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Corporate ActionMay 8, 2026, 04:24 PM

MSG Sports Explores Rangers Spin-off; Q3 Net Loss $(19.98)M

AI Summary

Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. is exploring a potential tax-free spin-off of its New York Rangers business from its New York Knicks business, aiming to create two distinct publicly traded companies. For the third quarter ended March 31, 2026, the company reported a net loss of $19.98 million, an increase from the $14.23 million loss in the prior year's quarter, despite a slight revenue increase to $432.2 million. Operating income significantly declined, and the company also incurred restructuring charges.

Key Highlights

  • Board authorized exploring a tax-free spin-off of the Rangers business from the Knicks business.
  • Q3 2026 net loss increased to $(19.98) million from $(14.23) million year-over-year.
  • Q3 2026 revenues rose 1.9% to $432.2 million from $424.2 million year-over-year.
  • Q3 2026 operating income plunged 93.9% to $1.96 million from $32.34 million.
  • Nine-month net cash from operations decreased to $5.01 million from $41.88 million.
  • Incurred $1.24 million in restructuring charges for a voluntary exit program.
  • Repaid $25.0 million in revolving credit facilities during the nine months.