Corrects period for metrics in key details table to Q2 from Q4
Overview
Sphere Entertainment Q2 revenue rises 3% yr/yr to $282.7 mln
Adjusted operating income for Q2 increases $35.8 mln yr/yr
Sphere segment revenue grows 16% driven by events and residencies
Outlook
Sphere Entertainment progressing with expansion plans
Result Drivers
EVENT REVENUE - Sphere segment revenue increased 16% due to more corporate events and concert residencies
SPHERE EXPERIENCE - Revenue from The Sphere Experience decreased $6.7 mln due to lower average per-show revenues
EXPENSE REDUCTION - Lower selling, general and administrative expenses contributed to improved operating loss
Key Details
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Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q2 Revenue
$282.70 mln
Q2 Net Income
$151.82 mln
Q2 Adjusted Operating Income
$61.50 mln
Q2 Operating Expenses
-$131.32 mln
Q2 Operating Income
-$50.20 mln
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 7 "strong buy" or "buy", 2 "hold" and 1 "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the entertainment production peer group is "buy"
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Sphere Entertainment Co is $50.00, about 19.4% above its August 8 closing price of $40.29
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(This story was created using Reuters automation and AI based on LSEG and company data. It was checked and edited by a Reuters journalist prior to publication.)