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STRZ Stock Forecast: Starz Entertainment Corp. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 14 Oct 2026
$25
−2.04% on the day

The 10 Wall Street analysts covering Starz Entertainment Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $36 — +41.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 4 of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026 — in the weakest quartile. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.

Market cap
$436.2M
Ticker Nerd rank
4 / 100
Median analyst target
$36
Analysts covering
10
Revenue$307.9M−3.7% y/y
Operating income−$24.3M
Net income−$189.4M
Free cash flow−$33.4M
Quarterly, 7 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+8.2%
1M
−9.9%
YTD
+117.7%
1Y
+115.7%
From 52W high
−15.7%
From 52W low
+194.5%
$9
$30
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

STRZ stock analysis: one number for the whole business

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

Where the model ranks itAs at 14 Oct 2026
4 / 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
76
Size
55
Volatility
46
Revisions
28
Accruals
8
Quality
5
Value
4
Growth
3
Issuance
1

Momentum (76): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.

Issuance (1): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.

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

Wall Street

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

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on STRZ, 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
$10$20$30$40$50Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26STRZHigh $45Median $36Low $26

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 says10 analysts
6 Buy4 Hold0 Sell
Low $26Median $36High $45

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +41.3% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
14 Sept 2026CitizensInitiatesMarket Outperform$40
1 July 2026B. Riley SecuritiesInitiatesBuy$45
1 July 2026B. Riley SecuritiesInitiatesBuy—
29 May 2026JP MorganMaintainsNeutral—
11 May 2026BairdUpgradeOutperform—
8 May 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight—
2 Mar 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight—
17 Nov 2025JP MorganMaintainsNeutral—
14 Nov 2025Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight—
5 Sept 2025BairdInitiatesNeutral—
15 Aug 2025Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight—
30 May 2025Raymond JamesReiteratesOutperform—
20 May 2025Raymond JamesInitiatesOutperform—
19 May 2025Seaport GlobalInitiatesBuy—

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

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

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. STRZ appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

STRZ 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, Starz Entertainment Corp. returned +115.7% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

STRZ vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
100150200250Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26STRZS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

STRZ 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

Starz Entertainment Corp. (STRZ) 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
−2.0×

Cheaper than 86% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.4×

Cheaper than 87% of US stocks

Price / book
1.5×

Cheaper than 55% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
9.5×

Cheaper than 39% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−3.7%

Higher than 22% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−3.7%

Higher than 32% of US stocks

Gross margin
—
Operating margin
−7.9%

Higher than 25% of US stocks

Net margin
−25.1%

Higher than 14% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−27.6%

Higher than 28% of US stocks

Return on assets
−9.7%

Higher than 27% of US stocks

Dividend yield
9.3%

Higher than 96% of US dividend payers

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

Key statistics

Starz Entertainment Corp. (STRZ) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

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

  • Starz Entertainment Corp. has a market value of $436.2M and an enterprise value of $1.2B.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−25.49.

  • Shares outstanding: 16.8M.

  • Trailing P/E: −2.0×; forward P/E: −5.7× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 9.34%, paying out 0% of earnings.

  • Starz Entertainment Corp. employs 517 people.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 15 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

STRZ 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
STRZStarz Entertainment Corp.$436.2M
4
AMCXAMC Global Media, Inc.$466.6M
88
RSVRReservoir Media, Inc.$634.9M
38
ANGXAngel Studios, Inc.$659.4M
25
PLAYDave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.$248.4M
20
AENTAlliance Entertainment Holding Corp.$229.3M
69
MCSMarcus Corp.$850.3M
98

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

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

News

Latest STRZ news & analysis

Starz Entertainment: Price Increases, Sub Growth, And Distribution Deals

Seeking Alpha · 3 Oct 2026positive

Starz Entertainment has gained strongly year-to-date, with the company raising its full-year earnings guidance and committing to reducing debt. A Seeking Alpha article highlights potential buyout interest from Byron Allen as evidence of undervaluation.

Why it matters — For Starz watchers, the raised guidance, deleveraging plans, and reported takeover interest signal improving financial performance and a potentially undervalued share price.

STARZ TO RELEASE THIRD QUARTER EARNINGS FOR 2026 AND HOLD ANALYST AND INVESTOR CONFERENCE CALL FOLLOWING MARKET CLOSE ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29

PRNewsWire · 1 Oct 2026neutral

STARZ announced it will report its third quarter 2026 financial results, covering the period ended September 30, 2026, on Thursday, October 29. The company will hold an analyst and investor conference call following the market close on that date.

Why it matters — The upcoming earnings release and conference call will provide STRZ investors with the company's latest quarterly financial performance and management commentary.

4TH ANNUAL HBCU FIRST LOOK FILM & TV FESTIVAL RETURNS TO HOWARD UNIVERSITY NOVEMBER 5-7 WITH STARZ AS INAUGURAL PRESENTING SPONSOR

PRNewsWire · 1 Oct 2026positive

The 4th Annual HBCU First LOOK Film & TV Festival will return to Howard University November 5-7, with STARZ serving as its inaugural presenting sponsor. The three-day event will connect students and emerging creators with HBCU alumni industry professionals through screenings, master classes, and hands-on sessions.

Why it matters — This marks STARZ's inaugural presenting sponsorship of a prominent industry festival, reflecting its engagement with emerging talent and HBCU communities.

VERIZON FIOS CUSTOMERS HAVE LOST ACCESS TO STARZ

PRNewsWire · 1 Oct 2026negative

STARZ issued a statement regarding stalled negotiations with Verizon, which has resulted in Fios customers losing access to all STARZ channels, STARZ On Demand, and the STARZ app. The statement addresses the status of talks with the carrier after the service loss.

Why it matters — The removal of STARZ content from a major distributor like Verizon Fios affects the company's subscriber reach and distribution footprint.

VERIZON FIOS CUSTOMERS MAY LOSE STARZ

PRNewsWire · 30 Sept 2026negative

STARZ issued a statement about the status of its negotiations with Verizon, noting that Verizon Fios customers may lose access to all STARZ channels, STARZ On Demand, and the STARZ app if an agreement is not reached.

Why it matters — A potential loss of distribution through Verizon Fios could reduce STARZ's subscriber reach and revenue, making the outcome of these negotiations important for STRZ stakeholders.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about STRZ stock

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

The 10 Wall Street analysts covering Starz Entertainment Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $36, with estimates ranging from $26 to $45. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is STRZ stock a buy right now?

Of the 10 analysts covering Starz Entertainment Corp., 6 rate it a Buy, 4 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Starz Entertainment Corp. 4 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 STRZ?

As at 14 Oct 2026, Starz Entertainment Corp. ranks 4 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 (76 of 100).

Will STRZ stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 10 analysts implies +41.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Starz Entertainment Corp. 4 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 STRZ stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Starz Entertainment Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for STRZ are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $26 to $45 over the next 12 months.

How has STRZ stock performed over the past year?

Starz Entertainment Corp. returned +115.7% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Starz Entertainment Corp. do?

Starz Entertainment Corp. is a premium subscription video company that provides STARZ-branded entertainment services to consumers in the United States and Canada.

What is the latest news on STRZ?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 3 Oct 2026): "Starz Entertainment: Price Increases, Sub Growth, And Distribution Deals". Starz Entertainment has gained strongly year-to-date, with the company raising its full-year earnings guidance and committing to reducing debt. A Seeking Alpha article highlights potential buyout interest from Byron Allen as evidence of undervaluation.

Company

About Starz Entertainment Corp.

Starz Entertainment Corp. is a premium subscription video company that provides STARZ-branded entertainment services to consumers in the United States and Canada. Its offerings include a direct-to-consumer streaming app, premium linear channels, on-demand programming, and distribution through cable, satellite, telecommunications, and other video platforms. The company focuses on scripted original series, movies, and curated premium content designed for adult audiences, with programming often centered on women and underrepresented voices. Starz Entertainment Corp. also works across wholesale and digital distribution channels, making its services available through a broad mix of media partners and platforms. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with a principal executive office in Santa Monica, California, Starz Entertainment Corp. plays a significant role in the premium entertainment and subscription video market.

CEO Mr. Jeffrey A. Hirsch · 517 employees · Canada · https://www.starz.com