Spotify Technology S.A. (SPOT) saw its shares surge 5.05% in pre-market trading on Monday, following the announcement of a price increase for its premium individual subscription in select markets. The Swedish music streaming giant plans to raise the monthly subscription fee from 10.99 euros to 11.99 euros ($13.86) starting September.
The price hike will affect premium subscribers across various regions, including South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Latin America, and the Asia-Pacific. Spotify stated that over the next month, subscribers in these markets will receive an email explaining the price increase. This move is seen as part of the company's strategy to improve its profit margins in an increasingly competitive streaming market.
Investors responded positively to the news, driving Spotify's stock higher in pre-market trading. The price increase comes at a time when the company's shares have already seen significant growth, having risen about 40% year-to-date prior to this announcement. While the long-term impact of the price hike remains to be seen, the immediate market reaction suggests that investors view this as a positive step for Spotify's financial performance.
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