Starz Entertainment Corp. (NASDAQ: STRZ) is the public company behind the STARZ premium network, which it describes as a leading entertainment destination for women and underrepresented audiences. Company news and press releases focus on its subscription video business, financial performance, and programming strategy for adult viewers.
On this page, readers can follow STRZ news centered on quarterly and annual financial results, updates on subscriber trends, and commentary from management. Recent releases have detailed revenue split between OTT and linear and other revenue, operating loss, and Adjusted OIBDA, as well as the company’s emphasis on U.S. OTT subscriber growth and engagement on the STARZ app.
News from Starz Entertainment Corp. also covers corporate milestones, such as the completion of its separation from Lionsgate and the start of trading as a standalone public company on Nasdaq under the STRZ ticker. Additional items include announcements of analyst and investor conference calls, business updates for fiscal periods, and information about restructuring charges related to content portfolio reassessments and international operations.
Because STARZ highlights its focus on women and underrepresented audiences and cites franchises like “Outlander” and “Power” in its own materials, coverage often references how new series launches, spinoffs, and programming slates influence subscriber additions and viewing behavior. Investors and followers of the entertainment industry can use this news feed to review how management frames the company’s strategy, digital footprint, and key metrics such as OTT and linear subscribers.
For ongoing research into STRZ stock and the STARZ business, this news page provides a centralized view of company‑issued information, including earnings dates, business update calls, and narrative explanations that accompany the headline financial figures.
STARZ (STRZ) reached a new distribution agreement with Verizon that restores its channels and streaming access through Verizon Fios. The agreement restores all STARZ channels, STARZ On Demand and the STARZ app, giving subscribers access to its series and movie lineup.
STARZ (STRZ) will report its third-quarter 2026 financial results on October 29 and hold an analyst and investor call that day. The quarter ended September 30, 2026. Senior management will discuss results after market close at 2:00 PM PT/5:00 PM ET. A live audio webcast will be available, with a full replay later that evening.
STARZ (STRZ) is the inaugural presenting sponsor of the fourth HBCU First LOOK Film & TV Festival, scheduled for November 5–7, 2026.
The festival returns to Howard University in Washington, D.C., with screenings, master classes and hands-on sessions connecting students and emerging creators with entertainment professionals. STARZ will participate in festival programming. Actors Laya DeLeon Hayes and DaSan Frazier will serve as the 2026 I Aspire Ambassadors and host the Salute THEM Awards luncheon, where Film Challenge winners selected from more than 450 entries will be announced.
STARZ (STRZ) announced that Verizon Fios customers have lost access to its services after the companies did not reach a renewal agreement.
The interruption covers all STARZ channels, STARZ On Demand and the STARZ app through Verizon Fios. Customers have lost access to STARZ programming and its film library through that provider. STARZ said it remains ready to reach an agreement to restore access as quickly as possible.
STARZ (STRZ) warned that Verizon Fios customers may lose access to its services unless the companies reach a distribution agreement imminently.
The potential removal would cover all STARZ channels, STARZ On Demand and the STARZ app through Verizon Fios. Negotiations remain ongoing; the loss of access has not been announced as a completed action. STARZ said a removal would prevent affected customers from watching its programming through Fios, including the Power franchise, Outlander and its film library.
STARZ (NASDAQ: STRZ) reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $307.9 million, down from $319.7 million a year earlier, with OTT revenue essentially flat at $221.3 million and linear and other revenue at $86.6 million. The company posted an operating loss of $175.5 million, driven largely by $151.2 million in restructuring and other charges, and a net loss of $189.4 million or $11.27 per share. Adjusted OIBDA was $59.9 million, and unlevered free cash flow was $(14.7) million.
As of June 30, 2026, STARZ had $59.6 million in cash, total debt of $625.1 million, net debt of $565.5 million, and an Adjusted OIBDA leverage ratio of 2.9x, with a fully undrawn $150 million revolver. The company raised its 2026 outlook for Adjusted OIBDA growth from low- to mid-single digits and now expects unlevered free cash flow toward the mid-to-upper end of its $80–$120 million range, while reiterating its targets for positive OTT revenue growth, a year-end leverage ratio of approximately 2.7x, and a 20% Adjusted OIBDA margin in the second half of 2026.
STARZ (NASDAQ: STRZ) will release its Q2 2026 earnings before market open on Friday, August 7, 2026. The quarter ended June 30, 2026.
Senior management will host an analyst and investor conference call at 5:00 AM PT / 8:00 AM ET, with a live audio webcast and replay available online.
STARZ (NASDAQ: STRZ) reported results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, with revenue $306.9 million, operating loss $(152.8) million, and Adjusted OIBDA $58.0 million for the quarter. OTT revenue grew sequentially to $211.1 million.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $73.2 million, unlevered free cash flow was $80.7 million, and equity free cash flow was $68.7 million. Total debt was $625.1 million and net debt $523.0 million. Management accelerated its 20% adjusted OIBDA margin target to H2 2027 and reiterated 2026 outlooks.
Grindr (NYSE: GRND) nominated Rob Solomon, Lisa Gersh, and Fadi Hanna to stand for election to its Board of Directors at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders on June 2, 2026.
Grindr says the nominees add CEO-level operating experience, consumer-brand expertise, and enterprise risk oversight; the company conducted a comprehensive director search and engaged search firms.
STARZ (NASDAQ: STRZ) will report first quarter 2026 financial results for the period ended March 31, 2026 on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Senior management will host an analyst and investor call at 2:00 PM PT / 5:00 PM ET after market close.
A live audio webcast will be available during the call and a full replay will be posted the same evening. Investor and press contact emails are provided for follow-up inquiries.