Reported Q: Q1 2026 Rev YoY: -66.8% EPS YoY: -2,286.6% Move: +4.10%
Lions Gate Entertainment
LGF
$26.09 4.10%
Exchange New York Stock Exchange
Q1 2026
Published: Aug 14, 2025

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Reported

Report Date

Aug 14, 2025

Quarter Q1 2026

Revenue

319.70M

YoY: -66.8%

EPS

-2.54

YoY: -2,286.6%

Market Move

+4.10%

Previous quarter: Q4 2020

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Earnings Highlights

  • Revenue of $319.70M down 66.8% year-over-year
  • EPS of $-2.54 decreased by 2% from previous year
  • Net income of -42.50M
  • "N/A" - N/A
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Executive Summary

Lions Gate Entertainment reported a challenging QQ1 2026 quarter with meaningful top-line contraction and negative profitability, but demonstrated cash generation strength through operating activities and free cash flow generation. Revenue came in at $319.7 million, a year-over-year decline of 66.8%, while QoQ performance showed a notable sequential lift likely reflecting an improving slate and licensing activity relative to a depressed prior quarter. EBITDA remained negative at $7.1 million and net income was $-42.5 million, implying continued fixed-cost absorption and content-related amortization pressures amid a weak external environment for studio economics.

Despite the bottom-line softness, the company generated $65.4 million in cash from operating activities and $58.5 million of free cash flow, supporting a cash balance of $51.6 million and a net debt position of $560.1 million. The balance sheet reflects a sizable intangible asset base ($772.3 million) and a debt burden ($611.7 million) with negative working capital indicators (current assets $123.2 million vs current liabilities $677.1 million). Management commentary (where available) is expected to emphasize slate execution, monetization of IP through licensing and streaming, and ongoing cost discipline as levers to restore margins. The near-term objective for investors is to assess whether the improved cash flow supports deleveraging and whether revenue from licensing/streaming momentum can offset ongoing high fixed costs and escalating content expenditures.

In sum, QQ1 2026 presents a high-risk, high-variance profile: precarious profitability and liquidity on the near term, but with positive free cash flow and a potentially scalable IP library that could unlock higher-margin licensing and content monetization as the year progresses. The investment thesis hinges on the trajectory of the content slate, licensing deals, and disciplined cost control, alongside the ability to manage debt and working capital in a tightened liquidity environment.

Key Performance Indicators

Revenue
Decreasing
319.70M
QoQ: 233.02% | YoY: -66.82%
Operating Income
Decreasing
-26.90M
QoQ: 74.86% | YoY: -16.96%
Net Income
Decreasing
-42.50M
QoQ: 60.28% | YoY: -84.78%
EPS
Decreasing
-2.54
QoQ: 95.25% | YoY: -2 286.55%

Revenue Trend

Margin Analysis

Historical Earnings Comparison

PeriodRevenue ($M)EPS ($)YoY GrowthReport
Q1 2026 319.70 -2.54 -66.8% View
Q4 2020 96.00 -53.50 -89.5% View
Q3 2020 998.60 -0.45 +7.0% View
Q2 2020 983.50 0.01 +9.2% View
Q1 2020 963.60 -0.11 +3.3% View