Spotify Technology (XSWX:SPOT) Total Payout Ratio: 0.11 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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XSWX:SPOT Spotify Technology SA XSWX:SPOT
77 GF Score
Price CHF391.50
GF Value CHF399.63
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Spotify Technology Total Payout Ratio?

Spotify Technology XSWX:SPOT 77 Total Payout Ratio is 0.11 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:SPOT with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF399.63. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income.

Spotify Technology's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.11.

Spotify Technology Total Payout Ratio Related Terms

Spotify Technology Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Spotify Technology's Total Payout Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Spotify Technology Total Payout Ratio Chart

Spotify Technology Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.62 -0.01 0.00 0.00 0.20

Spotify Technology Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Total Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.42

XSWX:SPOT vs NBIS, BIDU, RDDT: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Spotify Technology's Total Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Total Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Spotify Technology Total Payout Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Spotify Technology's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Spotify Technology's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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Spotify Technology Total Payout Ratio Calculation

Total Payout Ratio is a measurement showing the proportion of earnings a company pays shareholders in the form of dividends and net stock repurchases.

Spotify Technology's Total Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-409.648 + 0 + 0) / 2064.102
=0.20

Spotify Technology's Total Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-278.513 + 0 + 0) / 656.235
=0.42

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Total Payout Ratio →
What does a Total Payout Ratio of 0.11 mean?
Spotify Technology (XSWX:SPOT) has a Total Payout Ratio of 0.11 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Spotify Technology and its competitors.
Is Spotify Technology's Total Payout Ratio too high?
Spotify Technology's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.11. Overall, Spotify Technology has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Spotify Technology's Total Payout Ratio compare to NBIS and BIDU?
Spotify Technology's Total Payout Ratio of 0.11 can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Payout Ratio for an Interactive Media company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Interactive Media industry context. However, Total Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Total Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Spotify Technology and its competitors. Spotify Technology's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Spotify Technology stock overvalued right now?
Spotify Technology (XSWX:SPOT) has a current Total Payout Ratio of 0.11. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF399.63, compared to a current price of CHF391.50 — trading 2% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 0.11. Spotify Technology's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Spotify Technology (XSWX:SPOT), the current Total Payout Ratio is 0.11 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Spotify Technology (XSWX:SPOT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spotify Technology stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF391.50 is trading 2% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF399.63.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:SPOT:

  • Total Payout Ratio: 0.11
  • GF Value™: CHF399.63 vs. price of CHF391.50 (2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:SPOT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Spotify Technology Business Description

Address Regeringsgatan 19, Stockholm, SWE, 111 53
Spotify is the leading global music streaming service, with over 750 million monthly active users and nearly 300 million paying subscribers, with the latter constituting the firm's premium segment. Most of the firm's revenue and nearly all its gross profit come from subscribers, who pay a monthly fee to access a music library that includes most of the most popular songs ever recorded, including all from the major record labels. The firm also offers access to audiobooks and integrates podcasts within its standard music app. Podcast content is not exclusive and is typically free to access on other platforms. Ad-supported users can access a similar music catalog, but cannot customize a similar on-demand experience.
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