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STRZ vs. GENI, IQ, BOWL, LUCK, and ACEL

Should you be buying Starz Entertainment stock or one of its competitors? The main competitors of Starz Entertainment include Genius Sports (GENI), iQIYI (IQ), Bowlero (BOWL), Lucky Strike Entertainment (LUCK), and Accel Entertainment (ACEL). These companies are all part of the "entertainment" industry.

How does Starz Entertainment compare to Genius Sports?

Genius Sports (NYSE:GENI) and Starz Entertainment (NASDAQ:STRZ) are both small-cap entertainment companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, dividends, earnings, media sentiment and risk.

Genius Sports presently has a consensus target price of $12.50, suggesting a potential upside of 189.69%. Starz Entertainment has a consensus target price of $21.40, suggesting a potential upside of 9.66%. Given Genius Sports' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Genius Sports is more favorable than Starz Entertainment.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Genius Sports
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.95
Starz Entertainment
1 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.11

In the previous week, Genius Sports had 6 more articles in the media than Starz Entertainment. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for Genius Sports and 9 mentions for Starz Entertainment. Starz Entertainment's average media sentiment score of 0.18 beat Genius Sports' score of 0.16 indicating that Starz Entertainment is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Genius Sports
3 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Starz Entertainment
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Genius Sports$669.49M1.59-$111.58M-$0.43N/A
Starz Entertainment$1.32B0.25-$115.80M-$6.07N/A

81.9% of Genius Sports shares are held by institutional investors. 16.6% of Genius Sports shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 22.6% of Starz Entertainment shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Starz Entertainment has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Genius Sports' net margin of -16.67%. Genius Sports' return on equity of -13.66% beat Starz Entertainment's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Genius Sports-16.67% -13.66% -9.80%
Starz Entertainment N/A -14.20%-4.88%

Summary

Genius Sports beats Starz Entertainment on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Starz Entertainment compare to iQIYI?

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

In the previous week, Starz Entertainment had 5 more articles in the media than iQIYI. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Starz Entertainment and 4 mentions for iQIYI. Starz Entertainment's average media sentiment score of 0.18 beat iQIYI's score of 0.00 indicating that Starz Entertainment is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
iQIYI
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Starz Entertainment
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

iQIYI presently has a consensus target price of $2.55, indicating a potential upside of 111.34%. Starz Entertainment has a consensus target price of $21.40, indicating a potential upside of 9.66%. Given iQIYI's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe iQIYI is more favorable than Starz Entertainment.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
iQIYI
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25
Starz Entertainment
1 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.11

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
iQIYI$27.29B0.04-$29.50M-$0.03N/A
Starz Entertainment$1.32B0.25-$115.80M-$6.07N/A

52.7% of iQIYI shares are owned by institutional investors. 57.8% of iQIYI shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 22.6% of Starz Entertainment shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Starz Entertainment has a net margin of 0.00% compared to iQIYI's net margin of -0.76%. iQIYI's return on equity of -0.93% beat Starz Entertainment's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
iQIYI-0.76% -0.93% -0.27%
Starz Entertainment N/A -14.20%-4.88%

Summary

iQIYI beats Starz Entertainment on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Starz Entertainment compare to Bowlero?

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

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Starz Entertainment$1.32B0.25-$115.80M-$6.07N/A
Bowlero$1.19B0.97-$83.58M-$0.61N/A

In the previous week, Starz Entertainment had 8 more articles in the media than Bowlero. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Starz Entertainment and 1 mentions for Bowlero. Starz Entertainment's average media sentiment score of 0.18 beat Bowlero's score of 0.00 indicating that Starz Entertainment is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Starz Entertainment
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Bowlero
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Starz Entertainment currently has a consensus target price of $21.40, indicating a potential upside of 9.66%. Given Starz Entertainment's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Starz Entertainment is more favorable than Bowlero.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Starz Entertainment
1 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.11
Bowlero
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Starz Entertainment has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Bowlero's net margin of -6.63%. Starz Entertainment's return on equity of -14.20% beat Bowlero's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Starz EntertainmentN/A -14.20% -4.88%
Bowlero -6.63%-31.58%1.31%

68.1% of Bowlero shares are owned by institutional investors. 22.6% of Starz Entertainment shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 79.9% of Bowlero shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Starz Entertainment beats Bowlero on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Starz Entertainment compare to Lucky Strike Entertainment?

Lucky Strike Entertainment (NYSE:LUCK) and Starz Entertainment (NASDAQ:STRZ) are both small-cap entertainment companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, media sentiment, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability and institutional ownership.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Lucky Strike Entertainment$1.24B0.86-$10.02M-$0.65N/A
Starz Entertainment$1.32B0.25-$115.80M-$6.07N/A

In the previous week, Starz Entertainment had 3 more articles in the media than Lucky Strike Entertainment. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Starz Entertainment and 6 mentions for Lucky Strike Entertainment. Lucky Strike Entertainment's average media sentiment score of 0.87 beat Starz Entertainment's score of 0.18 indicating that Lucky Strike Entertainment is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Lucky Strike Entertainment
2 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Starz Entertainment
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

68.1% of Lucky Strike Entertainment shares are held by institutional investors. 84.2% of Lucky Strike Entertainment shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 22.6% of Starz Entertainment shares are held 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.

Lucky Strike Entertainment presently has a consensus target price of $11.08, indicating a potential upside of 42.44%. Starz Entertainment has a consensus target price of $21.40, indicating a potential upside of 9.66%. Given Lucky Strike Entertainment's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Lucky Strike Entertainment is more favorable than Starz Entertainment.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Lucky Strike Entertainment
2 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.13
Starz Entertainment
1 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.11

Starz Entertainment has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Lucky Strike Entertainment's net margin of -7.09%. Lucky Strike Entertainment's return on equity of 0.00% beat Starz Entertainment's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Lucky Strike Entertainment-7.09% N/A -2.74%
Starz Entertainment N/A -14.20%-4.88%

Summary

Lucky Strike Entertainment beats Starz Entertainment on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Starz Entertainment compare to Accel Entertainment?

Starz Entertainment (NASDAQ:STRZ) and Accel Entertainment (NYSE:ACEL) are both small-cap entertainment companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, risk, profitability, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and valuation.

In the previous week, Starz Entertainment had 4 more articles in the media than Accel Entertainment. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Starz Entertainment and 5 mentions for Accel Entertainment. Accel Entertainment's average media sentiment score of 1.10 beat Starz Entertainment's score of 0.18 indicating that Accel Entertainment is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Starz Entertainment
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Accel Entertainment
3 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Starz Entertainment currently has a consensus target price of $21.40, indicating a potential upside of 9.66%. Accel Entertainment has a consensus target price of $14.67, indicating a potential upside of 17.66%. Given Accel Entertainment's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Accel Entertainment is more favorable than Starz Entertainment.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Starz Entertainment
1 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.11
Accel Entertainment
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

55.4% of Accel Entertainment shares are owned by institutional investors. 22.6% of Starz Entertainment shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 14.5% of Accel Entertainment shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Accel Entertainment has a net margin of 3.87% compared to Starz Entertainment's net margin of 0.00%. Accel Entertainment's return on equity of 27.49% beat Starz Entertainment's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Starz EntertainmentN/A -14.20% -4.88%
Accel Entertainment 3.87%27.49%6.77%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Starz Entertainment$1.32B0.25-$115.80M-$6.07N/A
Accel Entertainment$1.33B0.76$51.47M$0.6020.78

Summary

Accel Entertainment beats Starz Entertainment on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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STRZ vs. The Competition

MetricStarz EntertainmentServices – Motion Picture Production And Distribution IndustryServices SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$326.51M$173.56M$1.01B$11.87B
Dividend YieldN/AN/A4.63%5.21%
P/E Ratio-3.21N/A15.6828.47
Price / Sales0.250.1223.1560.92
Price / CashN/AN/A34.6636.52
Price / BookN/AN/A6.586.67
Net Income-$115.80M-$115.80M$1.76M$332.53M
7 Day Performance6.99%-0.79%1.10%2.03%
1 Month Performance61.15%12.31%41.81%9.23%
1 Year PerformanceN/AN/A-6.22%39.62%

Starz Entertainment Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
STRZ
Starz Entertainment
1.2117 of 5 stars
$19.52
+0.7%
$21.40
+9.7%
N/A$326.51M$1.32BN/A1,450
GENI
Genius Sports
3.1036 of 5 stars
$4.41
-1.3%
$12.50
+183.4%
N/A$1.09B$669.49MN/A2,700
IQ
iQIYI
3.4189 of 5 stars
$1.11
-5.6%
$2.55
+130.5%
N/A$1.07B$3.80BN/A4,603
BOWL
Bowlero
N/A$7.24
-3.9%
N/AN/A$1.06B$1.19BN/A11,374
LUCK
Lucky Strike Entertainment
3.1565 of 5 stars
$7.40
+2.2%
$11.08
+49.7%
N/A$1.02B$1.20BN/A12,565

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