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Spotify Technology shares are trading higher after UBS maintained its Buy rating on the stock, despite lowering the price target to $690.

UBS analyst Batya Levi maintains Spotify Technology (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $720 to $690.

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UBS Maintains Buy on Spotify Technology, Lowers Price Target to $690

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Spotify Technology (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with SPOT, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 22 uncommon options trades for Spotify Technology.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 45% bullish and 40%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 12 are puts, for a total amount of $1,829,739, and 10 are calls, for a total amount of $586,815.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $330.0 to $880.0 for Spotify Technology during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Spotify Technology options trades today is 327.12 with a total volume of 1,771.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Spotify Technology's big money trades within a strike price range of $330.0 to $880.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Spotify Technology Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743603367_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$42.6</td>
<td>$42.35</td>
<td>$42.6</td>
<td>$560.00</td>
<td>$636.9K</td>
<td>32</td>
<td align="right">130</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$19.0</td>
<td>$18.0</td>
<td>$19.0</td>
<td>$460.00</td>
<td>$380.0K</td>
<td>701</td>
<td align="right">200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$102.35</td>
<td>$99.85</td>
<td>$102.35</td>
<td>$600.00</td>
<td>$378.6K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td align="right">74</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$8.6</td>
<td>$7.15</td>
<td>$8.6</td>
<td>$610.00</td>
<td>$146.2K</td>
<td>668</td>
<td align="right">300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$7.4</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$7.4</td>
<td>$582.50</td>
<td>$103.6K</td>
<td>222</td>
<td align="right">140</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Spotify Technology</h3>
Spotify is the leading global music streaming service provider, with nearly 700 million monthly active users and over 250 million paying subscribers, with the latter comprising the firm's premium segment. most of the firm's revenue and nearly all its gross profit come from the subscribers, who pay a monthly fee to access a very comprehensive music library that consists of most of the most popular songs ever recorded, including all from the major record labels. The firm also sells separate audiobook subscriptions 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.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Spotify Technology, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Where Is Spotify Technology Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 541,566, the price of SPOT is up 2.77% at $567.02. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 27 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Spotify Technology</h3>
Over the past month, 2 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $740.0.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Wells Fargo keeps a Overweight rating on Spotify Technology with a target price of $740. 
&#x2A; An analyst from China Renaissance downgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $740. 
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On Tuesday, Bank of America Securities analyst Jessica Reif Ehrlich maintained a Buy rating on Spotify Technology (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>) with a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SPOT/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price target of $700</a>.
Reif Ehrlich noted that Spotify is at an inflection point in profitability and FCF, driven by deeper subscriber penetration, price increases, new pricing tiers, advertising improvement driven by digital initiatives, and new businesses like Audiobooks and Education.
The analyst is confident that Spotify&#8217;s first-quarter 2025 results will be at least in line with guidance on key metrics. This includes revenue, premium subscribers, and MAUs.
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Reif Ehrlich forecasted Q1 revenue of €4.21 billion ($4.5 billion). She also expected a gross margin of 31.5% (in line with the guide). Recent U.S. dollar strengthening could be a headwind to her current published first-quarter calendar 2025 revenue forecast.
Reif Ehrlich&#8217;s first-quarter operating income forecast of €488 million is below Spotify&#8217;s guidance of €548 million to account for social charges, given the rise in share price (about +20%) during the quarter.
The analyst noted that social charges and any FX headwinds do not indicate a slowdown in the business fundamentals, which she said remain strong.
Reif Ehrlich believes that Spotify&#8217;s subscription model should be more defensive and utility-like amid the current macro uncertainty.
Spotify had a robust year of gross margin expansion. So much so that Reif Ehrlich does not expect 2025 to replicate the magnitude of expansion seen in 2024.
The analyst currently projects gross margins to be sequentially flat to modestly decline in the second and third quarters. She predicts a return to expansion in the fourth quarter.
Notably, this margin outlook contemplates the recently announced renewal deals with several of the largest music labels.
Spotify has several levers for future growth, such as future pricing increases, new product launches, and programmatic advertising, the analyst added.
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On Friday, March 28, 2025, Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest made substantial trades involving several prominent companies, including Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), Roblox Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBLX#NYSE">RBLX</a>), and CoreWeave Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWV#NASDAQ">CRWV</a>)
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Based on the closing price of $41.92 on the day of the trade, the value of this purchase is estimated to be around $10.45 million.
The Roblox Trade:&nbsp;On the same day, Ark Invest&#8217;s ARKK and ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKW#NYSE">ARKW</a>) sold a combined total of 350,177 shares of&nbsp;Roblox Corp&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBLX#NYSE">RBLX</a>).
Given the closing price of $59.07, the value of the sold shares is approximately $20.7 million.
The CoreWeave Trade: Ark Invest&#8217;s ARKW ETF also bought a significant 411,875 shares of Nvidia Corp.-backed CoreWeave Inc.
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<li>ARKW sold 6,625 shares of Spotify Technology SA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>).</li>
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Spotify Technology (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with SPOT, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 32 uncommon options trades for Spotify Technology.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 31% bullish and 34%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 18 are puts, for a total amount of $1,372,451, and 14 are calls, for a total amount of $728,544.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $220.0 and $665.0 for Spotify Technology, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Spotify Technology's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Spotify Technology's significant trades, within a strike price range of $220.0 to $665.0, over the past month.
<h3>Spotify Technology Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743180337_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$36.6</td>
<td>$35.1</td>
<td>$36.6</td>
<td>$490.00</td>
<td>$417.0K</td>
<td align="right">36</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$6.65</td>
<td>$3.9</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$570.00</td>
<td>$162.5K</td>
<td align="right">47</td>
<td align="right">251</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$82.75</td>
<td>$80.75</td>
<td>$80.75</td>
<td>$560.00</td>
<td>$153.4K</td>
<td align="right">170</td>
<td align="right">19</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$20.85</td>
<td>$20.8</td>
<td>$20.8</td>
<td>$560.00</td>
<td>$143.5K</td>
<td align="right">478</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$112.6</td>
<td>$110.5</td>
<td>$110.5</td>
<td>$600.00</td>
<td>$77.3K</td>
<td align="right">28</td>
<td align="right">13</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Spotify Technology</h3>
Spotify is the leading global music streaming service provider, with nearly 700 million monthly active users and over 250 million paying subscribers, with the latter comprising the firm's premium segment. most of the firm's revenue and nearly all its gross profit come from the subscribers, who pay a monthly fee to access a very comprehensive music library that consists of most of the most popular songs ever recorded, including all from the major record labels. The firm also sells separate audiobook subscriptions 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.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Spotify Technology, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Where Is Spotify Technology Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 682,176, the price of SPOT is down by -2.7%, reaching $564.55.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 32 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Spotify Technology</h3>
2 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $740.0.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Wells Fargo keeps a Overweight rating on Spotify Technology with a target price of $740. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from China Renaissance downgraded its rating to Buy, setting a price target of $740. 
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Spotify Technology, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.

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Technology companies using a subscription-based business model are more likely to weather economic uncertainty amid the ongoing big-tech selloff, according to CNBC&#8217;s Jim Cramer. The charts of both Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) and Spotify Technology SA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>) showcase a bullish trend based on the <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
What Happened: Chartist Bob Lang&#8216;s analysis, reviewed by Cramer, indicates positive outlooks for Spotify and Netflix, with potential for Roku Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROKU#NASDAQ">ROKU</a>). Cramer highlights their subscription models&#8217; resilience amidst macroeconomic uncertainty.
"If I were to do this, I would buy common stock Spotify, I would buy common stock Netflix, and I would buy calls on Roku – that way I cut off my downside," said Cramer on his Mad Money <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/03/24/jim-cramer-chart-shows-how-netflix-spotify-can-weather-uncertainty.html">show</a> on Monday.
Why It Matters: Here&#8217;s an analysis of Netflix and Spotify&#8217;s daily charts.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Netflix</h3>
Netflix was higher by 9.62% on a year-to-date basis, outperforming many tech peers, highlighted Cramer. He says that its daily charts reveal a recent rebound with high volume and the MACD exhibits a bullish crossover, a significant positive signal.
According to the data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>, NFLX&#8217;s share price of $971.99 apiece as of Monday&#8217;s close was trading above its short and long-term trading averages, whereas its relative strength index of 54 was in the neutral zone.
However, the momentum indicator MACD indicates that the stock is in a bearish trend as the score of its MACD line was -2.52, showing that its 12-period exponential moving average is below the 26-period EMA.
However, the histogram has a positive number of 6.14, meaning that the MACD line is rising and getting closer to the signal line. This is a bullish sign within a bearish trend. It shows that the bearish momentum is decreasing.
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Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Rankings indicate robust price trends across short, medium, and long-term periods. Momentum is exceptionally strong, ranking in the 93.35th percentile, and growth, based on historical earnings and revenue, is also solid at the 70.04th percentile. Further valuation and fundamental <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/report/NFLX">details are available here</a>.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Spotify</h3>
Cramer said that Spotify, which has gained 32.09% in 2025 is benefiting from the growing popularity of music streaming. He also highlighted that its MACD is positive with a sticky business model.
SPOT&#8217;s share price was also above its eight-, 20-, 50- and 200-day daily moving averages, signaling a bullish trend. Its RSI stood at a neutral value of 57.19.
Similarly, its MACD indicator showcased a bullish trend as the MACD line was positive at 4.48, indicating that its 12-period EMA was above the 26-period EMA.
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Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Rankings for Spotify also show a strong price trend in the short, medium, and long term. Its momentum ranking was sturdy at 97.23th percentile. However, its other rankings were at concerning levels, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/report/SPOT">click here to learn more about them</a>.
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Price Action: NFLX was below the flatline by 0.047% in premarket trading on Tuesday, whereas SPOT was down 0.12%.
The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, rose in premarket on Tuesday. The SPY was up 0.10% to $574.62, while the QQQ advanced 0.043% to $490.87, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Spotify Technology.
Looking at options history for Spotify Technology (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>) we detected 12 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 41% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 41% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 5 are puts, for a total amount of $385,290 and 7, calls, for a total amount of $345,797.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $350.0 to $627.5 for Spotify Technology over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Spotify Technology options trades today is 230.0 with a total volume of 221.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Spotify Technology's big money trades within a strike price range of $350.0 to $627.5 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Spotify Technology Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742824005_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
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<td>SPOT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$12.55</td>
<td>$11.7</td>
<td>$11.7</td>
<td>$460.00</td>
<td>$234.0K</td>
<td align="right">498</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$10.0</td>
<td>$6.15</td>
<td>$7.5</td>
<td>$627.50</td>
<td>$75.0K</td>
<td align="right">13</td>
<td align="right">106</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$62.35</td>
<td>$59.15</td>
<td>$61.0</td>
<td>$610.00</td>
<td>$61.0K</td>
<td align="right">106</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
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<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$55.6</td>
<td>$52.9</td>
<td>$52.9</td>
<td>$620.00</td>
<td>$52.9K</td>
<td align="right">109</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$76.05</td>
<td>$70.6</td>
<td>$73.65</td>
<td>$540.00</td>
<td>$51.5K</td>
<td align="right">499</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Spotify Technology</h3>
Spotify is the leading global music streaming service provider, with nearly 700 million monthly active users and over 250 million paying subscribers, with the latter comprising the firm's premium segment. most of the firm's revenue and nearly all its gross profit come from the subscribers, who pay a monthly fee to access a very comprehensive music library that consists of most of the most popular songs ever recorded, including all from the major record labels. The firm also sells separate audiobook subscriptions 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.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Spotify Technology, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Current Position of Spotify Technology</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 66,656, with SPOT's price up by 2.06%, positioned at $612.31.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 29 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Spotify Technology</h3>
Over the past month, 1 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $675.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Guggenheim downgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $675. 
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Spotify Technology's Options Frenzy: What You Need to Know

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Spotify Technology (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 16.87% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 35.26%. Currently, Spotify Technology has a market capitalization of $120.20 billion. 
Buying $1000 In SPOT: If an investor had bought $1000 of SPOT stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $4,968.52 today based on a price of $587.18 for SPOT at the time of writing.
<h3>Spotify Technology's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742402713_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$1000 Invested In Spotify Technology 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Spotify Technology (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in SPOT usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 26 extraordinary options activities for Spotify Technology. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 46% leaning bullish and 42% bearish. Among these notable options, 10 are puts, totaling $2,438,110, and 16 are calls, amounting to $1,231,946.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $250.0 and $700.0 for Spotify Technology, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Spotify Technology options trades today is 229.09 with a total volume of 1,283.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Spotify Technology's big money trades within a strike price range of $250.0 to $700.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Spotify Technology 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742400060_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
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</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$51.15</td>
<td>$49.05</td>
<td>$50.5</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$1.5M</td>
<td align="right">446</td>
<td align="right">300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$54.0</td>
<td>$52.4</td>
<td>$54.0</td>
<td>$600.00</td>
<td>$529.2K</td>
<td align="right">670</td>
<td align="right">104</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$86.45</td>
<td>$84.8</td>
<td>$84.81</td>
<td>$600.00</td>
<td>$424.0K</td>
<td align="right">31</td>
<td align="right">54</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$63.75</td>
<td>$63.7</td>
<td>$63.75</td>
<td>$600.00</td>
<td>$172.1K</td>
<td align="right">75</td>
<td align="right">29</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$61.3</td>
<td>$60.5</td>
<td>$61.3</td>
<td>$600.00</td>
<td>$116.4K</td>
<td align="right">75</td>
<td align="right">49</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Spotify Technology</h3>
Spotify is the leading global music streaming service provider, with nearly 700 million monthly active users and over 250 million paying subscribers, with the latter comprising the firm's premium segment. most of the firm's revenue and nearly all its gross profit come from the subscribers, who pay a monthly fee to access a very comprehensive music library that consists of most of the most popular songs ever recorded, including all from the major record labels. The firm also sells separate audiobook subscriptions 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.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Spotify Technology, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Current Position of Spotify Technology</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 854,727, the price of SPOT is up 3.13% at $587.33. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 34 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Spotify Technology</h3>
1 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $675.0.
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&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Guggenheim lowers its rating to Buy with a new price target of $675.
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Decoding Spotify Technology's Options Activity: What's the Big Picture?

Meta Platforms Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the company&#8217;s AI model family, &#8216;Llama&#8217;, has reached a milestone of 1 billion downloads.
What Happened: Zuckerberg announced on Threads on Tuesday as he posted a meme stating &#8216;Me finding out Llama hit 1 Billion downloads&#8217;.
The increase indicates nearly a 54% surge from the 650 million downloads recorded in early December 2024. Llama, the AI that powers Meta&#8217;s AI assistant across various platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is a crucial component of Meta&#8217;s broader AI product ecosystem strategy.
Despite certain commercial restrictions in its license terms that have sparked concerns among developers, Llama has seen extensive adoption since its 2023 launch. Major companies like Spotify Technology SA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>), AT&amp;T Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>), and DoorDash Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DASH#NASDAQ">DASH</a>) are currently utilizing Llama models in their operations.
Ahmad Al-Dahle, VP and Head of GenAI at Meta posted about the achievement on LinkedIn. "Each Llama download represents a vote of confidence in open source AI – and a shared belief that we can go so much further building together,&#8221; said Al-Dahle.
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Why It Matters: In January, Zuckerberg <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/43327057/mark-zuckerberg-says-metas-llama-4-to-feature-agentic-capabilities-unlocking-new-use-cases-it-will-become-one-the-most-widely-used-ai-models">revealed ambitious plans</a> for Llama 4, the next-generation open-source artificial intelligence model. The announcement came during Meta's fourth-quarter earnings call, highlighting the industry's shift toward more autonomous AI systems.
Zuckerberg also ensured that the Llama investment cycle will continue, with expectations for internal operational improvement, early wins on the consumer-facing side, and with advertisers.
That being said, Llama&#8217;s journey has faced obstacles. It&#8217;s currently embroiled in an AI copyright lawsuit accusing Meta of using copyrighted e-books for model training without permission. Furthermore, data privacy issues have compelled Meta to postpone or cancel Llama&#8217;s launch in <a href="https://benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43880029/mark-zuckerbergs-meta-and-google-slam-europes-strict-ai-rules-sometimes-it-goes-too-far">several EU countries</a>.
Despite this, Meta plans to launch new Llama models with reasoning, multimodal capabilities, and &#8216;agentic&#8217; features in the coming months.
Meta stock lost 3.73% to close at $582.36 on Tuesday. The stock surged 17.35% over the past year, as per <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How to Trade Rallies in a Market Downturn</h2>
Volatility often discourages traders from entering new positions, but even in a downturn, tradeable rallies can offer profitable opportunities. A key strategy in these conditions is to identify short-term rebounds and capitalize on them while maintaining a disciplined exit plan.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Spotting and Trading Short-Term Rallies</h2>
When markets experience sharp sell-offs, certain stocks become oversold, leading to short-term rebounds. These bounces create opportunities for traders who know what to look for:
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">1. Identify Oversold Stocks with Strong Fundamentals And Technicals</h3>
<ul>
<li>Look for stocks with an RSI (Relative Strength Index) below 30, indicating oversold conditions.</li>
<li>Evaluate technical indicators (e.g., moving averages, MACD) and fundamental ratings from tools like Chartmill, or look for top ten names from Portfolio Armor.</li>
<li>Prioritize stocks with solid business fundamentals that may recover once the selling pressure subsides.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">2. Time Your Entry Based on Market Sentiment</h3>
<ul>
<li>Monitor fear indicators such as the VIX or put/call ratios to gauge market sentiment.</li>
<li>Consider entering trades when markets show extreme fear but technical indicators suggest stabilization.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">3. Use Options to Limit Risk While Maximizing Upside</h3>
<ul>
<li>Buying near-the-money call options provides high reward-to-risk ratios.</li>
<li>Short-term expirations (one to three weeks) are ideal for targeting quick rebounds.</li>
<li>Scale out of trades in stages to lock in gains while maintaining exposure to further upside.</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Recent Example: Spotify's Tradeable Bounce</h2>
To illustrate this approach, consider a recent trade on Spotify Technologies S.A. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>). The stock had been heavily sold off, with an RSI near 28, yet it maintained strong technical and fundamental scores. Recognizing a potential bounce, we executed the following trade:
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Trade Setup and Execution</h3>
<ul>
<li>Entry: Bought $530 strike SPOT calls expiring March 14th for $2.40 when SPOT was trading at $487.</li>
<li>Exit (First Half): The next day, SPOT bounced, and we sold half at $6, securing a 150% gain.</li>
<li>Exit (Second Half): Later that day, we sold the remaining position at $6, fully locking in profit</li>
</ul>
 
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This disciplined approach—identifying an oversold name, entering on a high-probability setup, and selling into strength—demonstrates how short-term opportunities can be executed effectively.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How to Apply This Strategy in Future Trades</h2>
Going forward, traders can apply this framework to similar setups by:
&#x2705; Screening for oversold stocks with strong fundamentals. &#x2705; Entering positions when fear levels peak but technicals suggest stabilization. &#x2705; Using options to define risk while maximizing potential gains. &#x2705; Selling into rallies instead of holding too long in uncertain conditions.
If you want to track similar trade setups, consider subscribing to our trading Substack/occasional email list below. 
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