Lionsgate Reports Reduced Quarterly Loss After Starz Spin-Off
The Hollywood major, now operating solely as a film and TV studios company after separating from its Starz streaming platform, released its latest financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2026.
Financial Performance Overview
- Lionsgate recorded a net loss attributable to shareholders of $113.5 million, an improvement from the $163.3 million loss reported the previous year.
- Overall studio business revenue decreased to $475.1 million, down from $604 million a year earlier.
- Earnings per share (EPS) loss was reduced to 39 cents from 68 cents in the same quarter last year.
- The adjusted Operating Income Before Depreciation and Amortization (OIBDA) stood at $14.1 million.
Investor Reaction and Market Impact
Following the earnings release, Lionsgate’s stock fell by 36 cents, or 5%, closing at $6.67 in after-market trading.
Business Segments Details
The newly independent Lionsgate Studios business now includes:
- Motion Picture Group
- Television Studio business
- A collection of approximately 20,000 film and TV titles in its library
Within the studios segment, the Motion Picture division's revenue dropped to $276.4 million from $409.4 million a year earlier.
CEO Jon Feltheimer highlighted the company’s transition: “The newly-launched Lionsgate Studios business represents a focused commitment to film and television production.”
Starz, now operating as a separate publicly-traded company, publishes its own financial reports independently.
Author’s Summary
Lionsgate’s standalone film and TV studios entity shows improved losses but lower revenue, reflecting the impact of its recent Starz spin-off and market adjustments.
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