Starz Entertainment

STRZ · NASDAQ

$23.28+$0.48 (+2.11%)TodayMarket closed · Oct 20, 4:05 PM ET

Prev close $22.80

STRZ analyst rating

BuyConsensus of 5 analysts over the last 12 months. 60% rate it a buy.

Strong buy0
Buy3
Hold2
Underperform0
Sell0

12-month price target · 12 analysts

Average $36.83 (+58.2% upside)

Low: $26.26
Now: $23.28
High: $47.25

Upgrades and downgrades

The latest rating actions, newest first

STRZ analyst upgrades, downgrades and rating actions
Firm	Date	Action	Rating	Price target	Hit rate
Citizens	Sep 14, 2026	Initiates	Market Outperform	$40.00	48%
B. Riley Securities	Jul 1, 2026	Initiates	Buy	$45.00	59%
JP Morgan	May 29, 2026	Maintains	Neutral	$13.00 → $25.00	69%
Baird	May 11, 2026	Upgrade	Neutral → Outperform	$12.00 → $30.00	44%
Morgan Stanley	May 8, 2026	Maintains	Equal-Weight	$20.00 → $21.00	50%
Morgan Stanley	Mar 2, 2026	Maintains	Equal-Weight	$13.00 → $12.00	50%
JP Morgan	Nov 17, 2025	Maintains	Neutral	$16.00 → $13.00	69%
Morgan Stanley	Nov 14, 2025	Maintains	Equal-Weight	$14.00 → $13.00	50%

The case for and against

Updated Nov 14, 2025

Bull case

Starz Entertainment's strategic positioning as a premium entertainment provider for women and underrepresented audiences enhances its appeal in the competitive streaming and television landscape. The company's ability to deliver high-quality, boundary-breaking original content alongside a diverse movie lineup is key to capturing consumer attention and enhancing viewer retention, thereby supporting revenue generation. Additionally, its adaptability to shifting consumer preferences and strong IP portfolio positions Starz favorably to navigate the transition from traditional linear TV to streaming models, ultimately driving potential earnings and free cash flow growth.

Bear case

Starz Entertainment faces significant challenges due to the rising content costs that do not necessarily align with consumer demand; this misalignment could lead to decreased viewership, ultimately harming profitability. Additionally, the company's heavy reliance on a small group of talent for production heightens the risk of negative impacts on operations if labor relations falter or if any critical talents become unavailable. Furthermore, Starz's concentration of revenue from a limited number of customers exposes it to potential financial instability should any of those customers reduce spending or encounter difficulties, further jeopardizing the company's financial health.

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