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MACDONALD SCOTT D purchased $56K of STRZ (indirect holdings)
MACDONALD SCOTT D (CFO and Treasurer) purchased 2,500 indirectly-held shares of STARZ ENTERTAINMENT CORP /CN/ (STRZ) at $22.22 on 2026-11-02.
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$STRZ
STARZ ENTERTAINMENT CORP /CN/
Starz provides premium subscription video programming to consumers in the U.S. Its services include STARZ, STARZ ENCORE and MOVIEPLEX, with original series, theatrical and independent films, and classic television programming. Starz offers a standalone app, 17 linear networks, and on-demand and online viewing. The STARZ App lets subscribers stream or download programming, including original series and movies. Starz sells subscriptions directly through its app and website, through retail partners, and through distributors such as over-the-top platforms and multichannel video providers. It earns money from recurring consumer fees and distributor agreements, which generally base payments on subscriber counts or other metrics. In October 2025, Starz changed its operations in Canada to a content licensing arrangement, with its partner assuming operational oversight. Starz is headquartered in Santa Monica, California.
AlphAI earnings readThird Quarter 2026 · OCT 29STARZ Delivers Sequential and Year-over-Year OTT and Total Revenue Growth; Reaffirms All 2026 and 2027 TargetsVerdict: solidRead →
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·SEC EDGAR
Kapenstein James M. purchased $11K of STRZ
Kapenstein James M. (SEE REMARKS) purchased 460 shares of STARZ ENTERTAINMENT CORP /CN/ (STRZ) at $22.84 on 2026-11-02.
·SEC EDGAR
Hirsch Jeffrey purchased $111K of STRZ (indirect holdings)
Hirsch Jeffrey (President and CEO) purchased 5,000 indirectly-held shares of STARZ ENTERTAINMENT CORP /CN/ (STRZ) at $22.13 ($0.11M total) on 2026-11-02.
STRZ sentiment & insider activity
Recent STRZ coverage spans insider activity, corporate actions and market movers.
In the last 30 days, STRZ insiders filed 3 SEC Form 4 transactions — 3 purchases ($177K) and no sales. The most active reporter was Hirsch Jeffrey, President and CEO, with 1 filing.
What's driving STRZ
Insider buying suggests confidence and may create modest buying pressure.
This is a small, routine insider open-market purchase with limited signal for near-term price action.
Insider open-market buying can be read as mild positive sentiment, but the disclosed size is unlikely to drive material repricing by itself.
Upgrade and higher target are likely to sustain near-term upside momentum, but the move is driven by analyst framing of post-earnings execution and valuation.
Guidance suggests modest growth and improved leverage, likely supporting the stock modestly.
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MACDONALD SCOTT D purchased $56K of STRZ (indirect holdings)
MACDONALD SCOTT D (CFO and Treasurer) purchased 2,500 indirectly-held shares of STARZ ENTERTAINMENT CORP /CN/ (STRZ) at $22.22 on 2026-11-02.
Kapenstein James M. purchased $11K of STRZ
Kapenstein James M. (SEE REMARKS) purchased 460 shares of STARZ ENTERTAINMENT CORP /CN/ (STRZ) at $22.84 on 2026-11-02.
Hirsch Jeffrey purchased $111K of STRZ (indirect holdings)
Hirsch Jeffrey (President and CEO) purchased 5,000 indirectly-held shares of STARZ ENTERTAINMENT CORP /CN/ (STRZ) at $22.13 ($0.11M total) on 2026-11-02.
Starz shares jump as Raymond James upgrades to strong buy after earnings
Starz (STRZ) shares rose 7% after Raymond James upgraded it to Strong Buy, citing attractive valuation post-Q3 results. The broker raised its price target to $36. Starz reported Q3 revenue of $322.4M, adjusted OIBDA of $44.2M, and reaffirmed 2026 targets, including 20% OIBDA margins by 2H 2027.
What Starz Entertainment (STRZ) Said on Its Q3 Earnings Call
Starz (STRZ) reaffirmed its 2026 adjusted OIBDA growth target of mid-single digits and unlevered free cash flow of $100M-$120M. Q3 cash content spending was $174M, with full-year expected below $600M. Net debt was $601M as of Sept. 30. The company expects to end 2026 with leverage of 2.7x. Starz increased its credit facilities by $100M, improving annual free cash flow by $4M. Management highlighted strong content performance and international revenue opportunities.
Byron Allen Sells His 10% Stake in Starz After 7 Months
Byron Allen sold his 10.7% stake in Starz, netting $45 million. He acquired 1.8 million shares at $13.86 per share in March. Starz reported Q3 revenue of $322.4 million and a net loss of $34.8 million, beating expectations.
Allen Family Capital, LLC (Folks Byron Allen) sold $44.9M of STRZ (indirect holdings)
Allen Family Capital, LLC sold 1,803,786 indirectly-held shares of STARZ ENTERTAINMENT CORP /CN/ (STRZ) at an average of $24.90 ($21.06–$28.20, $44.91M total) across 23 trades over 2026-08-07 to 2026-09-29. Filed jointly with Folks Byron Allen (10% owner).
Starz Entertainment enters new employment agreement with CFO Scott Macdonald
Starz Entertainment (STRZ) has signed a new employment agreement with CFO Scott Macdonald, effective October 1, 2026. The agreement runs through September 30, 2028, with a possible one-year extension. Macdonald's compensation includes an annual salary of $1.06 million, a target bonus of 125% of salary, and annual equity awards targeted at 70% of salary, subject to approval. In case of qualifying termination, he may receive 18 months of severance and other benefits.
STARZ ENTERTAINMENT CORP /CN/ (STRZ): Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
STARZ ENTERTAINMENT CORP /CN/ (STRZ) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On October 20, 2026, Starz Entertainment, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Starz Entertainment Corp., a corporation organ
Citizens maintains Starz Entertainment stock rating on content strength
Citizens maintained its Market Outperform rating and $40 price target for Starz Entertainment (STRZ). The stock is up 99% year-to-date but fell 8.6% last week. Citizens cited strong management, differentiated content, and partnerships with major streaming platforms. Starz reported Q2 2026 revenue of $307.9M and a loss of $11.27 per share, missing revenue expectations but showing 1.4% streaming growth. The company also raised its full-year adjusted OIBDA outlook.