Sprout Social Stock And 2 Digital Advertising Plays Riding The AI Video Spend Shift
The article discusses three digital advertising stocks – Sprout Social (SPT), Sprinklr (CXM), and Viant Technology (DSP) – that are well-positioned to benefit from the increasing shift in marketing budgets towards AI-driven video content, influenced by the rapid growth of AI video startups like Higgsfield. It provides an overview of each company's operations, market cap, and how their AI capabilities address the evolving digital advertising landscape, while also highlighting key financial considerations and potential risks for investors. The author suggests these stocks as initial samples for investors to consider for their watchlists in the digital advertising and creator-economy sectors.
Sprout Social Executive Chair Justyn Russell Howard Sells 40,000 Shares Under 10b5-1 Plan
Justyn Russell Howard, Executive Chair of Sprout Social, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPT), sold 40,000 shares of Class A Common Stock on August 11, 2026. This sale was executed under a pre-established 10b5-1 trading plan and followed the conversion of 40,000 Class B Common Stock shares to Class A. The shares were sold at a weighted average price of $10.115.
Sprout Social (SPT) executive chair converts and sells 40,000 shares under 10b5-1 plan
Sprout Social's Executive Chair and greater-than-10% owner, Howard Justyn Russell, executed a pre-planned Rule 10b5-1 transaction on August 11, 2026. He converted 40,000 shares of Class B Common Stock to Class A and subsequently sold them at a weighted average price of $10.115 per share. Following these transactions, Russell maintains significant holdings in both Class A and Class B shares, primarily through various trusts.
SPT (SPT) insider schedules sale of 40,000 Class A shares after prior sales
A holder of Sprout Social, Inc. (SPT) Class A common stock has filed a Form 144 notice to sell 40,000 shares, valued at $404,587.95, on or after August 11, 2026. These shares were acquired as Founders Shares on April 23, 2010. The filing also indicates previous Class A share sales by JRH Revocable Trust and Justyn Howard within the past three months.
Analysts Offer Insights on Technology Companies: Cloudflare (NET) and Sprout Social (SPT)
This article provides analyst insights on two technology companies, Cloudflare (NET) and Sprout Social (SPT), with bullish sentiments from analysts. Jonathan Ho from William Blair maintained a Buy rating on Cloudflare, while Scott Berg from Needham maintained a Buy rating on Sprout Social. The report includes price targets, analyst success rates, and consensus ratings for both stocks.
Analysts Conflicted on These Technology Names: Amdocs (DOX), Sprout Social (SPT) and Camtek (CAMT)
This article summarizes analyst ratings for three technology companies: Amdocs (DOX), Sprout Social (SPT), and Camtek (CAMT). Amdocs received a Moderate Buy consensus with a significant upside, while Sprout Social was rated Hold. Camtek also has a Moderate Buy consensus despite a recent downgrade from one analyst.
Analysts Conflicted on These Technology Names: Amdocs (DOX), Sprout Social (SPT) and Camtek (CAMT)
This article highlights recent analyst ratings for three technology companies: Amdocs (DOX), Sprout Social (SPT), and Camtek (CAMT). Amdocs received a "Moderate Buy" consensus with a $74.50 price target, while Sprout Social holds a "Hold" consensus with a $9.88 price target. Camtek also has a "Moderate Buy" consensus, with analysts expecting a $183.90 price target.
Analysts Have Conflicting Sentiments on These Technology Companies: Cognex (CGNX), Atlassian (TEAM) and Sprout Social (SPT)
This article summarizes recent analyst ratings for three technology companies: Cognex (CGNX), Atlassian (TEAM), and Sprout Social (SPT). Cognex received a "Moderate Buy" consensus with a $77.27 price target, Atlassian a "Strong Buy" with a $174.00 price target, and Sprout Social a "Hold" with a $10.00 price target. The report highlights individual analyst ratings and their success rates from TipRanks.
Sprout Social (NASDAQ: SPT) grows Q2 revenue 11% and plans 20% layoffs
Sprout Social reported an 11% increase in Q2 2026 revenue to $123.8 million, with net losses narrowing significantly. The company also announced a workforce reduction plan, cutting approximately 20% of its staff (260 employees), to realign costs with its AI-powered social intelligence initiatives, anticipating $18-20 million in restructuring charges. Sprout Social is also facing consolidated class-action lawsuits related to past disclosures and strategy.
Sprout Social (NASDAQ: SPT) grows Q2 revenue 11% and raises 2026 margin outlook
Sprout Social (NASDAQ: SPT) announced strong Q2 2026 financial results, with revenue growing 11% year-over-year to $123.8 million and non-GAAP operating income significantly exceeding guidance. The company also raised its full-year 2026 non-GAAP operating margin outlook to approximately 17% and reiterated its 30% Rule of 40 target by Q4 2027, driven by continued expansion with high-value customers.
Sprout Social (NASDAQ: SPT) CTO awarded 120,192 RSUs vesting into 2027
Sprout Social's CTO, Aaron Edward Frederick Rankin, was awarded 120,192 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) on August 3, 2026. These RSUs, which represent Class A Common Stock, will vest in stages, with 50% vesting on September 1, 2027, and the remainder in quarterly installments starting December 1, 2027. This award increases his total holdings to 235,161 shares and RSUs, inclusive of previous grants.
Sprout Social, Inc. Class A Revenue Breakdown – SWB:SPJ
This article provides a financial breakdown of Sprout Social, Inc. Class A (SWB:SPJ), highlighting its revenue performance. The company generated €389.56 million last year, with its Subscription segment being the top performer at €385.70 million. The United States was the largest geographical contributor, accounting for €288.28 million of the revenue.
Sprout Social, Inc. Class A Revenue Breakdown – FWB:SPJ
This article details the revenue breakdown for Sprout Social, Inc. Class A (FWB:SPJ). In the last year, the company generated 389.56 million EUR, with the Subscription segment being the top performer, contributing 385.70 million EUR. The United States was the primary regional contributor, accounting for 288.28 million EUR of the revenue.
Sprout Social Inc Class A (SPT) Q1 2023 Earnings Report - Results, Call & Slides
This article provides an overview of Sprout Social Inc Class A (SPT)'s Q1 2023 earnings report, detailing that the company beat both EPS and revenue expectations. It reported an actual EPS of $1.05 against a consensus of -$0.12 and actual revenue of $1.31 billion, slightly above the expected $1.31 billion. The report also includes details on past and estimated future earnings dates and provides access to the earnings call audio and slide deck.
Sprout Social Inc Class A (SPT) Q2 2024 Earnings Report - Results, Call & Slides
Sprout Social Inc. (SPT) reported its Q2 2024 earnings, beating both EPS and revenue expectations. The company recorded an actual EPS of $1.56 against a consensus of $1.37, and actual revenue of $1.72 billion against an expected $1.71 billion, marking a 25.32% year-over-year revenue growth. The report also includes details on past and upcoming earnings dates, with the next estimated earnings release for August 6, 2026.
343,841 Shares in Sprout Social, Inc. $SPT Acquired by Pale Fire Capital SE
Pale Fire Capital SE recently acquired 343,841 shares of Sprout Social, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPT) valued at approximately $1.96 million, making it their 28th largest position. Sprout Social recently beat earnings expectations, reporting an EPS of $0.23 against a consensus of $0.16 and revenues slightly above estimates at $121.5 million. Despite the positive earnings, analysts maintain a "Hold" rating with an average price target of $11.88, reflecting mixed prospects for the company.
Sprout Social Inc Class A (SPT) Q4 2025 Earnings Report - Results, Call & Slides
Sprout Social Inc Class A (SPT) has released its Q4 2025 earnings report, surpassing both EPS and revenue expectations. The company reported an actual EPS of $3.50 against a consensus of $2.77, and actual revenue of $2.12 billion compared to an expected $2.08 billion, representing a 12.88% year-over-year revenue growth. The next earnings announcement is estimated for August 6, 2026.
Sprout Social Inc Class A (SPT) Q2 2025 Earnings Report - Results, Call & Slides
Sprout Social Inc Class A (SPT) has released its Q2 2025 earnings report, surpassing analyst expectations for both EPS and revenue. The company reported Actual EPS of $3.15 against a consensus of $2.66 and Actual Revenue of $1.96 billion against an expected $1.94 billion. The earnings call is scheduled for July 30, 2025, after market close, and the next earnings report is estimated for August 6, 2026.
Sprout Social Inc Class A (SPT) Q1 2025 Earnings Report - Results, Call & Slides
Sprout Social Inc Class A (SPT) released its Q1 2025 earnings report, significantly beating analyst expectations with an actual EPS of $3.85 against a consensus of $2.64, and revenue of $1.91 billion against an expected $1.89 billion. The company reported a 12.92% year-over-year revenue growth. The next earnings report is estimated for August 6, 2026.
SPT|Sprout Social Inc|Price:7.310|Chg%:-0.300
TradingKey provides an overview of Sprout Social Inc (SPT), highlighting its current stock performance, key financial figures, and analyst ratings. The company is noted for healthy fundamentals, high growth potential, and a "Buy" rating from multiple analysts, despite recent technical performance indicating sideways trading. The article details its business model as a social media management tool and lists significant institutional holdings.
Kaskela Law Firm Announces Investigation of Sprout Social,
Kaskela Law Firm has initiated an investigation into Sprout Social, Inc. (SPT) on behalf of long-term investors. A securities fraud complaint alleges that Sprout Social and its executives made false claims about the company's "upmarket" transition and the capabilities of its social media management platform between September 2021 and May 2024. The investigation follows a 40% drop in Sprout Social's stock price after the company disclosed that its poor performance was "self-induced."
Sprout Social, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPT) Receives Average Rating of "Hold" from Brokerages
Sprout Social, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPT) has an average analyst rating of "Hold" from ten brokerages, with an average 12-month price target of $11.88. The company recently reported strong quarterly earnings, beating expectations with $0.23 EPS and revenue of $121.5 million. Insider activity included a significant stock sale by Justyn Russell Howard, while institutional investors increased their holdings.
BlackRock Portfolio Management (NASDAQ: SPT) discloses 8.4% Sprout Social stake
BlackRock Portfolio Management LLC has disclosed an 8.4% passive ownership stake in Sprout Social Inc. (NASDAQ: SPT), holding 4,548,550 Class A shares as of June 30, 2026. The firm has sole voting power over 4,061,731 shares and sole dispositive power over all 4,548,550 beneficially owned shares. No single client within BlackRock holds more than five percent of Sprout Social's outstanding common shares.
Analysts Have Conflicting Sentiments on These Technology Companies: Sprout Social (SPT) and DigitalOcean Holdings (DOCN)
Analysts have issued conflicting sentiments on two technology companies, Sprout Social (SPT) and DigitalOcean Holdings (DOCN). While a William Blair analyst reiterated a Hold rating for Sprout Social due to its current price targets, another William Blair analyst maintained a Buy rating for DigitalOcean Holdings, observing a significant upside potential. These analyses, featuring insights from TipRanks, highlight the varying expert opinions within the tech sector.
Sprout Social (NASDAQ: SPT) cuts 20% of staff, sees high-end Q2 outlook
Sprout Social, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPT) announced a workforce reduction of approximately 20%, impacting about 260 employees, to streamline operations and align costs with strategic priorities, including AI-powered social intelligence. The company expects to incur $18.0 million to $20.0 million in pre-tax restructuring charges, mostly for severance and benefits, primarily recognized in Q3 2026. Despite the layoffs, Sprout Social anticipates its Q2 2026 financial results will be at the high end of its previously issued outlook ranges for revenue, non-GAAP operating income, and non-GAAP net income per share.
Sprout Social (SPT) executive chair converts Class B and sells 40,000 Class A shares
Sprout Social, Inc.'s Executive Chair, Howard Justyn Russell, converted 40,000 shares of Class B Common Stock into Class A Common Stock and subsequently sold them in open-market transactions at a weighted average price of $8.284 per share under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. After these transactions, Russell maintains holdings in both Class A and a significant amount of Class B common stock through various trusts, with Class B shares carrying 10 votes each and being exchangeable one-for-one into Class A shares. The Form 4 filing details the conversion and sale activities, including the specific trust holdings and the nature of Class B shares.
[144] Sprout Social, Inc. SEC Filing
A shareholder associated with JRH Revocable Trust has filed a Form 144 for Sprout Social, Inc. (SPT), indicating an intent to sell 40,000 Class A shares valued at $331,350.72 through Fidelity Brokerage Services on NASDAQ. The filing details multiple prior sales by JRH Revocable Trust and Justyn Howard over the last three months, totaling significant share counts and dollar amounts. These shares are identified as Founders Shares of Class A stock, originally acquired as compensation in 2010.
Form 144 Sprout Social For: 10 July By Investing.com
This article from Investing.com reports the filing of Form 144 for Sprout Social (SPT) on July 10. The stock was down -1.60% at the time of publication. The piece is brief, providing only the date of the filing and the Investing.com attribution.
Sprout Social (SPT) CEO logs ESPP purchase, tax share withholding in Form 4
Sprout Social (SPT) CEO Ryan Paul Barretto reported an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) acquisition of 2,415 Class A Common Stock shares on June 30, 2026, at $6.418 per share. He also reported a tax-withholding transaction on July 1, 2026, disposing of 2,190 shares at $7.99 per share to cover tax liabilities. Following these transactions, Barretto's direct holdings increased to 1,370,075 shares, along with 119,775 indirect holdings.
Sprout Social (NasdaqCM:SPT) Stock Forecast & Analyst Predictions
Sprout Social (SPT) is projected to grow earnings and revenue by 78.1% and 8% per annum, respectively, with EPS expected to grow by 79.6% annually. Despite this, the company is forecast to remain unprofitable for the next three years, though it is expected to break even by 2028. Recent updates include a downward revision of EPS estimates and price targets, as well as the unveiling of AI-powered social intelligence platforms and a share repurchase program.
Enterprise value to EBIT forward of Sprout Social, Inc. Class A – SWB:SPJ
This article focuses on the "Enterprise value to EBIT forward" metric for Sprout Social, Inc. Class A, traded under the symbol SPJ on the Stuttgart Stock Exchange. It appears to be a financial data point from TradingView, including copyright information from various financial data providers.
Sprout Social, Inc. Class A Actuals & Estimates (NASDAQ:SPT)
This article provides an overview of Sprout Social, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPT) stock performance, financial actuals, and analyst estimates. It details the current stock price, historical highs and lows, volatility, market capitalization, and upcoming earnings dates. The company's recent earnings and revenue figures are also presented, alongside analyst forecasts for future performance.
SPT Forecast — Price Target — Prediction for 2027
This article provides a forecast and price target for Sprout Social, Inc. Class A (SPT) stock, including analyst opinions, historical performance, and key financial metrics. It also answers frequently asked questions about SPT's current price, volatility, market capitalization, earnings, and dividend status.
SPT Forecast — Price Target — Prediction for 2027
This article provides an overview of Sprout Social, Inc. Class A (SPT) stock, including analyst forecasts, current market capitalization, and key financial metrics. It highlights the company's past earnings performance, upcoming earnings report date, and other financial statistics such as revenue, net income, and EBITDA. The article also addresses frequently asked questions regarding SPT's stock ticker, volatility, dividend policy, and employee count.
Price to earnings forward of Sprout Social, Inc. Class A – SWB:SPJ
This article provides financial data for Sprout Social, Inc. Class A (SWB:SPJ), specifically focusing on its price-to-earnings forward metric. It details the company's financial overview, news, community insights, forecasts, seasonals, and ETF information, as listed on TradingView. The data is sourced from ICE Data Services and FactSet.
Sprout Social Inc Stock (US85175J1043): Valuation in focus after recent earnings reset
This article examines the valuation of Sprout Social Inc (SPT) following its recent earnings updates and guidance resets. Investors are reassessing the company's competitive position, financial fundamentals, and profitability path, comparing its revenue growth, margins, and cash generation to other SaaS peers. The debate centers on how Sprout Social balances growth investments with consistent free cash flow and the pace of operating margin improvement.
Sprout Social (SPT) executive chair sells 40K shares under 10b5-1 plan
Howard Justyn Russell, Executive Chair and ten-percent owner of Sprout Social, Inc. (SPT), reported selling 40,000 shares of Class A common stock at a weighted average price of $6.992 per share. This sale was conducted under a pre-planned Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted in September 2025 and followed the conversion of Class B common stock into Class A shares. After the transaction, Russell beneficially owns 7,417 shares of Class A common stock and 1,441,190 shares of Class B common stock across various trusts.
SPT (NASDAQ) Form 144 shows trustees and insider selling Class A shares
A recently filed Form 144 for Sprout Social, Inc. (SPT) indicates proposed sales of Class A shares by certain holders, including Jrh Revocable Trust and Justyn Howard. The filing details multiple past sales transactions between March and June 2026, with specified share amounts and gross proceeds, such as 40,000 shares for $238,307.60 and 11,641 shares for $90,167.69. The document also includes general information about Form 144 filings and identifies some shares as "Founders Shares" or related to "Compensation."
Founder returns as Sprout Social (NASDAQ: SPT) CTO to drive AI vision
Sprout Social (NASDAQ: SPT) announced that founder Aaron Rankin will return as Chief Technology Officer, effective August 3, 2026, to spearhead the company's AI strategy, including its Trellis AI agent. Current CTO Alan Boyce will resign after a transition period. Rankin, a significant shareholder, emphasized the transformative role of AI in business software and Sprout Social's opportunity to lead in leveraging social data for organizational intelligence.
Sprout Social executive chair Justyn Russell sells $90,171 in stock By Investing.com
Justyn Russell, Executive Chair of Sprout Social Inc., sold 11,641 shares of Class A Common Stock for a total of $90,171 on June 2, 2026, to cover tax obligations from restricted stock units. This transaction was conducted under a Rule 10b5-1 plan established in November 2024. Despite a 64% drop over the past year, the stock has recently rebounded, with InvestingPro indicating it might be undervalued.
Sprout Social executive chair Justyn Russell sells $90,171 in stock
Justyn Russell, Executive Chair of Sprout Social (NASDAQ:SPT), sold 11,641 shares of Class A Common Stock for $90,171 on June 2, 2026, to cover tax obligations from restricted stock units. This transaction follows the establishment of a Rule 10b5-1 plan in November 2024. Despite a 64% drop over the past year, Sprout Social shares have recently rebounded, and InvestingPro analysis suggests the stock is undervalued, with the company maintaining strong gross profit margins.
Sprout Social executive chair Justyn Russell sells $90,171 in stock
Justyn Russell, Executive Chair of Sprout Social, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPT), sold 11,641 shares of Class A Common Stock for $90,171. The sale was pre-planned to cover tax obligations from restricted stock units, and occurred as the stock trades significantly lower year-over-year but has rebounded recently. Russell retains a substantial holding of various share classes in the company.
Sprout Social (SPT) CEO uses 13,323 shares for tax withholding, retains over 1.3M
Sprout Social, Inc. CEO Ryan Paul Barretto reported a routine tax-withholding disposition of 13,323 Class A Common Stock shares on June 1, 2026, to cover tax obligations at $8.29 per share. This was not an open-market sale. Following this transaction, Barretto directly holds 1,369,850 Class A shares and indirectly holds 119,775 shares through family trusts, maintaining a significant ownership stake.
Sprout Social (SPT) chair sells 11,641 shares under Rule 10b5-1 plan
Howard Justyn Russell, Executive Chair and 10% owner of Sprout Social (SPT), sold 11,641 Class A common shares at $7.746 each. This sale was conducted under a Rule 10b5-1 plan to cover tax obligations from restricted stock unit settlements. Following the transaction, Russell directly holds 250,735 Class A shares and significant Class B holdings.
SPT (NASDAQ: SPT) files Form 144 for 11,641 Class A shares from vesting
Sprout Social, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPT) has filed a Form 144 indicating a proposed sale of 11,641 Class A common shares. These shares are related to restricted stock vesting that occurred on June 1, 2026. The filing also notes a previous sale of 23,855 shares on March 3, 2026, by Justyn Howard for $161,286.04, with Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC listed as the broker for the current proposed sale.
Sprout Social (Nasdaq:SPT) - Stock Analysis
This Simply Wall St analysis provides a detailed look at Sprout Social (Nasdaq:SPT), highlighting its current valuation as overvalued, significant insider selling, and its unprofitability with no forecast for profitability in the next three years. The report includes recent news such as the unveiling of an AI-powered social intelligence platform, first-quarter 2026 earnings results, and various analyst updates with shifting price targets and growth expectations. It also details key financial metrics, stock performance data, and outlines both minor risks and major product announcements.
Director at Sprout Social (NASDAQ: SPT) receives 13,779 RSUs grant
Gregory Scott Brown, a director at Sprout Social (NASDAQ: SPT), was granted 13,779 restricted stock units (RSUs) as equity compensation without cash cost. These new RSUs will vest on the earlier of the day before the first annual stockholder meeting following the grant date or the first anniversary of the grant date. Following this award, Brown beneficially owns a total of 51,201 RSUs, which includes 37,422 previously granted RSUs with a separate vesting schedule.
Sprout Social (SPT) director Steven Collins awarded 26,470 RSUs in equity grant
Sprout Social, Inc. director Steven A. Collins was granted 26,470 shares of Class A Common Stock in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs) as compensation, not a market purchase. These RSUs will vest on the earlier of the day preceding the first annual stockholders' meeting following the grant or the first anniversary of the grant date. Following this award, Collins directly holds 127,253 shares of Class A Common Stock, including the newly granted RSUs.
Sprout Social (SPT) director receives 26,470 RSU equity grant
Sprout Social, Inc. director Stanley William Thomas was granted 26,470 restricted stock units (RSUs) of Class A Common Stock, increasing his total direct holdings to 50,117 shares/RSUs. These RSUs were awarded without cash cost and will vest on the earlier of the day before the first annual stockholders' meeting following the grant or the first anniversary of the grant date. Each RSU converts into one share of Class A Common Stock upon vesting.
Sprout Social (SPT) director Peter Barris receives 26,470 RSU award
Peter Barris, a director at Sprout Social (SPT), was awarded 26,470 restricted stock units (RSUs), which will vest on the earlier of the first stockholder meeting after the grant date or its first anniversary. Following this award, Barris directly holds 57,253 shares of Class A Common Stock, with an additional 49,623 shares held indirectly through PJ Barris, LLC and PDB II LLC. The filing indicates a neutral impact and sentiment regarding this insider transaction.
