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$2.71 -0.19 (-6.55%)
As of 09/4/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

CURI vs. STRZ, PODC, CNVS, SOGP, and CAST

Should you buy CuriosityStream stock or one of its competitors? CuriosityStream's main competitors and comparable companies include Starz Entertainment (STRZ), PodcastOne (PODC), Cineverse (CNVS), Sound Group (SOGP), and FreeCast (Direct Listing) (CAST). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "movies & entertainment" industry.

How does CuriosityStream compare to Starz Entertainment?

CuriosityStream (NASDAQ:CURI) and Starz Entertainment (NASDAQ:STRZ) are both small-cap communication services companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, valuation, media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations and risk.

CuriosityStream has a net margin of 0.03% compared to Starz Entertainment's net margin of -33.98%. CuriosityStream's return on equity of 0.06% beat Starz Entertainment's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
CuriosityStream0.03% 0.06% 0.03%
Starz Entertainment -33.98%-25.64%-6.79%

CuriosityStream presently has a consensus price target of $5.50, suggesting a potential upside of 102.95%. Starz Entertainment has a consensus price target of $31.50, suggesting a potential upside of 17.14%. Given CuriosityStream's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe CuriosityStream is more favorable than Starz Entertainment.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
CuriosityStream
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.20
Starz Entertainment
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.38

In the previous week, Starz Entertainment had 3 more articles in the media than CuriosityStream. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Starz Entertainment and 6 mentions for CuriosityStream. CuriosityStream's average media sentiment score of 1.46 beat Starz Entertainment's score of 1.20 indicating that CuriosityStream is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
CuriosityStream
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Starz Entertainment
6 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

CuriosityStream has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Starz Entertainment. Starz Entertainment is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CuriosityStream, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
CuriosityStream$75.96M2.12-$6.43M$0.01271.00
Starz Entertainment$1.32B0.35-$115.80M-$25.49N/A

CuriosityStream has a beta of 1.76, meaning that its stock price is 76% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Starz Entertainment has a beta of 2.44, meaning that its stock price is 144% more volatile than the broader market.

6.8% of CuriosityStream shares are owned by institutional investors. 31.1% of CuriosityStream shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 22.6% of Starz Entertainment shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

CuriosityStream beats Starz Entertainment on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does CuriosityStream compare to PodcastOne?

CuriosityStream (NASDAQ:CURI) and PodcastOne (NASDAQ:PODC) are both small-cap communication services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, media sentiment, dividends, risk, profitability and institutional ownership.

CuriosityStream has a net margin of 0.03% compared to PodcastOne's net margin of -5.01%. CuriosityStream's return on equity of 0.06% beat PodcastOne's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
CuriosityStream0.03% 0.06% 0.03%
PodcastOne -5.01%-17.56%-10.97%

In the previous week, CuriosityStream had 6 more articles in the media than PodcastOne. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for CuriosityStream and 0 mentions for PodcastOne. CuriosityStream's average media sentiment score of 1.46 beat PodcastOne's score of 0.00 indicating that CuriosityStream is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
CuriosityStream Positive
PodcastOne Neutral

CuriosityStream has a beta of 1.76, meaning that its share price is 76% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, PodcastOne has a beta of 2.1, meaning that its share price is 110% more volatile than the broader market.

PodcastOne has lower revenue, but higher earnings than CuriosityStream. PodcastOne is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CuriosityStream, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
CuriosityStream$75.96M2.12-$6.43M$0.01271.00
PodcastOne$62.80M1.32-$2.64M-$0.12N/A

6.8% of CuriosityStream shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 2.9% of PodcastOne shares are owned by institutional investors. 31.1% of CuriosityStream shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 7.8% of PodcastOne shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

CuriosityStream presently has a consensus price target of $5.50, indicating a potential upside of 102.95%. Given CuriosityStream's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe CuriosityStream is more favorable than PodcastOne.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
CuriosityStream
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.20
PodcastOne
2 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Summary

CuriosityStream beats PodcastOne on 15 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does CuriosityStream compare to Cineverse?

CuriosityStream (NASDAQ:CURI) and Cineverse (NASDAQ:CNVS) are both small-cap communication services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, risk, earnings, media sentiment and dividends.

CuriosityStream has a net margin of 0.03% compared to Cineverse's net margin of -12.87%. CuriosityStream's return on equity of 0.06% beat Cineverse's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
CuriosityStream0.03% 0.06% 0.03%
Cineverse -12.87%-50.16%-18.30%

6.8% of CuriosityStream shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 8.2% of Cineverse shares are held by institutional investors. 31.1% of CuriosityStream shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 12.4% of Cineverse shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

CuriosityStream has a beta of 1.76, indicating that its stock price is 76% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cineverse has a beta of 1.48, indicating that its stock price is 48% more volatile than the broader market.

CuriosityStream presently has a consensus price target of $5.50, indicating a potential upside of 102.95%. Cineverse has a consensus price target of $11.50, indicating a potential upside of 397.84%. Given Cineverse's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Cineverse is more favorable than CuriosityStream.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
CuriosityStream
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.20
Cineverse
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

CuriosityStream has higher revenue and earnings than Cineverse. Cineverse is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CuriosityStream, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
CuriosityStream$75.96M2.12-$6.43M$0.01271.00
Cineverse$65.73M0.84-$8.84M-$0.59N/A

In the previous week, CuriosityStream had 5 more articles in the media than Cineverse. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for CuriosityStream and 1 mentions for Cineverse. CuriosityStream's average media sentiment score of 1.46 beat Cineverse's score of 0.00 indicating that CuriosityStream is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
CuriosityStream
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Cineverse
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

CuriosityStream beats Cineverse on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does CuriosityStream compare to Sound Group?

Sound Group (NASDAQ:SOGP) and CuriosityStream (NASDAQ:CURI) are both small-cap communication services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, profitability, dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings and risk.

CuriosityStream has a consensus price target of $5.50, indicating a potential upside of 102.95%. Given CuriosityStream's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe CuriosityStream is more favorable than Sound Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Sound Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
CuriosityStream
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.20

In the previous week, CuriosityStream had 6 more articles in the media than Sound Group. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for CuriosityStream and 0 mentions for Sound Group. CuriosityStream's average media sentiment score of 1.46 beat Sound Group's score of 0.00 indicating that CuriosityStream is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Sound Group Neutral
CuriosityStream Positive

CuriosityStream has a net margin of 0.03% compared to Sound Group's net margin of 0.00%. CuriosityStream's return on equity of 0.06% beat Sound Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Sound GroupN/A N/A N/A
CuriosityStream 0.03%0.06%0.03%

1.6% of Sound Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 6.8% of CuriosityStream shares are owned by institutional investors. 25.2% of Sound Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 31.1% of CuriosityStream shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Sound Group has higher revenue and earnings than CuriosityStream. Sound Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CuriosityStream, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Sound Group$443.69M0.12$32.39M-$1.21N/A
CuriosityStream$75.96M2.12-$6.43M$0.01271.00

Sound Group has a beta of 2.48, meaning that its stock price is 148% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CuriosityStream has a beta of 1.76, meaning that its stock price is 76% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

CuriosityStream beats Sound Group on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does CuriosityStream compare to FreeCast (Direct Listing)?

CuriosityStream (NASDAQ:CURI) and FreeCast (Direct Listing) (NASDAQ:CAST) are both small-cap communication services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, media sentiment and earnings.

6.8% of CuriosityStream shares are owned by institutional investors. 31.1% of CuriosityStream shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 53.3% of FreeCast (Direct Listing) shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, CuriosityStream had 6 more articles in the media than FreeCast (Direct Listing). MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for CuriosityStream and 0 mentions for FreeCast (Direct Listing). CuriosityStream's average media sentiment score of 1.46 beat FreeCast (Direct Listing)'s score of 0.00 indicating that CuriosityStream is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
CuriosityStream Positive
FreeCast (Direct Listing) Neutral

FreeCast (Direct Listing) has lower revenue, but higher earnings than CuriosityStream. FreeCast (Direct Listing) is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CuriosityStream, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
CuriosityStream$75.96M2.12-$6.43M$0.01271.00
FreeCast (Direct Listing)N/AN/AN/A-$0.18N/A

CuriosityStream has a net margin of 0.03% compared to FreeCast (Direct Listing)'s net margin of 0.00%. CuriosityStream's return on equity of 0.06% beat FreeCast (Direct Listing)'s return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
CuriosityStream0.03% 0.06% 0.03%
FreeCast (Direct Listing) N/A N/A N/A

CuriosityStream presently has a consensus price target of $5.50, suggesting a potential upside of 102.95%. FreeCast (Direct Listing) has a consensus price target of $6.00, suggesting a potential upside of 337.96%. Given FreeCast (Direct Listing)'s higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe FreeCast (Direct Listing) is more favorable than CuriosityStream.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
CuriosityStream
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.20
FreeCast (Direct Listing)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Summary

CuriosityStream beats FreeCast (Direct Listing) on 12 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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CURI vs. The Competition

MetricCuriosityStreamEntertainment IndustryCommunication Services SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$160.81M$11.26B$33.32B$12.93B
Dividend Yield11.72%3.87%5.32%8.90%
P/E Ratio271.0026.0624.2625.45
Price / Sales2.12109.9261.8579.33
Price / Cash22.0336.2920.5452.28
Price / Book3.878.5111.706.17
Net Income-$6.43M$84.02M$1.10B$350.08M
7 Day Performance3.83%-0.80%-0.30%-0.14%
1 Month Performance3.83%-0.62%1.34%1.02%
1 Year Performance-40.70%-8.04%-3.66%14.51%

CuriosityStream Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
CURI
CuriosityStream
4.5366 of 5 stars
$2.71
-6.6%
$5.50
+103.0%
-40.8%$160.81M$75.96M271.0090
STRZ
Starz Entertainment
3.6267 of 5 stars
$26.48
-4.6%
$31.50
+19.0%
+107.6%$475.20M$963.40MN/A1,450
PODC
PodcastOne
1.4409 of 5 stars
$2.79
+4.1%
N/A+70.6%$81.08M$61.67MN/AN/A
CNVS
Cineverse
1.9916 of 5 stars
$2.38
-1.2%
$11.50
+383.2%
-38.9%$57.29M$65.73MN/A134
SOGP
Sound Group
0.4783 of 5 stars
$12.01
-3.1%
N/A-67.1%$55.87M$3.44BN/A750

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This page (NASDAQ:CURI) was last updated on 9/5/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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