Lionsgate Studios delivered a strong Q1, with revenue of $776.6M and OIBDA of $79.3M, both beating estimates. Cash flow was robust, with $54M from operations and net debt down by $150M, providing greater financial flexibility. The movie studio drove results, fueled by hits like Michael and The Housemaid, with a promising upcoming slate and 21% backlog growth.
Lionsgate Studios NYSE: LION reported fiscal first-quarter revenue growth of 48% year over year to $777 million, driven by strong motion-picture performance and contributions from recent releases, while management said it expects significant adjusted OIBDA and free-cash-flow growth for fiscal 2027.
Lionsgate Studios Corp. (LION) Q1 2027 Earnings Call Transcript
Lionsgate Studios Corp. (LION) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.06 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.01 per share. This compares to a loss of $0.32 per share a year ago.
The headline numbers for Lionsgate Studios Corp. (LION) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended June 2026, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
Lionsgate Studios Corp. (LION) saw its shares surge in the last session with trading volume being higher than average. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions may not translate into further price increase in the near term.
Lionsgate Studios is exploring a sale, retaining an investment bank after receiving inbound interest from major industry players. Bolloré SE and Banijay are potential bidders, with Bolloré possessing significant financial resources and Banijay possibly seeking a partner. Current valuation suggests LION trades at a below-market multiple for its library alone, with a sum-of-the-parts equity value of $19–$24 per share.
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Lionsgate remains undervalued, with a sum-of-the-parts analysis supporting a $19–$24/share range versus current trading above $15. I believe M&A speculation is intensifying, with Netflix and Sony cited as potential acquirers, and industry consolidation likely to drive competitive bidding. The library alone justifies a 12–15x EBITDA multiple, while studio and 3Arts assets, plus $1.2B in NOLs, add further upside.