# Spotify Hits 306M Premium Subs, Says It “Actually Stands to Thrive” in the Age of AI Agents

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/spotify-hits-306m-premium-subs-says-it-actually-stands-to-thrive-in-the-age-of-ai-agents/
- Published: 2026-10-22T10:23:44+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-22T11:39:33+00:00
- Original publisher: The Hollywood Reporter
- Original article: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/spotify-q3-2026-earnings-report-subscribers-ai-agent-age-1236737263/
- Topics: AI, Art, Culture, Entertainment, Music, Technology, TV

## Key points

- Premium subscribers reached 306 million.
- Quarterly revenue rose 16 per cent to €5.0 billion.
- Spotify expects subscriber and user growth to continue.

## Summary

Spotify ended the third quarter with 306 million paying subscribers, exceeding its forecast by one million, while revenue reached €5.0 billion. The results show continued subscriber growth and profitability as the company invests in marketing, cloud services and AI, and its co-CEO argued that entertainment is well placed to benefit in an era of AI agents.

Monthly active users rose to 788 million, in line with expectations. Revenue increased 16 per cent year on year, or 14 per cent at constant currency, and operating income rose 15 per cent to €672 million, slightly above guidance, despite operating expenses climbing 26 per cent. For the fourth quarter, Spotify forecast 316 million premium subscribers, 818 million monthly active users, revenue of €5.2 billion and operating income of €820 million.

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