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Starz Entertainment Corp

STRZ

Market cap $390M

22.80 USD

-0.49

2.1%

At close Updated Oct 19, 4:00 PM EDT

Pre-market

After hours

22.80

0.00

0%

1 day

-2.1%

5 days

-8.1%

1 month

-13.93%

3 months

-16.36%

6 months

15.5%

Year to date

96.38%

1 year

106.33%

5 years

103.57%

10 years

103.57%

About: Starz Entertainment Corp is the premium entertainment destination for women and underrepresented audiences, and home to some of the popular franchises and series on television. The company offers a robust programming mix for discerning adult audiences, including breaking originals and an expansive lineup of blockbuster movies, and is embodied by its brand positioning. Complementary to any platform or service, it is available across a wide range of digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors and is a bundling partner of choice. STARZ is powered by an industry technology, data analytics, and digital infrastructure STARZ app.

Employees: 541

Communication Services Entertainment

News

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Sentiment 3-Months

Positive 38.5%

Neutral 53.8%

Negative 7.7%

Starz Entertainment: Price Increases, Sub Growth, And Distribution Deals

Starz Entertainment has delivered over 100% YTD gains, underpinned by improving fundamentals and a still-attractive valuation. I remain bullish on STRZ, reiterating my buy rating as the company raises full-year earnings guidance and commits to deleveraging its balance sheet. Potential buyout interest, notably from Byron Allen, highlights STRZ's undervaluation and serves as a catalyst for further upside.

Starz Entertainment: Price Increases, Sub Growth, And Distribution Deals

STARZ TO RELEASE THIRD QUARTER EARNINGS FOR 2026 AND HOLD ANALYST AND INVESTOR CONFERENCE CALL FOLLOWING MARKET CLOSE ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- STARZ (NASDAQ: STRZ) announced today the company will report its third quarter financial results for 2026, ended September 30, 2026, on Thursday, October 29.

STARZ TO RELEASE THIRD QUARTER EARNINGS FOR 2026 AND HOLD ANALYST AND INVESTOR CONFERENCE CALL FOLLOWING MARKET CLOSE ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29

4TH ANNUAL HBCU FIRST LOOK FILM & TV FESTIVAL RETURNS TO HOWARD UNIVERSITY NOVEMBER 5-7 WITH STARZ AS INAUGURAL PRESENTING SPONSOR

Actors Laya DeLeon Hayes and DaSan Frazier Named 2026 I Aspire Ambassadors WASHINGTON, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 4th Annual HBCU First LOOK Film & TV Festival (HBCUFLF) returns to Howard University November 5 -7, with STARZ as its inaugural presenting sponsor. Under the theme "How to Be the Next," the three-day Festival will create an immersive experience connecting students and emerging creators with HBCU alumni actors, filmmakers, producers and industry leaders through screenings, master classes and interactive, hands-on sessions.

4TH ANNUAL HBCU FIRST LOOK FILM & TV FESTIVAL RETURNS TO HOWARD UNIVERSITY NOVEMBER 5-7 WITH STARZ AS INAUGURAL PRESENTING SPONSOR

VERIZON FIOS CUSTOMERS HAVE LOST ACCESS TO STARZ

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- STARZ issued the following statement regarding the status of its negotiations with Verizon and the loss of all STARZ channels, STARZ On Demand and the STARZ app through Verizon Fios.

VERIZON FIOS CUSTOMERS HAVE LOST ACCESS TO STARZ

VERIZON FIOS CUSTOMERS MAY LOSE STARZ

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- STARZ issued the following statement regarding the status of its negotiations with Verizon and the potential loss of all STARZ channels, STARZ On Demand and the STARZ app through Verizon Fios.

VERIZON FIOS CUSTOMERS MAY LOSE STARZ

Starz Update: Fightland And Beyond

Starz (STRZ) delivered a strong Q2, with robust OTT revenue growth and improved OIBDA and free cash flow outlooks. STRZ's first self-produced series, Fightland, exceeded expectations, boosting confidence in 2026 as a key inflection year. Partnership with Peacock expands STRZ's distribution, countering perceptions of stagnant subscriber growth.

Starz Update: Fightland And Beyond

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STRZ Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates on Higher Costs, Revenues Beat

Starz's Q2 revenues beat estimates, but higher costs widen losses as OTT gains are offset by weaker linear revenues and restructuring charges.

STRZ Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates on Higher Costs, Revenues Beat

Starz Entertainment's Stock Is Powerful, But It Still Rates As A Hold

Starz Entertainment Corp. has seen recent technical momentum mostly driven by consolidation speculation. STRZ's Q2 showed stable OIBDA growth but negative unlevered free cash flow and persistent leverage above $600 million; there is definitely room for improvement with fundamental growth. Management focuses on cost discipline and original content, but lacks bold strategic pivots in AVOD or expansion into multiplex-film distribution.

Starz Entertainment's Stock Is Powerful, But It Still Rates As A Hold

Starz Entertainment Corp. (STRZ) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Starz Entertainment Corp. (STRZ) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Starz Entertainment Corp. (STRZ) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Starz Entertainment Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Starz Entertainment NASDAQ: STRZ reported second-quarter results that management said reflected improving streaming revenue, audience engagement and free-cash-flow generation, prompting the company to raise its full-year adjusted OIBDA growth outlook and increase its unlevered free cash flow guidance.

Starz Entertainment Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

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