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CuriosityStream
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Rating:63Neutral
Price Target:
$3.00
▼(-14.04% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:07/07/26
CURI scores in the low-to-mid 60s primarily due to improving financial quality (stronger gross margins, positive free cash flow, and low leverage) and upbeat FY2026 guidance centered on licensing-driven growth. The score is held back by continued operating/net losses and a technically mixed chart (below key longer-term moving averages with only neutral momentum). Valuation is supported by a very high dividend yield, but the negative P/E underscores that profitability is still not established.
Positive Factors
Improved Cash Generation
CuriosityStream has flipped to positive operating and free cash flow on a trailing‑12‑month basis, representing a durable turnaround versus earlier losses. Sustained FCF supports reinvestment in content/licensing, funds dividends/buybacks, and reduces reliance on external financing if maintained.
Negative Factors
Ongoing Operating & Net Losses
Despite EBITDA gains and margin improvement, CuriosityStream remains unprofitable at the operating and net levels, reflecting higher opex and noncash charges. Persistent losses erode equity and limit sustainable capital returns unless operating income turns positive through scale or structural cost reduction.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Improved Cash Generation
CuriosityStream has flipped to positive operating and free cash flow on a trailing‑12‑month basis, representing a durable turnaround versus earlier losses. Sustained FCF supports reinvestment in content/licensing, funds dividends/buybacks, and reduces reliance on external financing if maintained.
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CuriosityStream (CURI) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$154.74M
Dividend Yield8.59%
Average Volume (3M)395.72K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)0.97
Revenue Growth32.29%
EPS Growth-0.15%
CountryUS
Employees42
SectorCommunication Services
Sector Strength97
IndustryMedia & Entertainment
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.14
Shares Outstanding59,287,600
10 Day Avg. Volume302,663
30 Day Avg. Volume395,719
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.64
Price to Book (P/B)5.28
Price to Sales (P/S)3.06
P/FCF Ratio16.91
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$5.50Price Target Upside57.59% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.1
Revenue Forecast (FY)$77.71M
CuriosityStream Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
CuriosityStream Inc., a media and entertainment company, provides factual content through multiple channels. The company provides video and audio programming services in various categories of factual entertainment, including science, history, soci...
How the Company Makes Money
CuriosityStream generates revenue primarily by monetizing its video content library through paid access and licensing arrangements. Key revenue streams include: (1) Subscription revenue (SVOD/DTC): recurring fees from consumers who subscribe to Cu...
CuriosityStream Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 14, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 12, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call balanced several operational and financial positives—modest YoY revenue growth, double-digit licensing growth, improved gross margin, consecutive quarters of positive adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow, a strong cash position with no debt, and an increased dividend—against near-term challenges including a Q1 net loss driven by a $2.2M noncash stock-based compensation charge, a 27% YoY rise in combined ad & G&A, flat subscription results, and intentionally lumpy licensing revenue due to a pilot-first approach. Management presented clear guidance and a long-term strategy built on proprietary content and expanding licensing demand, but execution of pilot conversions and tech investments will determine the pace at which the expected revenue and cash-flow acceleration materialize.Positive Updates
Revenue Stability with Modest Year-over-Year Improvement
Q1 revenue was $15.2M, a slight increase from $15.1M in Q1 2025 (≈+0.7% YoY). Management framed Q1 as a transition quarter and expects 2026 to step up materially versus 2025.
Negative Updates
Net Loss Driven by Stock-Based Compensation
Reported a Q1 net loss of $1.3M ($0.02/share) versus net income of $0.3M in Q1 2025, primarily driven by a noncash stock-based compensation charge of $2.2M (~$0.04/share).
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Revenue Stability with Modest Year-over-Year Improvement
Q1 revenue was $15.2M, a slight increase from $15.1M in Q1 2025 (≈+0.7% YoY). Management framed Q1 as a transition quarter and expects 2026 to step up materially versus 2025.
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Company Guidance
CuriosityStream guided first-half 2026 revenue of $35–41 million and full‑year revenue of $75–80 million, with first‑half adjusted EBITDA of $5–7 million and full‑year adjusted EBITDA of $16–20 million; management said subscriptions should grow by single‑digit percentages while AI licensing will surpass subscriptions as the larger growth engine and the company expects double‑digit growth in both revenue and cash flow. For context, Q1 results were revenue $15.2M (subscriptions $8.8M; licensing $6.0M, +11% YoY), adjusted EBITDA $0.9M (fifth quarter positive), adjusted free cash flow $1.3M (ninth consecutive positive), gross margin 56% (vs. 53% a year ago), net loss $1.3M ($0.02/share) driven by $2.2M stock‑based comp, and a strong balance sheet with $23.4M cash & securities, no debt, a March $4.9M dividend and $0.3M buyback; the quarterly dividend was raised from $0.05 to $0.085 (implying >11% yield), and management plans a ~ $1.9M buyout of remaining German stakes expected to be accretive.CuriosityStream Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
54
Neutral
Balance Sheet
72
Positive
Cash Flow
70
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 71.73M | 71.66M | 51.13M | 56.89M | 78.04M | 71.26M |
| Gross Profit | 41.04M | 40.55M | 25.77M | 21.34M | 26.51M | 34.59M |
| EBITDA | 6.73M | 8.26M | 6.66M | -24.99M | -10.56M | -8.78M |
| Net Income | -8.07M | -6.43M | -12.94M | -48.90M | -50.92M | -37.63M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 69.16M | 75.73M | 86.18M | 101.02M | 154.11M | 217.58M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 16.90M | 18.32M | 32.06M | 37.72M | 54.99M | 81.05M |
| Total Debt | 3.78M | 3.89M | 4.28M | 4.28M | 4.65M | 0.00 |
| Total Liabilities | 32.70M | 34.24M | 28.33M | 28.38M | 36.49M | 55.64M |
| Stockholders Equity | 36.46M | 41.49M | 57.85M | 72.65M | 117.63M | 161.94M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 12.32M | 12.96M | 8.15M | -16.18M | -39.65M | -73.59M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 12.35M | 13.06M | 8.15M | -16.17M | -39.52M | -73.24M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 23.62M | 23.15M | -31.41M | 14.00M | 62.70M | -74.94M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -28.32M | -25.78M | -7.01M | -123.00K | -218.00K | 148.34M |
CuriosityStream Technical Analysis
Negative
3.49
Price Trends
2.74
Negative
2.94
Negative
3.43
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.02
Positive
45.79
Neutral
7.21
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For CURI, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 3.49 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 2.63, above the 50-day MA of 2.74, and above the 200-day MA of 3.43, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.02 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 45.79 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 7.21 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for CURI.
CuriosityStream Risk Analysis
CuriosityStream disclosed 59 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. CuriosityStream reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
CuriosityStream Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (60)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
63 Neutral | $154.74M | -19.49 | -18.46% | 8.59% | 32.29% | -0.15% | |
60 Neutral | $48.67B | 4.58 | -11.27% | 4.14% | 2.83% | -41.78% | |
50 Neutral | $58.96M | -6.44 | -5.57% | 8.81% | -4.10% | -343.54% | |
48 Neutral | $1.11B | -8.09 | -7.36% | ― | 1.70% | ― | |
46 Neutral | $282.86M | -1.69 | -7.87% | ― | -13.33% | -299.71% | |
46 Neutral | $450.48M | -2.91 | -3.43% | 6.45% | -14.49% | -164.07% | |
46 Neutral | $86.44M | -1.24 | -103.24% | ― | 16.94% | -225.18% |
* Communication Services Sector Average
CURI
CuriosityStream
2.66
-1.44
-35.16%
SSP
E. W. Scripps Company Class A
3.13
-0.11
-3.40%
GTN
Gray Television
4.04
-0.79
-16.34%
SGA
Saga Communications
9.18
-2.96
-24.41%
FUBO
fuboTV
10.26
-31.74
-75.57%
MDIA
Mediaco Holding
1.03
-0.16
-13.45%
CuriosityStream Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyM&A Transactions
CuriosityStream Gains Full Ownership of German Operations
Positive
Jul 7, 2026
On July 7, 2026, CuriosityStream Inc. completed the acquisition of the remaining ownership interests in its German operations from longtime partners SPIEGEL TV and Autentic, giving the U.S.-based factual media group full control of its largest non...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
CuriosityStream Secures New Deals to Boost Revenue
Positive
Jul 1, 2026
During the second quarter of 2026, Curiosity, Inc., the wholly owned subsidiary of CuriosityStream, entered into new third-party agreements that are expected to generate more than $10 million in revenue, signaling a meaningful boost to its top lin...
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
CuriosityStream Shareholders Back Governance, Reject Incentive Share Increase
Positive
May 21, 2026
On May 20, 2026, CuriosityStream held its annual stockholders’ meeting in virtual format, with approximately 74.82% of outstanding common shares represented, establishing a quorum. Stockholders elected three Class III directors to terms expi...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackDividendsFinancial Disclosures
CuriosityStream boosts dividend amid steady revenue, cash flow
Positive
May 14, 2026
On May 14, 2026, CuriosityStream reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of $15.2 million, up slightly from a year earlier, with gross margin improving to 56.1% and the company delivering its fifth consecutive quarter of positive adjusted EBITDA and n...
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