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

Last close, 14 Oct 2026
$2.72
−1.81% on the day

The 3 Wall Street analysts covering CuriosityStream, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $5 — +83.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 95 of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$166.1M
Ticker Nerd rank
95 / 100
Median analyst target
$5.00
Analysts covering
3
Revenue$23.2M+22.3% y/y
Operating income$9.2M
Net income$8.9M
Free cash flow−$4.2M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−7.8%
1M
−2.5%
YTD
−22.6%
1Y
−37.0%
From 52W high
−40.1%
From 52W low
+19.1%
$2.28
$4.54
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 14 Oct 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
95
Quality
83
Accruals
81
Growth
71
Size
70
Value
70
Issuance
64
Volatility
45
Momentum
40

Revisions (95): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.

Momentum (40): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

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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$6.00Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 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 +83.8% 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

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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 14 Oct 2026, CuriosityStream, Inc. returned −37.0% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

CURI vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
6080100120Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 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
+81.8%
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
−25.5×

Cheaper than 97% of US stocks

Price / sales
2.2×

Cheaper than 49% of US stocks

Price / book
4.0×

Cheaper than 24% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
10.6×

Cheaper than 35% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
22.3%

Higher than 71% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
1032.9%

Higher than 97% of US stocks

Gross margin
72.8%

Higher than 85% 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
12.1%

Higher than 97% 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 $166.1M and an enterprise value of $162.9M.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $76.0M. The latest quarter grew 22.3% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $24K, a 0.0% net margin.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $5.4M.

  • CuriosityStream, Inc. spent $871K on share buybacks and $19.2M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 59.1M.

  • Trailing P/E: −25.5×; forward P/E: 9.0× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 12.14%, paying out 0% of earnings.

  • CuriosityStream, Inc. employs 42 people — $1.8M of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 13 Oct 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.$166.1M
95
SSPThe E.W. Scripps Co.$242.4M
36
MDIAMediaco Holding, Inc.$89.3M
24
IHRTiHeartMedia, Inc.$315.7M
44
GTNGray Media, Inc.$450.0M
49
CASTFreeCast, Inc.$54.3M
50
SGASaga Communications, Inc.$52.7M
44

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News

Latest CURI news & analysis

CuriosityStream to Report Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results on November 11

Accesswire · 13 Oct 2026neutral

CuriosityStream announced it will report third-quarter 2026 financial results after market close on November 11, 2026. The company will hold a Q&A conference call at 5:00 p.m. to discuss the results.

Why it matters — CURI watchers can note the date and time when the company plans to share quarterly results and discuss them with investors.

4 Film & Television Production Stocks to Watch on Solid Industry Trends

Zacks Investment Research · 1 Oct 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research highlights film and television production and distribution companies, including CuriosityStream (CURI), as thriving despite heavy spending on original programming and exclusive rights. CURI is named among stocks to watch based on solid industry trends.

Why it matters — The article positions CURI within a group of companies benefiting from favorable industry trends, which is relevant to those tracking its production and distribution outlook.

Curiosity Stream Launches on Prime Video in Canada

Accesswire · 30 Sept 2026positive

CuriosityStream announced the launch of its flagship streaming service as a subscription on Prime Video in Canada. This launch brings the company's subscription presence to five major English-speaking markets: the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Why it matters — The expansion of CuriosityStream's relationship with Prime Video into additional major markets broadens its distribution reach and strengthens its global presence on a key streaming platform.

Best Income Stocks to Buy for September 23rd

Zacks Investment Research · 23 Sept 2026positive

On September 23rd, 2026, Zacks Investment Research included CuriosityStream, Inc. (CURI) on its Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list, alongside KNTK and SLG. The inclusion reflects a research firm rating rather than a market event.

Why it matters — This signals that a prominent research firm has placed CURI in a favorable income-stock category, which may draw attention from investors screening for strong-ranked dividend opportunities.

Does CuriosityStream Stock's 12% Dividend Make It a Buy?

The Motley Fool · 21 Sept 2026neutral

A Motley Fool analysis examines CuriosityStream's stagnant stock price and its roughly 12% dividend yield, questioning whether the double-digit payout signals a trap or genuine long-term value as management expresses confidence in a turnaround.

Why it matters — CURI watchers would care because the piece weighs the sustainability and attractiveness of the company's high dividend against the prospects of its turnaround efforts.

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 14 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank CURI?

As at 14 Oct 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 (95 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 +83.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks CuriosityStream, Inc. 95 out of 100 as at 14 Oct 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 -37.0% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 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 (Accesswire, 13 Oct 2026): "CuriosityStream to Report Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results on November 11". CuriosityStream announced it will report third-quarter 2026 financial results after market close on November 11, 2026. The company will hold a Q&A conference call at 5:00 p.m. to discuss the results.

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