Starz Entertainment (NASDAQ:STRZ) Insider James Kapenstein Purchases 460 Shares of Company Stock

Starz Entertainment Corp. (NASDAQ:STRZ) insider James Kapenstein purchased 460 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, November 2nd. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $22.84 per share, for a total transaction of $10,506.40. Following the transaction, the insider owned 12,762 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $291,484.08. The trade was a 3.74% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link.

Starz Entertainment Stock Performance

NASDAQ:STRZ opened at $23.36 on Wednesday. Starz Entertainment Corp. has a 12-month low of $8.40 and a 12-month high of $32.58. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $24.50 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $20.66. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.59, a quick ratio of 0.33 and a current ratio of 0.33.

Starz Entertainment (NASDAQ:STRZ) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, October 29th. The company reported ($2.02) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($1.63) by ($0.39). The business had revenue of $322.40 million for the quarter. Starz Entertainment had a negative return on equity of 34.04% and a negative net margin of 32.52%. On average, equities research analysts predict that Starz Entertainment Corp. will post -6.12 EPS for the current year.

More Starz Entertainment News

Here are the key news stories impacting Starz Entertainment this week:

• Positive Sentiment: CEO Jeffrey Hirsch bought 5,000 shares at an average $22.13, while CFO Scott Macdonald bought 2,500 at $22.22. Insider James Kapenstein also added 460 shares. These purchases may signal confidence in the company’s prospects. Read More.; Read More.; Read More..
• Positive Sentiment: A recent earnings review highlighted OTT revenue growth, margin expansion and strong free cash flow, and said 2026 OIBDA guidance was raised to $220 million. It also pointed to owned content as a potential source of subscriber growth and licensing opportunities. Read More..
• Positive Sentiment: Raymond James upgraded Starz, adding a favorable analyst signal, although the supplied report does not specify the new rating or price target. Read More..
• Neutral Sentiment: Starz is backing an HBCU film festival at Howard University, offering participants industry exposure and Hollywood opportunities. The sponsorship may support the brand, but its near-term financial effect is unclear. Read More..
• Neutral Sentiment: Byron Allen reportedly sold his Starz investment for a $20 million gain. The profit highlights investor interest, but the sale itself is not evidence of a change in Starz’s business outlook. Read More..
• Negative Sentiment: Recent quarterly results showed an EPS loss of $2.02, wider than analysts’ expected $1.63 loss. Starz also has substantial debt and a low current ratio, tempering the positive operating commentary.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Starz Entertainment

Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. BlackRock Inc. bought a new position in shares of Starz Entertainment during the second quarter worth approximately $35,599,000. NewEdge Wealth LLC bought a new stake in Starz Entertainment in the 2nd quarter valued at $13,911,000. Ancora Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Starz Entertainment in the 2nd quarter valued at $11,826,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp bought a new stake in Starz Entertainment in the 2nd quarter valued at $9,018,000. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group Inc. acquired a new position in Starz Entertainment in the 2nd quarter valued at $8,027,000.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities analysts have commented on the stock. Raymond James Financial raised shares of Starz Entertainment from an “outperform” rating to a “strong-buy” rating and set a $36.00 price objective for the company in a research report on Friday, October 30th. Morgan Stanley set a $30.00 price objective on shares of Starz Entertainment in a research report on Monday, August 10th. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Starz Entertainment in a research note on Tuesday, October 27th. Citigroup began coverage on shares of Starz Entertainment in a research note on Monday, September 14th. They set an “outperform” rating for the company. Finally, Citizens Jmp assumed coverage on shares of Starz Entertainment in a report on Monday, September 14th. They set a “market outperform” rating and a $40.00 target price for the company. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have issued a Buy rating, three have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Starz Entertainment presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $33.71.

Starz Entertainment Company Profile

Starz Entertainment Corp. is a media and entertainment company that operates premium subscription television and streaming services. Its offerings include the STARZ premium network, related linear television channels and the STARZ streaming platform, which provides original series, feature films and licensed entertainment content.

The company’s programming has included original dramas, comedies and franchises, as well as a selection of theatrical and television movies. STARZ content is distributed through traditional pay-TV providers, digital platforms and direct-to-consumer subscriptions, with availability varying by market and distribution partner.

Starz was established in 1994 as a premium television service and was acquired by Lionsgate in 2016.