SPHRCommunication Services · EntertainmentThe 13 Wall Street analysts covering Sphere Entertainment Co. hold a median 12-month price target of $160 — +43.1% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 41 of 100 as at 28 Oct 2026 — in the lower half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Sphere Entertainment Co. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Accruals (94): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.
Growth (0): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on SPHR, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +43.1% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 7 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | $170 → $150 |
| 23 Oct 2026 | Piper Sandler | Reiterates | Overweight | $185 → $145 |
| 21 Oct 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Positive | $182 → $158 |
| 14 Oct 2026 | Guggenheim | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 14 Oct 2026 | Guggenheim | Maintains | Buy | $208 → $180 |
| 6 Oct 2026 | BTIG | Maintains | Buy | $190 → $160 |
| 6 Oct 2026 | BTIG | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 6 Oct 2026 | StoneX | Maintains | Buy | $175 → $125 |
| 6 Oct 2026 | StoneX | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 2 Sept 2026 | Guggenheim | Maintains | Buy | $193 → $208 |
| 2 Sept 2026 | Guggenheim | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 20 Aug 2026 | Piper Sandler | Initiates | Overweight | — |
| 20 Aug 2026 | Piper Sandler | Initiates | Overweight | $185 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | BTIG | Reiterates | Buy | $190 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | BTIG | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 31 July 2026 | Guggenheim | Maintains | Buy | $188 → $193 |
| 31 July 2026 | Guggenheim | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 31 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 31 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | $165 → $164 |
| 27 July 2026 | BTIG | Reiterates | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 28 Oct 2026, Sphere Entertainment Co. returned +64.3% against +13.6% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Cheaper than 40% of US stocks
Cheaper than 47% of US stocks
Cheaper than 19% of US stocks
Higher than 56% of US stocks
Higher than 50% of US stocks
Higher than 64% of US stocks
Higher than 21% of US stocks
Higher than 23% of US stocks
Higher than 41% of US stocks
Higher than 39% of US stocks
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.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Sphere Entertainment Co. has a market value of $4.0B and an enterprise value of $4.4B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.4B. The latest quarter grew 11.0% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: −$70.3M, a −5.2% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−2.68.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $359.1M, after $39.6M of capital spending.
Trailing P/E: 47.2×; forward P/E: −36.3× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.
Sphere Entertainment Co. employs 1,100 people — $1.2M of revenue per employee.
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Zacks Investment Research says Sphere Entertainment lacks the two key ingredients it considers necessary for a likely earnings beat ahead of its upcoming Q3 report. The item presents expectations for the report as a preview.
Why it matters — SPHR watchers may find the preview relevant as they follow expectations for the company’s upcoming Q3 earnings report.
Seeking Alpha says Sphere Entertainment retains a robust long-term growth outlook despite a recent stock pullback and high short interest. It cites the Sphere segment’s operating income growth, demand for enhanced 4D Wizard of Oz shows, and new venues in the pipeline.
Why it matters — SPHR watchers may view the venue pipeline and Sphere segment performance as indicators of the company’s stated growth opportunity.
Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE:SPHR) stock fell nearly 12% on Monday following a downgrade by Craig-Hallum, which also sharply cut its price forecast for the company.
Why it matters — A downgrade and sharply reduced price target from a major analyst firm could weigh on investor sentiment and expectations for Sphere Entertainment's stock.
Sphere Entertainment's stock fell after analysts suggested Wall Street may be overly bullish on the company, citing cooling demand for its 'Wizard of Oz' show.
Why it matters — A watcher of Sphere Entertainment would care because analyst caution about softening demand for a flagship production could signal weaker-than-expected business performance ahead.
Sphere Entertainment announced the debut of enhanced and expanded 4D effects for The Wizard of Oz at Sphere, adding animatronic Winged Monkeys, themed scents, scented apples, pyrotechnic fireworks, and "Glinda Glitter." These effects build upon the experience that has been running at the Las Vegas venue since its debut on August 28, 2025.
Why it matters — SPHR watchers would care because the ongoing enhancement and expansion of a popular attraction at the Las Vegas venue reflects the company's continued investment in its flagship experience, which drives visitor engagement and venue traffic.
The 13 Wall Street analysts covering Sphere Entertainment Co. have a median 12-month price target of $160, with estimates ranging from $125 to $200. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 13 analysts covering Sphere Entertainment Co., 11 rate it a Buy, 2 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Sphere Entertainment Co. 41 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 28 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 28 Oct 2026, Sphere Entertainment Co. ranks 41 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 Accruals (94 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 13 analysts implies +43.1% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Sphere Entertainment Co. 41 out of 100 as at 28 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Sphere Entertainment Co. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for SPHR are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $125 to $200 over the next 12 months.
Sphere Entertainment Co. returned +64.3% over the 12 months to 28 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Sphere Entertainment Co. Class A Common Stock represents equity in Sphere Entertainment Co., a live entertainment and media company based in New York.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 27 Oct 2026): "Earnings Preview: Sphere Entertainment (SPHR) Q3 Earnings Expected to Decline". Zacks Investment Research says Sphere Entertainment lacks the two key ingredients it considers necessary for a likely earnings beat ahead of its upcoming Q3 report. The item presents expectations for the report as a preview.
Sphere Entertainment Co. Class A Common Stock represents equity in Sphere Entertainment Co., a live entertainment and media company based in New York. The company operates through two main segments: Sphere, which delivers immersive entertainment experiences using advanced audiovisual technologies, and MSG Networks, which provides regional sports and entertainment networks along with direct-to-consumer and authenticated streaming products. Its business is centered on large-scale venue experiences, live programming, sports content, advertising, sponsorships, and related media distribution. Sphere Entertainment Co. serves audiences and partners across entertainment, sports, and digital media markets, making it a notable participant in premium live content and venue-based entertainment.
CEO Mr. James Lawrence Dolan · 1,100 employees · United States · https://www.sphereentertainmentco.com
