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Quarterly ResultMay 21, 2026, 04:14 PM

Lionsgate Q4 Operating Income Up 52% to $117.5M; EPS $0.23

AI Summary

Lionsgate Studios Corp. reported strong fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 results, with revenue reaching $906.5 million. Operating income surged by 52% year-over-year to $117.5 million, and net income from continuing operations attributable to shareholders improved significantly to $70.2 million, or $0.23 diluted net income per share. Adjusted OIBDA hit a 12-year high of $165.4 million, and the company's trailing 12-month library revenue exceeded $1 billion for the third consecutive quarter. The Motion Picture segment saw significant growth, while the Television Production segment's revenue declined due to delivery timing, with an anticipation of doubling scripted deliveries in fiscal 2027.

Key Highlights

  • Q4 2026 revenue was $906.5 million.
  • Operating income increased 52% year-over-year to $117.5 million.
  • Net income from continuing operations was $70.2 million, or $0.23 diluted EPS.
  • Adjusted OIBDA reached $165.4 million, a 12-year quarterly high.
  • Free Cash Flow for the quarter was $190.4 million.
  • Trailing 12-month library revenue topped $1 billion, up 5% year-over-year.
  • Motion Picture segment revenue grew 23% to $651.9 million, with profit up 39% to $187.1 million.
  • Television Production segment revenue was $254.6 million, with a decline due to timing of deliveries.