SPHRCommunication Services · EntertainmentThe 13 Wall Street analysts covering Sphere Entertainment Co. hold a median 12-month price target of $175 — +22.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 48 of 100 as at 12 Sept 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 +22.0% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 5 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Sept 2026 | Guggenheim | Maintains | Buy | $193 → $208 |
| 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 | $165 → $164 |
| 31 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 27 July 2026 | BTIG | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 27 July 2026 | BTIG | Reiterates | Buy | $190 |
| 21 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | $150 → $165 |
| 21 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 14 July 2026 | Guggenheim | Maintains | Buy | $175 → $188 |
| 14 July 2026 | Guggenheim | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 9 July 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Buy | $150 → $189 |
| 9 July 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 18 June 2026 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 18 June 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Positive | — |
| 17 June 2026 | Citizens | Maintains | Market Outperform | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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. SPHR appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 11 Sept 2026, Sphere Entertainment Co. returned +151.9% against +17.5% 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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Higher than 55% of US stocks
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Higher than 41% of US stocks
Higher than 39% of US stocks
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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Sphere Entertainment Co. has a market value of $5.2B and an enterprise value of $5.5B.
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: −70.0× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Sphere Entertainment Co. employs 1,100 people — $1.2M of revenue per employee.
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Sphere Entertainment president and COO Jennifer Koester discussed 4D upgrades to 'The Wizard of Oz' at the Las Vegas Sphere and outlined future projects during an appearance on 'The Claman Countdown.'
Why it matters — SPHR watchers would care because this highlights the company's ongoing content development and expansion of offerings at the Las Vegas Sphere.
Sphere Entertainment announced that The Wizard of Oz at Sphere will debut new and expanded 4D effects beginning September 25, 2026, and that tickets are now on sale through early 2027 at thesphere.com. The show has been running at Sphere since August 2025 using advanced proprietary technologies.
Why it matters — For SPHR watchers, this signals continued engagement and extended ticketing for one of Sphere's flagship attractions, supporting ongoing venue activity.
Benzinga reported that Wall Street analysts changed their outlooks on top names, noting among the top analyst initiations for Thursday a coverage initiation on Sphere Entertainment by an analyst who began on a bullish note.
Why it matters — A bullish analyst coverage initiation on Sphere Entertainment signals fresh Wall Street attention on the company, which SPHR watchers may care about.
Sphere Entertainment Co. is transitioning from a high-cost venue into a scalable, content-driven platform with multiple monetization streams. Its operational model, proven by The Wizard of Oz, supports high venue utilization and premium pricing, while partner-funded expansion in Abu Dhabi and National Harbor reduces capital risk and enables recurring royalties, franchise fees, and content distribution.
Why it matters — For SPHR watchers, this signals a shift toward a recurring-revenue, asset-light growth strategy that could reshape the company's earnings outlook beyond individual venue shows.
Sphere Entertainment Co. announced the first anniversary of The Wizard of Oz at Sphere in Las Vegas. Since opening on August 28, 2025, the immersive experience has welcomed more than 3.6 million guests and generated over $450 million in ticket sales.
Why it matters — The milestone highlights strong guest demand and ticket revenue for Sphere's flagship immersive attraction, a key driver of SPHR's entertainment business.
The 13 Wall Street analysts covering Sphere Entertainment Co. have a median 12-month price target of $175, with estimates ranging from $158 to $208. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 13 analysts covering Sphere Entertainment Co., 12 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Sphere Entertainment Co. 48 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 12 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 12 Sept 2026, Sphere Entertainment Co. ranks 48 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 +22.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Sphere Entertainment Co. 48 out of 100 as at 12 Sept 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: $158 to $208 over the next 12 months.
Sphere Entertainment Co. returned +151.9% over the 12 months to 11 Sept 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 (Fox Business, 5 Sept 2026): "Winged monkeys". Sphere Entertainment president and COO Jennifer Koester discussed 4D upgrades to 'The Wizard of Oz' at the Las Vegas Sphere and outlined future projects during an appearance on 'The Claman Countdown.'
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
