CuriosityStream (NASDAQ:CURI) Rating Increased to Outperform at Barrington Research

Barrington Research upgraded shares of CuriosityStream (NASDAQ:CURI - Free Report) from a market perform rating to an outperform rating in a research report sent to investors on Wednesday morning, Marketbeat.com reports. Barrington Research currently has $6.00 price target on the stock. Barrington Research also issued estimates for CuriosityStream's Q2 2025 earnings at $0.01 EPS, Q3 2025 earnings at ($0.02) EPS, Q4 2025 earnings at $0.00 EPS, FY2025 earnings at ($0.05) EPS, FY2025 earnings at ($0.01) EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $0.02 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $0.02 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at ($0.01) EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $0.03 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $0.02 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $0.05 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $0.01 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $0.12 EPS.

Separately, Needham & Company LLC reaffirmed a "buy" rating and issued a $3.00 price target on shares of CuriosityStream in a report on Thursday, April 3rd.

CuriosityStream Trading Up 3.4%

Shares of CURI traded up $0.17 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, hitting $5.16. The company's stock had a trading volume of 456,329 shares, compared to its average volume of 310,007. The firm has a market capitalization of $297.35 million, a P/E ratio of -18.34 and a beta of 1.38. CuriosityStream has a 1-year low of $0.98 and a 1-year high of $5.30. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $2.96 and a 200 day simple moving average of $2.36.

CuriosityStream (NASDAQ:CURI - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, May 6th. The company reported $0.01 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.01) by $0.02. CuriosityStream had a negative return on equity of 22.18% and a negative net margin of 28.56%. The business had revenue of $15.09 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $14.95 million. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that CuriosityStream will post -0.2 EPS for the current fiscal year.

CuriosityStream Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a special dividend, which will be paid on Friday, June 27th. Shareholders of record on Friday, June 13th will be paid a dividend of $0.10 per share. CuriosityStream's dividend payout ratio is presently -228.57%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On CuriosityStream

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Focus Partners Wealth bought a new stake in shares of CuriosityStream in the 4th quarter worth about $28,000. Merit Financial Group LLC acquired a new stake in CuriosityStream during the first quarter worth approximately $29,000. Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC increased its position in shares of CuriosityStream by 65.3% in the fourth quarter. Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC now owns 27,130 shares of the company's stock worth $42,000 after purchasing an additional 10,722 shares during the period. Virtu Financial LLC increased its position in CuriosityStream by 115.5% during the 3rd quarter. Virtu Financial LLC now owns 27,812 shares of the company's stock worth $53,000 after purchasing an additional 14,905 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Delta Financial Group Inc. increased its position in shares of CuriosityStream by 17.7% during the fourth quarter. Delta Financial Group Inc. now owns 67,587 shares of the company's stock worth $103,000 after buying an additional 10,182 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 6.79% of the company's stock.

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.