Benchmark’s Bullish View Supports Spotify Technology S.A. (SPOT) as a Steve Cohen Large-Cap Pick

Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE:SPOT) is one of billionaire Steve Cohen’s large-cap stock picks with the highest upside potential. On April 29, Benchmark reiterated a Buy rating on Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE:SPOT) but lowered the price target to $695 from $760.

Benchmark Echoes Why Spotify Technology S.A. (SPOT) is one of Steve Cohen’s Large-Cap Stock Picks

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The price target cut comes amid concerns about the company’s cost structure. According to BTIG analyst Mark Zgutowicz, Spotify Technology management provided a cost bridge without a clear revenue projection.

In addition, the research firm is wary of the company’s advertising monetization lagging behind engagement growth. According to BTIG, Spotify has yet to provide an explanation for why ad monetization trails engagement beyond problematic pricing.

The lack of a clear commercial strategy for AI-generated music, including the rights and royalty structure, is another headwind that continues to weigh on BTIG’s sentiment toward the stock. The research firm is also concerned about the qualitative payback period for current AI and research spending.

Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE:SPOT) operates the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service, providing access to over 100 million tracks, 7 million podcasts, and 500,000 audiobooks. Using a freemium model, it offers ad-supported free listening or paid subscriptions for high-quality, offline access, utilizing AI-driven personalization (like the AI DJ) to connect users with audio content.

While we acknowledge the risk and potential of SPOT as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than SPOT and that has 10,000% upside potential, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock.

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