Reported Q: Q2 2025 Rev YoY: -8.1% EPS YoY: +19.4% Move: -4.48%
Starz Entertainment Corp
STRZ
$9.17 -4.48%
Exchange NASDAQ Sector Communication Services Industry Entertainment
Q2 2025
Published: Jun 30, 2024

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Reported

Report Date

Jun 30, 2024

Quarter Q2 2025

Revenue

834.70M

YoY: -8.1%

EPS

-0.25

YoY: +19.4%

Market Move

-4.48%

Previous quarter: N/A

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Earnings Highlights

  • Revenue of $834.70M down 8.1% year-over-year
  • EPS of $-0.25 increased by 19.4% from previous year
  • Gross margin of 43.4%
  • Net income of -59.40M
  • "N/A" - N/A
STRZ
Company STRZ

Executive Summary

Starz Entertainment Corp (STRZ) reported Q2 2025 revenue of $834.7 million, down 8.1% year-over-year and 25.3% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting a softer demand environment and challenging quarterly comps. Despite a robust EBITDA of $358.0 million and a strong EBITDA margin of 42.9%, the company posted a net loss of $59.4 million driven by higher interest expense, other non-operating items, and substantial depreciation and amortization. Operating income rose 181% year-over-year to $44.0 million, signaling an improving operating platform even as top-line weakness persisted. Net cash from operating activities was negative $158.9 million, contributing to a negative free cash flow of $167.9 million for the quarter. Liquidity remains tight: cash and cash equivalents stood at $229.1 million at quarter end, with total debt of $4.22 billion and net debt of approximately $3.99 billion; the current ratio was a weak 0.30, highlighting balance-sheet fragility despite steady gross margins and a resilient operating base. The quarter included $259 million of acquisitions, underscoring ongoing strategic investments alongside deleveraging challenges. Management did not provide explicit forward targets in the release; the outlook therefore hinges on subscriber dynamics, cost discipline, content monetization, and a credible path to refinancing and balance-sheet normalization.

Key Performance Indicators

Revenue
Decreasing
834.70M
QoQ: -25.32% | YoY: -8.13%
Gross Profit
Decreasing
362.00M
43.37% margin
QoQ: -15.14% | YoY: -4.81%
Operating Income
Increasing
44.40M
QoQ: -43.73% | YoY: 181.01%
Net Income
Increasing
-59.40M
QoQ: -50.38% | YoY: 15.98%
EPS
Increasing
-0.25
QoQ: -47.06% | YoY: 19.35%

Revenue Trend

Margin Analysis

Historical Earnings Comparison

PeriodRevenue ($M)EPS ($)YoY GrowthReport
Q1 2026 -1,384.20 2.02 -61.7% View
Q4 2025 970.50 -0.09 -0.5% View
Q3 2025 948.60 -0.68 -6.6% View
Q2 2025 834.70 -0.25 -8.1% View