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Lionsgate Studios Q1 2026 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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Q1 2026 earnings summary7 Aug, 2025

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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Lionsgate Studios Corp (formerly Lions Gate Entertainment Corp) operates through Motion Picture Production, Motion Picture Distribution, Television Production and Distribution, Television Networks and Group, Media Networks and Group, and Location-Based Entertainment segments. The Motion Picture Production segment engages in the development and production of motion pictures for theatrical release; licensing of distribution rights for motion pictures to theater owners; and production of television shows for various networks, including Fox Broadcasting Company. The Motion Picture Distribution segment distributes motion pictures to various channels of distribution, including theatrical, home video/DVD, pay and free television, subscription video on demand platforms, electronic sell-through platforms, in-flight entertainment services, and other forms. The Television Production segment develops and produces scripted and non-scripted programming content for network episodic series, licensees or distributors.

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