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The chart above shows the net revenue of Spotify from the two different sources (premium subscriptions and advertising) from 2016 to 2022. Spotify generates its revenue from two sources. Its main source of revenue are the premium subscriptions. However, the company also generates a small share of its total net revenue from advertising based accounts. […]

Spotify has experienced impressive growth in its user base in 2022 compared to the prior year. In 2022, its number of Monthly Active users grew to 489 million. As of December 2022, the number of its premium subscribers was 205 million and that of its free subscribers (ad based accounts) was 295 million. The company

The chart above shows the net loss of Spotify, the leading online music streaming platform with a global audience of more than 489 million monthly active users. While the Canada based company has experienced impressive growth in its user base and net revenue, it has not generated a positive net income yet. Its net losses

The chart above shows the sales and marketing expenses of Spotify from 2014 to 2022 in millions of euros. In 2022, the sales and marketing expenses of Spotify have increased by $437 million compared to the prior year. Spotify spent €1,572 million on sales and marketing in 2022 or 13% of its total net revenue.

Spotify has sharply increased its investment in research and development in 2022 compared to the prior year. In 2022, the company spent nearly 12% of its annual net revenue or €1,387 million on research and development compared to only 9% or €912 million in the prior year. The company has also experienced a significant increase

The chart above shows the annual gross profit of Spotify in Euros billions. The company has experienced 13% increase in its gross profit in 2022 compared to the prior year. Its consolidated gross profit in 2022 reached € 2,926 million which included € 2,896 gross profit from premium subscriptions. Ad supported gross profit remained only

The chart above shows the net revenue of Spotify from 2014 to 2022 in billions of Euros. Spotify’s net sales grew by more than € 2 billion or 21% in 2022 compared to the prior year. In 2022, its number of subscribers had reached 489 million. Revenue from premium subscriptions in 2022 was 87% of

The graph above shows the number of Monthly Active Users (MAUs) of Spotify from 2016 to 2022. Spotify is an online music streaming platform, which has experienced rapid growth in its user base in recent years. The number of Spotify MAUs in 2022 grew 20% compared to the previous year. In 2022, Spotify had 489

The chart above shows Apple’s quarterly Earnings Per Share (diluted) for 2022 and 2023 in US dollars. Its EPS declined in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the same period last year but remained flat in the second quarter. Track all markets on TradingView Apple Earnings per Share (basic and diluted) 2015-2023 FY 2015

  The chart above shows Apple’s quarterly gross margin for 2020 to 2023 in USD Billions. Compared to the same period of last year, Apple’s revenue, net income and gross margin remained lower in the first two quarters of 2023. In the first two quarters of 2023, the company’s gross margin remained $50,332 and $41,976

The chart above shows Apple’s sales of Products and services from 2016 to 2022 in billions of US Dollars. In 2022, Apple generated historically the highest revenue at around $395 billion. Its revenue from products remained $316.2 billion and that from services in 2022 was $78.13 billion. The total net revenue of the company in

The chart above shows the quarterly net income of Apple for 2022 and 2023. During the first two quarters of 2023, the company has experienced a decline in net income compared to the same quarters of the previous year. In the first quarter of 2023, Apple’s net income was more than $4.6 billion lower compared

The chart above shows the quarterly research and development expenses of Apple for 2022 and 2023 in billions of US Dollars. Apple’s research and development expenses have grown by more than one billion in the first two quarters of 2023 compared to the same quarters of last year. While in 2022, the company spent total

The chart above shows the net sales of Apple for each quarter of 2022 and 2023 in USD billions. Apple experienced lower net sales during the first two quarters of 2023 compared to the same quarters of prior year. Quarterly Net sales of Apple Inc 2020-2022 Amounts are in millions. Apple Quarterly Net Sales (in

The chart above shows the quarterly net sales of Apple for each geographic region for 2020 to 2023 in USD billions. Apple’s net sales for the first two quarters of 2023 have remained lower compared to the same quarters of the prior year. Its net sales in the Americas for the first quarter of 2023

The chart above shows the net sales of Apple from leading geographic segments in 2022. The tech giant’s business is divided into five leading geographic segments including the Americas, Europe, Greater China, Japan and the Rest of Asia Pacific. Its largest individual market is the United States followed by China. Net revenues of Apple Inc

Track all markets on TradingView Apple Net Sales in United States, China and other countries (in billion USD) The chart at the top shows the net revenue of Apple from two of its largest markets including the US and China from 2014 to 2022. While the United States is the single largest market for Apple

The following chart shows the approximate number of full time employees working for Apple from 2015 to 2022 in thousands. In 2022, there were approximately 164,000 full time employees working for Apple. Number of Employees at Apple Inc 2000-2022 Year Employees 2022 164,000 2021 154,000 2020 147,000 2019 137,000 2018 132,000 2017 123,000 2016 116,000

The chart above shows Apple’s net revenue from services from 2013 to 2022. Apple’s services revenue has continued to increase every year at an impressive rate. Revenue of Apple Inc from Services 2013-2022 Amounts are in $millions. Year Services Revenue ($mn) 2022 $78,129 2021 $68,425 2020 $53,768 2019 $46,291 2018 $39,748 2017 $32,700 2016 $24,348

The chart below shows the annual Mac sales from 2017 to 2022 in billions. In 2022, Apple sold $40.2 billion worth of Mac PCs and laptops. Revenue of Apple Inc from Mac Sales 2005-2022 Amounts are in $ millions. Year Mac Sales (millions) 2022 $40,177 2021 $35,190 2020 $28,622 2019 $25,740  2018 $25,198  2017 $25,850 

The chart above shows the net sales of Apple from each product category for 2022. iPhone accounted for the largest part of its net sales followed by services. The company generated more than $200 billion from iPhone sales alone. Net Revenue of Apple by Product Category 2017-2022 Amounts are in $ millions. Product 2020 2021

. Apple’s net revenue and income have continued to grow each year at an impressive rate over the past two years, nearing the $100 billion mark in 2022. The chart above displays the net income of Apple from 2008 to 2022. In 2022, the company generated the highest net income in its history of close

The chart below shows Apple’s expenditure related to research and development over the past 18 years. Apple’s net expenses on research and development have continued to climb while still remaining much lower compared to some other leading players in the tech industry. In fiscal 2022, Apple spent $26.25 billion on research and development compared to

The chart below shows Apple’s net revenue in billions of US Dollars from 2010-2022. The tech giant has experienced solid revenue growth over the last two fiscals. In 2022, the total net revenue of Apple reached very close to $400 billion after having crossed the $350 billion mark in 2021. The company generated $365.8 billion

The chart below shows Google’s net revenue from advertising which is its largest source of revenue. The amounts are in billions. The chart above displays the revenue google generated from advertising from 2010 to 2022 in billions. Google generates the largest part of its net revenue from search advertising. Non-advertising sources of revenue for Google

In this post, we are going to conduct an analysis of Apple Inc, the world’s largest technology business with a strong global presence and offering a nice range of market leading technological products and services. Apple Inc is a leading US based technology firm dealing in a limited range of hardware and technological services. The

In this post, we will define the freemium business model with examples and discuss its advantages and disadvantages or pros and cons for businesses. We will also discuss methods to make this model work and things to do before trying this model. What is freemium? Freemium is a type of business model in which businesses

In this article, we will discuss the basic elements of inventory management and inventory control and the difference between the two processes. While inventory management and inventory control may sound similar and are often mistaken for each other, the strategic focus of the two processes is different. While inventory control deals with the stock on-hand

 Inventory turnover refers to the period that passes from the day an item is purchased to the day it is sold. One complete turnover denotes that the company sold the stock it purchased except the items that were lost to damage or shrinkage. Inventory turnover is important for companies in various areas from manufacturing to

In this post, we will discuss planning, its advantages for businesses including operational and financial benefits as well as the limitations which affect planning and its impact on business success. Why should businesses plan? Planning is an essential business activity and critical to growth and expansion for organizations. It helps at proper organization and utilization

In this post, we will discuss planning and types of planning and their importance in the context of business and competitiveness. Let’s see how business use various types of planning to grow their productivity and manage various types of risks and challenges. Planning is an essential business activity. Organizations that have an effective business planning

Many businesses around the globe deal with challenges related to inventory management. Any business that makes or sells goods must manage its inventory. Inventory management refers to the purchase, storage, and movement of goods including raw materials, components, and finished goods. To manage inventory successfully, which is critical to improving business performance, businesses need to

In this post, we will discuss the importance of inventory management system for businesses as well as its advantages and shortcomings. Inventory management deals with the buying, storing, and sales of goods including raw materials, parts and finished goods. It deals with planning for purchasing, storage and sales of goods. The main aim of inventory

What is inventory management system and why businesses need one? Whether it is a small business like a bakery or a large retail brand, inventory management is important for both. In general inventory management means the process of tracking the stock of products. The basic underlying principle of inventory management is to help companies manage

Small businesses come across several challenges including financial and operational. Unless they have the right inventory management strategy, small businesses can find inventory management challenging. Keeping things organized is just as important for the small businesses as for the large enterprises. Inventory errors or inefficiencies can become a source of trouble for small business owners.

Why is record keeping important for small businesses? While large enterprises can devote more resources and people to record keeping, the process can be a bit tricky for small businesses. However, record keeping is just as essential for small businesses as the large enterprises. It is important for running operations smoothly and offers several benefits.

In this post, we will discuss the 14 principles by W. Edwards Deming for effectively improving quality organizationwide. Dr. Willian Edwards Deming is renowned as a leading statistician, author, lecturer, and management consultant. Deming is hailed as the leading management thinker in the field of quality. Trained in engineering, Deming also worked as a professor,

In this post, we will analyze the mission statement of Spotify and how successfully it captures the essence of its business. Spotify is a leading global music streaming network and the world’s largest online music streaming platform based on the number of monthly active users. Despite the presence of leading players like Apple, Amazon and

Discuss the digital growth strategy of Spotify In this post, we will discuss the digital growth strategy of Spotify which has helped the company achieve superior growth, build a distinct audio streaming brand, achieve a solid competitive advantage and maintain its market leadership. Spotify is the world’s largest music streaming network with a strong global

In this post, we will conduct a Pestel analysis of Spotify which is the largest music streaming network in the world with a strong global presence and a monthly active user base larger than 400 million.                        Spotify offers its services across 184 countries and territories. The company has entered several new markets in 2021.

In this post, we will conduct a porter’s five forces analysis of Spotify, the world’s largest audio streaming services provider based in Sweden. The music streaming industry has undergone a major transformation over the last five years. The company leading this transformation is Spotify Technology S.A. based in Luxembourg, Sweden. It is a public limited

In this post, we will take a look at Spotify’s competitive advantage and how the company has managed to rule an industry sector against heavyweight players like Apple, amazon and Google. Spotify is the world’s largest online music streaming network holding the largest market share in the entire industry sector. The company has enjoyed rapid

In this post, we will conduct a swot analysis of Spotify, the world’s leading music streaming network holding the largest market share globally. The swot analysis will highlight the leading strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats before the music streaming network. SPOTIFY: AN INTRODUCTION Spotify is the world’s most popular music streaming platform with a strong

In this post, we will discuss the generic and intensive growth strategies adopted by Spotify, which have helped the acquire growth globally. Spotify is a leading online music streaming platform based in Sweden. The music streaming platform has seen a lot of growth in recent years, driven by its focus on innovation, user experience and

Spotify is an online music streaming platform with a strong global presence. The music streaming platform enjoys strong brand awareness and popularity in various corners of the globe. Its user base has also grown at a sharper rate over the recent years. Among the various other things, the key factor driving the platform’s growth in

The recycling industry has experienced stronger demand and growth in the recent years driven by higher demand across construction, industrial markets and residential households. In the United States, the recycling industry has experienced solid growth However there is still a lot of scope of improvement. Changing government regulations related to the environment and sustainability across

For product manufacturers, their supply chains are among the most critical link in their value chains. Companies invest in their supply chains to ensure a regular supply of quality raw materials for production. Managing the supply chain efficiently is critical to gain success and competitiveness in the short and the long term. The success of

In this post, we will discuss the external sources of recruitment. External sources of recruitment are the external sources from which companies hire people for various positions. Companies are focusing more than ever on recruiting the right employees. Having the right employees in the right positions is essential to strengthening the firm’s competitive advantage and

In this post, we will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of surveys as methods of data gathering for market research. This post will discuss the main strengths that makes researchers choose surveys over other data gathering tools and also the weaknesses or shortcomings of surveys. Researchers prefer surveys as methods of data gathering due to

In this post, we will conduct a Porter’s five forces analysis of John Deere, a leading US based manufacturer of agricultural, forestry, and construction equipment. This analysis will help us understand how these five important forces affect the competitive position of the brand and how it is positioned to deal with competition and other factors