CuriosityStream (CURI) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

CuriosityStream, Inc. (NASDAQ: CURI) operates as a global streaming service specializing in nonfiction content, including documentaries and original series that explore science, history, technology, nature and human culture. Founded in 2015 by Discovery Channel founder John Hendricks, the company is headquartered in Mill Valley, California, and has built a library of thousands of hours of high-quality programming. CuriosityStream’s mission is to deliver fact-based entertainment and educational content to audiences seeking intellectually stimulating viewing options.

The core offering of CuriosityStream is its on-demand streaming platform, which provides subscribers access to a deep catalog of factual entertainment. The service features a mix of original productions—such as award-winning science and history documentaries—and licensed content from leading producers around the world. In addition to standalone documentaries, CuriosityStream curates thematic collections and offers multi-part docuseries that delve into topics ranging from space exploration and climate science to ancient civilizations and modern technology innovations.

Since launching its subscription-based video-on-demand (SVOD) service, CuriosityStream has expanded its reach to more than 175 countries and territories. The platform is available across a wide array of devices, including smart TVs, streaming media players, mobile apps, and gaming consoles. CuriosityStream also partners with cable operators, telcos and digital platforms to integrate its content offerings through white-label services and bundling arrangements, enhancing distribution and accessibility for diverse audiences.

Under the leadership of founder and Executive Chairman John Hendricks, and CEO Clint Stinchcomb, CuriosityStream went public in 2021, marking a milestone in its growth trajectory. The company’s management team brings extensive experience in digital media, content production and technology, supporting CuriosityStream’s strategic focus on original programming, global expansion and technological innovation. By leveraging data-driven insights and fostering collaborations with educational institutions and content creators, CuriosityStream aims to broaden its appeal and maintain a competitive position in the fast-evolving streaming landscape.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $4.44 to $4.66
• 50-Day Range: $3.29 to $6.87
• 52-Week Range: $0.99 to $7.15
• Volume: 384,347 shs
• Average Volume: 401,961 shs
• Market Capitalization: $258.76 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: 7.13%
• Price Target: $5.40
• Consensus Rating: Buy

CuriosityStream Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

CuriosityStream scored higher than 49% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 185th out of 291 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: 2.5 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Buy

Consensus Rating

CuriosityStream has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 2 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

CuriosityStream has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: Growing

Earnings Growth

Earnings for CuriosityStream are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($0.20) to ($0.03) per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of CuriosityStream is -32.07, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of CuriosityStream is -32.07, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

CuriosityStream has a P/B Ratio of 4.40. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

6.05% of the float of CuriosityStream has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

CuriosityStream has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in CuriosityStream has recently increased by 188.00%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Leadership

CuriosityStream is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 6.87%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

CuriosityStream has only been increasing its dividend for 1 years.

Sustainability and ESG

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

Percentage of Shares Shorted

6.05% of the float of CuriosityStream has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

CuriosityStream has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in CuriosityStream has recently increased by 188.00%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.1 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.55

News Sentiment

CuriosityStream has a news sentiment score of 1.55. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.86 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for CuriosityStream this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 10 people have searched for CURI on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -57% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

3 people have added CuriosityStream to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 50% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, CuriosityStream insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $4,650,394.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

49.60% of the stock of CuriosityStream is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 6.79% of the stock of CuriosityStream is held by institutions.

CURI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have CURI shares performed this year?

CuriosityStream's stock was trading at $1.53 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, CURI shares have increased by 193.5% and is now trading at $4.49.

How were CuriosityStream's earnings last quarter?

CuriosityStream Inc. (NASDAQ:CURI) released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, May, 6th. The company reported $0.01 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.01) by $0.02. The company earned $15.09 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $14.95 million. CuriosityStream had a negative net margin of 13.99% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 12.49%.
Read the conference call transcript.

Is CuriosityStream buying back stock?

CuriosityStream's Board of Directors initiated a share repurchase program on Tuesday, June 11th 2024, which allows the company to repurchase $4,000,000 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could reacquire up to 4.6% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase programs are often an indication that the company's board of directors believes its shares are undervalued.

How do I buy shares of CuriosityStream?

Shares of CURI 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 CuriosityStream own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that CuriosityStream investors own include CrowdStrike (CRWD), NVIDIA (NVDA), Digital Turbine (APPS), Roku (ROKU) and Cloudflare (NET).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/06/2025
• Record date for 6/20 Dividend: 6/06/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/20 Dividend: 6/06/2025
• Record date for 6/27 Dividend: 6/13/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/27 Dividend: 6/13/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/20/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/27/2025
• Today: 7/11/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/12/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Consumer Discretionary
• Industry: MOVIE/TV PRD&DIST
• Sub-Industry: Entertainment
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:CURI
• CIK: 1776909
• Web: www.curiositystream.com
• Phone: 301-755-2050
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 90
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for CuriosityStream: $5.40
• High Price Target: $6.00
• Low Price Target: $4.80
• Potential Upside/Downside: +20.3%
• Consensus Rating: Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
• Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($0.14)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$12.94 million
• Net Margins: -13.99%
• Pretax Margin: -13.76%
• Return on Equity: -12.49%
• Return on Assets: -8.67%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 1.87
• Quick Ratio: 1.87

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $51.13 million
• Price / Sales: 5.06
• Cash Flow: $0.11 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 42.31
• Book Value: $1.02 per share
• Price / Book: 4.40

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 57,630,000
• Free Float: 29,044,000
• Market Cap: $258.76 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.72