Sphere Entertainment Q2 revenue rises 3% to $282.7 million; operating loss narrows
Sphere Entertainment reported second-quarter 2025 revenue of $282.7 million, up 3% from the prior year, and an operating loss of $50.2 million, an improvement of $21.2 million. Net income was $151.8 million, or $3.39 per diluted share, helped by a $346.1 million gain on extinguishment of debt tied to the MSG Networks credit facility restructuring. The company still posted an operating loss, so the gain drove the net result rather than core operations.
Key points
- Q2 2025 revenue of $282.7 million, up $9.3 million or 3%; Sphere segment revenue rose 16% to $175.6 million while MSG Networks fell 12% to $107.1 million
- Operating loss of $50.2 million versus $71.4 million a year earlier; adjusted operating income of $61.5 million, up $35.8 million
- Net income of $151.8 million, or $3.39 per diluted share, includes a $346.1 million gain on extinguishment of debt from the June 27, 2025 MSG Networks credit facility restructuring
The filing
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