Getty Images Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GETY) secured its eighth consecutive contract to serve as the official photographer for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Benefit, the Met Gala, scheduled for May 4, 2026. The event’s theme, “Costume Art,” will celebrate the opening of the new Condé M. Nast Galleries at the Met.
The agreement grants Getty exclusive rights to capture and license all images from the gala, including red‑carpet arrivals, candid moments, and live performances. Getty will deploy remote cameras and a mobile film studio to document every angle, and all imagery will be available exclusively on gettyimages.com. The partnership reinforces Getty’s long‑standing relationship with the Met and Vogue and positions the company to monetize the event’s high‑profile content through its Access by Getty Images platform for social‑media use by talent and brands.
The contract represents a significant revenue opportunity and a strategic marketing win. It allows Getty to showcase its premium image library to a global audience, potentially driving new subscriptions and licensing deals and supporting the company’s subscription and AI‑licensing growth strategies.
Getty’s recent financial performance provides context for the value of this contract. In Q4 2025, Getty reported revenue of $282.3 million, up 14.1% year‑over‑year, and adjusted EBITDA of $104.1 million, up 29.1% year‑over‑year. The full‑year 2025 revenue was $981.3 million, while Q1 2025 revenue was $224.1 million, with a net loss of $102.6 million. For 2026, Getty guided revenue of $948 million to $988 million, a decline of 3.4% to 0.6% year‑over‑year, and adjusted EBITDA of $279 million to $295 million, down 12.9% to 8.1% year‑over‑year.
Management highlighted the strategic importance of the contract. CEO Craig Peters noted that the company delivered record revenue with growth across creative and editorial segments, strengthened its recurring revenue base, and expanded long‑term partnerships. CFO Jenn Leyden emphasized that revenue and adjusted EBITDA exceeded 2025 guidance, positioning Getty to leverage its foundational strengths and the strong editorial events calendar to continue building momentum.
The Met Gala contract aligns with Getty’s strategy to secure recurring, high‑visibility contracts that support its subscription and AI‑licensing growth. The event’s global media attention offers a platform to showcase Getty’s premium image library, potentially driving new subscriptions and licensing deals and reinforcing the company’s brand presence.
No specific market reaction data was identified for this announcement. However, the contract is expected to reinforce Getty’s brand presence and may support future revenue streams.
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