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CURI Stock Forecast: CuriosityStream, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 3 Sept 2026
$2.90
−0.68% on the day

The 3 Wall Street analysts covering CuriosityStream, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $5 — +72.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 95 of 100 as at 2 Sept 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$173.3M
Ticker Nerd rank
95 / 100
Median analyst target
$5.00
Analysts covering
3
Revenue$15.2M+0.5% y/y
Operating income−$1.5M
Net income−$1.3M
Free cash flow$1.2M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 31 Mar 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+13.3%
1M
+14.6%
YTD
−19.8%
1Y
−29.5%
From 52W high
−42.6%
From 52W low
+23.4%
$2.35
$5.06
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

CURI stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores CuriosityStream, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 2 Sept 2026
95 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Revisions
94
Quality
84
Accruals
81
Size
70
Growth
70
Value
69
Issuance
63
Volatility
49
Momentum
39

Revisions (94): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.

Momentum (39): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

CURI stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CURI, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$2.00$3.00$4.00$5.00$6.00Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26CURIHigh $6.00Median $5.00Low $5.00

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says3 analysts
3 Buy0 Hold0 Sell
Low $5.00Median $5.00High $6.00

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +72.4% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
15 May 2026Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform$5.50 → $5.00
28 Apr 2026Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
12 Mar 2026Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
13 Nov 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
25 Sept 2025NeedhamMaintainsBuy—
23 Sept 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
6 Aug 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
6 Aug 2025NeedhamMaintainsBuy—
7 May 2025Barrington ResearchUpgradeOutperform—
7 May 2025NeedhamMaintainsBuy—
3 Apr 2025NeedhamReiteratesBuy—
12 Mar 2025NeedhamReiteratesBuy—
7 Nov 2024NeedhamMaintainsBuy—
14 Aug 2024NeedhamReiteratesBuy—
21 May 2024NeedhamReiteratesBuy—
8 May 2024NeedhamMaintainsBuy—
21 Mar 2024NeedhamMaintainsBuy—
14 Nov 2023NeedhamReiteratesBuy—
15 Aug 2023NeedhamMaintainsBuy—
22 May 2023NeedhamReiteratesBuy—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. CURI appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

CURI vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 3 Sept 2026, CuriosityStream, Inc. returned −29.5% against +21.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

CURI vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
6080100120Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26CURIS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

CURI analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+566.7%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

CuriosityStream, Inc. (CURI) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
−26.6×

Cheaper than 96% of US stocks

Price / sales
2.3×

Cheaper than 52% of US stocks

Price / book
4.2×

Cheaper than 27% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
11.1×

Cheaper than 38% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
22.3%

Higher than 72% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
1032.9%

Higher than 98% of US stocks

Gross margin
56.1%

Higher than 69% of US stocks

Operating margin
39.5%

Higher than 91% of US stocks

Net margin
0.0%

Higher than 47% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
0.1%

Higher than 44% of US stocks

Return on assets
−0.2%

Higher than 42% of US stocks

Dividend yield
11.6%

Higher than 92% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

CuriosityStream, Inc. (CURI) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • CuriosityStream, Inc. has a market value of $173.3M and an enterprise value of $170.1M.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 31 Mar 2026: $71.7M. The latest quarter grew 22.3% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: −$8.1M, a −11.3% net margin.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 Mar 2026: $12.3M, after $25K of capital spending.

  • CuriosityStream, Inc. spent $311K on share buybacks and $24.6M on dividends in the twelve months to 31 Mar 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 59.3M.

  • Trailing P/E: −26.6×; forward P/E: 9.4× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 11.60%, paying out 0% of earnings.

  • CuriosityStream, Inc. employs 42 people — $1.7M of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 31 Mar 2026 · market figures as at 3 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

CURI vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelBroadcasting
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
CURICuriosityStream, Inc.$173.3M
95
XHLDTEN Holdings, Inc.$110.7M
22
SSPThe E.W. Scripps Co.$288.6M
36
MDIAMediaco Holding, Inc.$99.1M
24
CASTFreeCast, Inc.$65.2M
18
IHRTiHeartMedia, Inc.$461.3M
51
SGASaga Communications, Inc.$58.0M
44

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News

Latest CURI news & analysis

Bet on 5 Top-Ranked Stocks With Rising P/E

Zacks Investment Research · 3 Sept 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research highlighted five stocks with increasing P/E ratios, including CuriosityStream (CURI), as part of an out-of-the-box screening approach. The article notes that these companies have all seen their price-to-earnings ratios rise.

Why it matters — CURI watchers would care because the article identifies CuriosityStream as one of the few stocks meeting this specific valuation screen, offering insight into how the company is being viewed by a major research firm.

New Strong Buy Stocks for September 2nd

Zacks Investment Research · 2 Sept 2026positive

On September 2, 2026, Zacks Investment Research added CuriosityStream, Inc. (CURI) to its Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) list, alongside LCUT, OSCR, CTOS, and CHYM.

Why it matters — Being added to Zacks' Strong Buy list signals heightened analyst confidence and increased attention for CURI watchers.

Best Income Stocks to Buy for September 2nd

Zacks Investment Research · 2 Sept 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research named CuriosityStream, Inc. (CURI) to its Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on September 2, 2026, alongside HMN and LCUT.

Why it matters — A CURI watcher would care because inclusion on Zacks' Strong Buy income list signals a favorable analytical assessment of the company's stock and income potential.

CuriosityStream Appoints Veteran Media Finance Executive Sean Piche as Chief Financial Officer

Accesswire · 26 Aug 2026positive

CuriosityStream announced the appointment of Sean Piche, CPA, as Chief Financial Officer, effective September 1, 2026. Piche will report directly to President and CEO Clint Stinchcomb, with the appointment announced alongside the company's record financial performance.

Why it matters — CURI watchers would care because the appointment of a veteran media finance executive signals leadership reinforcement at the CFO level as the company enters its next phase of growth.

Earnings Estimates Moving Higher for CuriosityStream (CURI): Time to Buy?

Zacks Investment Research · 24 Aug 2026positive

CuriosityStream (CURI) shares have begun gaining ground, with solid earnings estimate revisions suggesting the upward movement may continue in the near term, according to Zacks Investment Research.

Why it matters — A CURI watcher would care because strengthening earnings estimate revisions point to improving analyst expectations for the company's near-term performance.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about CURI stock

What is the CURI stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 3 Wall Street analysts covering CuriosityStream, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $5, with estimates ranging from $5 to $6. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is CURI stock a buy right now?

Of the 3 analysts covering CuriosityStream, Inc., 3 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks CuriosityStream, Inc. 95 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 2 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank CURI?

As at 2 Sept 2026, CuriosityStream, Inc. ranks 95 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Revisions (94 of 100).

Will CURI stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 3 analysts implies +72.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks CuriosityStream, Inc. 95 out of 100 as at 2 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the CURI stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering CuriosityStream, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for CURI are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $5 to $6 over the next 12 months.

How has CURI stock performed over the past year?

CuriosityStream, Inc. returned -29.5% over the 12 months to 3 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does CuriosityStream, Inc. do?

CuriosityStream Inc. is a media and entertainment company that delivers factual programming through its Curiosity Stream service and related content offerings.

What is the latest news on CURI?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 3 Sept 2026): "Bet on 5 Top-Ranked Stocks With Rising P/E". Zacks Investment Research highlighted five stocks with increasing P/E ratios, including CuriosityStream (CURI), as part of an out-of-the-box screening approach. The article notes that these companies have all seen their price-to-earnings ratios rise.

Company

About CuriosityStream, Inc.

CuriosityStream Inc. is a media and entertainment company that delivers factual programming through its Curiosity Stream service and related content offerings. The company focuses on nonfiction video and audio content across science, history, nature, technology, society, and lifestyle, serving viewers who seek educational and documentary-style entertainment. Its business includes direct subscription streaming, content licensing, bundled distribution, and advertising-supported channels, allowing its programming to reach audiences through mobile devices, connected TVs, computers, and third-party platforms. CuriosityStream also develops brand partnerships and distributes content in formats that include on-demand, linear, and short-form programming. Headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland, CuriosityStream plays a specialized role in the media market by concentrating on premium factual content and multi-platform distribution.

CEO Mr. Clinton Larry Stinchcomb · 42 employees · United States · https://www.curiositystream.com