Shutterstock launches AI services suite for model builders

NEW YORK - Shutterstock, Inc. (NYSE:SSTK), which has seen its stock surge over 50% in the past six months and maintains a healthy 5.86% dividend yield, introduced a suite of AI services for model builders on Tuesday, expanding beyond its content licensing business to provide specialized training datasets and evaluation tools for AI system development.

The new offering includes custom content production, creative-expert preference data, curation and annotation services, and evaluation tools designed to align AI models with human preferences and creative intent, according to a company press release. According to InvestingPro analysis, Shutterstock appears undervalued at current levels, with strong fundamentals including a P/E ratio of 12.05 and expected net income growth this year.

"With this new suite of AI services, we’re formalizing capabilities that leverage Shutterstock’s global creative network, professional-grade production studio, and machine learning expertise to deliver end-to-end value for our partners," said Daniel Mandell, Senior Vice President of Data Licensing and AI at Shutterstock.

The company will utilize its network of over 2 million creators across more than 150 countries and 10 production hubs to deliver custom datasets across various media formats. These datasets will include before/after pairs, production notes and metadata. With revenue growth of 14.2% in the last twelve months and an annual revenue exceeding $1 billion, Shutterstock demonstrates strong operational execution.

Shutterstock has previously partnered with AI companies including NVIDIA, Meta, OpenAI, and Runway through its data licensing business. Michelle Kwon, Runway Head of Operations and Partnerships, noted that Shutterstock "has been a key strategic partner" in developing their AI models.

The announcement was made during SF Tech Week as Shutterstock positions itself to provide resources for creating "safer, more capable and more aligned AI systems," according to the company statement. For deeper insights into Shutterstock’s financial health and growth prospects, including 8 additional ProTips and comprehensive valuation metrics, visit InvestingPro, where you’ll find detailed analysis in our Pro Research Report, part of our coverage of over 1,400 US stocks.

In other recent news, Shutterstock, Inc. reported record financial results for the second quarter of 2025, with revenue and earnings surpassing analyst expectations. The company exceeded consensus forecasts by 8% in revenue and 23% in EBITDA, showcasing strong financial performance. Despite this earnings beat, Citizens JMP maintained a Market Perform rating on Shutterstock, indicating a neutral stance on the stock. In merger-related developments, Shutterstock and Getty Images have agreed to waive a key debt modification condition for their planned merger-of-equals. This condition originally required Getty Images to amend or refinance its existing debt to extend maturity dates. Additionally, the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority has launched an investigation into the merger, with a decision deadline set for October 20, 2025. These recent developments highlight significant activity around Shutterstock, both in terms of financial performance and strategic mergers.

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