Starz Entertainment LLC(STRZ)

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3-STAR RATING
PASS
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$22.5
10/28/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for STRZ

10/28/2026: STRZ (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Starz Entertainment is a standalone entertainment company specializing in premium subscription content and digital streaming for niche audiences. Its primary business strength lies in its portfolio of established franchises and its flexible 'bundling partner' distribution model. The company's growth story centers on successfully transitioning its legacy linear audience to a scalable, digital-first revenue platform. Investors should monitor significant risks, including intense competition from large tech-based streaming services and the constant challenge of maintaining key distribution agreements. The stock may interest investors seeking exposure to the shifting media landscape, though its status as a small-cap entity and absence of dividends makes it less suitable for risk-averse or income-focused portfolios.

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's digital-first transformation offers growth potential, but it remains a small-cap player in a highly competitive sector.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveMomentum investors may favor the stock during periods of strong performance following new bundling deals or franchise growth announcements.
Value investorMixed fitValuation may be attractive as a standalone business, but earnings are currently impacted by restructuring and content investments.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not currently pay a dividend as it prioritizes growth and debt reduction.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe high volatility and competitive risks of the streaming industry are generally unsuitable for low-risk investors.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighAs a small-cap entertainment stock, STRZ is prone to significant price fluctuations based on earnings or streaming subscriber news.
Valuation riskMediumThe market is still evaluating the company's long-term worth as a standalone entity.
Competition risk (streaming saturation)HighThe saturation of streaming options forces high marketing spending to maintain subscriber counts.
Business qualityMediumThe company has a recognized brand but lacks the massive scale of larger media conglomerates.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors should not expect income generation from this stock in the near term.
Execution riskMedium / highThe company must successfully manage its digital transition while maintaining profitability.

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 32.85%
Avg. Invested days 42
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
STRZ receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
STRZ has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with soft financial health, moderate growth momentum, and strong ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, solid earnings growth (+21.9%) is partially offset by soft cash generation (FCF margin 0.4%), negative revenue growth (-77.6%), weak profitability (net margin -53.7%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
STRZ's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being moderate cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (0.4% of revenue). Operating efficiency is weak (1 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is STRZ's strongest growth driver at +102.0% FY2026 versus FY2025 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, earnings growth (+21.9%, solid) is also solid, while revenue growth (-77.6%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 79.5% and approximately 70.6% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 13.43% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Mhr Fund Management Llc 16.72%
CastleKnight Management LP 7.26%
BlackRock Inc 7.20%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 3.27%
Royce & Associates, LP 3.23%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
STRZ generates approximately $1,000 of gross profit, $-498 of operating income, and $4 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Operating losses explain the 2-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 1.90%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
STRZ has a liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 369.37M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 35.2
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 35.2
Volume (30-day avg) 362.2K shares
Beta -
52 Weeks Range 8.40 - 32.58
Updated Date 10/28/2026
52 Weeks Range 8.40 - 32.58
Updated Date 10/28/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -16.76

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Subscription Video ServicesDirect-to-consumer app subscriptions and wholesale distribution to cable/satellite providers.Most revenue comes from recurring subscription fees from viewers.
GeographyUnited States and Canada markets.The company is currently focused on the North American market.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 3.59
Enterprise Value 986.17M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.3
Enterprise Value 986.17M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.3
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.7
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 1.39
Shares Outstanding 17.12M
Shares Floating 12.10M
Shares Outstanding 17.12M
Shares Floating 12.10M
Percent Insiders 13.43
Percent Institutions 79.47

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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