Starz Entertainment Management
Management criteria checks 1/4
Starz Entertainment's CEO is Jeff Hirsch, appointed in Sep 2019, has a tenure of 6.92 years. total yearly compensation is $7.14M, comprised of 16.3% salary and 83.7% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.97% of the company’s shares, worth $4.52M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 14 years and 1.3 years respectively.
Key information
Jeff Hirsch
Chief executive officer
US$7.1m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 16.28% |
| CEO tenure | 6.9yrs |
| CEO ownership | 1.0% |
| Management average tenure | 14yrs |
| Board average tenure | 1.3yrs |
Recent management 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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| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30 2026 | n/a | n/a | -US$312m |
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | -US$165m |
| Dec 31 2025 | US$7m | US$1m | -US$154m |
Compensation vs Market: Jeff's total compensation ($USD7.14M) is above average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD2.41M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Insufficient data to compare Jeff's compensation with company performance.
CEO
Jeff Hirsch (54 yo)
Mr. Jeffrey A. Hirsch, also known as Jeff, is President and Chief Executive Officer of Starz Entertainment Corp. from September 2019 and serves as its Director from May 2025. He has been President of Starz...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 6.9yrs | US$7.14m | 0.97% $ 4.5m | |
| Chief Financial Officer | 14.2yrs | US$2.24m | 0.26% $ 1.2m | |
| Executive Vice President of Technology | 5.3yrs | US$1.10m | 0.073% $ 341.4k | |
| President of Domestic Networks | 2yrs | US$3.04m | 0.19% $ 876.7k | |
| Head of Investor Relations | no data | no data | no data | |
| Chief Diversity Officer & Executive VP of Human Resources | no data | no data | no data | |
| Chief Operating Officer of Overture Films | 19.8yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of Business & Legal Affairs | 15.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of Original Programming | 14yrs | no data | no data | |
| President of Original Programming | no data | no data | no data | |
| Executive Vice President of Corporate & Brand Communications | no data | no data | no data | |
| Executive Director of Business Affairs Programming | no data | no data | no data |
Experienced Management: STRZ's management team is seasoned and experienced (14 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 1.3yrs | US$7.14m | 0.97% $ 4.5m | |
| Independent Director | 1.3yrs | US$82.08k | 0.13% $ 601.0k | |
| Non-Executive Chair | 1.3yrs | US$500.00k | 0.45% $ 2.1m | |
| Independent Director | 1.3yrs | US$86.67k | 0.062% $ 287.2k | |
| Independent Director | 1yr | US$36.56k | 0.018% $ 82.3k | |
| Independent Director | 1.3yrs | US$86.67k | 0.23% $ 1.1m | |
| Independent Director | 1.3yrs | US$66.67k | 0.058% $ 271.5k | |
| Independent Director | 1.3yrs | US$80.00k | 0.055% $ 254.5k | |
| Independent Director | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Independent Director | 1.3yrs | US$66.67k | 0.13% $ 581.5k | |
| Independent Director | 1.3yrs | US$76.80k | 0.083% $ 385.2k |
Experienced Board: STRZ's board of directors are not considered experienced ( 1.3 years average tenure), which suggests a new board.
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2026/08/20 21:44 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/08/20 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| 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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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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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 |
|---|---|
| Vikram Kesavabhotla | Baird |
| Matthew Harrigan | Benchmark Company |
| Andrew Crum | B. Riley Securities, Inc. |