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LION Stock Chart & Stats
$13.34
-$0.07(-0.52%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$13.34
-$0.07(-0.52%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$5.88 - $16.70
Previous Close$13.37
Volume1.20M
Average Volume (3M)3.30M
Market Cap
$3.44B
Enterprise Value$8.05K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$425.80M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$3.94B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.91
Next Earnings
Nov 05, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.03Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.41
Shares Outstanding297,559,700
10 Day Avg. Volume2,668,082
30 Day Avg. Volume3,302,387
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$14.89Price Target Upside11.61% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)0.39
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.35B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improving Revenue And Operating ProfitabilityImproving revenue and positive EBIT indicate stronger operating execution after a softer period. Sustained content demand and better monetization could support continued scale, although margins remain modest and require disciplined production and distribution economics.
Positive Cash Flow And DeleveragingPositive free cash flow gives Lionsgate internal funding for content investment and debt reduction. The reported deleveraging, cash balance, and available revolver improve financial resilience, while management’s targets provide a framework for further balance-sheet repair.
Growing Backlog And Broad Content DemandA larger contracted backlog improves revenue visibility and supports production utilization. Demand from numerous buyers, combined with a sizeable content library, reduces dependence on any single distributor and strengthens Lionsgate’s ability to monetize rights across platforms.
Bears Say
Persistent Negative Shareholders’ EquityNegative equity signals a constrained capital structure and limits balance-sheet flexibility, even with stable assets and reduced reported debt. It can increase financing sensitivity and leave less protection for creditors or shareholders if operating performance weakens.
Loss-Making Bottom Line And Thin MarginsOperating improvement has not yet translated into durable net profitability. Financing costs, amortization, and content-related expenses continue to absorb operating gains, leaving earnings vulnerable and limiting internally generated capital until margins improve.
Material Leverage And Hit-Driven EarningsDebt remains substantial relative to operating earnings, so execution setbacks could restrict investment and cash allocation. The dependence on a small number of major releases adds structural earnings volatility because individual title performance can materially affect results.
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 $5.88 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 $3.44B.
When is Lionsgate Studios Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Lionsgate Studios Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 05, 2026 which is in 71 days.
How were Lionsgate Studios Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Lionsgate Studios Corp. released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2026. The company reported $0.06 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.009 by $0.051.
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 -0.03.
How many shares outstanding does Lionsgate Studios Corp. have?
Lionsgate Studios Corp. has 297,559,700 shares outstanding.
What happened to Lionsgate Studios Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Lionsgate Studios Corp. reported an EPS of $0.06 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.009. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.309%.
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
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$14.89 (11.61% Upside)
$14.89 (11.61% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LION Sentiment 86%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 5.5M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.4%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
105.23%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
―
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.33%
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
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call highlighted significant operational and financial momentum: strong revenue growth (+48% YoY), record Motion Picture profitability, sizable free cash flow ($129M), backlog expansion (+21% YoY) and meaningful deleveraging (net debt improvement of $121M and leverage down nearly 2 turns to 4.3x). Key strategic wins (Power licensing to Netflix), diversified TV distribution success, and franchise development (Hunger Games, Resurrection, Rambo, John Wick universe) reinforce long-term growth potential. Near-term weaknesses include a GAAP loss per share ($0.10), flat trailing 12-month library revenue, timing-driven TV softness, ongoing leverage considerations, and reliance on the performance of several major content releases. On balance, the highlights and forward outlook materially outweigh the lowlights.View all LION earnings summariesLION Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$14.89
▲(11.61% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
11.53% Insiders
14.22% Mutual Funds
47.85% Other Institutional Investors
14.96% Public Companies and
Individual Investors