The strong earnings beat and record adjusted OIBDA suggest a structural improvement in Lionsgate's content business, likely to drive multiple expansion. Monitor the Q1 FY2027 call for continued TV production recovery and box office performance of upcoming releases like 'Michael'. The stock may re-rate given sustained profitability and FCF generation.
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Executive Summary
Lionsgate Q4 FY2026 revenue of $906.5M (+4.7% YoY) beat consensus of $811.7M (implied), with GAAP EPS of $0.23 far above the $0.15 Street consensus, driven by a strong Motion Picture segment (revenue +23%, segment profit +39%) and record adjusted OIBDA of $165.4M (highest in 12 years). The company generated $190.4M in free cash flow and highlighted a growing library and a pipeline of branded properties, though TV production revenue declined due to episodic timing.
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Key Facts
- Revenue $906.5M (Q4 FY2026) vs $865.6M YoY
- GAAP diluted EPS from continuing ops $0.23 vs consensus $0.15 (+53.3% beat)
- Adjusted diluted EPS $0.37, up from $0.14 in prior year
- Operating income $117.5M, +52% YoY
- Adjusted OIBDA $165.4M, highest in 12 years
- Free cash flow $190.4M in the quarter
- Motion Picture segment revenue $651.9M (+23% YoY), segment profit $187.1M (+39%)
- Television Production segment revenue $254.6M (down from $543.3M YoY) due to episodic timing
- TTM library revenue topped $1B for third consecutive quarter
- Company anticipates doubling scripted TV deliveries in FY2027
Financial Impact
EPS beat of $0.08 vs consensus (+53%) and revenue beat of ~$95M vs consensus (+11.7%) imply strong positive reaction; significant improvement in profitability and cash flow.
Risk Factors
- Television Production revenue declined sharply and recovery depends on scripted delivery ramp
- Lack of explicit FY2027 guidance creates uncertainty
- Reliance on a few franchise films (e.g., The Housemaid, Michael) for future performance
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 6 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 8-K Filing (Primary) | 0002052959-26-000043 |
| Document: lion-20260521.htm | 0002052959-26-000043 |
| Document: 0002052959-26-000043-index-headers.html | 0002052959-26-000043 |
| Document: 0002052959-26-000043-index.html | 0002052959-26-000043 |
| Document: 0002052959-26-000043.txt | 0002052959-26-000043 |
| 8-K Data (Synthetic) | 0002052959-26-000043 |
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Jul 23, 2026 13w ago | 8-K | $13.34 $10.62 | ▼ −20.39% | ▼ −24.12% | $12.14 (−9.00%) |
Jul 22, 2026 13w ago | Press Release | $13.85 | awaiting T+60 | — | $12.14 (−12.35%) |
Jul 6, 2026 16w ago | 8-K | $13.94 $11.20 | ▼ −19.66% | ▼ −21.65% | $12.14 (−12.91%) |
Jun 8, 2026 20w ago | EFFECT | $13.52 | awaiting T+60 | — | $12.14 (−10.21%) |
Jun 1, 2026 21w ago | EFFECT | $13.86 $11.78 | ▼ −15.01% | ▼ −16.24% | $12.14 (−12.41%) |
May 27, 2026 21w ago | S-3 | $14.26 $11.51 | ▼ −19.28% | ▼ −21.02% | $12.14 (−14.87%) |
May 21, 2026 22w ago | 8-K | $14.95 $11.69 | ▼ −21.81% | ▼ −25.00% | $12.14 (−18.80%) |
Apr 15, 2026 27w ago | 8-K | $11.07 $13.29 | ▲ +20.05% | ▲ +13.01% | $12.14 (+9.67%) |
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