Madison Square Garden
MSGS
$225.71 0.72%
Exchange: NYSE | Sector: Communication Services | Industry: Entertainment
Q4 2024
Published: Aug 13, 2024

Earnings Highlights

  • Revenue of $227.25M up 79.1% year-over-year
  • EPS of $1.06 increased by 371.8% from previous year
  • Gross margin of 52.2%
  • Net income of 25.49M
  • "These NBA national media rights agreements may result in a reduction in the number of exclusive live telecast made available to MSG Networks, and we will actively evaluate the potential impact on MSG Networks and our local rights revenue." - Jamaal Lesane
MSGS
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Executive Summary

Executive Highlights: MSGS delivered a strong Q4 2024 accompanied by a record FY2024 with total revenues of about $1.0 billion and adjusted operating income (AOI) of $172.2 million, driven by robust demand for the Knicks and Rangers, higher in-arena spend, and stronger merchandise activity. The quarterโ€™s revenue of $227.3 million surged 79% year over year, aided by playoff-related events and an expanded playoff slate, though sequential QoQ momentum softened into Q4 as playoff depth was lapping a lighter prior-year quarter. Net income of $25.5 million and EPS of $1.06 in the quarter reflect the leverage of a high-visibility sports property with a diversified monetization mix encompassing tickets, F&B, merchandise, suites, sponsorship, and media rights. Management underscored the enduring appeal of live sports, banner-season ticket renewals (about 94% combined renewal rate for Knicks and Rangers), and ongoing capital allocation discipline, including debt paydown and opportunistic share repurchase. Looking forward, MSGS anticipates organic ticket revenue growth in fiscal 2025 through pricing tactics on new tickets and flexible plans, while the NBAโ€™s national media rights deals are expected to lift national rights fees starting in 2025โ€“26; however, reductions in local live telecasts under MSG Networks could partially offset that uplift. Management also highlighted capacity expansions in premium hospitality and suite renovations to drive incremental monetization, alongside continued emphasis on fan engagement across digital platforms. The balance sheet remains highly leveraged with total debt around $1.105B and negative stockholdersโ€™ equity, though operating cash flow remained strong at $108.4 million for the year, underpinning free cash flow of about $108.0 million in the period.

Key Performance Indicators

Revenue
Increasing
227.25M
QoQ: -47.15% | YoY: 79.05%
Gross Profit
Increasing
118.72M
52.24% margin
QoQ: -23.97% | YoY: 155.07%
Operating Income
Increasing
52.30M
QoQ: -34.41% | YoY: 528.82%
Net Income
Increasing
25.49M
QoQ: -32.70% | YoY: 375.37%
EPS
Increasing
1.06
QoQ: -32.91% | YoY: 371.79%

Revenue Trend

Margin Analysis

Historical Earnings Comparison

PeriodRevenue ($M)EPS ($)YoY GrowthReport
Q1 2026 39.45 0.00 -82.6% View
Q3 2025 424.20 -0.60 -1.3% View
Q2 2025 357.76 0.05 +9.4% View
Q1 2025 53.31 -0.31 +23.8% View
Q4 2024 227.25 1.06 +79.1% View