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Sphere Entertainment
(NYSE:SPHR)
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Rating:63Neutral
Price Target:
$148.00
▲(9.09% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:07/03/26
The score is driven primarily by improved financial health (return to profitability, positive free cash flow, and reduced leverage) and strong technical momentum with the price well above key moving averages. These positives are tempered by expensive valuation (P/E ~52), recent revenue decline, and a track record of volatile earnings and cash-flow consistency.
Positive Factors
Improved profitability and cash generation
The 2026 rebound to positive net income and strong operating and free cash flow, alongside a material debt reduction, meaningfully improves financial flexibility. Durable cash generation and lower leverage reduce refinancing risk and support multi‑year content, capex, and working capital needs.
Negative Factors
Top-line weakness
An 8% revenue decline signals weakening demand or event cadence, which is significant for a venue-centric operator. Because fixed costs for a large venue are substantial, sustained top-line erosion would pressure margins and could reduce the ability to fund content and premium experiences over the medium term.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Improved profitability and cash generation
The 2026 rebound to positive net income and strong operating and free cash flow, alongside a material debt reduction, meaningfully improves financial flexibility. Durable cash generation and lower leverage reduce refinancing risk and support multi‑year content, capex, and working capital needs.
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Sphere Entertainment (SPHR) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$4.96B
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)704.41K
Price to Earnings (P/E)45.3
Beta (1Y)1.61
Revenue Growth11.47%
EPS GrowthN/A
CountryUS
Employees1,100
SectorCommunication Services
Sector Strength97
IndustryEntertainment
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.15
Shares Outstanding28,925,450
10 Day Avg. Volume578,914
30 Day Avg. Volume704,413
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.60
Price to Book (P/B)2.79
Price to Sales (P/S)5.12
P/FCF Ratio32.68
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
$179.67Price Target Upside32.43% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)-2.48
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.37B
Sphere Entertainment Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Sphere Entertainment Co. is a prominent player in the entertainment sector, specializing in orchestrating, staging, and hosting a diverse array of live events. This encompasses musical concerts, family-oriented productions, and unique special occa...
How the Company Makes Money
Sphere Entertainment primarily makes money through two operating segments: (1) Sphere and (2) MSG Networks. In the Sphere segment, revenue is generated from ticket sales for events and proprietary shows hosted at Sphere, including concerts and oth...
Sphere Entertainment Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Mar 03, 2025
(Q5-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 17, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call demonstrated strong growth and expansion plans, particularly in the Sphere segment and new projects like Sphere Abu Dhabi and The Wizard of Oz. However, challenges such as a drop in MSG Networks revenues, lower revenues from Sphere Experience, and concerns over Las Vegas visitation pose significant hurdles.Positive Updates
Increase in Total Company Revenues
Sphere Entertainment generated total company revenues of $282.7 million, which is an increase from the prior year period.
Negative Updates
Decrease in MSG Networks Revenue
MSG Networks generated $107.1 million in revenues, down from $122.2 million in the prior year period, due to a decrease in subscribers.
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Q5-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Increase in Total Company Revenues
Sphere Entertainment generated total company revenues of $282.7 million, which is an increase from the prior year period.
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Company Guidance
During Sphere Entertainment's second quarter 2025 earnings call, the company provided guidance on several key metrics. They reported total company revenues of $282.7 million and an adjusted operating income (AOI) of $61.5 million for the June quarter. The Sphere segment alone generated $175.6 million in revenues, up from $151.2 million the previous year, driven by increased event-related revenues and additional shows. The company is focused on expanding its global network, with plans for Sphere venues in Abu Dhabi and other international markets. They have also sold over 120,000 tickets for their new experience, "The Wizard of Oz at Sphere," and expect to reach 200,000 by its opening. Sphere is on track to host over 100 concerts this year, up from 70 in 2024, and is building a recurring revenue base through corporate events and a new multiyear sponsorship deal. MSG Networks generated $107.1 million in revenues and $36.5 million in AOI for the quarter, with a completed restructuring of its credit facilities. The company remains optimistic about the long-term growth potential of its Sphere segment and is exploring strategic options for MSG Networks.Sphere Entertainment Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
54
Neutral
Balance Sheet
66
Positive
Cash Flow
58
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Jun 2026 | Dec 2025 | Jun 2024 | Jun 2023 | Jun 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 1.33B | 1.22B | 1.03B | 1.03B | 573.83M | 610.05M |
| Gross Profit | 640.21M | 630.07M | 222.57M | 479.06M | 231.62M | 289.78M |
| EBITDA | 548.04M | 464.17M | -23.86M | -23.86M | 378.81M | -43.05M |
| Net Income | 119.82M | 33.41M | -200.65M | -200.65M | 502.77M | -194.40M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 4.22B | 4.43B | 4.79B | 4.79B | 4.97B | 5.52B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 630.15M | 521.26M | 559.76M | 559.76M | 131.97M | 747.31M |
| Total Debt | 938.37M | 961.46M | 1.52B | 1.52B | 1.32B | 1.09B |
| Total Liabilities | 1.97B | 2.20B | 2.37B | 2.37B | 2.39B | 3.36B |
| Stockholders Equity | 2.25B | 2.23B | 2.42B | 2.42B | 2.58B | 1.96B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 333.50M | 191.00M | -309.41M | -309.41M | -1.02B | -663.88M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 373.24M | 243.35M | -19.66M | -19.66M | 153.59M | 141.34M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 8.66M | -3.90M | -45.18M | -45.18M | -653.92M | -804.16M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -229.30M | -233.34M | 209.73M | 209.73M | 85.54M | -30.39M |
Sphere Entertainment Technical Analysis
Neutral
135.67
Price Trends
145.61
Negative
133.71
Positive
108.83
Positive
Market Momentum
-1.81
Positive
43.95
Neutral
20.78
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For SPHR, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 135.67 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 155.16, below the 50-day MA of 145.61, and above the 200-day MA of 108.83, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -1.81 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 43.95 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 20.78 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for SPHR.
Sphere Entertainment Risk Analysis
Sphere Entertainment disclosed 60 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Sphere Entertainment 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
Sphere Entertainment Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (60)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
69 Neutral | $2.14B | 57.73 | 10.95% | ― | 12.56% | 43.49% | |
67 Neutral | $3.50B | 68.41 | 8.89% | ― | 4.51% | -62.44% | |
65 Neutral | $3.49B | 20.69 | 31.48% | 1.45% | 6.85% | -26.53% | |
63 Neutral | $4.96B | 45.34 | 5.36% | ― | 11.47% | ― | |
60 Neutral | $48.67B | 4.58 | -11.27% | 4.14% | 2.83% | -41.78% | |
57 Neutral | $3.96B | -19.55 | 16.27% | ― | -17.64% | -54.79% | |
46 Neutral | $1.20B | -11.47 | -0.92% | ― | -6.04% | -339.14% |
* Communication Services Sector Average
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Sphere Entertainment Corporate Events
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Sphere Entertainment Stockholders Back Board and Governance Proposals
Positive
Jun 12, 2026
On June 10, 2026, Sphere Entertainment Co. held its annual meeting of stockholders, where Class A holders elected four directors and Class B holders elected eleven directors to serve until the 2027 annual meeting. Stockholders also ratified the ap...
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