SSTK Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
SSTK - SHUTTERSTOCK, INC.
$16.34
0.26 (1.62%)
▲
5d:
-2.56%
30d:
-2.74%
90d:
-10.56%
BUY
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Mar 30, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: May 01, 2026
Smart Money Accumulation
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Strength: 4.9/10
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Bottom Line:
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: SSTK shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 0.8% growth. Moderate conviction.
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: SSTK shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 0.8% growth. Moderate conviction.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$13.40
Based on -3.2% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$8.32
Trading above fair value
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 4.6x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: SSTK is currently trading at $16.34, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $15.97 to $17.02. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 4.7) is in line with its historical norms (4.6). At these levels, the market is pricing in 0.8% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, SSTK is in a strong downtrend. The price is currently testing key support at $16.00. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (45/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $28.85 (+76.6%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Technical Outlook: Technically, SSTK is in a strong downtrend. The price is currently testing key support at $16.00. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (45/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $28.85 (+76.6%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
FAIR
Fair Price Range
$15.97 -
$17.02
Company Quality Score
52/100
(HOLD)
Options IV Signal
59th percentile
(NORMAL)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
74.6%
All Signals
- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- NEUTRAL: Options fairly priced (IV 59th percentile)
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (45/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 76.6% below Wall St target ($28.85)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 0.8% growth with -12.0% revenue growth
Fair Price Analysis
30-Day Fair Range
$15.97 -
$17.02
Current vs Fair Value
FAIR
Expected Move (7 Days)
±$3.17
(19.4%)
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$16.00
Resistance Level
$17.62
Current Trend
Strong Downtrend
Technical data as of
Mar 30, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
4.74
Wall Street Target
$28.85
(+76.6%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
-12.0%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-26.0%
Profit Margin
4.6%
Valuation Premium vs History
+0.8% premium
PE vs Historical
4.7 vs 4.6
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+0.8%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$16.47
(+1%)
2-Year Target
$16.60
(+2%)
3-Year Target
$16.74
(+2%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 5→5)
PE COMPRESSION
$16.25
(-1%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 22.4, Growth: -10.4%)
$56.21
(+244%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 4.7, Growth: -10.4%)
$11.91
(-27%)
Bear:
(PE: 4.0, Growth: -10.4%)
$10.13
(-38%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (13x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (5x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 13.33 | Current EPS (TTM): $1.25
Bull Case
$36.65
(+119%)
Analyst growth 100.0%, PE expands to 14.7
Base Case
$33.32
(+99%)
Market implied 100.0%, PE stable at 13.3
Bear Case
$11.33
(-32%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 11.3
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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