Lionsgate Studios Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 0/6
Lionsgate Studios has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 2.5%, while the Entertainment industry saw earnings growing at 26.6% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 0.2% per year.
Key information
2.51%
Earnings growth rate
3.53%
EPS growth rate
| Entertainment Industry Growth | 18.06% |
| Revenue growth rate | 0.24% |
| Return on equity | n/a |
| Net Margin | -6.91% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • May 22
Lionsgate Studios: Strong Quarter And Even Stronger Outlook - Remains A Top Takeout Candidate
Summary Lionsgate Studios delivered a standout Q4, surpassing revenue and EPS expectations with strong free cash flow and record OIBDA. LION's library generated over $1 billion in trailing 12-month revenue at a 45% EBITDA margin, cementing its status as the core value driver. Blockbuster film releases and a robust pipeline, including Michael and upcoming franchise reboots, reinforce library value and acquisition appeal. Management's performance-based equity awards and ongoing industry consolidation position LION as a prime buyout candidate in my opinion with limited financial risk. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • May 05
LION: Higher Margins And Premium Future P/E Will Support Upside Potential
Analysts now set a higher fair value price target for Lionsgate Studios at $16.00, up from $12.00, citing updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue contraction, profit margin, and future P/E. What's in the News Scentbird launched a collaboration with Lionsgate's The Twilight Saga, introducing an exclusive Twilight Eau de Parfum that aims to capture the franchise's romance focused atmosphere.
Narrative Update • Apr 20
LION: Mnuchin Board Role And Worsening Revenue Outlook Will Drive Further Downside
Analysts now see fair value for Lionsgate Studios at $8.52 per share, up from $8.00. This reflects updated views on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • Apr 06
LION: Higher Margins And Lower P/E Multiple Will Support Upside Potential
Analysts have kept their $12.00 price target for Lionsgate Studios in place. They point to updated assumptions that pair slightly softer revenue expectations with higher projected profit margins and a lower future P/E multiple as reasons to maintain their view.
Narrative Update • Mar 23
LION: Mnuchin Agreement And Higher Margins Will Support Future Earnings Power
Analysts have raised their price target on Lionsgate Studios to $11.06, attributing the revision to a modestly lower discount rate as well as slightly stronger projected profit margins and P/E assumptions. What's in the News Scentbird launched a limited-time Twilight Eau de Parfum tied to Lionsgate's The Twilight Saga, using social-first storytelling, experiential sampling, and out-of-home ads to reach fans (Scentbird collaboration announcement).Narrative Update • Mar 08
LION: Higher Future P/E Expectations Will Support Upside Potential
Analysts have maintained their $12.00 price target on Lionsgate Studios. Instead, they are adjusting key inputs, including a lower discount rate, softer revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, and a much higher future P/E estimate to reflect what they see as a different balance of risk and potential reward in the story.Narrative Update • Feb 22
LION: Mnuchin Agreement And Higher Margins Will Reshape Future Earnings Power
Analysts have raised their price target on Lionsgate Studios from about $8.61 to approximately $11.06 per share, citing updated assumptions that include a higher profit margin outlook, a revised future P/E multiple, and adjusted views on revenue trends and discount rates. What's in the News Lionsgate Studios expanded its board by one seat to add Steven Mnuchin, reflecting an agreement with him and his firm Liberty 77 Capital LP (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Feb 08
LION: Mnuchin Influence And Lower P/E Assumptions Will Not Prevent Further Downside
Analysts have lifted their price target on Lionsgate Studios to US$8.00, citing slightly lower assumed discount rates, a modestly smaller projected revenue decline, a marginally higher profit margin outlook, and a reduced future P/E of 13.01x from 13.96x. What's in the News Lionsgate Studios expanded its board by one seat to add Steven Mnuchin on January 26, 2026, as part of an agreement with him and Liberty 77 Capital LP (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Jan 25
LION: Higher Margin Outlook And Completed Buyback Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Lionsgate Studios from US$11.00 to US$12.00, citing slightly less severe revenue contraction, a higher projected profit margin near 4.2%, and a lower assumed future P/E of about 43.9x as the key drivers of the change. What's in the News Lionsgate Studios reported that from July 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025, it repurchased 0 shares for US$0 million under its existing buyback program (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Jan 10
LION: Higher Margin Outlook And Completed Buyback Will Support Stronger Share Price
Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for Lionsgate Studios at US$11.00. They cite slightly softer revenue growth assumptions and a small improvement in expected profit margins, which together support a modestly lower future P/E multiple of 65.09x compared with 66.80x previously.Narrative Update • Dec 27
LION: Higher Future Earnings Multiple Will Support Stronger Share Price Outlook
Analysts have nudged their price target on Lionsgate Studios slightly higher to about $11.00 per share, citing a modestly higher fair value estimate that more than offsets slightly weaker long term growth and margin assumptions. Valuation Changes The Fair Value Estimate has risen slightly from about $10.71 to $11.00 per share, reflecting a modest upward revision in intrinsic value.Analysis Article • Dec 24
Lionsgate Studios Corp.'s (NYSE:LION) Price Is Right But Growth Is Lacking After Shares Rocket 26%
Lionsgate Studios Corp. ( NYSE:LION ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 26% gain in the last month...Narrative Update • Dec 12
LION: Future Profit Margins Will Offset Revenue Pressure And Higher Required Returns
Analysts have raised their price target on Lionsgate Studios by approximately 14 percent to reflect improved long term profit margin expectations and a more reasonable future earnings multiple, even as they incorporate a slightly higher discount rate and revenue headwinds into their models. Valuation Changes The fair value estimate has risen slightly, moving from 7.0 to 8.0, reflecting higher confidence in long-term earnings power.Narrative Update • Oct 28
Future Share Buyback Activity And Digital Moves Will Reshape Entertainment Markets
Analysts have slightly lowered their price target for Lionsgate Studios from $8.91 to $8.61, citing marginal adjustments in future revenue projections and profitability expectations. What's in the News Between April 1, 2025 and June 30, 2025, Lionsgate Studios did not repurchase any shares.Analysis Article • Oct 03
Lionsgate Studios Corp. (NYSE:LION) Shares Could Be 24% Above Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Lionsgate Studios fair value estimate is US$5.26 Lionsgate...New Narrative • Jun 01
Global Digital Demand And Franchises Will Unlock Value
Separation from Starz and focus on content allows Lionsgate to streamline operations, improve margins, and drive earnings growth.Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Lionsgate Studios makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | 2,632 | -182 | 882 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 3,954 | -329 | 1,271 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 3,858 | -306 | 1,190 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 3,987 | -364 | 1,221 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 3,948 | -357 | 1,222 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 2,837 | -332 | 925 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 3,184 | -415 | 1,100 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 3,595 | -1,131 | 1,223 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 4,017 | -1,115 | 1,402 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 3,985 | -1,160 | 1,480 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 4,010 | -1,037 | 1,424 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 3,870 | -1,962 | 1,385 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 3,855 | -2,010 | 1,333 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 3,699 | -2,018 | 1,257 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 3,584 | -2,080 | 1,283 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 3,597 | -262 | 1,303 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 3,604 | -188 | 1,336 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 3,551 | -121 | 1,363 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 3,502 | -89 | 1,338 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 3,359 | -115 | 1,291 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 3,272 | -19 | 1,189 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 3,339 | -26 | 1,138 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 3,502 | -103 | 1,239 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 3,740 | -83 | 1,328 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 3,890 | -188 | 1,435 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 3,859 | -299 | 1,446 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 3,794 | -184 | 1,346 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 3,711 | -330 | 1,320 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 3,681 | -284 | 1,281 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 3,807 | -38 | 1,288 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 4,017 | 132 | 1,353 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 4,057 | 292 | 1,356 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 4,129 | 474 | 1,352 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 4,345 | 444 | 1,414 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 3,955 | 220 | 1,326 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 3,653 | 187 | 1,276 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 3,202 | 15 | 1,162 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 2,737 | -36 | 1,071 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 2,655 | 35 | 1,067 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 2,492 | 11 | 988 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 2,347 | 50 | 924 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 2,202 | 59 | 851 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 2,283 | 116 | 824 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 2,359 | 179 | 820 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: LION is currently unprofitable.
Growing Profit Margin: LION is currently unprofitable.
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: LION is unprofitable, but has reduced losses over the past 5 years at a rate of 2.5% per year.
Accelerating Growth: Unable to compare LION's earnings growth over the past year to its 5-year average as it is currently unprofitable
Earnings vs Industry: LION is unprofitable, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Entertainment industry (-3.1%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: LION's liabilities exceed its assets, so it is difficult to calculate its Return on Equity.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/26 11:41 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/26 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
Data Sources
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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
Lionsgate Studios Corp. is covered by 31 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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| Joseph Bonner | Argus Research Company |
| Marla Backer | Ascendiant Capital Markets LLC |
| Eric Handler | Barclays |