Lionsgate Studios Corp. (LION)
NYSE:LION
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LION Stock Chart & Stats
$12.45
-$0.16(-2.10%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$12.45
-$0.16(-2.10%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$5.55 - $16.70
Previous CloseN/A
Volume81.29K
Average Volume (3M)4.22M
Market Cap
$4.50B
Enterprise Value$8.01B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$341.50M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$3.89B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.05
Next Earnings
Aug 06, 2026EPS Estimate
0.01Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.71
Shares Outstanding290,633,600
10 Day Avg. Volume4,610,906
30 Day Avg. Volume4,220,808
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.22
Price to Book (P/B)-2.07
Price to Sales (P/S)1.01
P/FCF Ratio232.25
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.78
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.04
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit7.68
Enterprise Value/Ebitda7.28
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$15.18Price Target Upside21.91% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)0.3
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.35B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improved Operating Profitability (Adjusted OIBDA)A 12-year high adjusted OIBDA demonstrates durable operating leverage in the studio model: higher OIBDA underpins margin sustainability across cycles, improves cash conversion potential, and gives management a clearer path to deleveraging and reinvestment in content without requiring permanent revenue expansion.
Durable Library Monetization (> $1B TTM)A >$1B TTM library stream is a persistent recurring revenue base that smooths studio income versus hit-driven theatrical cycles; consistent growth in library licencing reduces revenue volatility, supports predictable cash flows and licensing leverage, and strengthens long-term monetization of IP.
Deep, Near-term Backlog And Stronger TV PipelineA $1.3B, near-term backlog and planned doubling of scripted episodes provide multi-period revenue visibility and delivery cadence. This improves predictability for licensing and production cash flows, enabling more reliable scheduling of spend, better buyer relationships, and smoother conversion of development investment to monetized content.
Bears Say
Deeply Negative Shareholders' EquityNegative equity is a structural capital-structure weakness that limits financial flexibility: it complicates leverage metrics, can restrict access to unsecured capital, increase refinancing costs, and magnify downside in adverse scenarios, making sustained investment in content and M&A more conditional on cash generation.
TTM Operating And Free Cash Flow WeaknessPersistent TTM cash burn undermines the studio's ability to fund production cycles and reduce leverage organically. While quarterly swings occur, negative OCF and FCF over twelve months make the company reliant on asset sales, refinancing or hit-driven timing to cover content spend and debt service, increasing execution risk.
Elevated Net Leverage Despite ImprovementHigh net leverage (6.1x) materially constrains strategic optionality: it increases interest burden, tightens covenant/rating pressure and limits ability to fund large slates or pursue M&A without meaningful cash flow improvement or asset sales, making the path to targeted leverage dependent on sustained OIBDA and cash conversion.
Lionsgate Studios News
LION FAQ
What was Lionsgate Studios Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Lionsgate Studios Corp. lowest stock price was $5.54 and its highest was $16.70 in the past 12 months.
What is Lionsgate Studios Corp.’s market cap?
Lionsgate Studios Corp.’s market cap is $4.50B.
When is Lionsgate Studios Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Lionsgate Studios Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 06, 2026 which is in 46 days.
How were Lionsgate Studios Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Lionsgate Studios Corp. released its earnings results on May 22, 2026. The company reported $0.37 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.241 by $0.129.
Is Lionsgate Studios Corp. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Lionsgate Studios Corp.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Lionsgate Studios Corp. pay dividends?
Lionsgate Studios Corp. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.12 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Lionsgate Studios Corp. dividends here
What is Lionsgate Studios Corp.’s EPS estimate?
Lionsgate Studios Corp.’s EPS estimate is 0.01.
How many shares outstanding does Lionsgate Studios Corp. have?
Lionsgate Studios Corp. has 290,633,600 shares outstanding.
What happened to Lionsgate Studios Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Lionsgate Studios Corp. reported an EPS of $0.37 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.241. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 15.802%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Lionsgate Studios Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in LION
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Lionsgate Studios Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$15.18 (21.91% Upside)
$15.18 (21.91% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LION Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 8.1M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 8.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 18.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 18.4%
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 73%
Bearish news 27%
Bearish news 27%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
168.45%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
16.27%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
4.14%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Lionsgate Studios Corp.
Lionsgate Studios operates as a preeminent, independent, publicly traded entity within the global content sector. It integrates a broad spectrum of film and television creation and distribution operations, an elite collection of valuable brands and franchises, a formidable presence in talent management and content development, and an expansive archive of over 20,000 movie and TV titles. This entire endeavor is energized by Lionsgate's audacious and innovative corporate philosophy.
LION Earnings Call
Q4 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed strong operating performance and clear momentum: record-level adjusted OIBDA, significant motion picture profit growth, durable library revenue exceeding $1 billion, strong free cash flow, and a deep content pipeline with multiple branded franchises and sequel opportunities. Management highlighted improved liquidity, a sizable backlog, AI adoption, and confident FY27 growth expectations. Headwinds include a quarter-over-quarter revenue decline driven by timing and mix, TV delivery timing pressures, elevated leverage (6.1x) despite improvement, and some uncertainty due to release timing and potential strategic actions (e.g., 3 Arts put). On balance, the positives — strong profitability, cash generation, pipeline visibility and marquee theatrical successes — outweigh the near-term challenges, pointing to a constructive outlook.View all LION earnings summariesLION Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$15.18
▲(21.91% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
30.60% Insiders
14.04% Mutual Funds
20.62% Other Institutional Investors
23.20% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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