Starz Q3 revenue rises to $322.4 million and net loss narrows to $34.8 million
Starz reported results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, with total revenue of $322.4 million, up from $320.9 million a year earlier, and a net loss of $34.8 million, down from $52.6 million. The company reaffirmed all of its 2026 financial targets, which matters to shareholders because it shows revenue and profit moving in the right direction while the company keeps its prior outlook.
Key points
- Total revenue was $322.4 million versus $320.9 million a year earlier; OTT revenue was $226.6 million versus $222.8 million.
- Net loss was $34.8 million, or $(2.02) per share, compared with a net loss of $52.6 million, or $(3.15) per share, a year earlier.
- Adjusted OIBDA was $44.2 million versus $21.8 million a year earlier.
- The company reiterated its 2026 outlook, including Unlevered Free Cash Flow of $100 million to $120 million and an Adjusted OIBDA Leverage Ratio of about 2.7x exiting 2026.
The filing
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