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Lions Gate Entertainment Future Growth
Future criteria checks 4/6
Lions Gate Entertainment is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 104.4% and 5.6% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 105.2% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 134.8% in 3 years.
Key information
104.4%
Earnings growth rate
105.20%
EPS growth rate
| Entertainment earnings growth | 21.5% |
| Revenue growth rate | 5.6% |
| Future return on equity | 134.84% |
| Analyst coverage | Good |
| Last updated | 30 Apr 2025 |
Recent future growth updates
Recent updates
Analysis Article • Apr 04
Lions Gate Entertainment Corp.'s (NYSE:LGF.A) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 50% Above Its Share Price
Key Insights The projected fair value for Lions Gate Entertainment is US$12.32 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to...
New Narrative • Mar 23
Studio's Digital Transformation With Starz Will Capitalize On Streaming Opportunities
Strategic expansions in TV and film, along with lucrative distribution deals, are set to elevate revenue and enhance net margins.Seeking Alpha • Mar 12
Lions Gate: Splitting Into 2 Companies May Be Too Little Too Late
Summary Proposed changes to Lions Gate’s corporate structure come with notable flaws. Entering an already overcrowded market offers limited potential. The split feels like old wine in new bottles. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Mar 04
What Does Lions Gate Entertainment Corp.'s (NYSE:LGF.A) Share Price Indicate?
Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. ( NYSE:LGF.A ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a significant share price...Seeking Alpha • Feb 16
Lions Gate Q4's Big Story: The Library
Summary Lions Gate Entertainment is set for a separation from Starz in April, potentially paving the way for a high-premium acquisition. The company's content library, with over $950 million in revenue, remains its biggest asset and attraction for potential buyers. Despite better-than-expected earnings, Lions Gate struggles with cash flow deficits and lacks a clear film strategy, especially post-Borderlands debacle. Investment in Lions Gate is speculative, hinging on a potential acquisition and successful theatrical hits; risks include continued theatrical slumps and no buyer for the library. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Feb 08
Lions Gate Entertainment Corp.'s (NYSE:LGF.A) Business And Shares Still Trailing The Industry
Lions Gate Entertainment Corp.'s ( NYSE:LGF.A ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.6x might make it look like a buy...Seeking Alpha • Jan 23
Lions Gate: Poorly Positioned Ahead Of Starz Spinoff With Weak Content Slate
Summary Lions Gate stock appears set to continue its losses ahead of a planned spinoff of its Starz streaming division. The company has seen consistent bleeding in subscriber counts, which may mean Starz may not attain the multiples the company is banking on. FCF recently swung negative, increasing the company’s debt pile and taking its leverage ratio to very high levels. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Dec 18
An Intrinsic Calculation For Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. (NYSE:LGF.A) Suggests It's 50% Undervalued
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Lions Gate Entertainment fair value estimate is US$15.75...Seeking Alpha • Oct 25
Lionsgate's AI Plans Causing Real-Life Thrills And Chills For Hollywood And Investors
Summary Lionsgate's partnership with AI company Runway aims to innovate the production process by utilizing AI to potential save the studio millions. The deal raises concerns about AI replacing human workers, despite its potential to enhance creative processes like storyboarding and scene mapping. Many in the entertainment industry already have a fear of AI, and a variety of guardrails were already put into place in the latest round of labor contracts. Investors should note the dual nature of AI: it offers cost-saving benefits but also poses risks, necessitating a system of checks and balances. While AI's role in entertainment grows, vigilance and open-mindedness are crucial for investors, as AI is here to stay and will continue to evolve. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Sep 24
There's No Escaping Lions Gate Entertainment Corp.'s (NYSE:LGF.A) Muted Revenues
You may think that with a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.5x Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. ( NYSE:LGF.A ) is a...Analysis Article • Aug 28
Is Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. (NYSE:LGF.A) Trading At A 38% Discount?
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Lions Gate Entertainment fair value estimate is US$13.98 Lions...Seeking Alpha • Jun 30
Lions Gate Still Needs A Strong Film Slate After Starz
Summary Lions Gate Entertainment is nearing its final spin-out of the Starz streaming product. Shareholders can now hold a direct investment in Lionsgate Studios via a separate stock currency. The company's streaming experiment essentially failed, hopefully leading to a shift towards prioritizing theatrical releases and attracting potential buyers. CEO Jon Feltheimer must focus on scoring hits at the box office, looking to successful models like A24 and Blumhouse for inspiration. Based on valuation and speculation of a buyout (of which there is no guarantee), the company is a buy, but only for those who accept the contrarian risk, which is significantly high in this case. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jun 11
Lions Gate Entertainment: Arbitraging The Bond Spreads During The Business Separation
Summary Lions Gate and Lions Studios are separating in two different entities by the end of the year, in order to simplify the corporate structure. The 5.5% bonds due 2029 will be split between the two companies, and right now trade at a large spread that we believe is unjustified. The bonds that will remain at the STARZ business trade at 10% spread over similarly-rated bonds despite leverage in the low 3.0x and significant deleveraging opportunities. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jun 04
Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. (NYSE:LGF.A) Not Doing Enough For Some Investors As Its Shares Slump 28%
Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. ( NYSE:LGF.A ) shareholders won't be pleased to see that the share price has had a very...Analysis Article • May 24
What Does Lions Gate Entertainment Corp.'s (NYSE:LGF.A) Share Price Indicate?
Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. ( NYSE:LGF.A ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a decent share price...Analysis Article • Apr 03
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. (NYSE:LGF.A)
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Lions Gate Entertainment fair value estimate is US$9.96 Lions...Analysis Article • Mar 06
Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Lions Gate Entertainment Corp.'s (NYSE:LGF.A) Low P/S
You may think that with a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.6x Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. ( NYSE:LGF.A ) is a...Analysis Article • Feb 14
Is There Now An Opportunity In Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. (NYSE:LGF.A)?
While Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. ( NYSE:LGF.A ) might not have the largest market cap around , it received a lot of...Analysis Article • Dec 27
Are Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. (NYSE:LGF.A) Investors Paying Above The Intrinsic Value?
Key Insights Lions Gate Entertainment's estimated fair value is US$8.57 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Lions...Seeking Alpha • Dec 25
Lions Gate Spinoff Tale Ends With A Soap Opera Twist
Summary Lionsgate is spinning off its studio business to Screaming Eagle Acquisition Corp. Lionsgate will keep more than 87% of the studio, preventing it from being deconsolidated from the parent company. The separation of Lionsgate's studio and networks could be the way forward for other media companies. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Nov 17
Lionsgate: Soon To Be The Industry's Lowest Hanging Fruit
Summary The impending studio spinoff could indicate Lions Gate is interested in being acquired in the near to mid-term. A prolific studio segment with both theatrical releases and television shows, a large library, and an established streaming service with Starz would provide value to strategic buyers. Hopefully, the company is acknowledging that in its current form, it is having difficulty competing and providing value to shareholders. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Oct 28
At US$7.54, Is Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. (NYSE:LGF.A) Worth Looking At Closely?
Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. ( NYSE:LGF.A ), might not be a large cap stock, but it received a lot of attention from...Analysis Article • Sep 01
Is There An Opportunity With Lions Gate Entertainment Corp.'s (NYSE:LGF.A) 31% Undervaluation?
Key Insights The projected fair value for Lions Gate Entertainment is US$11.41 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to...Seeking Alpha • Aug 16
Lions Gate Entertainment Stock: Too Cheap To Ignore At Current Price
Summary Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. has made the decision to divide its studio assets, its STARZ streaming business, and its content production, allowing investors to value each entity separately. The acquisition of eOne brings established content for kids into Lions Gate's library, with potential for increased earnings by 2025. Lions Gate recognizes the profitability of faith-based content aimed at a specific audience niche and sees it as a profitable moat. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jul 15
What Does Lions Gate Entertainment Corp.'s (NYSE:LGF.A) Share Price Indicate?
Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. ( NYSE:LGF.A ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw significant share price...Seeking Alpha • Jul 14
Lions Gate Studio Separation Poses More Questions Than Answers
Summary Lions Gate filed its documents for separating the studio segment from Starz. It's still not clear if this is an attractive buy for investors. Future fillings will show whether management is looking for a studio to realize its potential or stripping down the company for a sale. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jun 09
Lions Gate Entertainment's Q4: 'John Wick' Vs. Starz
Summary Lions Gate Entertainment's Q4 earnings report showed a beat of both GAAP/adjusted EPS, with a wide beat of over thirty cents for the adjusted $0.21 per-share profit. The company's library took in a record $884 million in the past twelve months, with potential to reach $900 million due to the proliferation of free-advertising-supported-streaming-television-platforms. Lions Gate is well-positioned for the global demand for entertainment, with an 18,000-product library and a thriving film strategy that includes a couple of big projects this year. The eventual full separation of Starz will eliminate a distraction. The primary reason to speculate on this stock is based on a takeover possibility. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • May 17
Is There An Opportunity With Lions Gate Entertainment Corp.'s (NYSE:LGF.A) 23% Undervaluation?
Key Insights The projected fair value for Lions Gate Entertainment is US$13.91 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to...Analysis Article • Apr 05
Why Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. (NYSE:LGF.A) Could Be Worth Watching
While Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. ( NYSE:LGF.A ) might not be the most widely known stock at the moment, it led the...Analysis Article • Mar 15
Is Lions Gate Entertainment (NYSE:LGF.A) Using Too Much Debt?
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Seeking Alpha • Feb 17
Starz teams with Amazon to bundle service with MGM+
TV's Starz (NYSE:LGF.A) (NYSE:LGF.B) has launched its first bundle, teaming up with Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) to bundle service with Amazon's MGM+ on Prime Video in the United States. That's part of a new long-term deal between Starz and Amazon. The two services together will go for $11.99 per month, marking a 20% discount to the stand-alone combined price. “Starz is a complementary service to general entertainment offerings, so we’re thrilled to see that bundling is now here and believe there will be many more bundling opportunities to come," said Starz's Alison Hoffman. The news comes even as Starz parent Lions Gate Entertainment (LGF.A) (LGF.B) is moving forward with a separation of its studio from its streaming operations, moves that set up parts of the company for some long-discussed merger/acquisition activity. Starz lost subscribers at the end of 2022 to land at 19.9M (11.6M streaming, and 8.3M linear).Seeking Alpha • Feb 09
Lions Gate Entertainment Non-GAAP EPS of $0.26 beats by $0.27, revenue of $1B beats by $110.61M
Lions Gate Entertainment press release (NYSE:LGF.A): Q3 Non-GAAP EPS of $0.26 beats by $0.27. Revenue of $1B (+12.9% Y/Y) beats by $110.61M. Operating Income was $7.8 Million; Net Income Attributable to Lionsgate Shareholders was $16.6 Million. Adjusted OIBDA was $167.8 Million Film & Television Library Revenue was a Record $845 Million for Trailing 12 Month. Operating Income was $88.6 Million Before Impact of Media Networks Restructuring Charge.Analysis Article • Jan 26
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. (NYSE:LGF.A)
Key Insights Lions Gate Entertainment's estimated fair value is US$8.0 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity...Analysis Article • Jan 05
Is Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. (NYSE:LGF.A) Potentially Undervalued?
Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. ( NYSE:LGF.A ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a double-digit share...Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | Free Cash Flow | Cash from Op | Avg. No. Analysts |
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| 3/31/2028 | 4,530 | 106 | 215 | 245 | 1 |
| 3/31/2027 | 4,406 | 31 | 265 | 292 | 7 |
| 3/31/2026 | 4,253 | -22 | 267 | 250 | 10 |
| 3/31/2025 | 3,953 | -174 | -46 | -48 | 11 |
| 12/31/2024 | 3,872 | -297 | -433 | -364 | N/A |
| 9/30/2024 | 3,876 | -381 | -244 | -174 | N/A |
| 6/30/2024 | 3,943 | -1,103 | 139 | 209 | N/A |
| 3/31/2024 | 4,017 | -1,115 | 362 | 397 | N/A |
| 12/31/2023 | 3,985 | -1,160 | 378 | 415 | N/A |
| 9/30/2023 | 4,010 | -1,037 | 310 | 355 | N/A |
| 6/30/2023 | 3,870 | -1,962 | -133 | -85 | N/A |
| 3/31/2023 | 3,855 | -2,010 | -163 | -114 | N/A |
| 12/31/2022 | 3,699 | -2,018 | -347 | -299 | N/A |
| 9/30/2022 | 3,584 | -2,080 | -508 | -468 | N/A |
| 6/30/2022 | 3,597 | -262 | -510 | -312 | N/A |
| 3/31/2022 | 3,604 | -188 | -855 | -661 | N/A |
| 12/31/2021 | 3,551 | -121 | -842 | -650 | N/A |
| 9/30/2021 | 3,502 | -89 | -730 | -536 | N/A |
| 6/30/2021 | 3,359 | -115 | -466 | -431 | N/A |
| 3/31/2021 | 3,272 | -19 | -35 | 0 | N/A |
| 12/31/2020 | 3,339 | -26 | 307 | 340 | N/A |
| 9/30/2020 | 3,502 | -103 | 568 | 600 | N/A |
| 6/30/2020 | 3,740 | -83 | 630 | 659 | N/A |
| 3/31/2020 | 3,890 | -188 | 584 | 615 | N/A |
| 12/31/2019 | 3,859 | -299 | 567 | 606 | N/A |
| 9/30/2019 | 3,794 | -184 | 337 | 376 | N/A |
| 6/30/2019 | 3,711 | -330 | 308 | 352 | N/A |
| 3/31/2019 | 3,681 | -284 | 384 | 428 | N/A |
| 12/31/2018 | 3,807 | -38 | 226 | 273 | N/A |
| 9/30/2018 | 4,017 | 132 | N/A | 320 | N/A |
| 6/30/2018 | 4,057 | 292 | N/A | 433 | N/A |
| 3/31/2018 | 4,129 | 474 | N/A | 386 | N/A |
| 12/31/2017 | 4,345 | 444 | N/A | 512 | N/A |
| 9/30/2017 | 3,955 | 220 | N/A | 701 | N/A |
| 6/30/2017 | 3,653 | 187 | N/A | 482 | N/A |
| 3/31/2017 | 3,202 | 15 | N/A | 559 | N/A |
| 12/31/2016 | 2,737 | -36 | N/A | 508 | N/A |
| 9/30/2016 | 2,655 | 35 | N/A | 344 | N/A |
| 6/30/2016 | 2,492 | 11 | N/A | 155 | N/A |
| 3/31/2016 | 2,347 | 50 | N/A | -19 | N/A |
| 12/31/2015 | 2,202 | 59 | N/A | 149 | N/A |
| 9/30/2015 | 2,283 | 116 | N/A | 136 | N/A |
| 6/30/2015 | 2,359 | 179 | N/A | 78 | N/A |
| 3/31/2015 | 2,400 | 182 | N/A | 97 | N/A |
| 12/31/2014 | 2,475 | 211 | N/A | -56 | N/A |
| 9/30/2014 | 2,564 | 202 | N/A | -66 | N/A |
| 6/30/2014 | 2,510 | 182 | N/A | 269 | N/A |
Analyst Future Growth Forecasts
Earnings vs Savings Rate: LGF A is forecast to become profitable over the next 3 years, which is considered faster growth than the savings rate (2.8%).
Earnings vs Market: LGF A is forecast to become profitable over the next 3 years, which is considered above average market growth.
High Growth Earnings: LGF A is expected to become profitable in the next 3 years.
Revenue vs Market: LGF A's revenue (5.6% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (8.4% per year).
High Growth Revenue: LGF A's revenue (5.6% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.
Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts
Future Return on Equity
Future ROE: LGF A's Return on Equity is forecast to be very high in 3 years time (134.8%).
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2025/05/07 02:26 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/05/06 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/03/31 |
Data Sources
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Analyst Sources
Lionsgate Studios Corp. is covered by 31 analysts. 10 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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| Joseph Bonner | Argus Research Company |
| Marla Backer | Ascendiant Capital Markets LLC |
| Eric Handler | Barclays |