Lionsgate Q1 revenue rises 48%, beating estimates on box office gains

Lionsgate Studios

06/08/2026 21:16

Overview
U.S. film and TV studio's fiscal Q1 revenue rose 48%, beating analyst expectations
Adjusted net income from continuing operations was $18.9 mln, or $0.06 per share
Motion picture segment profit hit a Q1 record, driven by 'Michael' and 'The Housemaid'

Outlook
Lionsgate expects to double scripted television deliveries in fiscal 2027 versus fiscal 2026
Company says it is positioned to deliver strong growth in fiscal 2027 and beyond

Result Drivers
THEATRICAL RELEASES - Co said motion picture segment growth was driven by the box office success of 'Michael' and ancillary revenue from 'The Housemaid'
EPISODIC DELIVERY TIMING - Co said television production segment revenue and profit declined due to timing of episodic deliveries
LIBRARY AND BACKLOG - Co cited increased visibility and stability from its film and TV library and a 21% rise in filmed entertainment backlog

Company press release: ID:nPn2wrn0Fa

Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q1 Revenue
Beat
$776.60 mln
$698.83 mln (10 Analysts)
Q1 Net Loss
 
$29.30 mln
 
Q1 Income from Operations
 
$25.60 mln
 

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