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SPHR Stock Forecast: Sphere Entertainment Co. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 14 Aug 2026
$168
−4.75% on the day

The 12 Wall Street analysts covering Sphere Entertainment Co. hold a median 12-month price target of $175 — +4.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 47 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — in the lower half.

Market cap
$6.0B
Ticker Nerd rank
47 / 100
Median analyst target
$175
Analysts covering
12
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+5.3%
1M
+22.6%
YTD
+76.7%
1Y
+326.6%
From 52W high
−4.8%
From 52W low
+326.6%
$39
$176
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

SPHR stock analysis: one number for the whole business

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.

Where the model ranks itAs at 15 Aug 2026
47 / 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
Accruals
94
Issuance
72
Revisions
62
Value
38
Quality
31
Volatility
24
Size
22
Growth
0

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

Growth (0): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.

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Wall Street

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

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on SPHR, 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
$50$100$150$200Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26SPHRHigh $200Median $175Low $158

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

What Wall Street says12 analysts
11 Buy1 Hold0 Sell
Low $158Median $175High $200

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +4.2% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 4 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
3 Aug 2026BTIGReiteratesBuy$190
31 July 2026GuggenheimMaintainsBuy$188 → $193
31 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight$165 → $164
27 July 2026BTIGReiteratesBuy$190
21 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight—
21 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight$150 → $165
14 July 2026GuggenheimMaintainsBuy$175 → $188
14 July 2026GuggenheimMaintainsBuy—
9 July 2026Goldman SachsMaintainsBuy$150 → $189
9 July 2026Goldman SachsMaintainsBuy—
18 June 2026BenchmarkMaintainsBuy—
18 June 2026SusquehannaMaintainsPositive—
17 June 2026CitizensMaintainsMarket Outperform—
19 May 2026BTIGReiteratesBuy—
6 May 2026BenchmarkUpgradeBuy—
6 May 2026BTIGMaintainsBuy—
6 May 2026CitizensMaintainsMarket Outperform—
6 May 2026GuggenheimMaintainsBuy—
6 May 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight—
6 May 2026SusquehannaMaintainsPositive—

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. SPHR appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Estimates

SPHR 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
2
Fundamentals

Sphere Entertainment Co. (SPHR) 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
47.2×

Cheaper than 16% of US stocks

Price / sales
4.4×

Cheaper than 29% of US stocks

Price / book
2.7×

Cheaper than 38% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
25.1×

Cheaper than 12% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
11.0%

Higher than 55% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
11.0%

Higher than 49% of US stocks

Gross margin
51.8%

Higher than 65% of US stocks

Operating margin
−19.5%

Higher than 21% of US stocks

Net margin
−5.7%

Higher than 23% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−3.1%

Higher than 41% of US stocks

Return on assets
−1.3%

Higher than 39% of US stocks

Dividend yield
—

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

Peers

SPHR 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
SPHRSphere Entertainment Co.$6.0B
47
VSNTVersant Media Group, Inc.$5.7B
27
CNKCinemark Holdings, Inc.$4.4B
94
MANUManchester United Plc$4.2B
69
MSGEMadison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.$4.1B
99
SIRISiriusXM Holdings, Inc.$9.6B
75
MSGSMadison Square Garden Sports Corp.$9.8B
68

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News

Latest SPHR news & analysis

Sphere Entertainment: The Venue Is Becoming A Scalable Content Platform

Seeking Alpha · 12 Aug 2026positive

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.

The Wizard of Oz at Sphere Celebrates One Year of Redefining Immersive Storytelling

Business Wire · 6 Aug 2026positive

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.

Sphere Entertainment Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 1 Aug 2026positive

Sphere Entertainment reported Q2 revenue of $313.6 million and adjusted operating income of $50.9 million, with executives highlighting progress on venue expansion, original content, and advertising partnerships.

Why it matters — The earnings update offers a snapshot of Sphere's financial performance and progress on growth initiatives such as new venues and content deals.

Sphere Entertainment Co. (SPHR) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 30 July 2026neutral

Seeking Alpha published the Q2 2026 earnings call transcript for Sphere Entertainment Co. (SPHR). No specific financial results or forward-looking statements were included in the provided excerpt.

Why it matters — Earnings call transcripts provide SPHR investors with management's detailed commentary on quarterly performance and strategic direction.

Sphere Entertainment (SPHR) Reports Q2 Loss, Beats Revenue Estimates

Zacks Investment Research · 30 July 2026positive

Sphere Entertainment reported a Q2 loss of $1.07 per share, narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a $1.52 loss and an improvement from the $2.71 per share loss reported a year earlier. Revenue also beat estimates.

Why it matters — The smaller-than-expected loss and revenue beat suggest the company's financial performance is improving relative to analyst forecasts and the prior-year period.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about SPHR stock

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

The 12 Wall Street analysts covering Sphere Entertainment Co. have a median 12-month price target of $175, with estimates ranging from $158 to $200. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is SPHR stock a buy right now?

Of the 12 analysts covering Sphere Entertainment Co., 11 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Sphere Entertainment Co. 47 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank SPHR?

As at 15 Aug 2026, Sphere Entertainment Co. ranks 47 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 SPHR stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 12 analysts implies +4.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Sphere Entertainment Co. 47 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the SPHR stock forecast for 2030?

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 $200 over the next 12 months.

How has SPHR stock performed over the past year?

Sphere Entertainment Co. returned +326.6% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Sphere Entertainment Co. do?

Sphere Entertainment Co. is a prominent player in the live entertainment industry, specializing in creating immersive experiences through cutting-edge venues and events.

What is the latest news on SPHR?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 12 Aug 2026): "Sphere Entertainment: The Venue Is Becoming A Scalable Content Platform". 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.

Company

About Sphere Entertainment Co.

Sphere Entertainment Co. is a prominent player in the live entertainment industry, specializing in creating immersive experiences through cutting-edge venues and events. The company is best known for its ambitious and technologically advanced venues that focus on delivering unique and engaging experiences to audiences. Sphere Entertainment Co. primarily operates within the live performance and events sector, significantly impacting how audiences experience concerts, sporting events, and other large-scale gatherings. Sphere Entertainment Co.'s revolutionary approach involves the integration of digital technology with entertainment, setting new standards for interactivity and visual effects in live venues. Its innovative venues, characterized by their state-of-the-art audio and visual systems, cater to a wide range of events, attracting partnerships with artists and entertainment brands worldwide. By transforming the traditional entertainment landscape, Sphere Entertainment Co. plays a critical role in shaping the future direction of live performances, appealing to a new generation of tech-savvy consumers. This focus on modernization and consumer engagement positions the company as a key influencer in the broader entertainment market, driving forward advancements in event and venue design.

CEO Mr. James Lawrence Dolan · 1,100 employees · United States · https://www.sphereentertainmentco.com