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MSGS Stock Forecast: Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 6 Oct 2026
$402
+0.44% on the day

The 8 Wall Street analysts covering Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $475 — +18.1% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 68 of 100 as at 6 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$9.8B
Ticker Nerd rank
68 / 100
Median analyst target
$475
Analysts covering
8
Revenue$278.7M+36.7% y/y
Operating income$33.0M
Net income$28.3M
Free cash flow$57.6M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−2.8%
1M
+2.8%
YTD
+55.4%
1Y
+73.3%
From 52W high
−3.4%
From 52W low
+88.8%
$213
$416
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

MSGS stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 6 Oct 2026
68 / 100

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

Momentum
96
Volatility
91
Issuance
82
Growth
79
Accruals
69
Revisions
57
Quality
35
Value
20
Size
16

Momentum (96): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.

Value (20): The shares cost a lot relative to the profits and assets behind them.

Size (16): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

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

Wall Street

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

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on MSGS, 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
$200$300$400$500$600Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26MSGSHigh $584Median $475Low $415

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 says8 analysts
5 Buy3 Hold0 Sell
Low $415Median $475High $584

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +18.1% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 6 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
14 Aug 2026GuggenheimMaintainsBuy$522 → $584
14 Aug 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight$450 → $485
14 Aug 2026SusquehannaMaintainsPositive$430 → $477
23 July 2026GuggenheimMaintainsBuy—
23 July 2026GuggenheimMaintainsBuy$470 → $522
21 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight—
21 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight$400 → $450
23 June 2026SusquehannaMaintainsPositive$429 → $430
23 June 2026SusquehannaMaintainsPositive—
3 June 2026GuggenheimMaintainsBuy—
28 May 2026SusquehannaMaintainsPositive—
27 May 2026Seaport GlobalMaintainsBuy—
15 May 2026GuggenheimMaintainsBuy—
14 May 2026SusquehannaMaintainsPositive—
13 May 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral—
23 Apr 2026CitigroupDowngradeNeutral—
21 Apr 2026GuggenheimMaintainsBuy—
10 Apr 2026Seaport GlobalUpgradeBuy—
9 Apr 2026SusquehannaMaintainsPositive—
13 Feb 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy—

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. MSGS appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

MSGS 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 6 Oct 2026, Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. returned +73.3% against +17.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

MSGS vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
80100120140160180Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26MSGSS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

MSGS 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
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
1
Fundamentals

Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (MSGS) 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
1271.7×

Cheaper than 1% of US stocks

Price / sales
8.5×

Cheaper than 16% of US stocks

Price / book
−37.3×

Cheaper than 99% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
318.4×

Cheaper than 1% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
36.7%

Higher than 82% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
—
Gross margin
42.8%

Higher than 53% of US stocks

Operating margin
11.8%

Higher than 67% of US stocks

Net margin
0.7%

Higher than 49% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−2.9%

Higher than 41% of US stocks

Return on assets
1.3%

Higher than 53% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.0%

Higher than 1% of US dividend payers

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

Key statistics

Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (MSGS) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

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

  • Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. has a market value of $9.8B and an enterprise value of $10.8B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.2B. The latest quarter grew 36.7% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $7.8M, a 0.7% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $0.30.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $61.3M, after $1.4M of capital spending.

  • Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. spent $472K on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 24.1M.

  • Trailing P/E: 1271.7×; forward P/E: −894.1× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.

  • Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. employs 522 people — $2.2M of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 6 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

MSGS vs competitors

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

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelEntertainment
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
MSGSMadison Square Garden Sports Corp.$9.8B
68
LLYVKLiberty Live Holdings, Inc.$9.0B
3
SIRISiriusXM Holdings, Inc.$8.9B
79
SKYDSkydance Corp.$10.7B
20
WMGWarner Music Group Corp.$14.4B
60
NWSANews Corp.$16.2B
85
VSNTVersant Media Group, Inc.$4.5B
30

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest MSGS news & analysis

More Breakups Are Coming, and One Company Is Doing It Twice

24/7 Wall Street · 6 Oct 2026neutral

The article says major corporate breakups are reshaping shareholder holdings, highlighting one company undertaking two breakups and another that may distribute cash rather than a second stock. It emphasizes understanding the differences before the deals close.

Why it matters — The excerpt provides no specific connection to MSGS, but MSGS watchers may note the broader context of corporate breakups and how they affect shareholder holdings.

MSG Sports Board Approves Spin-Off of Rangers From Knicks

WSJ · 30 Sept 2026neutral

MSG Sports' board approved a spin-off that will separate the Knicks and Rangers businesses into two independent companies, both of which will trade on the New York Stock Exchange.

Why it matters — MSGS watchers will care because the move restructures the company's corporate and shareholding structure, creating two separately traded public entities.

MSG Sports Board Approves Spin-Off of Rangers Business From Knicks Business

Business Wire · 30 Sept 2026neutral

MSG Sports' board approved the spin-off of its New York Rangers business from its New York Knicks business, with the transaction expected to complete on October 26, 2026. Upon completion, MSG Sports will become MSG Knickerbockers Corp., comprising the New York Knicks and Westchester Knicks, while a newly created company will hold the Rangers business.

Why it matters — A MSGS watcher would care because this corporate restructuring will change the company's structure and what it owns, renaming it MSG Knicks and separating the Rangers into a distinct business.

Madison Square Garden Names Glaze Teriyaki a Partner of the World's Most Famous Arena

Business Wire · 30 Sept 2026positive

Madison Square Garden Entertainment and Madison Square Garden Sports announced a new partnership naming Asian fast-casual restaurant chain Glaze Teriyaki a Partner of Madison Square Garden, the New York Knicks, and the New York Rangers. As part of the deal, Glaze Teriyaki will operate a dedicated concession stand on the sixth floor concourse inside the arena.

Why it matters — A new partnership bringing a dedicated concession stand to the arena signals incremental sponsorship and food-and-beverage revenue for MSGS's venue and team operations.

MSG Sports Files to Spin Off Rangers from Knicks

WSJ · 14 Aug 2026neutral

MSG Sports has filed a registration statement to spin off the New York Rangers business into a separate company, splitting it from the New York Knicks operations.

Why it matters — The spinoff will create two distinct publicly traded entities, altering MSGS's corporate structure and how investors value the Knicks and Rangers separately.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about MSGS stock

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

The 8 Wall Street analysts covering Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $475, with estimates ranging from $415 to $584. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is MSGS stock a buy right now?

Of the 8 analysts covering Madison Square Garden Sports Corp., 5 rate it a Buy, 3 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. 68 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 6 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank MSGS?

As at 6 Oct 2026, Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. ranks 68 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 Momentum (96 of 100).

Will MSGS stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 8 analysts implies +18.1% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. 68 out of 100 as at 6 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the MSGS stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for MSGS are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $415 to $584 over the next 12 months.

How has MSGS stock performed over the past year?

Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. returned +73.3% over the 12 months to 6 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. do?

Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. is a professional sports company focused on owning and operating major league and development league teams.

What is the latest news on MSGS?

The most recent item we track (24/7 Wall Street, 6 Oct 2026): "More Breakups Are Coming, and One Company Is Doing It Twice". The article says major corporate breakups are reshaping shareholder holdings, highlighting one company undertaking two breakups and another that may distribute cash rather than a second stock. It emphasizes understanding the differences before the deals close.

Company

About Madison Square Garden Sports Corp.

Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. is a professional sports company focused on owning and operating major league and development league teams. Its core portfolio includes the New York Knicks of the NBA and the New York Rangers of the NHL, two of the most recognized franchises in North American sports. The company also oversees the Westchester Knicks in the NBA G League and the Hartford Wolf Pack in the AHL, extending its presence across player development and affiliated competition. In addition, Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. operates a performance center that supports training and team preparation. Based in New York, the company plays a central role in the sports market through franchise management, live game operations, and related team assets that connect fans, athletes, and league partners.

CEO Mr. James Lawrence Dolan · 522 employees · United States · https://www.msgsports.com