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Starz (STRZ) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Starz (STRZ) reported Q3 2026 earnings, highlighting new distribution deals, strong content performance, and reaffirmed financial guidance. Revenue was $322M, with OTT revenue up 1.7% YoY. Adjusted OIBDA was $44M, and unlevered free cash flow was $19M. The company expects mid-single-digit adjusted OIBDA growth and $100M-$120M in unlevered free cash flow for 2026.

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Published Oct 30, 2026, 3:30 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$STRZBullishHigh
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Why it matters

The earnings beat and reaffirmed guidance suggest short‑term upside, while long‑term growth hinges on content ownership strategy.

02

Market read

Strong earnings may boost Starz and related streaming stocks.

03

What to watch

Potential headwinds from competition and subscriber churn not fully addressed.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 8/10Timing: after-hours today

Background

Starz held its Q3 2026 earnings call, outlining financial performance and outlook.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$STRZBullishHigh confidence
Context

Starz reported Q3 2026 results with $322M revenue and $44M adjusted OIBDA, reaffirming guidance.

Expected impact

likely upward pressure as investors price in better-than-expected earnings and guidance

Evidence & confidence

Strong revenue growth, positive free cash flow, and reaffirmed guidance indicate financial health.

Market effects

Sector

Positive signal for the pay‑TV and streaming sector, may lift peers.

Regional

U.S. media stocks could see modest gains.

Global

Limited to entertainment/media segment.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

If guidance is overly optimistic, the stock could face downside on future miss.

Key entities

  • Company
    Starz Inc.

    Media and streaming company reporting earnings.

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