Starz Entertainment Corp. (STRZ) Stock Price & Analysis
Starz Entertainment Corp. (STRZ) closed at USD 22.19 on Friday, October 23, 2026, down 4.44% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 23.22; the Oct 23, 2026 session ranged USD 22.04–23.6 on volume of 185,548 shares. Market capitalization is $379.99M, with a 52-week range of USD 8.4–32.58 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 25, 2026 at 03:36 UTC.
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Key facts (STRZ)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $1.26B, net income -$449M (-35.8% margin), free cash flow $62.5M (SEC filings).
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.20 on a 1–5 scale) (10 analysts), mean target USD 35.2 (range 26–45).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +90.6% vs S&P 500 +13.4%; 5Y +79.8% vs S&P 500 +76.9%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-29, EPS estimate USD -2.97, revenue estimate $319M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (STRZ)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.27B | $3.60B | $1.42B | $1.39B | $1.37B | $1.26B |
| Operating income | $171M | $9.0M | -$1.35B | -$904M | -$170M | -$390M |
| Net income | -$18.9M | -$188M | -$1.87B | -$915M | -$211M | -$449M |
| EPS (diluted) | -$0.09 | -$0.84 | -$8.82 | -$54.73 | -$12.63 | — |
| Free cash flow | -$35.5M | -$694M | -$473M | -$152M | -$63.6M | $62.5M |
| Operating margin | 5.2% | 0.2% | -94.8% | -64.9% | -12.4% | -31.1% |
| Net margin | -0.6% | -5.2% | -131.5% | -65.7% | -15.4% | -35.8% |
| Revenue growth | -15.9% | +10.2% | -60.5% | -2.1% | -1.6% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $529M | $371M | $272M | $23.0M | $17.8M | — |
| Total debt | $2.63B | $2.42B | $2.02B | $2.48B | $700M | — |
Fiscal years end Mar. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (STRZ)
P/S 0.3x · EV/Sales 0.8x · P/FCF 6.1x · P/B 1.3x · FCF yield 16.45% · Earnings yield -118.27% · Net debt $556M · EV $935M
Analysts (STRZ)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.20 on a 1–5 scale), 10 analysts; mean target USD 35.2 (low 26, high 45).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-14 | Citizens | Initiated | Market Outperform | $40 |
| 2026-07-01 | B. Riley Securities | Initiated | Buy | $45 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (STRZ)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-24) | 5Y (from 2025-05-05) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +90.6% | +79.8% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +13.4% | +76.9% |
| Per year | +91.1% | +49.1% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 66.7% | 70.9% |
| Max drawdown | -31.0% (Dec 2025→Feb 2026) | -58.1% (May 2025→Feb 2026) |
STRZ revenue by product line (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTT revenue | $221.3M | 71.9% | +0.1% |
| Linear and other revenue | $86.6M | 28.1% | -12.2% |
| Total revenue | $307.9M | 100% | — |
As tagged by the company in its SEC 10-Q / 10-K filings (XBRL).
STRZ suppliers, customers and competitors (named in its 10-K)
| Relationship | Company | Sentence in the filing |
|---|---|---|
| Customer | Amazon (AMZN) | “In the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, Starz generated 29.7% of its revenue from Amazon.com, Inc. and its subsidiaries.” |
| Partner | Liberty Global Ltd. (LBTYA) | “Discovery, Inc., Liberty Global Ventures Limited, Liberty Global Ltd., MHR Capital Partners Master Account LP, MHR Capital Partners (100) LP, MHR Institutional Partners II LP, MHR Institutional Partners IIA LP, MHR Institutional Partners III LP, MHR Institutional Partners IV LP and MHR Fund Management LLC and affiliated funds thereto, including the following:” |
| Partner | Apple (AAPL) | “Starz's services are offered directly to consumers via the STARZ app and via Starz's website at www.starz.com as well as through Starz's retail partners (such as Apple and Google) for a recurring fee, or by Starz's distributors to their subscribers either at a recurring price as part of a programming tier, package or bundle with other products or services, or on an a la carte basis.” |
| Partner | Alphabet (Google) (GOOGL) | “Starz's services are offered directly to consumers via the STARZ app and via Starz's website at www.starz.com as well as through Starz's retail partners (such as Apple and Google) for a recurring fee, or by Starz's distributors to their subscribers either at a recurring price as part of a programming tier, package or bundle with other products or services, or on an a la carte basis.” |
Quoted from the company's 10-K filed Jun 26, 2025.
STRZ analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $-2.96 | $-2.06 | +43.9% | $319.5M | 4 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $-1.19 | $-1.16 | +2.6% | $325.8M | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $-19.22 | $-4.25 | +352.2% | $1.26B | 3 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $-4.53 | $-4.01 | +12.8% | $1.27B | 4 |
STRZ options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±23.3% (±$5.18) by Nov 20, 2026, which includes earnings on Oct 29, 2026. Over the last 5 reports the stock moved ±10.6% on average.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 27 | 106.2% | ±23.3% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 55 | 78.2% | ±24.3% |
| Mar 19, 2027 | 146 | 77.9% | ±39.1% |
| Jun 17, 2027 | 236 | 80.8% | ±50.9% |
30-day implied volatility 84.8% vs 72.5% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 25, 2026 at 03:36 UTC)
| Price | USD 22.19 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 4.44% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 23.22 |
| Open | USD 23.25 |
| Day Range | USD 22.04 – 23.6 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 8.4 – 32.58 |
| Volume | 185,548 shares |
| Market Cap | $379.99M |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (STRZ)
Nexqual's technical model rates STRZ "SELL" based on 1 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 25, 2026 at 03:36 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 41.08 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 25.15) |
| MACD | -0.42 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (STRZ)
Wall Street analysts rate STRZ "Buy" based on 10 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 35.2 (range USD 26–45), per Nexqual as of October 25, 2026 at 03:36 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 10 |
| Mean Target | USD 35.2 |
| High Target | USD 45 |
| Low Target | USD 26 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 6 / 4 / 0 |
Earnings (STRZ)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-29 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD -2.97 |
| Revenue Estimate | $319.49M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD -1.33 vs est -1.63 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD -1.51 vs est -0.85 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD -0.47 vs est -0.85 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD -2.63 vs est -1.81 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 25, 2026 at 03:36 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (STRZ)
| Total Revenue | $1.25B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | -3.70% |
| Gross Margin | +54.11% |
| Operating Margin | -7.92% |
| Profit Margin | -25.07% |
| Debt / Equity | 2.66 |
| Current Ratio | 0.25 |
| Total Cash | $59.60M |
| Total Debt | $787.20M |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jun 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $62.50M (5.0% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 25, 2026 at 03:36 UTC.
Financial Health Score (STRZ)
Nexqual rates Starz Entertainment Corp.'s overall financial health "Weak" across five dimensions, as of October 25, 2026 at 03:36 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -4% YoY (latest Q), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — Gross margin 54%, operating -8% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Critical — $60M cash and investments vs $615M debt (Jun 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — FCF $63M (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC), slim 5.0% margin |
| Efficiency | Mixed — No data |
Ownership (STRZ)
| Insider Ownership | +13.43% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +79.41% |
| Shares Outstanding | 17.12M |
| Float | 12.10M |
| Short % of Float | +4.70% |
Source: Nexqual, October 25, 2026 at 03:36 UTC.
Leadership (STRZ)
Starz Entertainment Corp. is led by Jeffrey A. Hirsch, President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 25, 2026 at 03:36 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Jeffrey A. Hirsch |
|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | Scott D. MacDonald |
| Executive Vice President of Technology | Jason Wyrick |
| President of Starz Networks | Alison Hoffman |
| Chief Operating Officer of Overture Films | Danny Rosett |
Major Backers & Investors (STRZ)
Notable institutional backers of Starz Entertainment Corp. include MHR Fund Management, LLC, Castleknight Management LP, Royce & Associates LP, according to Nexqual as of October 25, 2026 at 03:36 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| MHR Fund Management, LLC | 16.72% |
| Castleknight Management LP | 7.26% |
| Royce & Associates LP | 3.23% |
| Newedge Wealth, LLC | 2.81% |
| Shapiro Capital Management LLC | 2.76% |
| Russell Investments Group, Ltd. | 2.42% |
| Ancora Advisors, LLC | 2.39% |
| Neuberger Berman Group, LLC | 2.28% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 7.2% |
| Vanguard Group | 3.27% |
Source: Nexqual, October 25, 2026 at 03:36 UTC.
From Starz Entertainment Corp.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2025-06-26)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Starz sells its services on a direct-to-consumer basis and through various distributors, including over-the-top providers (such as Amazon, Apple, Google and Hulu) and multichannel video programming distributors (such as Comcast, Charter, DIRECTV and DISH Network).
Partnerships
- Starz has an exclusive multiyear output licensing agreement with New Lionsgate for Lionsgate label titles theatrically released in the U.S. starting January 1, 2022, and for New Lionsgate's Summit label titles theatrically released in the U.S. starting January 1, 2023.
- Starz also has an exclusive multiyear output licensing agreement with Universal for live-action films theatrically released in the U.S. starting January 1, 2022.
Legal & Regulatory Risks (Item 1A, quoted)
- Starz's business involves risks of legal claims related to the content included in its programming, which could adversely affect its business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
- Starz's activities are subject to a variety of stringent and changing regulatory obligations, which may adversely impact its business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
- Changes in, or interpretations of, tax rules and regulations could adversely affect us.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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