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Cineverse Corp. reported mixed fourth-quarter and full-year 2026 results alongside major strategic changes. Q4 FY 2026 revenue rose 67% to $26.0 million, driven by $11.6 million from newly acquired IndiCue and Giant Worldwide. Net income attributable to common stockholders was $1.1 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, aided by a $4.3 million non-cash bargain purchase gain and a $2.9 million income tax benefit. Adjusted EBITDA was $0.1 million versus $4.0 million a year earlier.

For FY 2026, revenue declined 16% to $65.7 million, primarily due to tough comparison with prior-year Terrifier 3 performance. The company posted a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $(9.2) million, or $(0.49) per diluted share, and Adjusted EBITDA of $(3.4) million versus $13.9 million in FY 2025. Cineverse completed transformative acquisitions of IndiCue and Giant, executed about $2.0 million of a $7.5 million SG&A cost reduction program, and reaffirmed fiscal 2027 guidance of $115 to $120 million in revenue and $10 to $20 million of Adjusted EBITDA.

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Cineverse posts a weak fiscal 2026 but positions for sizable 2027 growth.

Cineverse transformed its business with the IndiCue and Giant Worldwide acquisitions, which contributed $11.6 million of Q4 FY 2026 revenue and helped lift quarterly revenue 67% to $26.0 million. However, integration and marketing spending compressed Q4 Adjusted EBITDA to just $0.1 million.

For FY 2026, revenue fell to $65.7 million, down 16%, as the company cycled the exceptional Terrifier 3 performance. Net loss attributable to common stockholders was $(9.2) million, and Adjusted EBITDA swung to $(3.4) million from $13.9 million in FY 2025.

Management reaffirmed fiscal 2027 guidance of $115–$120 million in revenue and $10–$20 million in Adjusted EBITDA, expecting more than $50 million of revenue from the acquisitions and about $10 million in total annualized cost reductions and synergies. Actual results will depend on successful integration, recurring revenue durability, and execution of the cost reduction program.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Q4 2026 revenue $26.0 million Three months ended March 31, 2026; up 67% vs prior year quarter
Q4 2026 net income to common $1.1 million Three months ended March 31, 2026; $0.05 diluted EPS
Q4 2026 Adjusted EBITDA $0.1 million Three months ended March 31, 2026; down from $4.0 million in Q4 2025
FY 2026 revenue $65.7 million Fiscal year ended March 31, 2026; 16% decrease vs FY 2025
FY 2026 net loss to common $(9.2) million Fiscal year ended March 31, 2026; $(0.49) diluted EPS
FY 2026 Adjusted EBITDA $(3.4) million Fiscal year ended March 31, 2026; down from $13.9 million in FY 2025
Fiscal 2027 revenue guidance $115–$120 million Reaffirmed outlook for fiscal year 2027
Cash balance $3.4 million Cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2026
Adjusted EBITDA financial
"Cineverse reaffirms fiscal year 2027 guidance of $115 to $120 Million of Revenue ... and $10 to $20 Million of Adjusted EBITDA"
Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.
bargain purchase gain financial
"including a $4.3 million non-cash bargain purchase gain from the Giant acquisition"
A bargain purchase gain happens when a buyer acquires another company's assets for less than those assets' estimated fair value, producing an immediate accounting profit for the buyer. For investors, it matters because that one-time gain boosts the acquirer's reported earnings and can signal a very favorable deal — like finding a valuable item at a steep discount — but it may also prompt scrutiny about whether asset values or the deal terms were estimated correctly.
deferred consideration financial
"the IndiCue acquisition's current deferred consideration liability of $12.2 million which can be settled in equity"
Deferred consideration is part of a purchase price in a business deal that is paid after the initial transaction, often only if agreed future targets or conditions are met. It matters to investors because it changes when cash actually leaves or enters a company, shifts risk between buyer and seller, and can affect future reported profits and liabilities — like part of a sale price kept as an IOU tied to future performance.
earnout consideration financial
"Earnout consideration 11,250"
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line of credit facility financial
"maintains its $12.5 million line of credit facility (expandable to $15.0 million) with East West Bank"
Matchpoint platform technical
"Matchpoint’s automated content supply chain feeds IndiCue’s monetization engine"
Q4 2026 revenue $26.0 million +67% vs Q4 FY 2025
Q4 2026 net income attributable to common stockholders $1.1 million up from $0.8 million in Q4 FY 2025
FY 2026 revenue $65.7 million -16% vs FY 2025
FY 2026 net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders $(9.2) million down from $3.2 million in FY 2025
FY 2026 Adjusted EBITDA $(3.4) million down from $13.9 million in FY 2025
Guidance

For fiscal 2027, Cineverse guides to $115–$120 million in revenue and $10–$20 million in Adjusted EBITDA, expecting technology platforms to exceed 50% of total revenue and more than $50 million of revenue from IndiCue and Giant.

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UNITED STATES
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FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 26, 2026

 

 

Cineverse Corp.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

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Cineverse Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2026 Results

Transformative acquisitions of IndiCue and Giant Worldwide complete Cineverse’s evolution into an AI-driven, fully integrated entertainment technology company and studio, contributing $11.6 million of revenue in their first partial quarter and unlocking durable, recurring revenue streams
Fourth Quarter Revenue of $26.0 Million, a $10.4 Million or 67% Increase Over the Prior Year Quarter
Fourth Quarter Net Income Attributable to Common Stockholders of $1.1 Million, a 51% Increase Over the Prior Year Quarter
Targeted Annualized Cost Reductions and Synergies Increased to Approximately $10 Million; $2 Million Completed by March 2026.
Cineverse Reaffirms Fiscal Year 2027 (Began on April 1, 2026) Guidance of $115 to $120 Million of Revenue — Approximately 75% to 83% Growth — and $10 to $20 Million of Adjusted EBITDA, with Technology Platforms Expected to Represent More Than 50% of Total Revenue

 

LOS ANGELES, June 26 2026 – Cineverse Corp. (“Cineverse” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: CNVS), a global streaming technology and entertainment company, today announced its financial results for its fiscal fourth quarter (“Q4 FY 2026”) and full year ended March 31, 2026 (“FY 2026”):

Fourth Quarter 2026 Highlights

(All comparisons are to the prior year fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2025, or “Q4 FY 2025”)

Total revenue increased 67% to $26.0 million from $15.6 million in Q4 FY 2025, driven by $11.6 million in advertising technology and media services revenue resulting from the acquisitions of Giant Worldwide (“Giant”) and IndiCue, Inc. (“IndiCue”) (together, the “Acquisitions”) in their first partial quarter, alongside continued solid performance across the Company’s base streaming, technology, and content businesses, highlighted by the more than 50% growth in both streaming viewers and minutes streamed compared to Q4 FY 2025. The Acquisitions closed on January 7, 2026 and February 12, 2026, respectively, leading to the recognition of the partial results during the quarter. Our next reported quarter will recognize full quarterly results for both the acquired entities.
Net income attributable to common stockholders of $1.1 million, or $0.05 per share, compared to $0.8 million, or $0.04 per share, in Q4 FY 2025, including a $4.3 million non-cash bargain purchase gain from the Giant acquisition and a $2.9 million income tax benefit primarily related to the IndiCue acquisition. Total net income was $1.3 million, a 49% increase versus the prior year period.
Adjusted EBITDA of $0.1 million(1), compared to $4.0 million in Q4 FY 2025, reflecting deliberate investment in M&A execution, acquisition integration and marketing during the quarter — costs the Company expects to substantially reduce as acquisition integration is completed;

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Direct operating margin of 40% compared to 55% in Q4 FY 2025, reflecting the integration of the Acquisitions and partially indicative of the go-forward margin profile of the combined, more diversified business;
Closed two strategic acquisitions in a single quarter: connected TV monetization platform IndiCue and media services provider Giant Worldwide, now a Matchpoint™ company, vertically expanding Cineverse into advertising technology and media services;
Completed approximately $2.0 million in annualized SG&A cost reductions by March 2026, the first step in the Company’s previously announced $7.5 million cost reduction program, with the vast majority of the remaining $5.5 million expected to be realized by the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2027.

(1) Reconciliation of this non-GAAP performance measure is provided in the tables below.

(2) Calculated by the following formula (Revenue – Direct Operating Costs) / Revenue.

Full-Year 2026 Highlights

(All comparisons are to the prior fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, or “FY 2025”)

Full-year revenue of $65.7 million compared to $78.2 million in FY 2025, a 16% decrease primarily reflecting the exceptional prior-year theatrical and ancillary contribution of Terrifier 3, the most successful unrated film release of all time, partially offset by $11.6 million of revenue contribution from the Acquisitions;
Direct operating costs decreased $8.1 million, primarily due to lower royalty expenses associated with the decline in Terrifier 3 revenues;
SG&A expenses increased $15.6 million, or 56%, primarily due to higher marketing costs associated with an expanded theatrical release slate, as well as M&A, acquisition integration and compensation costs related to the Acquisitions;
Net loss attributable to common stockholders of $(9.2) million, or $(0.49) per diluted share, compared to net income of $3.2 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, in FY 2025;
Adjusted EBITDA of $(3.4) million compared to $13.9 million in FY 2025, reflecting the difficult Terrifier 3 comparison and acquisition-related investment that positions the Company for substantial growth in fiscal 2027.

 

Fiscal 2026 was a transformative year for Cineverse. In a single quarter, the Company completed two strategic acquisitions — Giant Worldwide in January 2026 and IndiCue in February 2026 — that together vertically expand Cineverse into AI-driven advertising technology and media services, further diversify the Company's revenue base beyond entertainment content and streaming performance, and add significant new durable, recurring revenue streams. The Acquisitions contributed $11.6 million of revenue in their first partial quarter and are the foundation of the Company’s reaffirmed fiscal 2027 guidance of $115 to $120 million of revenue and $10 to $20 million of Adjusted EBITDA — representing approximately 75% to 83% revenue growth over fiscal 2026.(3)

(3) The Company does not provide a reconciliation of forward-looking Adjusted EBITDA guidance due to the inherent difficulty in forecasting and quantifying adjustments necessary to calculate such a non-GAAP measure without unreasonable effort. Material changes to such adjustments, including warrant liability and non-core operating items, could affect future GAAP results.

Net income for the quarter benefited from a $4.3 million one-time, non-cash bargain purchase gain on the Giant acquisition, as detailed in the Adjusted EBITDA reconciliation below, as well as income tax benefits primarily driven by the IndiCue acquisition. While the bargain purchase gain is non-cash and non-recurring, it is strongly indicative of the quality of the deal price and the value creation opportunity the Company is beginning to realize from Giant.

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Fiscal 2027 Outlook and Cost Reduction Trajectory

The Company reaffirms the fiscal 2027 guidance first issued in February 2026 in connection with the Acquisitions: revenue of $115 to $120 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $10 to $20 million. Key components of this outlook, each consistent with the Company’s prior public disclosures, include:

Acquisition contribution: the Acquisitions are expected to contribute more than $50 million of revenue in fiscal 2027. A significant portion of these revenues are recurring in nature and derived from ongoing service relationships with major Hollywood studio and streaming platform clients;
Majority technology revenue: technology platforms are expected to represent more than 50% of total fiscal 2027 revenue, completing Cineverse’s transition to a business led by scalable, recurring infrastructure economics;
$7.5 million SG&A cost reduction program: guidance incorporates the Company’s previously announced $7.5 million cost reduction program. Approximately $2.0 million in reductions were already completed by March 2026, and the Company remains on track to realize the vast majority of the remaining $5.5 million by the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2027 (September 30, 2026), driven in large part by finalizing integration of the Acquisitions, further leveraging Cineverse Services India, and further implementation of AI technology;
Giant Worldwide integration synergies: within the first year of ownership, the Company anticipates approximately $2.5 million of additional annualized cost synergies from the integration of Giant’s services into the Matchpoint™ platform — bringing total identified annualized cost reductions and synergies to approximately $10 million;
Revenue synergy upside: revenue synergies will be generated by cross-selling across Matchpoint™, IndiCue and Giant’s combined client base — including shortened sales cycles and expanded service offerings to existing studio and streaming platform relationships — representing potential upside not fully reflected in current guidance.

Management Commentary

Chris McGurk, Cineverse Chairman and CEO, stated: “We feel that Fiscal 2026 was one of the most consequential years in Cineverse’s history. Following the unprecedented success of Terrifier 3, the biggest unrated film release in history, we moved quickly and decisively to convert that momentum into a structurally stronger and even higher growth company — completing the acquisitions of Giant Worldwide and IndiCue in a single quarter. These deals fundamentally change what Cineverse is as a company. We are now a technology-first, AI-driven, fully integrated entertainment company with three powerful and mutually reinforcing engines — a proven, low-risk, high potential return wide release film slate strategy; a scaled streaming and podcast portfolio; and now a vertically integrated advertising technology and media services business built around our Matchpoint™ platform. The positive financial impact of this has been immediate, with the Acquisitions contributing $11.6 million of revenue in their first partial quarter and driving 67% total revenue growth. We fully expect the financial contribution from the Acquisitions to be even more significant in our next reported quarter based on strong preliminary results recorded to date.”

“The strategic logic of these two transactions cannot be overstated. IndiCue brings a connected TV monetization platform serving more than 40 live clients, with an additional 75 publishers onboarding to the table. Giant Worldwide, now a Matchpoint™ company, brings deep and long-standing studio relationships directly into our automated media services ecosystem. Combined, all of this creates a powerful flywheel: Matchpoint’s automated content supply chain feeds IndiCue’s monetization engine, and IndiCue’s advertiser demand increases the value of every channel, film and TV title and partner we serve. That flywheel — not any single film or streaming channel or distribution agreement — is the growth and performance engine behind our fiscal 2027 guidance of $115 to $120 million in revenue and $10 to $20 million of Adjusted EBITDA, which we are reaffirming today.”

“At the same time, our franchise film strategy continues to perform exactly as designed — high upside with minimal financial risk. Our upcoming slate includes the 20th anniversary theatrical re-release of Guillermo del Toro’s Oscar-winning masterpiece Pan’s Labyrinth, presented for the first time in 4K and 3D formats, in October 2026, the nationwide theatrical relaunch of the beloved Air Bud family franchise in

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January 2027, and the latest installment of the Wolf Creek horror franchise in March 2027. Each of these films follows the Terrifier 2 and 3 blueprint of acquiring well known IP properties with avid built-in fan bases that have high upside potential and minimal financial risk to the Company and will generate long term recurring revenues by driving viewers and subscribers to our streaming channels, and becoming valuable long term additions to our library. With the integration of our Acquisitions on track, approximately $10 million of identified annualized cost reductions and synergies — including the $2 million in SG&A reductions we completed in January — and a clear line of sight to our guidance, we believe fiscal 2027 will demonstrate the full scale, trajectory, upside potential and earnings power of the new Cineverse.”

 

Erick Opeka, Cineverse President and Chief Strategy Officer, stated: This quarter marks the completion of Cineverse’s evolution into a platform-first entertainment company. The Giant and IndiCue acquisitions connect distribution, data, and monetization into a single, unified solution, positioning Matchpoint™ as the only full-stack streaming distribution and monetization platform for studios and global digital platforms — and we are already compounding those advantages. Subsequent to quarter-end, we unveiled Matchpoint Hex™, an AI-powered ‘Human Experience’ metadata layer built on the acquired IndiCue technology, launched Gorilla Comedy+ powered by Matchpoint, and expanded distribution with new Roku SVOD channels. Our SCREAMBOX horror service grew subscribers 18% year-over-year, demonstrating the durability of our fandom-channel strategy.”

“At the same time, we are maintaining the cost discipline we committed to last quarter. We completed approximately $2 million in SG&A cost reductions by March 2026 and remain on track to realize the vast majority of the remaining $5.5 million of our $7.5 million cost reduction program by the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2027, while also capturing approximately $2.5 million in annualized synergies from integrating Giant into Matchpoint™. Looking ahead, we are focused on becoming a unique, truly AI-native entertainment studio, with AI playing a critical role not just in distribution and monetization and cost control, but in development and production as well.

Fourth Quarter Results

Revenues in Q4 FY 2026 increased $10.4 million, or 67%, to $26.0 million from $15.6 million in Q4 FY 2025. The growth was primarily driven by $11.6 million in advertising technology and media services revenue, contributed by the Acquisitions in their first partial quarter with the Company. The Acquisitions were finalized on January 7, 2026 and February 12, 2026, respectively, leading to the recognition of partial results during the quarter. Our next reported quarter will recognize full results for the acquired entities.

Direct operating margin for the quarter was 40%, compared to 55% in the prior year quarter, in part attributable to the effect of the integration of the Acquisitions and partially reflective of the go-forward margin profile of the combined, more diversified business.

SG&A expenses increased $6.9 million, or 127%, primarily due to a $2.2 million increase in marketing spend supporting the Company’s expanded theatrical slate, $1.0 million in M&A and acquisition integration costs, and $0.6 million of stock-based compensation. The Company has already completed approximately $2.0 million of the $7.5 million in targeted annualized SG&A cost reductions announced last quarter, and expects to realize the vast majority of the remaining $5.5 million by the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2027 as it completes the integration of the Acquisitions and further leverages Cineverse Services India.

Net income attributable to common stockholders was $1.1 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, compared to $0.8 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, in Q4 FY 2025. Net income benefited from the $4.3 million bargain purchase gain on the Giant acquisition and a $2.9 million income tax benefit, primarily stemming from the IndiCue acquisition.

Adjusted EBITDA was $0.1 million compared to $4.0 million in Q4 FY 2025, primarily due to the SG&A increases related to M&A, integration and marketing costs noted above.

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Full-Year Results

FY 2026 consolidated revenue was $65.7 million compared to $78.2 million in FY 2025, a 16% decrease primarily driven by the comparison to the significant prior-year theatrical and ancillary revenues generated by Terrifier 3. This decline was partially offset by the $11.6 million revenue contribution from the Acquisitions in Q4 FY 2026. Correspondingly, direct operating costs decreased $8.1 million, primarily due to lower royalty expenses.

SG&A expenses increased $15.6 million, or 56%, compared to FY 2025, primarily due to higher marketing costs associated with a greater number of theatrical releases, as well as higher M&A, acquisition integration and compensation costs related to the Acquisitions.

Net loss attributable to common stockholders was $(9.2) million, or $(0.49) per diluted share, compared to net income of $3.2 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, in FY 2025. Adjusted EBITDA was $(3.4) million compared to $13.9 million in FY 2025.

Financial Condition Overview

Cash and cash equivalents of $3.4 million as of March 31, 2026;
The Company maintains its $12.5 million line of credit facility (expandable to $15.0 million) with East West Bank with a term through April 8, 2028, with $9.4 million drawn as of March 31, 2026;
The Company’s working capital deficit of $(12.2) million as of March 31, 2026 includes the IndiCue acquisition's current deferred consideration liability of $12.2 million which can be settled in equity; excluding this equity-settleable deferred consideration, the Company ended the year with positive working capital;
The Company’s digital content library, comprised of more than 66,000 titles, was independently valued at approximately $45 million as of March 31, 2025, well above its $5.1 million book value as of March 31, 2026.

Operational Developments During the Quarter

Announced the acquisition of Giant Worldwide (now a Matchpoint™ company) and the integration of its services into the Matchpoint™ platform — bringing deep studio relationships into the Company’s automated media services ecosystem — along with a new leadership team for Giant;
Ended the quarter with streaming viewers up 66% to 129.6 million, and total minutes streamed rose 58% to 4.4 billion for the quarter, along with 1.52 million SVOD subscribers, up 13%, each compared to Q4 FY 2025.
Announced the acquisition of connected TV monetization platform IndiCue, which serves more than 40 live clients with an additional 75 publishers onboarding;
Announced that streaming rights to the film The Toxic Avenger have been acquired by Hulu; after this exclusivity window ends on July 31, 2026, fans will be able to watch the film on other SVOD and FAST streamers, including Cineverse’s flagship horror channel, SCREAMBOX;
Cineverse and its Bloody Disgusting unit unveiled the new programming slate for the SCREAMBOX horror streamer, highlighting the return of Bloody Bites (season 16) and exclusive titles (including The Toxic Avenger), amid an 18% year-over-year increase in SCREAMBOX subscribers;
Cineverse and Air Bud Entertainment announced that Air Bud Returns will be released theatrically nationwide on January 22, 2027, relaunching the classic Air Bud family franchise on the big screen;
Expanded Cineverse’s technology offerings through a partnership between Matchpoint™ and Revry, enabling automated content management and delivery of thousands of assets across hundreds of distribution platforms;

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Announced a strategic partnership with VA Media to grow and monetize Cineverse’s lineup of YouTube channels, beginning with the Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan channel, and expanding viewership and advertising revenue across Cineverse’s digital brands;
Launched Matchpoint™ Creative Labs, a new in-house creative agency unit using generative AI to produce motion-first advertising, on-air promotions and branding for connected TV and FAST channels;
Announced the start of production for the next installment of the Wolf Creek horror franchise — the first two films in the Australian slasher series grossed more than $35 million globally at theaters.

Operational Developments Subsequent to Quarter-End

Unveiled Matchpoint Hex™, an AI-powered “Human Experience” metadata layer for film and TV; Hex integrates the acquired IndiCue technology, sits atop Cineverse’s Matchpoint platform, and uses a proprietary taxonomy on a dataset of more than 2 million titles;
Announced that Silent Night, Deadly Night (Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes) will stream exclusively on SCREAMBOX starting April 28, 2026;
Announced the 20th anniversary wide theatrical re-release of Pan’s Labyrinth in partnership with Fathom Entertainment on October 9, following the celebration of the film’s first 4K/3D presentation at Cannes Classics (May 12, 2026) with Guillermo del Toro in attendance; the film is Oscar-winning and “Certified Fresh” (95% Rotten Tomatoes score);
800 Pound Gorilla, a comedy distributor, launched Gorilla Comedy+, a premium, ad-free streaming service powered by Cineverse’s Matchpoint platform; the service (launched May 5, 2026) features more than 250 comedy specials, and Gorilla’s network (3.1 million social followers) reaches over 20 million comedy fans monthly;
Launched two new Roku SVOD channels — “So … Real”and the flagship “Cineverse” channel — via Roku’s Premium Subscriptions in the U.S., expanding Cineverse’s content distribution through Roku;
Announced that Sean McCabe is joining as Chief Financial Officer, returning to the Company where he served as Vice President and Corporate Controller in 2023 and 2024; he rejoins Cineverse from Freestar, a major player in the ad-tech space.

Conference Call

Cineverse will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET (Friday, June 26, 2026), during which management will discuss the results of the fiscal fourth quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. To participate in the conference call, please use the following dial-in numbers:

North America (Toll-Free): +1 833 439 1904

North America (Local): +1 206 407 3444

Meeting ID: 778 325 053

Access Code: 313318

The conference call can also be accessed by webcast at the Investors section of the Company’s website at https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/778325053. Those who are unable to attend the live conference call may access the recording at the above webcast link, which will be made available shortly after the conclusion of the call.

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About Cineverse

Cineverse (Nasdaq: CNVS) is an entertainment technology company and studio. Fiercely innovative and independent, Cineverse develops and invests in technology and content that drives the future of the industry. Core to its business is Matchpoint® – a growing tech ecosystem powered by AI and designed to prepare, distribute, monetize, and continuously improve content across any platform. Matchpoint helps studios large and small operate at scale and improve performance and efficiency in an increasingly fragmented distribution environment. Additionally, Cineverse distributes more than 66,000 premium films, series, and podcasts across theatrical, home entertainment, and streaming; operates dozens of digital properties that super serve passionate fandoms around the world; and works with leading brands to connect them with audiences they value. From award-winning technology to the highest-grossing unrated film in U.S. history, Cineverse has created a playbook that marries tech and content to redefine the next era of entertainment. For more information, visit home.cineverse.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

Investors and readers are cautioned that certain statements contained in this document, as well as some statements in periodic press releases and some oral statements of Cineverse officials during presentations about Cineverse, along with Cineverse’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Cineverse’s registration statements, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and annual report on Form 10-K, are “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “Act”). Forward-looking statements include statements that are predictive in nature, which depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, which include words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “could,” “might,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates” or similar expressions. In addition, any statements concerning future financial performance (including future revenues, earnings, or growth rates), ongoing business strategies or prospects, and possible future actions, which may be provided by Cineverse’s management, are also forward-looking statements as defined by the Act. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and projections about future events and are subject to various risks, uncertainties, and assumptions about Cineverse, its technology, economic and market factors, and the industries in which Cineverse does business, among other things. These statements are not guarantees of future performance, and Cineverse undertakes no specific obligation or intention to update these statements after the date of this release.

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CINEVERSE CORP.

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

As of March 31,

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

ASSETS

 

Current Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

3,387

 

 

$

13,941

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

 

38,604

 

 

 

15,752

 

Content advances

 

 

7,507

 

 

 

6,736

 

Other current assets

 

 

1,280

 

 

 

1,652

 

Total Current Assets

 

 

50,778

 

 

 

38,081

 

Property and equipment, net

 

 

3,906

 

 

 

2,876

 

Intangible assets, net

 

 

44,114

 

 

 

18,168

 

Goodwill

 

 

21,218

 

 

 

6,799

 

Content advances, net of current portion

 

 

8,215

 

 

 

4,053

 

Other long-term assets, net

 

 

2,050

 

 

 

2,539

 

Total Assets

 

$

130,281

 

 

$

72,516

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

Current Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

$

39,351

 

 

$

31,109

 

Line of credit, net

 

 

9,435

 

 

 

-

 

Deferred consideration

 

 

13,800

 

 

 

2,956

 

Current portion of operating lease liabilities

 

 

298

 

 

 

187

 

Deferred revenue

 

 

125

 

 

 

183

 

Total Current Liabilities

 

 

63,009

 

 

 

34,435

 

Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion

 

 

105

 

 

 

275

 

Convertible notes payable, net

 

 

12,545

 

 

 

 

Earnout consideration

 

 

11,250

 

 

 

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

14

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

86,909

 

 

 

34,724

 

Stockholders’ Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock

 

 

3,559

 

 

 

3,559

 

Common stock

 

 

199

 

 

 

194

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

564,105

 

 

 

548,405

 

Treasury stock, at cost

 

 

(13,158

)

 

 

(12,193

)

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(510,099

)

 

 

(500,908

)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(282

)

 

 

(305

)

Total stockholders’ equity of Cineverse Corp.

 

 

44,324

 

 

 

38,752

 

Deficit attributable to noncontrolling interest

 

 

(952

)

 

 

(960

)

Total equity

 

 

43,372

 

 

 

37,792

 

Total Liabilities and Equity

 

$

130,281

 

 

$

72,516

 

 

 

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CINEVERSE CORP.

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

(In thousands, except for per share data)

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended
March 31,

 

 

For the Fiscal Year Ended
March 31,

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

Revenues

 

$

25,971

 

 

$

15,575

 

 

$

65,733

 

 

$

78,181

 

Operating expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Direct operating

 

 

15,589

 

 

 

7,038

 

 

 

30,659

 

 

 

38,776

 

Selling, general and administrative

 

 

12,259

 

 

 

5,396

 

 

 

43,308

 

 

 

27,684

 

Change in fair value of acquisition-related deferred consideration

 

 

950

 

 

 

 

 

 

950

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

2,561

 

 

 

1,014

 

 

 

5,972

 

 

 

3,797

 

Total operating expenses

 

 

31,359

 

 

 

13,448

 

 

 

80,889

 

 

 

70,257

 

Operating (loss) income

 

 

(5,388

)

 

 

2,127

 

 

 

(15,156

)

 

 

7,924

 

Interest expense

 

 

(393

)

 

 

(1,255

)

 

 

(457

)

 

 

(4,365

)

Gain on bargain purchase

 

 

4,250

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,250

 

 

 

 

Other (expense) income, net

 

 

(86

)

 

 

73

 

 

 

(137

)

 

 

311

 

Net (loss) income before income taxes

 

 

(1,617

)

 

 

945

 

 

 

(11,500

)

 

 

3,870

 

Income tax benefit (expense)

 

 

2,896

 

 

 

(87

)

 

 

2,843

 

 

 

(106

)

Net income (loss)

 

 

1,279

 

 

 

858

 

 

 

(8,657

)

 

 

3,764

 

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

 

 

(41

)

 

 

(7

)

 

 

(178

)

 

 

(162

)

Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interests

 

 

1,238

 

 

 

851

 

 

 

(8,835

)

 

 

3,602

 

Preferred stock dividends

 

 

(89

)

 

 

(90

)

 

 

(356

)

 

 

(356

)

Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders

 

$

1,149

 

 

$

761

 

 

$

(9,191

)

 

$

3,246

 

Net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Basic

 

$

0.06

 

 

$

0.04

 

 

$

(0.49

)

 

$

0.18

 

  Diluted

 

$

0.05

 

 

$

0.04

 

 

$

(0.49

)

 

$

0.16

 

Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Basic

 

 

20,476

 

 

 

15,958

 

 

 

18,777

 

 

 

15,814

 

  Diluted

 

 

24,438

 

 

 

18,518

 

 

 

18,777

 

 

 

17,818

 

 

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Adjusted EBITDA

We define Adjusted EBITDA as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation expense, merger and acquisition costs, restructuring, transition and acquisitions expense, net, goodwill impairment and certain other items.

 

Adjusted EBITDA is not a measurement of financial performance under GAAP and may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. We use Adjusted EBITDA as a financial metric to measure the financial performance of the business, because management believes it provides additional information with respect to the performance of its fundamental business activities. For this reason, we believe Adjusted EBITDA will also be useful to others, including our stockholders, as a valuable financial metric.

 

We present Adjusted EBITDA because we believe that Adjusted EBITDA is a useful supplement to net income (loss) from continuing operations as an indicator of operating performance. We also believe that Adjusted EBITDA is a financial measure that is useful both to management and investors when evaluating our performance and comparing our performance with that of our competitors. We also use Adjusted EBITDA for planning purposes, and to evaluate our financial performance because Adjusted EBITDA excludes certain incremental expenses or non-cash items, such as stock-based compensation charges, that we believe are not indicative of our ongoing operating performance.

 

We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is a performance measure and not a liquidity measure, and therefore a reconciliation between net income (loss) from operations and Adjusted EBITDA has been provided in the financial results. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to net income (loss) from operations as an indicator of performance, or as an alternative to cash flows from operating activities as an indicator of cash flows, in each case as determined in accordance with GAAP, or as a measure of liquidity. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA does not take into account changes in certain assets and liabilities as well as interest and income taxes that can affect cash flows. We do not intend the presentation of these non-GAAP measures to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for results prepared in accordance with GAAP. These non-GAAP measures should be read only in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP.

 

Following is the reconciliation of our consolidated net income (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA (in thousands):

 

 

For the Three Months Ended
March 31,

 

 

For the Fiscal Year Ended
March 31,

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

1,279

 

 

$

858

 

 

$

(8,657

)

 

$

3,764

 

Add Backs:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax (expense) benefit

 

 

(2,896

)

 

 

87

 

 

 

(2,843

)

 

 

106

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

2,690

 

 

 

1,355

 

 

 

6,355

 

 

 

4,138

 

Interest expense

 

 

393

 

 

 

1,255

 

 

 

457

 

 

 

4,365

 

Gain on bargain purchase

 

 

(4,250

)

 

 

 

 

 

(4,250

)

 

 

 

Change in fair value of acquisition-related deferred consideration

 

 

950

 

 

 

 

 

 

950

 

 

 

 

Stock-based compensation

 

 

1,046

 

 

 

462

 

 

 

2,987

 

 

 

1,925

 

Other expense (income), net

 

 

86

 

 

 

(39

)

 

 

137

 

 

 

(311

)

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

 

 

(41

)

 

 

(7

)

 

 

(178

)

 

 

(162

)

Acquisition-related costs

 

 

820

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,423

 

 

 

 

Employee severance costs

 

 

 

 

 

65

 

 

 

214

 

 

 

92

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

77

 

 

$

4,036

 

 

$

(3,405

)

 

$

13,917

 

 

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FAQ

How did Cineverse (CNVS) perform in Q4 FY 2026?

Cineverse’s Q4 FY 2026 revenue rose 67% to $26.0 million, driven largely by the IndiCue and Giant acquisitions. Net income attributable to common stockholders was $1.1 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, while Adjusted EBITDA was $0.1 million.

What were Cineverse’s full-year 2026 results?

For FY 2026, Cineverse generated $65.7 million of revenue versus $78.2 million in FY 2025, a 16% decline. It reported a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $(9.2) million, or $(0.49) per diluted share, and Adjusted EBITDA of $(3.4) million.

What guidance did Cineverse (CNVS) give for fiscal 2027?

Cineverse reaffirmed fiscal 2027 guidance for revenue of $115–$120 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $10–$20 million. Management expects technology platforms to exceed 50% of total revenue and more than $50 million of revenue contribution from the IndiCue and Giant acquisitions.

How much revenue came from Cineverse’s IndiCue and Giant acquisitions?

IndiCue and Giant Worldwide contributed $11.6 million of revenue in their first partial quarter during Q4 FY 2026. This new advertising technology and media services revenue was a key driver of the 67% quarterly revenue increase to $26.0 million.

What is Cineverse’s current cash and debt position?

As of March 31, 2026, Cineverse held $3.4 million in cash and cash equivalents. It had $9.4 million drawn on a $12.5 million line of credit (expandable to $15.0 million) that runs through April 8, 2028, plus other liabilities including convertible notes.

What cost reduction plans has Cineverse announced?

Cineverse is executing a $7.5 million SG&A cost reduction program. About $2.0 million in annualized reductions were completed by March 2026, and management expects to realize most of the remaining $5.5 million by the end of Q2 fiscal 2027 through integration and efficiency measures.

How is Cineverse leveraging its content library and technology platforms?

Cineverse’s digital content library of over 66,000 titles was independently valued at about $45 million as of March 31, 2025. The company is building its AI-powered Matchpoint ecosystem, integrating IndiCue and Giant services to distribute, monetize, and manage content across streaming and media platforms.

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