Earnings Data
Report Date
Aug 13, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q4)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.44Last Year’s EPS
-0.06Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 5 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a solid operational and financial quarter with meaningful top-line growth (total revenue +12.7%, event revenues +20%, suites & sponsorship +24%) and a sizable AOI increase (~46%). Management highlighted strong fan engagement (94% season-ticket renewals), record single-game merchandise sales, successful partnership and suite initiatives, and improved financing terms. Key risks include a 4% decline in media rights due to amended local deals, rising team personnel and luxury tax costs, a timing benefit that will reverse in H2, RSN industry uncertainty, and modest cash vs. debt. Overall, positive operational momentum and strategic actions outweigh the identified headwinds.Company Guidance
Revenue Growth
Total revenues of $403.4M in fiscal Q2 FY2026, up from $357.8M in prior-year quarter, an increase of approximately 12.7% YoY driven by more home games and higher per-game revenues across categories.
Event-Related and Suite/Sponsorship Strength
Event-related revenues (ticket, food, beverage, merchandise) were $167.2M, up 20% YoY; suites and sponsorship revenues were $98.5M, up 24% YoY, reflecting strong corporate demand, renewals and new multiyear deals.
Adjusted Operating Income Improvement
Adjusted operating income rose by $9.4M to $29.7M (prior quarter ~$20.3M), an increase of ~46% YoY, primarily driven by higher revenues partially offset by higher direct operating expenses.
Per-Game Revenue and Fan Engagement
Per-game revenues across ticketing, suites, sponsorship, and food/beverage/merchandise increased YoY; single‑game merchandise sales were among the highest in each team's history for product launches, and per-cap F&B & merchandise spending rose.
High Season Ticket Renewal Rate
Knicks and Rangers combined season ticket renewal rate of approximately 94%, indicating strong recurring fan and revenue stability.
Strategic Partnerships and Sponsorship Wins
Signed or renewed multiple multiyear partnerships (Game Seven jersey patch, PwC, Polymarket; renewals with Anheuser-Busch and Infosys), unlocking premium inventory and sponsorship revenue growth.
Premium Hospitality Upgrades and Demand
Strong suite renewals and new sales following renovation of several Lexus level suites; renovations are generating incremental revenue this season after a record fiscal 2025 for suite revenue.
Positive Balance Sheet Actions
Refinanced Knicks and Rangers senior secured revolvers, extended maturities to Nov 2030, lowered borrowing and commitment rates, and increased Knicks revolver capacity by $150M to $425M; cash balance of ~$81M and total debt of $291M at quarter end.
DE:MS8 Earnings History
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Beat
Missed
DE:MS8 Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
May 08, 2026 | €284.00 | €282.00 | -0.70% |
Feb 05, 2026 | €238.00 | €240.00 | +0.84% |
Oct 31, 2025 | €191.00 | €194.00 | +1.57% |
Aug 12, 2025 | €170.00 | €173.00 | +1.76% |
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Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (DE:MS8) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 13, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
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What is DE:MS8 EPS forecast?
DE:MS8 EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q4) is 0.44.