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CuriosityStream (CURI)
NASDAQ:CURI
Earnings Data
Report Date
May 13, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
-0.02Last Year’s EPS
-0.09Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 2 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Mar 11, 2025
|% Change Since: 39.42%
|Next Earnings Date:May 13, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
CuriosityStream demonstrated strong financial discipline and operational efficiency, leading to significant improvements in cash flow and margins. The company showed confidence in its growth trajectory with dividend increases and strategic licensing in AI training content. However, there were challenges in maintaining revenue growth compared to the previous year.Company Guidance
During the CuriosityStream Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Earnings Conference Call, CEO Clint Stinchcomb and CFO Brady Hayden highlighted significant financial improvements and strategic growth initiatives. The company reported a year-over-year cash flow increase of $26 million, transitioning from a $16 million loss in 2023 to a $10 million gain in 2024. They achieved their ninth consecutive quarter of increased cash flow, reaching an all-time high adjusted free cash flow of $3.3 million in Q4. Total revenue exceeded guidance, with subscription revenue showing growth both sequentially and annually. The call emphasized future growth driven by content monetization strategies, including licensing agreements with technology partners for AI training, expected to surpass direct revenue in 2025. CuriosityStream also announced an increase in its dividend to $0.16 per share for 2025, reflecting confidence in achieving double-digit growth in both revenue and free cash flow. The company ended 2024 with $40 million in liquidity and no debt, further enhancing its financial position.Significant Cash Flow Improvement
CuriosityStream reported a year-over-year cash flow increase of about $26 million in 2024, moving from a $16 million loss in 2023 to a $10 million gain in 2024.
Ninth Consecutive Quarter of Increased Cash Flow
CuriosityStream achieved its highest-ever adjusted free cash flow at $3.3 million in Q4, marking the ninth straight quarter of cash flow improvement.
Dividend Increase and Shareholder Return
CuriosityStream announced an increase in its dividend from $0.10 to $0.16 for 2025, representing a 7.5% yield based on the previous day's closing share price.
Gross Margin Improvement
Gross margin increased from 45% to 52% year-over-year in Q4, driven by cost control efforts and reductions in content amortization.
Operational Efficiency and Cost Reduction
Annual operational costs are significantly lower than recurring revenue, with a reduction in advertising, marketing, and G&A expenses by $7.7 million or 17% compared to 2023.
Strong Position in AI Training Content Licensing
CuriosityStream has secured deals to license over 8 million minutes of video and audio for AI training, with the expectation of this segment potentially exceeding direct revenue in 2025.
No Debt and Strong Liquidity
CuriosityStream ended the year with approximately $40 million in liquidity and no outstanding debt.
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CURI Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
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CURI Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
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| Mar 11, 2025 | $2.08 | $2.49 | +19.71% |
| Nov 06, 2024 | $2.59 | $1.90 | -26.64% |
| Aug 13, 2024 | $1.06 | $1.16 | +9.43% |
| May 07, 2024 | $1.17 | $1.09 | -6.84% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
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FAQ
When does CuriosityStream (CURI) report earnings?
CuriosityStream (CURI) is schdueled to report earning on May 13, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is CuriosityStream (CURI) earnings time?
CuriosityStream (CURI) earnings time is at May 13, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is CURI EPS forecast?
CURI EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q1) is -0.02.
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