STARZ TO RELEASE FOURTH QUARTER EARNINGS FOR CALENDAR 2025 AND HOLD ANALYST AND INVESTOR CONFERENCE CALL FOLLOWING MARKET CLOSE ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26
Rhea-AI Summary
STARZ (NASDAQ: STRZ) will report fourth quarter financial results for calendar 2025 (period ended December 31, 2025) on Thursday, February 26, 2026. Senior management will host an analyst and investor call at 2:00 PM PT / 5:00 PM ET following market close the same day. A live audio webcast will be available, with a full replay posted later that evening. STARZ positions itself as a premium entertainment destination focused on women and underrepresented audiences and is available across OTT platforms and multichannel distributors.
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News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, STRZ gained 3.44%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
STRZ is up 2.28% while key peers GAIA, KWM, CPOP, NIPG, and MPU show single- to double-digit declines (e.g., KWM -13.63%, MPU -6.3%). This points to stock-specific strength rather than a sector-wide move.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13 | Q3 2025 earnings | Neutral | -0.6% | Reported Q3 2025 financials with continued net loss and OTT subscriber growth. |
| Oct 13 | Q3 earnings date | Neutral | -1.5% | Announced timing and webcast details for Q3 2025 earnings call. |
| Aug 14 | Q2 2025 earnings | Negative | -20.3% | First standalone Q2 results with net loss and subscriber declines reported. |
| Jul 29 | Q2 earnings date | Neutral | -0.1% | Set date and call details for Q2 2025 earnings release and webcast. |
Earnings reports and related scheduling updates have generally seen modest negative price reactions, with a notably larger drop on the June 2025 results.
Over the past six months, STRZ has moved through its first standalone quarters as a public company. Q2 2025 results on Aug 14 showed revenue of $319.7M and a -20.31% next-day move, while Q3 2025 results on Nov 13 delivered $320.9M revenue and only a slight -0.64% reaction. Two prior releases simply scheduling Q2 and Q3 earnings also saw small negative moves. Today’s Q4 earnings date maintains this pattern of operational updates driving generally mild, often negative, trading responses.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement sets the timetable for STARZ to report Q4 2025 results, covering the period ended December 31, 2025, with a conference call on February 26. Recent quarters have featured revenue around the low-$300M level, continued net losses, and shifting subscriber trends. Investors may focus on how Q4 results compare with prior 2025 quarters, the trajectory of OTT growth, and any updates on debt, cash generation, and strategic positioning in the competitive streaming landscape.
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About STARZ
STARZ (NASDAQ: STRZ) is the leading premium entertainment destination for women and underrepresented audiences, and home to some of the most popular franchises and series on television. STARZ offers a robust programming mix for discerning adult audiences, including boundary-breaking originals and an expansive lineup of blockbuster movies, and is embodied by its brand positioning "We're All Adults Here." Complementary to any platform or service, STARZ is available across a wide range of digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors and is a bundling partner of choice. STARZ is powered by an industry-leading advanced technology, data analytics and digital infrastructure and the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app.
Investor Inquiries - Contact:
Nilay Shah
nilay.shah@starz.com
Press Inquiries - Contact:
Jennifer Minezaki
jennifer.minezaki@starz.com
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SOURCE Starz Entertainment LLC