LION - Lionsgate Studios Corp.
Shares in Lionsgate extended their losses Wednesday after an activist investor expressed restlessness with the company's stance on AI. On above-average trading volume, the stock ended the day at $11.73, down 1% to its lowest level since April. It fell 4% on Tuesday when news of the activist's agenda first surfaced.
Lionsgate Studios delivered a strong Q1, with revenue of $776.6M and OIBDA of $79.3M, both beating estimates. Cash flow was robust, with $54M from operations and net debt down by $150M, providing greater financial flexibility. The movie studio drove results, fueled by hits like Michael and The Housemaid, with a promising upcoming slate and 21% backlog growth.
Lionsgate Studios NYSE: LION reported fiscal first-quarter revenue growth of 48% year over year to $777 million, driven by strong motion-picture performance and contributions from recent releases, while management said it expects significant adjusted OIBDA and free-cash-flow growth for fiscal 2027.
Lionsgate Studios Corp. (LION) Q1 2027 Earnings Call Transcript
Lionsgate Studios Corp. (LION) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.06 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.01 per share. This compares to a loss of $0.32 per share a year ago.
The headline numbers for Lionsgate Studios Corp. (LION) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended June 2026, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer went to bat Thursday for Paramount CEO David Ellison and the company's hung-up merger with Warner Bros. Discovery.
Revenue was $776.6 Million, Up 48% Year-over-Year Operating Income was $25.6 Million Net Loss from Continuing Operations Attributable to Shareholders was $28.8 Million, or $0.10 Diluted Net Loss Per Share Adjusted Net Income from Continuing Operations Attributable to Shareholders was $18.9 Million, or $0.06 Adjusted Diluted Net Income Per Share Adjusted OIBDA was $79.3 Million Net Cash Flows Provided by Operating Activities were $54 Million in the Quarter; Adjusted Free Cash Flow was $128.9 Million SANTA MONICA, Calif. and VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lionsgate Studios Corp. (NYSE: LION) today reported first quarter results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
The theatrical industry welcomed its fourth billion-dollar film of 2026 this week as Sony and Marvel's "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" surpassed the coveted benchmark. Already part of the 2026 class is Universal's "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie," Lionsgate's "Michael" and Disney and Pixar's "Toy Story 5.
French entertainment group Banijay on Wednesday ruled out a takeover of Lionsgate Studios , saying it was focused on integrating recent acquisitions and reducing debt.
Massive New 38,000-Square-Foot Habitat Opens to Rave Reviews as it Showcases Majestic Lions and Spotted Hyenas Through Immersive Viewing Areas, Interactive Elements and Innovative Animal-Care Features TAMPA, Fla., July 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Busch Gardens Tampa Bay officially opened the all-new Lion & Hyena Ridge on Saturday, July 25.
SANTA MONICA, Calif. and VANCOUVER, BC, July 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lionsgate (NYSE: LION) today announced it will release its financial results for the fiscal 2027 first quarter ended June 30, 2026 after market close on Thursday, August 6.
Lionsgate Studios Corp. (LION) saw its shares surge in the last session with trading volume being higher than average. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions may not translate into further price increase in the near term.
Lionsgate Studios is exploring a sale, retaining an investment bank after receiving inbound interest from major industry players. Bolloré SE and Banijay are potential bidders, with Bolloré possessing significant financial resources and Banijay possibly seeking a partner. Current valuation suggests LION trades at a below-market multiple for its library alone, with a sum-of-the-parts equity value of $19–$24 per share.
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Lionsgate Studios , the entertainment company behind the "Hunger Games" and "John Wick" franchises, is exploring a sale and has attracted takeover interest from France's Bollore Group , as consolidation accelerates across the media industry, three people familiar with the matter said.
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