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TOON Stock Forecast: Kartoon Studios, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 18 Sept 2026
$0.57
−0.70% on the day

Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 30 of 100 as at 19 Sept 2026 — in the lower half.

Market cap
$35.5M
Ticker Nerd rank
30 / 100
Median analyst target
—
Analysts covering
0
Revenue$5.8M−43.4% y/y
Operating income−$3.4M
Net income$26.9M
Free cash flow$34.2M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−5.9%
1M
−13.6%
YTD
−20.8%
1Y
−30.5%
From 52W high
−54.4%
From 52W low
+7.5%
$0.53
$1.25
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

TOON stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Kartoon Studios, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 19 Sept 2026
30 / 100

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

Accruals
92
Size
85
Quality
65
Momentum
42
Revisions
25
Issuance
22
Value
21
Growth
17
Volatility
16

Accruals (92): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.

Volatility (16): The share price moves around a lot.

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

Wall Street

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

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on TOON, 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
$0.60$0.80$1.00$1.20Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26TOON

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

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
11 July 2023Dawson JamesMaintainsBuy—
31 May 2023Dawson JamesMaintainsBuy—
24 May 2023Dawson JamesMaintainsBuy$13 → $10
14 Apr 2023Dawson JamesMaintainsBuy—
18 Aug 2022Dawson JamesMaintainsBuy—
15 Dec 2021Dawson JamesInitiatesBuy$5.00
7 Sept 2017WestPark CapitalInitiatesOutperform—

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. TOON appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

TOON 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 18 Sept 2026, Kartoon Studios, Inc. returned −30.5% against +16.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

TOON vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
6080100120140Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26TOONS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

TOON analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Fundamentals

Kartoon Studios, Inc. (TOON) 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
7.1×

Cheaper than 63% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.1×

Cheaper than 67% of US stocks

Price / book
1.5×

Cheaper than 54% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
−1.6×

Cheaper than 70% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−43.4%

Higher than 6% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−43.4%

Higher than 12% of US stocks

Gross margin
20.4%

Higher than 21% of US stocks

Operating margin
−58.6%

Higher than 16% of US stocks

Net margin
26.9%

Higher than 87% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
20.9%

Higher than 82% of US stocks

Return on assets
−9.1%

Higher than 27% of US stocks

Dividend yield
—

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

Key statistics

Kartoon Studios, Inc. (TOON) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

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

  • Kartoon Studios, Inc. has a market value of $35.5M and an enterprise value of $15.0M.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $32.6M. The latest quarter shrank 43.4% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $8.7M, a 26.7% net margin.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $26.2M.

  • Shares outstanding: 62.2M.

  • Trailing P/E: 7.1×; forward P/E: −29.5× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Kartoon Studios, Inc. employs 294 people — $111K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 21 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

TOON 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
TOONKartoon Studios, Inc.$35.5M
30
ANGHAnghami, Inc.$33.1M
41
GAIAGaia, Inc.$33.1M
36
CNVSCineverse Corp.$49.6M
21
RDIReading International, Inc.$67.8M
59
MPUMega Matrix, Inc.$10.8M
13
PLAYDave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.$233.8M
19

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News

Latest TOON news & analysis

Kartoon Studios Issues Letter to Shareholders Highlighting Strategic Transformation and Next Phase of Growth

Accesswire · 8 Sept 2026positive

Kartoon Studios announced it filed its proxy statement with the SEC on September 4, 2026, which includes a letter to shareholders from Chairman and CEO Andy Heyward highlighting the company's strategic transformation and next phase of growth. The letter is also available on the company's website.

Why it matters — TOON watchers would gain direct insight into management's strategic vision and growth plans directly from the CEO's shareholder letter accompanying the proxy filing.

Kartoon Studios Q2 Earnings Jump on One-Time Gain, Revenues Fall Y/Y

Zacks Investment Research · 28 Aug 2026negative

Kartoon Studios reported a second-quarter profit driven by a one-time litigation gain, while revenues declined 43% year-over-year as weaker production services offset cost reductions.

Why it matters — The results show profitability was driven by a non-recurring gain rather than core operations, with a significant revenue decline that TOON watchers will track.

Kartoon Studios to Participate in the Lytham Partners 2026 Consumer & Technology Investor Summit on August 18, 2026

Accesswire · 18 Aug 2026neutral

Kartoon Studios announced it will participate in a webcast presentation at the Lytham Partners 2026 Consumer & Technology Investor Summit, which takes place virtually on August 18, 2026 at 12:30 p.m. ET.

Why it matters — A TOON watcher would care because the webcast gives the company a platform to present its children's and family entertainment business to investors at an industry summit.

Kartoon Studios Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Accelerates Strategic Transformation

Accesswire · 14 Aug 2026positive

Kartoon Studios reported its second quarter 2026 financial results and announced a strategic transformation focused on owning and commercializing high-value children's intellectual property. After receiving roughly $39.2 million from litigation settlements, the company ended the quarter with about $40.5 million in cash and marketable securities and no long-term debt.

Why it matters — A TOON watcher would care because the strengthened cash position and debt-free balance sheet give the company financial flexibility to execute its IP-focused growth strategy.

Kartoon Studios Appoints Brooke Bacon as Senior Vice President, Consumer Products and Licensing

GlobeNewsWire · 4 Aug 2026positive

Kartoon Studios announced the appointment of Brooke Bacon, a veteran Activision Blizzard executive, as Senior Vice President of Consumer Products and Licensing. Bacon will lead the company's global licensing, retail, and consumer products strategy across its owned and controlled IP portfolio, advancing the company's shift toward IP ownership and franchise monetization.

Why it matters — TOON watchers may see this hire as supporting Kartoon Studios' stated strategy of strengthening monetization of its owned and controlled intellectual property through licensing and consumer products.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about TOON stock

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank TOON?

As at 19 Sept 2026, Kartoon Studios, Inc. ranks 30 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 (92 of 100).

What is the TOON stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Kartoon Studios, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for TOON are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business.

How has TOON stock performed over the past year?

Kartoon Studios, Inc. returned -30.5% over the 12 months to 18 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Kartoon Studios, Inc. do?

Kartoon Studios Inc. is a content and brand management company focused on creating, producing, licensing, and broadcasting educational and multimedia animated entertainment for children and families.

What is the latest news on TOON?

The most recent item we track (Accesswire, 8 Sept 2026): "Kartoon Studios Issues Letter to Shareholders Highlighting Strategic Transformation and Next Phase of Growth". Kartoon Studios announced it filed its proxy statement with the SEC on September 4, 2026, which includes a letter to shareholders from Chairman and CEO Andy Heyward highlighting the company's strategic transformation and next phase of growth. The letter is also available on the company's website.

Company

About Kartoon Studios, Inc.

Kartoon Studios Inc. is a content and brand management company focused on creating, producing, licensing, and broadcasting educational and multimedia animated entertainment for children and families. Its business spans original intellectual property development, third-party production services, and content monetization through licensing and owned distribution platforms. Kartoon Studios also operates media and advertising-related services, supporting the promotion and distribution of its brands across streaming, television, and digital channels. The company works across children’s media markets in the United States and internationally, with a portfolio centered on animated programming and branded franchises. Headquartered in Beverly Hills, California, Kartoon Studios plays a role as both a producer and distributor in the family entertainment sector, connecting creators, platforms, and consumer brands through animated content and related intellectual property.

CEO Mr. Andrew A. Heyward · 294 employees · United States · https://www.KartoonStudios.com