Madison Square Garden (MSGS) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (NYSE: MSGS) is a leading sports and entertainment company headquartered in New York City. The company operates marquee venues, professional sports franchises and media networks, delivering live and digital experiences to millions of fans each year. Its primary assets include Madison Square Garden, The Chicago Theatre, and the newly developed Sphere venues in Las Vegas and London. Through these venues, the company hosts a broad array of events, from professional basketball, hockey, and soccer games to concerts, family shows, exhibitions and corporate gatherings.

On the sports side, MSGS holds ownership stakes in iconic teams such as the NBA’s New York Knicks and the NHL’s New York Rangers, alongside interests in the WNBA’s New York Liberty, the National Lacrosse League’s New York Riptide and the Premier Lacrosse League. The company’s venues serve as year-round hubs for sporting events, generating synergy with hospitality partners, premium seating programs and fan engagement initiatives. In addition to live game presentations, MSGS has expanded its digital offerings, leveraging streaming platforms and virtual reality technology to reach audiences beyond its physical footprint.

Historically, Madison Square Garden traces its origins to the late 19th century, with the first iteration of the famed arena opening in 1879. Over the decades, the venue has been rebuilt and relocated, culminating in its current Manhattan location above Pennsylvania Station, which opened in 1968. This storied legacy has positioned MSGS as a cultural landmark in New York, while the company’s recent investments in state-of-the-art facilities and global touring circuits underscore its commitment to growth in international markets. In addition to North America, MSGS collaborates with partners in Europe and Asia to bring world-class entertainment and sports programming to diverse audiences.

Under the leadership of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer James L. Dolan, MSGS pursues a strategy focused on premium venue experiences, enhanced media distribution and strategic partnerships. The executive team leverages decades of industry expertise in venue management, event promotion and sports franchise operations to drive long-term value creation. As fan preferences evolve, Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. continues to invest in technology, sustainability initiatives and community outreach, reinforcing its position as a preeminent force in live entertainment and sports.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $204.00 to $208.19
• 50-Day Range: $186.82 to $209.28
• 52-Week Range: $173.26 to $237.99
• Volume: 160,666 shs
• Average Volume: 122,672 shs
• Market Capitalization: $4.92 billion
• P/E Ratio: 974.95
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $252.60
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Madison Square Garden Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Madison Square Garden scored higher than 53% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 143rd out of 286 stocks in the consumer discretionary sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.4 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Madison Square Garden has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.80, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Madison Square Garden has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 60.27%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Madison Square Garden are expected to grow by 60.27% in the coming year, from $0.73 to $1.17 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Madison Square Garden is 974.95, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.69.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Madison Square Garden is 974.95, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 20.80.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.31% of the float of Madison Square Garden has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Madison Square Garden has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Madison Square Garden has recently increased by 0.11%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Madison Square Garden does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Madison Square Garden does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.31% of the float of Madison Square Garden has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Madison Square Garden has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Madison Square Garden has recently increased by 0.11%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.45

News Sentiment

Madison Square Garden has a news sentiment score of 0.45. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.69 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Madison Square Garden this week, compared to 10 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

1 people have searched for MSGS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 1 people have added Madison Square Garden to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Madison Square Garden insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

18.05% of the stock of Madison Square Garden is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

68.94% of the stock of Madison Square Garden is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

MSGS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have MSGS shares performed this year?

Madison Square Garden's stock was trading at $225.68 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, MSGS shares have decreased by 9.3% and is now trading at $204.73.

How were Madison Square Garden's earnings last quarter?

The Madison Square Garden Company (NYSE:MSGS) posted its quarterly earnings results on Friday, May, 2nd. The company reported ($0.59) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $1.48 by $2.07. The company's revenue for the quarter was down 1.3% on a year-over-year basis.

Does Madison Square Garden have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiaries of Madison Square Garden: 11th Street Hospitality LLC, 289 Hospitality LLC, 29th Street Club Brands LLC, 29th Street F&B/Hotel Brands LLC, 3292592 Nova Scotia Company, 55th Street Hospitality Holdings LLC, 57th Street Hospitality Group LLC, and others.

How do I buy shares of Madison Square Garden?

Shares of MSGS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Madison Square Garden own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Madison Square Garden investors own include Humana (HUM), American Water Works (AWK), Waste Connections (WCN), The RMR Group (RMR), AU Optronics (AUOTY), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH) and Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/02/2025
• Today: 7/07/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/12/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 6/30/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Consumer Discretionary
• Industry: LEISURE&REC SVS
• Sub-Industry: Entertainment
• Current Symbol: NYSE:MSGS
• CIK: 1636519
• Web: www.msgsports.com
• Phone: (212) 465-1111
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 890
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $252.60
• High Stock Price Target: $314.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $215.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +21.5%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.80
• Research Coverage: 5 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.21
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 990.05
• Forward P/E Ratio: 284.79
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $58.77 million
• Net Margins: 0.45%
• Pretax Margin: 4.95%
• Return on Equity: -1.76%
• Return on Assets: 0.34%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 0.52
• Quick Ratio: 0.52

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $1.03 billion
• Price / Sales: 4.86
• Cash Flow: $2.59 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 80.40
• Book Value: ($11.12) per share
• Price / Book: -18.70

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 24,010,000
• Free Float: 18,704,000
• Market Cap: $4.99 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.79