CuriosityStream Inc.

NasdaqCM:CURI Stock Report

Market Cap: US$158.9m

CuriosityStream Dividends and Buybacks

Dividend criteria checks 2/6

CuriosityStream is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 12.73%.

Key information

12.7%

Dividend yield

2.3%

Buyback Yield

Total Shareholder Yield15.1%
Future Dividend Yieldn/a
Dividend Growthn/a
Next dividend pay daten/a
Ex dividend daten/a
Dividend per sharen/a
Payout ratio-230%

Recent dividend and buyback updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha Jun 23

CuriosityStream: MOAT And Yield

Summary CuriosityStream leverages its vast, copyright-compliant non-fiction content library as a key moat, targeting AI data training as its primary growth driver. CURI’s licensing revenue, including AI training, rose to 40% of total revenue in 1Q26, offsetting a 5% decline in subscription revenue. Management projects full-year 2026 revenue to grow 8% year-over-year, with adjusted EBITDA expected to increase 120% at the mid-point of guidance. AI contract revenue recognition may be lumpy, but CURI’s structured, diverse dataset positions it advantageously for technology companies’ escalating AI training budgets. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update Jun 22

CURI: Dividend And Buybacks Will Support Future Free Cash Flow

Analysts have trimmed their price target on CuriosityStream stock to $5 from $5.50, citing "lumpy" licensing revenue and improving free cash flow since the dividend was introduced. What’s in the News for CuriosityStream CuriosityStream reported that from January 1, 2026 to March 31, 2026, it repurchased 90,000 shares for US$0.3 million, representing 0.15% of shares under its existing buyback program.
Narrative Update Jun 05

CURI: Future Dividend And Buybacks Will Support Cash Flow Story

Analysts have trimmed their price target on CuriosityStream to $5 from $5.50, pointing to lumpier licensing revenue. At the same time, improving free cash flow since the dividend launch supports a more constructive view on profitability and a lower expected future P/E.
Analysis Article Feb 06

Are Investors Undervaluing CuriosityStream Inc. (NASDAQ:CURI) By 35%?

Key Insights CuriosityStream's estimated fair value is US$4.87 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity...
Analysis Article Jan 08

Some Confidence Is Lacking In CuriosityStream Inc. (NASDAQ:CURI) As Shares Slide 30%

The CuriosityStream Inc. ( NASDAQ:CURI ) share price has fared very poorly over the last month, falling by a...
Analysis Article Oct 17

Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over CuriosityStream Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CURI) P/S Ratio

When close to half the companies in the Entertainment industry in the United States have price-to-sales ratios (or...
Narrative Update Aug 23

Global Expansion And AI Licensing Will Unlock Future Markets

CuriosityStream’s improved net profit margin and a significantly lower future P/E ratio indicate stronger profitability and a more attractive valuation, supporting a consensus price target increase from $5.75 to $6.17. What's in the News CuriosityStream completed a $24.5 million follow-on equity offering, issuing 7 million shares at $3.50 each with a $0.168 per share discount, and has filed for another equity offering.
Narrative Update Aug 08

Global Expansion And AI Licensing Will Unlock Future Markets

With both the Discount Rate and Future P/E essentially unchanged, there is no material shift in CuriosityStream's fundamental outlook, leaving the consensus analyst price target steady at $5.75. What's in the News CuriosityStream expanded its streaming service as a Prime Video add-on in Australia and New Zealand, strengthening global distribution and regional presence, while continuing to invest in original content and partnerships.
Analysis Article Aug 08

CuriosityStream Inc. Just Beat Earnings Expectations: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

NasdaqCM:CURI 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore CuriosityStream's Fair Values from the Community and select...
Analysis Article May 08

CuriosityStream Inc. Beat Analyst Profit Forecasts, And Analysts Have New Estimates

The investors in CuriosityStream Inc. 's ( NASDAQ:CURI ) will be rubbing their hands together with glee today, after...
Analysis Article Apr 10

CuriosityStream Inc. (NASDAQ:CURI) Stock Rockets 26% As Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected

CuriosityStream Inc. ( NASDAQ:CURI ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 26% gain in the last month...
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New Narrative Apr 06

AI Licensing And Translation Will Expand International Markets

Licensing agreements for AI applications and content rights focus on sustainable growth through diverse revenue streams.
Analysis Article Jan 31

CuriosityStream Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CURI) 42% Price Boost Is Out Of Tune With Revenues

Those holding CuriosityStream Inc. ( NASDAQ:CURI ) shares would be relieved that the share price has rebounded 42% in...
Analysis Article Dec 06

Risks Still Elevated At These Prices As CuriosityStream Inc. (NASDAQ:CURI) Shares Dive 26%

CuriosityStream Inc. ( NASDAQ:CURI ) shares have retraced a considerable 26% in the last month, reversing a fair amount...
Analysis Article Oct 17

Optimistic Investors Push CuriosityStream Inc. (NASDAQ:CURI) Shares Up 37% But Growth Is Lacking

Despite an already strong run, CuriosityStream Inc. ( NASDAQ:CURI ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 37% in...
Analysis Article Oct 11

We're Interested To See How CuriosityStream (NASDAQ:CURI) Uses Its Cash Hoard To Grow

Even when a business is losing money, it's possible for shareholders to make money if they buy a good business at the...
Analysis Article Aug 29

Optimistic Investors Push CuriosityStream Inc. (NASDAQ:CURI) Shares Up 32% But Growth Is Lacking

Despite an already strong run, CuriosityStream Inc. ( NASDAQ:CURI ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 32% in...
Analysis Article Aug 12

Are Investors Undervaluing CuriosityStream Inc. (NASDAQ:CURI) By 42%?

Key Insights CuriosityStream's estimated fair value is US$1.96 based on Dividend Discount Model Current share price of...

Stability and Growth of Payments

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Stable Dividend: Whilst dividend payments have been stable, CURI has been paying a dividend for less than 10 years.

Growing Dividend: CURI's dividend payments have increased, but the company has only paid a dividend for 2 years.


Dividend Yield vs Market

CuriosityStream Dividend Yield vs Market
How does CURI dividend yield compare to the market?
SegmentDividend Yield
Company (CURI)12.7%
Market Bottom 25% (US)1.4%
Market Top 25% (US)4.2%
Industry Average (Entertainment)1.5%
Analyst forecast (CURI) (up to 3 years)n/a

Notable Dividend: CURI's dividend (12.73%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.35%).

High Dividend: CURI's dividend (12.73%) is in the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.19%)


Earnings Payout to Shareholders

Earnings Coverage: CURI is paying a dividend but the company is unprofitable.


Cash Payout to Shareholders

Cash Flow Coverage: With its high cash payout ratio (163.6%), CURI's dividend payments are not well covered by cash flows.


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/07/10 21:25
End of Day Share Price 2026/07/10 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Ownership10 years
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Management10 years
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Key Developments10 years
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Analyst Sources

CuriosityStream Inc. is covered by 10 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Patrick ShollBarrington Research Associates, Inc.
Daniel KurnosBenchmark Company
Peter HendersonBofA Global Research