How to buy Spotify shares in 2025

Spotify Technology ($SPOT) is a global audio streaming platform offering on-demand music, podcasts and other content to users and providing tools for artists to reach audiences.

👉 Read on to learn about Spotify and how to buy $SPOT shares in a few easy steps.

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How to buy Spotify stock in 5 steps

When investing in shares - whether SPOT or otherwise - it’s important to consider your financial position, investing goals and risk tolerance. Before making any investment decision, it’s wise to consider your current circumstances and consult with a financial planner or advisor. If you decide that investing in Spotify is right for you, then consider the following steps.

1. Open an investing account

To buy Spotify stock in Australia, you’ll need to sign up to an investing platform with access to the U.S. share market. Stake offers seamless access to 12,000+ stocks and ETFs across the U.S. and Australian markets, including SPOT.

2. Fund your account

Once you’ve opened an account, you’ll need to deposit funds to allow you to buy SPOT shares. With Stake, you can deposit via bank transfer, debit/credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or set up a recurring deposit using PayTo.

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3. Search for Spotify or SPOT

Find your prospective investment by searching the name or ticker symbol of the company. If you’re using Stake, you can easily search on our web trading platform or the Stake app.

4. Place an order for SPOT shares

The next step is to place an order for the number of Spotify shares you’d like to buy. Be sure to check the market is open and ensure the order type and volume align with your investment plan.

5. Monitor your investment

Once your order executes, you should keep an eye on the company’s performance and monitor the performance of your portfolio. Check regularly to ensure your investment is aligned with your financial goals.

Put it on repeat?

If you intend to regularly purchase SPOT shares, you could consider setting up a recurring investment. On Stake, you can set up a consistent purchase order for Spotify shares which may be useful if you’re thinking of investing in the company over the long term.

Spotify company overview

Spotify Technology S.A. is one of the world’s largest music and audio streaming platforms, offering a vast library of songs, podcasts and other audio content to users in over 180 markets. Founded in 2006, Spotify operates a freemium model, where users can either listen to music for free with ads or subscribe to a premium version with features like offline listening and ad-free content. In addition to its user-focused services, Spotify provides a platform for artists, creators and podcasters to distribute their content, offering tools to reach audiences, understand their listening habits and monetise their work. Spotify’s vision is to unlock the potential of human creativity by giving millions of artists the opportunity to live off their work and billions of fans the chance to enjoy and be inspired by it. The company is focused on expanding its global reach, enhancing the user experience with personalised playlists and discovery tools and becoming a hub for all types of audio content, from music to podcasts.

Spotify share price performance

The Spotify share price was US$605.95 (+2.17%) as of market close.

Key metrics for Spotify

Get a breakdown of Spotify’s financial metrics.

Latest market close	US$605.95
Market capitalisation	US$127.07B
PE Ratio	106.58
Earnings per share	US$5.69
Day change	+2.17%
52-week high	US$652.63
52-week low	US$271.65

Data updated as of April 27, 2025.

Schedule a recurring investment in Spotify

Put your favourites on repeat - like Spotify - with a recurring investment on Stake. It’s a great way to build towards long-term goals and a convenient method to stay consistent with your investing habits.
You’re always in control, it’s easy to hit pause or skip a scheduled order.

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What is the Spotify price target?

The average price target for SPOT is US$658.75 across 8 combined analyst ratings.

The suggestion is to BUY with 88% of analysts suggesting to buy, 12% suggest hold and 0% suggest sell.

Analyst ratings and price targets are provided for informational purposes by our market data partner, Benzinga, and do not constitute a recommendation to make an investment decision. Future forecasts are not a reliable indicator of future performance.

How to sell Spotify shares?

The process of selling Spotify shares on Stake is similar to purchasing them. If you already own SPOT shares on the platform and looking to sell, follow these steps:

Open Stake, head to your Holdings and find Spotify
Select Sell
Choose the order type, number of shares/dollar value and the desired price (if applicable)
Review your Sell order
Follow the prompts to submit your order

Watch this video to see just how simple it is to buy and sell shares on Stake.

Is it a good time to buy Spotify shares?

Like any investment, Spotify may be a suitable option for some, but not for others. It’s important to understand that investing in any financial instrument comes with a certain level of risk.

You should always conduct your own research and consider your personal financial circumstances before buying $SPOT shares. When researching, consider the company’s financial health, future prospects, current market conditions and whether or not it aligns with your investment strategy.

What are some similar stocks to SPOT?

Sirius XM Holdings Inc. ($SIRI): Sirius XM is a satellite radio and online music streaming provider offering ad-supported and subscription-based radio content across music, talk shows, sports and entertainment, directly competing with Spotify’s audio streaming services. Warner Music Group Corp. ($WMG): Warner Music Group is a major music content producer, owning a broad catalog of music and artists. Although a content owner rather than a streaming platform, it plays a crucial role in the music industry and works with platforms like Spotify for distribution. Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. ($LYV): Live Nation is an entertainment company focusing on live events, ticketing and artist promotion. While primarily in event management, Live Nation's partnerships with artists and venues have a strong overlap with Spotify's efforts in artist promotion and music distribution.

What are some ETFs that hold SPOT?

ARK Next Generation Internet ETF ($ARKW): ARKW focuses on disruptive internet technologies, including Spotify among its holdings, along with other innovators in the tech, streaming and digital media space like Tesla and Square. Invesco Dynamic Media ETF ($PBS): PBS tracks the U.S. media industry, holding Spotify alongside other media and entertainment companies, offering exposure to firms involved in broadcasting, content creation and digital distribution. Fidelity MSCI Communication Services ETF ($FCOM): FCOM tracks communication services companies within the U.S., including Spotify as part of its portfolio, offering broad exposure to digital entertainment, social media and telecommunications sectors.

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Spotify Common Questions

How to invest in Spotify for beginners?

If you’re new to the investing world, it’s always wise to get educated on the fundamentals of the market. Luckily you can learn all about it free of charge at our learning hub, Stake Academy. If you decide that Spotify aligns with your financial goals, then follow these steps:

Sign up to Stake on desktop or via the Stake app
Activate Stake wall-st
Deposit funds via bank transfer, credit/debit card, Apple Pay/Google Pay or PayTo
Place a buy order for Spotify
Monitor your investment

How much money do you need to invest in Spotify?

With Stake Wall St, you can start investing in U.S. companies like Spotify with as little as US$10 thanks to fractional shares.

Fractional shares allow U.S. investors to purchase a portion of a share in lieu of an entire stock. This can be advantageous for some investors who seek to hold a company in their portfolio but don’t want to pay for a full share.

So, in the case of Spotify, you could buy in with as little as US$10 instead of paying for a full share which was valued at US$619.11 at last market close.

Is Spotify a good buy?

Whether or not Spotify is a good buy is dependent on your investing goals, strategy and risk tolerance. It’s essential to conduct thorough research on Spotify and decide whether you believe it to be a sound investment that aligns with your financial goals.

How often does Spotify report earnings?

Spotify typically reports earnings on a quarterly basis. For exact dates, it's best to check Spotify's investor relations page for any adjustments to the schedule.

Who is the CEO of Spotify?

The CEO of Spotify Technology is Daniel Ek, who co-founded the company in 2006. Ek has played a crucial role in shaping Spotify’s strategy and growth, focusing on building a robust audio streaming platform that connects artists with listeners, fostering personalized content experiences and driving the company's vision to transform the way people access and enjoy audio content worldwide.

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