Starz Entertainment Future Growth
Future criteria checks 0/6
Starz Entertainment is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 46% and 0.8% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 59.1% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 13.5% in 3 years.
Key information
46.0%
Earnings growth rate
59.12%
EPS growth rate
| Entertainment earnings growth | 24.2% |
| Revenue growth rate | 0.8% |
| Future return on equity | 13.49% |
| Analyst coverage | Good |
| Last updated | 12 Aug 2026 |
Recent future growth updates
Recent updates
Starz Entertainment's Stock Is Powerful, But It Still Rates As A Hold
Summary Starz Entertainment Corp. has seen recent technical momentum mostly driven by consolidation speculation. STRZ’s Q2 showed stable OIBDA growth but negative unlevered free cash flow and persistent leverage above $600 million; there is definitely room for improvement with fundamental growth. Management focuses on cost discipline and original content, but lacks bold strategic pivots in AVOD or expansion into multiplex-film distribution. Valuation is considered attractive, but growth challenges, engagement risks, and opportunity cost from conservative strategies temper upside. Taking all of this together, Starz remains a Hold. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
STRZ: Byron Allen Control Ambitions Will Drive Future Repricing Potential
The Analyst Price Target for Starz Entertainment has increased from $28.50 to about $32.33. Analysts attribute this change to recent coverage initiations and target raises that highlight confidence in the company’s separation from Lionsgate, updated financial models following the Q1 report, and support for its new programming and content ownership plans.
STRZ: Separation Story And Content Push Will Face Execution Test
The analyst fair value estimate for Starz Entertainment has been raised from $11.00 to $15.00 as analysts incorporate higher Street price targets and updated views on its content strategy and separation from Lionsgate. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Starz Entertainment shows a mix of optimism around the separation from Lionsgate and the content strategy, alongside more cautious views that focus on valuation, execution, and growth risks.
STRZ: Content Ownership Shift And Potential Takeover Interest Will Drive Repricing
The analyst price target for Starz Entertainment has been revised to $45. This reflects updated views on the company's programming strategy, projected financial profile, and revised valuation assumptions from recent research coverage.STRZ: Fair Value Update Weighs Byron Allen Interest And Execution Risks
Starz Entertainment's analyst fair value estimate has moved from $19.38 to $28.50. The shift is generally linked by analysts to updated models following the Q1 report, higher price targets in recent research, a modestly lower discount rate, slightly less revenue contraction, and a somewhat higher assumed profit margin and future P/E.Starz Entertainment Corp. (NASDAQ:STRZ) Analysts Are Pretty Bullish On The Stock After Recent Results
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NasdaqGS:STRZ 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Starz Entertainment's Fair Values from the Community and select...Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | Free Cash Flow | Cash from Op | Avg. No. Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2028 | 1,276 | -97 | 75 | 118 | 7 |
| 12/31/2027 | 1,274 | -113 | 74 | 97 | 9 |
| 12/31/2026 | 1,263 | -423 | 54 | 77 | 8 |
| 6/30/2026 | 1,249 | -312 | 46 | 67 | N/A |
| 3/31/2026 | 1,261 | -165 | 138 | 161 | N/A |
| 12/31/2025 | 1,285 | -154 | 2 | 24 | N/A |
| 9/30/2025 | 1,316 | -281 | -2 | 18 | N/A |
| 6/30/2025 | 1,342 | -259 | 33 | 53 | N/A |
| 3/31/2025 | 1,370 | -215 | -64 | -46 | N/A |
| 12/31/2024 | 1,391 | -62 | -115 | -96 | N/A |
| 9/30/2024 | 1,396 | -87 | -224 | -206 | N/A |
| 6/30/2024 | 1,396 | -795 | -181 | -161 | N/A |
| 3/31/2024 | 1,392 | -805 | -152 | -132 | N/A |
| 3/31/2023 | 1,423 | -1,336 | -473 | -438 | N/A |
| 3/31/2022 | 1,451 | -30 | -255 | -235 | N/A |
Analyst Future Growth Forecasts
Earnings vs Savings Rate: STRZ is forecast to remain unprofitable over the next 3 years.
Earnings vs Market: STRZ is forecast to remain unprofitable over the next 3 years.
High Growth Earnings: STRZ is forecast to remain unprofitable over the next 3 years.
Revenue vs Market: STRZ's revenue (0.8% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (12.9% per year).
High Growth Revenue: STRZ's revenue (0.8% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.
Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts
Future Return on Equity
Future ROE: STRZ's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (13.5%).
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/08/16 08:20 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/08/14 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Starz Entertainment Corp. is covered by 12 analysts. 9 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Vikram Kesavabhotla | Baird |
| Matthew Harrigan | Benchmark Company |
| Andrew Crum | B. Riley Securities, Inc. |