STARZ Reaffirms 2026 Targets as OTT Growth Drives OIBDA Expansion
Oct 29, 2026, 4:23 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
Why it may matterVerify against the original reporting
Reaffirmed guidance, improving Adjusted OIBDA trajectory, and a contained leverage profile reduce downside risk; positive FCF potential and liquidity cushion could attract buyers and support multiple expansion if execution remains on track.
AI summary
What happened, with direct paths to the underlying reporting
STARZ reported Q3 2026 results with robust OTT revenue growth and reaffirmed its 2026 targets, including positive OTT revenue growth and mid-single-digit OIBDA gains. Adjusted OIBDA was $44.2m with a modest operating loss, while free cash flow remains positive and liquidity is ample with an undrawn revolver. The company maintains its leverage target around 2.7x by year-end, supporting a constructive stance on STRZ if the trajectory continues.
Q3 2026 OTT revenue $226.6m; total revenue $322.4m.
Reaffirms 2026 targets: OTT revenue growth, OIBDA growth, and FCF.
Leverage 2.8x; revolver undrawn $183.0m; outlook unchanged.
How to read this signal
Transparent limits for an AI-generated research aid
StockNews.AI groups source reporting, classifies the event, and measures subsequent price movement. This is informational research, not investment advice. Prices may be delayed or unavailable.
Related signals
More source-backed signals connected by company or event
STRZ reported $319.7M revenue in 2Q25, down 8% YoY. Operating loss of $26.9M marks a significant decline from prior year. OTT subscribers dropped by 120K, reflecting ongoing subsc…