for readers: Consumer outlets noted the feature essentially warms up the algorithmic storytelling fans expect from Wrapped; it also gives creators more frequent shareable moments that can surface in Google Discover. ^[8]

Earnings check: Guidance tops, ads mixed, subs still climbing

In Q3 2025 (reported Nov. 4), Spotify:

Guided Q4 operating income to €620M (above LSEG consensus) and revenue ~€4.5B (in line).
Said Premium subscribers were 281M in Q3 (+12% YoY), MAUs reached 713M, and it raised prices in 150+ markets during the September quarter. ^[9]
Coverage also flagged ad‑supported revenue down ~6% YoY, underscoring an ad recovery that’s later than subscription momentum. ^[10]

Why it matters: The model still leans on subscription ARPU and retention, with audiobooks and video podcasts widening the content funnel. Near‑term, Street debate centers on advertising’s slope into 2026 and the elasticity of recent price hikes. ^[11]

Street view this week: Targets shuffle, tone stays constructive

Benchmark raised its SPOT price target to $860 (Buy), citing durable subscriber growth and product velocity. ^[12]
Cantor Fitzgerald lifted to $675 (Neutral) after Q3. ^[13]
Rosenblatt trimmed to $670 on ad growth timing. ^[14]
TipRanks and related coverage highlighted a broadly bullish post‑print stance tempered by valuation and ad‑mix questions. ^[15]

Investor flow note today: Small new stake disclosed

A 13F‑style roundup flagged Moors & Cabot Inc. initiating a ~$315K position in SPOT (Q2 activity, posted Nov. 9). While modest in size, these weekend filings keep SPOT in financial headlines. Use caution: these lag and shouldn’t be read as real‑time conviction. ^[16]

What to watch next

Wrapped 2025: No official drop date yet (speculation abounds), but outlets are prepping readers for the typical late‑Nov/early‑Dec window. Keep the app updated and your notifications on. ^[17]
Leadership transition: Spotify’s co‑CEO model (Gustav Söderström & Alex Norström) arrives Jan. 1, 2026 as Daniel Ek becomes executive chairman—a setup the company says will keep him hands‑on with long‑term strategy. ^[18]
Video podcasts distribution: The Netflix tie‑up to carry select Spotify video podcasts from early 2026 is a watch item for cross‑platform reach. ^[19]

Bottom line for Nov. 9, 2025

Today’s spotlight is on brand + community (the Travis Barker run) while the product team’s Listening Stats keeps social sharing hot. The Q3 print and Q4 guide keep the bull case intact on subs and margin discipline—even as analysts debate advertising’s cadence into 2026. For investors, the set‑up heading into Wrapped season is constructive but valuation and ad trends remain the swing variables. ^[20]

Sources

Event (today): Run Travis Run — Santa Monica | Nov 9, 2025 | 10AM; Spotify newsroom preview listing Santa Monica finale. ^[21]
Product feature: Spotify newsroom post, “Spotify’s Latest Feature Charts Your Week in Listening,” Nov. 6, 2025; TechRadar explainer. ^[22]
Earnings & guidance: Reuters, “Spotify expects strong profit on price hikes, user growth,” Nov. 4, 2025. ^[23]
Analyst moves: StreetInsider (Benchmark to $860; Cantor to $675), Investing.com (Cantor), Rosenblatt note. ^[24]
Wrapped timing chatter: Yahoo Entertainment, AZCentral coverage (no official date yet). ^[25]
Investor flow (today): MarketBeat — Moors & Cabot Inc. stake disclosure. ^[26]
Video podcasts distribution: Reuters, Netflix‑Spotify video podcasts (early 2026). ^[27]

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