CuriosityStream (NASDAQ:CURI) Lowered to Hold Rating by Wall Street Zen

Key Points

• CuriosityStream's stock has been downgraded from a "buy" to a "hold" rating by Wall Street Zen, while other analysts maintain a positive outlook, with an average rating of "Buy" and a consensus price target of $6.17.
• Although the company's recent quarterly earnings met expectations with earnings per share of $0.01, it reported a negative net margin of 7.84% and a return on equity of -8.37%.
• Insider trading activity has been notable, with key executives selling substantial shares, including CEO Clinton Larry Stinchcomb, who sold 80,000 shares valued at approximately $376,000.

CuriosityStream (NASDAQ:CURI - Get Free Report) was downgraded by investment analysts at Wall Street Zen from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a note issued to investors on Saturday.

Other equities analysts also recently issued research reports about the stock. Needham & Company LLC upped their price objective on shares of CuriosityStream from $4.80 to $5.50 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 6th. Singular Research upgraded shares of CuriosityStream to a "strong-buy" rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 20th. Craig Hallum began coverage on shares of CuriosityStream in a research report on Monday, August 18th. They set a "buy" rating and a $7.00 price objective for the company. Finally, Barrington Research restated an "outperform" rating and set a $6.00 price objective on shares of CuriosityStream in a research report on Wednesday, August 6th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and three have given a Buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of "Buy" and an average price target of $6.17.

CuriosityStream Stock Performance

CURI stock remained flat at $4.46 on Friday. 259,347 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 588,374. The firm's 50-day simple moving average is $4.57 and its 200 day simple moving average is $4.11. CuriosityStream has a 1 year low of $1.47 and a 1 year high of $7.15. The stock has a market capitalization of $258.37 million, a PE ratio of -49.55 and a beta of 1.80.

CuriosityStream (NASDAQ:CURI - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August 5th. The company reported $0.01 EPS for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate of $0.01. CuriosityStream had a negative net margin of 7.84% and a negative return on equity of 8.37%. The firm had revenue of $19.01 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $16.75 million. CuriosityStream has set its Q3 2025 guidance at EPS. Analysts predict that CuriosityStream will post -0.2 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity

In other news, CEO Clinton Larry Stinchcomb sold 252,486 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, June 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $4.68, for a total value of $1,181,634.48. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 2,085,827 shares in the company, valued at $9,761,670.36. This trade represents a 10.80% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, Director Jonathan Huberman sold 40,057 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, August 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $4.49, for a total transaction of $179,855.93. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 1,374,383 shares of the company's stock, valued at $6,170,979.67. This represents a 2.83% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Insiders sold 9,145,406 shares of company stock worth $33,547,703 in the last 90 days. 52.00% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On CuriosityStream

Hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Police & Firemen s Retirement System of New Jersey purchased a new position in CuriosityStream during the 2nd quarter valued at about $41,000. Merit Financial Group LLC purchased a new position in CuriosityStream during the 1st quarter valued at about $29,000. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company purchased a new position in CuriosityStream during the 2nd quarter valued at about $64,000. Vanguard Personalized Indexing Management LLC purchased a new position in CuriosityStream during the 2nd quarter valued at about $74,000. Finally, Fox Run Management L.L.C. purchased a new position in CuriosityStream during the 2nd quarter valued at about $82,000. 6.79% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

CuriosityStream Company Profile

CuriosityStream Inc operates as a factual content streaming service and media company. The company provides premium video and audio programming services in various categories of factual entertainment, including science, history, society, nature, lifestyle, and technology through direct subscription video on-demand (SVoD) platforms accessible by internet connected devices, or indirectly via distribution partners who deliver CuriosityStream content via distributor's platform or system, as well as through bundled content licenses for SVoD and linear offerings, talks and courses, and partner bulk sales.