importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-08-04T13:52:58Z

Spotify Surpasses 300 Million Subscribers, Reports 14% Revenue Growth

#ai #music streaming #revenue growth

Spotify surpassed 300 million subscribers and reported 14% revenue growth in Q2 2026, driven by a 12% increase in monthly active users. The company expanded AI capabilities with tools for personalized content and AI-generated music features, despite user backlash.

Notably, the company saw its subscriber base swell by 9% in the second quarter despite raising prices in several regions this year.

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