Starz Q3 Revenue Grows, Losses Narrow As It Starts To Unlock “Financial Upside Of Increased Ownership” In Slate

Starz Entertainment saw overall and streaming revenue rise for the three months ended in September and pared its losses significantly year on as the company focuses on owned originals and refines its strategy in an evolving DTC landscape.

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Starz Entertainment Corp. Reports Results for the Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2026

STARZ Delivers Sequential and Year-over-Year OTT and Total Revenue Growth Company Reaffirms All 2026 and 2027 Targets OTT Revenue and Total Revenue Grew Sequentially and Year-over-Year Adjusted OIBDA More Than Doubled Year-over-Year1 Reiterating All 2026 Targets for Key Financial Priorities: Adjusted OIBDA Growth, Leverage, OTT Revenue Growth, and Unlevered Free Cash Flow1 Reiterating 20% Adjusted OIBDA Margin Outlook for the Second Half of 20272 SANTA MONICA, Calif. and VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- STARZ (NASDAQ: STRZ) today reported results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026.

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STARZ ANNOUNCES DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT REACHED WITH VERIZON

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- STARZ announced today a new distribution agreement that restores all STARZ channels, STARZ On Demand and the STARZ app through Verizon Fios.

PRNewsWire • Oct 20, 2026

Starz Entertainment: Price Increases, Sub Growth, And Distribution Deals

Starz Entertainment has delivered over 100% YTD gains, underpinned by improving fundamentals and a still-attractive valuation. I remain bullish on STRZ, reiterating my buy rating as the company raises full-year earnings guidance and commits to deleveraging its balance sheet. Potential buyout interest, notably from Byron Allen, highlights STRZ's undervaluation and serves as a catalyst for further upside.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 3, 2026

STARZ TO RELEASE THIRD QUARTER EARNINGS FOR 2026 AND HOLD ANALYST AND INVESTOR CONFERENCE CALL FOLLOWING MARKET CLOSE ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- STARZ (NASDAQ: STRZ) announced today the company will report its third quarter financial results for 2026, ended September 30, 2026, on Thursday, October 29.

PRNewsWire • Oct 1, 2026

4TH ANNUAL HBCU FIRST LOOK FILM & TV FESTIVAL RETURNS TO HOWARD UNIVERSITY NOVEMBER 5-7 WITH STARZ AS INAUGURAL PRESENTING SPONSOR

Actors Laya DeLeon Hayes and DaSan Frazier Named 2026 I Aspire Ambassadors WASHINGTON, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 4th Annual HBCU First LOOK Film & TV Festival (HBCUFLF) returns to Howard University November 5 -7, with STARZ as its inaugural presenting sponsor. Under the theme "How to Be the Next," the three-day Festival will create an immersive experience connecting students and emerging creators with HBCU alumni actors, filmmakers, producers and industry leaders through screenings, master classes and interactive, hands-on sessions.

PRNewsWire • Oct 1, 2026

VERIZON FIOS CUSTOMERS HAVE LOST ACCESS TO STARZ

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- STARZ issued the following statement regarding the status of its negotiations with Verizon and the loss of all STARZ channels, STARZ On Demand and the STARZ app through Verizon Fios.

PRNewsWire • Oct 1, 2026

VERIZON FIOS CUSTOMERS MAY LOSE STARZ

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- STARZ issued the following statement regarding the status of its negotiations with Verizon and the potential loss of all STARZ channels, STARZ On Demand and the STARZ app through Verizon Fios.

PRNewsWire • Sep 30, 2026

Starz Update: Fightland And Beyond

Starz (STRZ) delivered a strong Q2, with robust OTT revenue growth and improved OIBDA and free cash flow outlooks. STRZ's first self-produced series, Fightland, exceeded expectations, boosting confidence in 2026 as a key inflection year. Partnership with Peacock expands STRZ's distribution, countering perceptions of stagnant subscriber growth.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 29, 2026

STRZ Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates on Higher Costs, Revenues Beat

Starz's Q2 revenues beat estimates, but higher costs widen losses as OTT gains are offset by weaker linear revenues and restructuring charges.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 10, 2026