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Lionsgate Studios(NYSE) LION

Market Cap$3.88BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2016)-39%
5 YearN/A
1 Year+105%
1 Month-13%
$13.27
-0.53%
-0.07Today
Lionsgate Studios last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 13.342026-07-24
Lionsgate Studios stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-3.89%USD 13.882026-07-17
1 month-13.04%USD 15.342026-06-24
3 month+16.71%USD 11.432026-04-24
Year to date+46.11%USD 9.132025-12-31
1 year+105.23%USD 6.502025-07-24
Since inception-38.69%USD 21.762016-12-09

Lionsgate Studios Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$3.88BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$2.63B

Net Income (TTM)

-$198.40M

EPS (TTM)

-$0.72

P/E Ratio

-18.60

Dividend

$0.00

Beta (Volatility)

0.86 (Low)

Price

$13.27

Volume

54,730

Open

$13.52

Previous Close

$13.27

Daily Range

$13.24 - $13.57

52-Week Range

$5.65 - $16.70

Estimated Earnings Date

Aug 6, 2026

LION News

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About Lionsgate Studios

Lionsgate makes movies and shows for people to watch. It sells popular stories to theaters and streaming sites. The company manages 20,000 titles for fans to enjoy.

What’s Playing Now?

  • Motion Picture: Creates and distributes films for theaters and digital platforms; represents 60.8% of revenue.
  • Television Production: Makes scripted and reality shows for networks and streaming services; accounts for 39.2% of revenue.
  • Home Entertainment: Handles sales and rentals of content through physical discs and digital stores.
  • Global Products: Builds theme park rides, video games, and live events based on popular brands.

Strategic New Moves

  • Acquired eOne in December 2023 to add more titles and production talent to its library.
  • Renamed the business to Lionsgate Studios Corp. in May 2025 after separating from its Starz segment.
  • Launched several live stage shows in 2025 based on brands like The Hunger Games.
  • Partnered with Six Flags to open haunted houses using horror film properties.

The Studio’s Secret Edge

Lionsgate works as a standalone studio that sells content to many different platforms. This flexible model lets the company provide shows and movies to any buyer in the global market.

Checking the Records

  • Revenue was $906.5 million in Q1 2026, down 15.3% from Q1 2025.
  • Net income grew to $70.2 million in Q1 2026, up 220.5% year-over-year.
  • Operating income reached $128.7 million in Q1 2026, up 36.8% from the previous year.
  • Free cash flow hit $265 million in Q1 2026, up 5% from Q1 2025.

The Final Word

Lionsgate has evolved into a pure content studio after separating its production business from its cable networks. This move focuses the company on making and selling movies and shows to a global audience.

AI Generated • May 28, 2026

Industry

Entertainment

Sector

Communication Services

Employees

916

CEO

Jon Henry Feltheimer

Website

www.investors.lionsgatestudios.com

Headquarters

Santa Monica, CA 90404, CA

LION Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

39.80%

Operating Margin

4.46%

Net Income Margin

-7.54%

Return on Equity

16.27%

Return on Capital

5.48%

Return on Assets

-3.72%

Earnings Yield

-5.38%

Dividend Yield

0.00%

Payout Ratio

0.00%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$3.88BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

290.63M

Volume

54.73K

Avg. Volume

3.56M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$1.05B

Operating Income

$117.40M

EBITDA

$1.10B

Operating Cash Flow

$24.80M

Capital Expenditure

-$13.40M

Free Cash Flow

$11.40M

Cash & ST Invst.

$341.50M

Total Debt

$3.89B

Lionsgate Studios Performance Analysis

Lionsgate Studios annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 0N/A
20232023-12-31USD 0N/A
20252025-03-31USD 2,584,700,000N/A
20262026-03-31USD 2,631,800,0001.8%
Lionsgate Studios sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-30-50.8%
Q32025-09-30-9.7%
Q42025-12-3152.5%
Q12026-03-3125.2%
Lionsgate Studios annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 0.24N/A
20232023-12-31USD 0.18-25.8%
20252025-03-31USD -1.45N/A
20262026-03-31USD -0.70-51.9%
Lionsgate Studios sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-30-500.0%
Q32025-09-302.5%
Q42025-12-3159.0%
Q12026-03-31243.8%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$906.50M

-15.3%

Gross Profit

$388.70M

+29.3%

Gross Margin

42.88%

N/A

Market Cap

$3.88BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$4.23M

N/A

Employees

916

N/A

Net Income

$70.20M

+220.5%

EBITDA

$479.40M

-29.4%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$341.50M

+66.0%

Total Debt

$3.89B

+132.5%

Accounts Receivable

$1.04B

+81.2%

Inventory

$0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

$2.43B

+67.1%

Short Term Debt

$1.46B

+575.1%

Return on Assets

-3.72%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

5.15%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$265.00M

+5.0%

Operating Cash Flow

$268.70M

+4.9%

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Questions About LION

What is the current price of Lionsgate Studios?

Lionsgate Studios is trading at $13.27 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Lionsgate Studios?

Over the past 52 weeks, Lionsgate Studios has traded between $5.65 and $16.70.

How much debt does Lionsgate Studios have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Lionsgate Studios reported total debt of $4.19B.

How much cash does Lionsgate Studios have on hand?

Lionsgate Studios reported $419.80M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Lionsgate Studios’s dividend yield?

Lionsgate Studios does not currently have a dividend yield.

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