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Lionsgate Studios Q1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
Executive summary
Fiscal Q1 2026 results were in line with expectations, with $555.9M revenue, marking a transitional year focused on refilling film and TV pipelines, expanding franchises, and creating new revenue streams from the content library.
Completed the full legal and operational separation of Lionsgate and STARZ businesses on May 6, 2025, resulting in two independent public companies and reflecting Starz as discontinued operations.
Major upcoming releases include Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, Michael, and Resurrection of the Christ, anchoring fiscal 2027 and 2028 with tentpole films.
Strategic partnerships and new deals, such as the SAW franchise with Blumhouse and Atomic Monster, and expansion into virtual experiences and live events, are driving diversification.
The company is leveraging its IP across platforms, including Broadway, digital, and gaming, and is focused on cost-cutting and operational efficiency.
Financial highlights
Q1 2026 studio revenue was $555.9M, up from $486.9M year-over-year; adjusted OIBDA loss was $3.7M; operating loss was $10.6M.
Net loss from continuing operations attributable to shareholders was $94M, or $0.35 diluted loss per share; adjusted loss per share was $0.32.
Net cash used in operating activities was $109M; adjusted free cash flow use was $111.9M.
Trailing twelve-month library revenue grew 12% year-over-year to $989M, a record for the third consecutive quarter.
Cash and cash equivalents at quarter-end were $257.6M.
Outlook and guidance
Fiscal 2026 is expected to be back-end loaded, with major profits and library value driven by upcoming wide theatrical releases.
Fiscal 2027 is projected to see significant growth, with three tentpole films and increased TV episodic deliveries.
Content spend in fiscal 2026 will be lower (~$1.3B), returning to $1.5–$1.6B in fiscal 2027; positive free cash flow expected in 2027.
Management expects consistent production cash requirements and increased marketing spend for fiscal 2026.
Management remains confident in delivering solid two-year adjusted OIBDA growth from fiscal 2025 through 2027.
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