Getty Images misses Q1 revenue estimates as agency, MicroStock weakness pressures GETY

Getty Images (NYSE: GETY) reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of $226.6 million, up 1.1% from a year earlier but below Wall Street expectations, as declines in agency-related sales and the MicroStock segment offset strength in editorial content. The company posted a non-GAAP loss of $0.02 per share, missing consensus by $0.02. Management said editorial demand benefited from Winter Olympics-related content, while strategic shifts toward higher-quality exclusive content weighed on some near-term metrics. Getty guided full-year 2026 revenue to about $968 million at the midpoint, broadly in line with analyst estimates. The company said it expects core subscription and editorial businesses to support performance, with potential tailwinds from the World Cup cycle and the America 250th anniversary. Shares traded at $0.81 after the report, unchanged from pre-earnings levels.