Starz Entertainment reported its third-quarter 2026 earnings on Thursday, surpassing Wall Street expectations with a narrowed net loss of $35 million. The premium cable network saw overall and streaming revenue increase during the three months ending September 30, as the company continues to focus on its owned original content and adapt to the evolving direct-to-consumer landscape.
Despite a dip in linear television revenue, Starz highlighted the success of its owned originals, including the debut of "Michael," which became the best-performing Pay 1 title in the network's history. The company reiterated its 2026 outlook for key metrics, signaling confidence in its streaming TV future, which is being bolstered by popular franchises such as 'Outlander' and 'Power.' Starz aims to unlock the financial upside of increased ownership in its content slate.
Starz Narrows Net Loss to $35 Million, Beats Q3 Earnings Estimates
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- Starz Q3 Revenue Grows, Losses Narrow As It Starts To Unlock “Financial Upside Of Increased Ownership” In Slate — Deadline,
- Starz Beats Wall Street’s Q3 Earnings Estimates as Net Loss Narrows to $35 Million, Linear TV Revenue Dips — Variety,
- Starz Shrinks Loss, Grows Revenue in Third Quarter Amid Digital-Led Transformation — The Hollywood Reporter,