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Sphere Entertainment Co.(SPHR)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
3-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$110.44
10/26/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for SPHR

10/26/2026: SPHR (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Sphere Entertainment Co. is a specialized live entertainment company centered on its flagship Sphere venue in Las Vegas. Its primary business strength lies in its proprietary, high-tech immersive experience that draws significant tourism and artist demand. The main growth story revolves around scaling this venue model internationally and maximizing revenue from premium event content. However, the company faces material risks, including high operating costs, sensitivity to travel cycles, and the long-term decline of traditional cable network assets. This stock may suit growth-oriented investors with a high risk tolerance who are looking for exposure to next-generation entertainment technology.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company offers a unique, high-growth potential asset but faces execution risks and heavy capital requirements.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThis style is appropriate during periods of high news flow surrounding new Sphere events or expansion announcements.
Value investorWeak fitThe valuation is driven by future potential rather than current, stable cash flows.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay dividends and prioritizes capital reinvestment.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe stock exhibits high volatility and operational risk associated with its singular flagship venue.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock price is highly sensitive to news about venue utilization and expansion plans.
Valuation riskMedium / highFuture performance expectations are baked into current pricing.
Competition risk (Live entertainment)MediumOther major venues compete for the same tier of high-profile entertainment talent.
Business qualityMediumThe business relies on a successful, capital-intensive singular asset model.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no dividend income for investors.
Execution riskHighScaling the Sphere concept globally involves complex operational and financial challenges.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 66.43%
Avg. Invested days 40
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
SPHR receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
SPHR has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and strong ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, strong earnings growth (+116.6%) and strong cash generation (FCF margin 15.7%) are partially offset by soft profitability (net margin 2.7%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
SPHR's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (15.7% of revenue). Operating efficiency is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is SPHR's strongest growth driver at +161.7% FY2026 versus FY2025 (strong, 5 stars). Revenue growth (+18.8%, solid) and earnings growth (+116.6%, strong) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 136.3% and approximately 85.0% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 6.72% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 11.36%
Jericho Capital Asset Management LP 7.26%
Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts 6.89%
Ariel Investments, LLC 4.64%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 4.22%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
SPHR generates approximately $516 of gross profit, $-122 of operating income, and $157 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Weak margins and strong cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is weak.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 41.61%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
SPHR has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while elevated volatility.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedHigh VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 3.91B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 163.62
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 163.62
Volume (30-day avg) 880.1K shares
Beta 1.6
52 Weeks Range 64.00 - 181.63
Updated Date 10/25/2026
52 Weeks Range 64.00 - 181.63
Updated Date 10/25/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -2.69

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Sphere Venue OperationsTicket sales, corporate bookings, and sponsorships at the Las Vegas Sphere.The primary growth driver is the profitability and popularity of the Sphere venue.
MSG NetworksAffiliate fees and advertising from regional sports networks in New York.This is a stable but challenged legacy segment facing industry-wide cable cord-cutting.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 28.41
Enterprise Value 3.03B
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.88
Enterprise Value 3.03B
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.88
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.68
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 5.35
Shares Outstanding 29.05M
Shares Floating 24.70M
Shares Outstanding 29.05M
Shares Floating 24.70M
Percent Insiders 6.72
Percent Institutions 136.26

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.

Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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