Starz Acquisition LLC, formerly Starz, is an integrated media and entertainment company. The Company provides premium subscription video programming in the United States to cable operators, satellite television providers, telecommunications companies and online video providers. The Company's segments include Starz Networks and Starz Distribution. The Starz Networks segment provides premium subscription video programming to the United States multichannel video programming distributors (MVPDs), including cable operators (such as Comcast and Time Warner Cable), satellite television providers (such as DIRECTV and DISH Network) and telecommunications companies (such as AT&T and Verizon). The Starz Distribution segment includes the operations of its Anchor Bay Entertainment, Starz Digital and Starz Worldwide Distribution businesses. It also develops, produces and acquires entertainment content and distributes this content to consumers in the United States and throughout the world.
Industry, Sector and Symbol:
- Sector: Cyclical Consumer Goods & Services
- Industry: Broadcasting
- Sub-Industry: Cable & Satellite
- Symbol: NASDAQ:STRZA
- CUSIP: 85571Q10
- Web: www.starz.com
Average Prices:- 50 Day Moving Avg: $33.03
- 200 Day Moving Avg: $30.74
P/E:- Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
- Foreward P/E Ratio: 14.43
- P/E Growth: 0.00
Profitability:- Net Margins: -68.21%
- Return on Equity: -14.75%
- Return on Assets: -6.41%
Debt:- Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 3.55%
- Current Ratio: 2.59%
- Quick Ratio: 2.59%
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Frequently Asked Questions for Starz Acquisition LLC (NASDAQ:STRZA)
What is Starz Acquisition LLC's stock symbol?
Starz Acquisition LLC trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "STRZA."
How were Starz Acquisition LLC's earnings last quarter?
Starz Acquisition LLC (NASDAQ:STRZA) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July, 28th. The company reported $0.54 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, meeting the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.54. The company had revenue of $402.60 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $421.17 million. Starz Acquisition LLC had a negative return on equity of 14.75% and a negative net margin of 68.21%. The company's revenue for the quarter was down 3.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $0.59 EPS. View Starz Acquisition LLC's Earnings History.
Where is Starz Acquisition LLC's stock going? Where will Starz Acquisition LLC's stock price be in 2017?
1 brokerages have issued 1 year target prices for Starz Acquisition LLC's stock. Their forecasts range from $36.00 to $36.00. On average, they anticipate Starz Acquisition LLC's stock price to reach $36.00 in the next year. View Analyst Ratings for Starz Acquisition LLC.
Who are some of Starz Acquisition LLC's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Starz Acquisition LLC include Comcast Corporation (CMCSA), Walt Disney Company (The) (DIS), CBS Corporation (CBS), Sky Plc (SKY), Sky Plc (BSY), Liberty Media Corporation (LSXMA), ITV plc (ITV), Sinclair Broadcast Group (SBGI), TiVo Corporation (TIVO), Liberty Media Corporation (BATRK), Gray Television (GTN), Central European Media Enterprises (CETV), Phoenix New Media Limited (FENG), Global Eagle Entertainment (ENT), Comcast (CMCSK), Directv (DTV) and Starz Acquisition LLC (LCAPA).
Who are Starz Acquisition LLC's key executives?
Starz Acquisition LLC's management team includes the folowing people:
- Christopher P. Albrecht, President, Chief Executive Officer
- Jeffrey A. Hirsch, Chief Operating Officer
- Michael J. Thornton, Chief Revenue Officer and Executive Vice President
- David I. Weil, Chief Legal Officer
- Carmi D. Zlotnik, Managing Director - Starz Entertainment and Starz Media, LLC
How do I buy Starz Acquisition LLC stock?
Shares of Starz Acquisition LLC can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Starz Acquisition LLC's stock price today?
One share of Starz Acquisition LLC stock can currently be purchased for approximately $34.93.
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Earnings History for Starz Acquisition LLC (NASDAQ:STRZA)Earnings History by Quarter for Starz Acquisition LLC (NASDAQ STRZA)| Date | Quarter | Consensus Estimate | Actual EPS | Revenue Estimate | Actual Revenue | Release Link | Conference Call | Details |
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| 10/27/2016 | Q316 | $0.53 | $0.34 | $405.52 million | $407.80 million | View | Listen |  |
| 7/28/2016 | Q216 | $0.54 | $0.54 | $421.17 million | $402.60 million | View | Listen | |
| 4/28/2016 | Q116 | $0.67 | $0.65 | $435.68 million | $431.90 million | View | Listen | |
| 2/25/2016 | Q415 | $0.30 | $0.26 | $427.55 million | $427.60 million | View | Listen | |
| 10/29/2015 | Q315 | $0.59 | $0.56 | $422.99 million | $404.10 million | View | Listen | |
| 7/29/2015 | Q215 | $0.66 | $0.59 | $446.93 million | $417.70 million | View | Listen | |
| 4/30/2015 | Q115 | $0.62 | $0.79 | $436.55 million | $450.70 million | View | Listen | |
| 2/25/2015 | Q414 | $0.53 | $0.74 | $424.30 million | $425.60 million | View | Listen | |
| 10/30/2014 | Q314 | $0.51 | $0.51 | $484.40 million | $408.20 million | View | N/A | |
| 7/31/2014 | Q214 | $0.50 | $0.62 | $442.84 million | $410.10 million | View | N/A | |
| 5/1/2014 | Q114 | $0.53 | $0.56 | $421.24 million | $420.00 million | View | N/A | |
| 2/21/2014 | Q413 | $0.45 | $0.62 | $430.02 million | $415.20 million | View | N/A | |
| 11/13/2013 | Q313 | $0.43 | $0.43 | $404.97 million | $446.10 million | View | N/A | |
| 8/1/2013 | Q2 2013 | $0.43 | $0.52 | $406.74 million | $517.40 million | View | N/A | |
| 5/9/2013 | Q1 2013 | $0.49 | $0.47 | $404.48 million | $399.32 million | View | N/A | |
(Data available from 1/1/2011 forward)
Earnings Estimates for Starz Acquisition LLC (NASDAQ:STRZA)Current Year EPS Consensus Estimate: $2.13 EPS
Next Year EPS Consensus Estimate: $2.42 EPS
Dividend History for Starz Acquisition LLC (NASDAQ:STRZA)
No dividend announcements for this company have been tracked by MarketBeat.com
Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History for Starz Acquisition LLC (NASDAQ:STRZA)Insider Ownership Percentage: 8.50%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 80.15%
Insider Trades by Quarter for Starz Acquisition LLC (NASDAQ:STRZA)| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Details |
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| 11/21/2016 | Merion Investment Management L | Major Shareholder | Buy | 386,587 | $33.94 | $13,120,762.78 | |
| 9/28/2016 | Daniel E Sanchez | Director | Sell | 1,775 | $31.44 | $55,806.00 | |
| 8/22/2016 | Susan M Lyne | Director | Sell | 1,000 | $31.33 | $31,330.00 | |
| 5/9/2016 | Jeffrey Sagansky | Director | Sell | 3,500 | $27.43 | $96,005.00 | |
| 1/6/2016 | Christopher Albrecht | CEO | Sell | 45,941 | $32.21 | $1,479,759.61 | |
| 1/5/2016 | Christopher Albrecht | CEO | Sell | 45,940 | $32.88 | $1,510,507.20 | |
| 1/4/2016 | Christopher Albrecht | CEO | Sell | 1,915 | $32.90 | $63,003.50 | |
| 12/16/2015 | Christopher Albrecht | CEO | Sell | 956 | $33.73 | $32,245.88 | |
| 12/2/2015 | Christopher Albrecht | CEO | Sell | 93,796 | $35.42 | $3,322,254.32 | |
| 12/2/2015 | Michael Thornton | EVP | Sell | 4,696 | $35.31 | $165,815.76 | |
| 11/3/2015 | Christopher Albrecht | CEO | Sell | 45,940 | $35.07 | $1,611,115.80 | |
| 11/2/2015 | Christopher Albrecht | CEO | Sell | 1,915 | $34.79 | $66,622.85 | |
| 10/7/2015 | Christopher Albrecht | CEO | Sell | 91,881 | $39.02 | $3,585,196.62 | |
| 10/1/2015 | Christopher Albrecht | CEO | Sell | 1,915 | $37.36 | $71,544.40 | |
| 10/1/2015 | Michael Thornton | EVP | Sell | 6,500 | $37.34 | $242,710.00 | |
| 9/8/2015 | Charles Y Tanabe | Director | Sell | 10,000 | $38.38 | $383,800.00 | |
| 9/2/2015 | Christopher Albrecht | CEO | Sell | 93,796 | $36.71 | $3,443,251.16 | |
| 9/2/2015 | Michael Thornton | EVP | Sell | 6,500 | $36.48 | $237,120.00 | |
| 7/9/2015 | David Weil | EVP | Sell | 13,728 | $42.97 | $589,892.16 | |
| 7/8/2015 | Christopher Albrecht | CEO | Sell | 22,557 | $42.88 | $967,244.16 | |
| 6/8/2015 | Gregory B Maffei | Director | Sell | 161,438 | $41.41 | $6,685,147.58 | |
| 6/4/2015 | Scott D Macdonald | CFO | Sell | 43,848 | $41.26 | $1,809,168.48 | |
| 4/8/2015 | Christopher Albrecht | CEO | Sell | 22,560 | $34.95 | $788,472.00 | |
| 4/8/2015 | Michael Thornton | EVP | Sell | 6,500 | $34.94 | $227,110.00 | |
| 3/16/2015 | Charles Y Tanabe | Director | Sell | 35,000 | $33.94 | $1,187,900.00 | |
| 3/4/2015 | Scott D Macdonald | CFO | Sell | 70,066 | $34.09 | $2,388,549.94 | |
| 2/27/2015 | Jeffrey Sagansky | Director | Sell | 5,000 | $33.79 | $168,950.00 | |
| 2/11/2015 | Michael Thornton | EVP | Sell | 6,500 | $31.67 | $205,855.00 | |
| 2/5/2015 | Glenn Curtis | President | Sell | 19,870 | $30.13 | $598,683.10 | |
| 2/3/2015 | Glenn Curtis | President | Sell | 13,101 | $29.65 | $388,444.65 | |
| 2/3/2015 | Michael Thornton | EVP | Sell | 6,500 | $30.00 | $195,000.00 | |
| 2/2/2015 | Glenn Curtis | President | Sell | 7,611 | $29.35 | $223,382.85 | |
| 1/8/2015 | Glenn Curtis | President | Sell | 17,500 | $28.27 | $494,725.00 | |
| 1/7/2015 | Christopher Albrecht | CEO | Sell | 22,560 | $28.46 | $642,057.60 | |
| 1/6/2015 | Glenn Curtis | President | Sell | 17,500 | $28.87 | $505,225.00 | |
| 12/26/2014 | Michael Thornton | EVP | Sell | 6,500 | $30.00 | $195,000.00 | |
| 12/18/2014 | Daniel E Sanchez | Director | Sell | 2,335 | $28.10 | $65,613.50 | |
| 12/10/2014 | Christopher Albrecht | CEO | Sell | 21,605 | $28.81 | $622,440.05 | |
| 12/4/2014 | Glenn Curtis | President | Sell | 23,624 | $32.35 | $764,236.40 | |
| 12/4/2014 | Scott D Macdonald | CFO | Sell | 35,817 | $31.98 | $1,145,427.66 | |
| 12/3/2014 | Scott D Macdonald | CFO | Sell | 26,210 | $33.28 | $872,268.80 | |
| 12/2/2014 | Glenn Curtis | President | Sell | 11,376 | $32.72 | $372,222.72 | |
| 12/1/2014 | Glenn Curtis | President | Sell | 8,690 | $32.52 | $282,598.80 | |
| 11/6/2014 | Glenn Curtis | President | Sell | 17,500 | $31.41 | $549,675.00 | |
| 11/6/2014 | Scott D Macdonald | CFO | Sell | 48,420 | $31.38 | $1,519,419.60 | |
| 11/5/2014 | Michael Thornton | EVP | Sell | 6,500 | $31.33 | $203,645.00 | |
| 11/4/2014 | Glenn Curtis | President | Sell | 20,211 | $31.41 | $634,827.51 | |
| 11/4/2014 | Scott D Macdonald | CFO | Sell | 52,446 | $31.40 | $1,646,804.40 | |
| 10/8/2014 | Christopher Albrecht | CEO | Sell | 22,561 | $32.34 | $729,622.74 | |
| 9/17/2014 | Carmi Zlotnik | Insider | Sell | 13,652 | $30.43 | $415,430.36 | |
| 9/10/2014 | Christopher Albrecht | CEO | Sell | 20,350 | $31.22 | $635,327.00 | |
| 8/26/2014 | Christopher Albrecht | CEO | Sell | 22,981 | $30.42 | $699,082.02 | |
| 8/13/2014 | Carmi Zlotnik | Insider | Sell | 20,367 | $27.87 | $567,628.29 | |
| 8/5/2014 | Michael Thornton | EVP | Sell | 5,690 | $28.52 | $162,278.80 | |
| 7/16/2014 | Carmi Zlotnik | Insider | Sell | 16,338 | $29.06 | $474,782.28 | |
| 7/9/2014 | Michael Thornton | EVP | Sell | 5,000 | $29.15 | $145,750.00 | |
| 6/18/2014 | Carmi Zlotnik | Insider | Sell | 22,524 | $28.46 | $641,033.04 | |
| 6/11/2014 | Michael Thornton | EVP | Sell | 5,000 | $29.48 | $147,400.00 | |
| 6/5/2014 | J. Steven Beabout | VP | Sell | 29,085 | $30.95 | $900,180.75 | |
| 6/4/2014 | J. Steven Beabout | VP | Sell | 19,840 | $30.74 | $609,881.60 | |
| 6/3/2014 | J. Steven Beabout | VP | Sell | 36,306 | $30.44 | $1,105,154.64 | |
| 5/27/2014 | Susan M Lyne | Director | Sell | 3,240 | $30.82 | $99,856.80 | |
| 5/14/2014 | Carmi Zlotnik | Insider | Sell | 16,792 | $29.82 | $500,737.44 | |
| 5/7/2014 | Michael Thornton | EVP | Sell | 5,000 | $29.84 | $149,200.00 | |
| 4/16/2014 | Carmi Zlotnik | Insider | Sell | 16,000 | $31.32 | $501,120.00 | |
| 4/9/2014 | Michael Thornton | EVP | Sell | 5,000 | $32.04 | $160,200.00 | |
| 3/28/2014 | Daniel Sanchez | Director | Sell | 4,142 | $32.00 | $132,544.00 | |
| 3/14/2014 | Michael Thornton | EVP | Sell | 5,000 | $32.53 | $162,650.00 | |
| 8/9/2013 | John Malone | major shareholder | Sell | 204,000 | $24.36 | $4,969,440.00 | |
| 5/14/2013 | Edward L Huguez | Insider | Sell | 7,480 | $22.80 | $170,544.00 | |
| 3/11/2013 | Christopher Albrecht | CEO | Sell | 50,467 | $20.22 | $1,020,442.74 | |
| 3/5/2013 | Scott D Macdonald | CFO | Sell | 5,466 | $19.58 | $107,024.28 | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Headline Trends for Starz Acquisition LLC (NASDAQ:STRZA)
Latest Headlines for Starz Acquisition LLC (NASDAQ:STRZA)
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 | Analyzing CBS Corporation (CBS) & Starz Acquisition (STRZA)
www.americanbankingnews.com - August 19 at 8:28 PM |
| Critical Survey: Starz Acquisition (NASDAQ:STRZA) versus Liberty Media Corporation (LSXMA)
www.americanbankingnews.com - August 11 at 4:48 PM |
| TiVo Corporation (TIVO) and Starz Acquisition (STRZA) Head to Head Review
www.americanbankingnews.com - August 9 at 12:10 AM |
| Financial Contrast: Starz Acquisition (STRZA) versus Global Eagle Entertainment (ENT)
www.americanbankingnews.com - June 23 at 2:04 PM |
 | Omari Hardwick makes power moves through Starz drama 'Power'
finance.yahoo.com - June 22 at 1:52 PM |
| Starz Acquisition (STRZA) Earns Daily News Sentiment Rating of 0.40
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 1 at 2:06 PM |
| Very Favorable Press Coverage Very Likely to Affect Starz Acquisition (STRZA) Share Price
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 28 at 8:04 AM |
| Starz Acquisition (STRZA) Earns Media Sentiment Score of -0.07
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 25 at 1:33 PM |
| Positive Media Coverage Extremely Likely to Impact Starz Acquisition (STRZA) Stock Price
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 21 at 6:06 PM |
| Starz Acquisition (STRZA) Receives Daily Coverage Optimism Rating of 0.14
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 18 at 3:36 PM |
 | Lions Gate Says Starz Merger Ahead Of Schedule; Street Awaits More Details On Performance - Benzinga
www.benzinga.com - February 11 at 8:08 PM |
| Lions Gate Says Starz Merger Ahead Of Schedule; Street Awaits More Details On Performance
finance.yahoo.com - February 10 at 5:22 AM |
 | LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION Financials
us.rd.yahoo.com - December 14 at 5:01 AM |
 | Top Picks For 2017
seekingalpha.com - December 8 at 10:17 PM |
| Jim Chanos Adds to Starz
us.rd.yahoo.com - December 8 at 10:17 PM |
| STARZ ACQUISITION LLC Files SEC form 8-K, Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Termination of a Material Defin
us.rd.yahoo.com - December 8 at 10:17 PM |
| STARZ Files SEC form 8-K, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
us.rd.yahoo.com - December 7 at 7:50 PM |
| Starz Integrates Spotify into Its App Platform Merging the Music and Video Entertainment Experience
finance.yahoo.com - November 29 at 3:37 PM |
| STARZ Financials
finance.yahoo.com - November 17 at 7:23 PM |
 | Starz to launch premium channels on DirecTV Now
www.bizjournals.com - November 11 at 7:25 PM |
 | Is Lions Gate Entertainment Stock a Buy?
www.fool.com - November 8 at 11:45 AM |
| Lions Gate (LGF) Reports Q2 Loss, Starz Merger on Track
finance.yahoo.com - November 4 at 11:42 AM |
| STARZ Files SEC form 8-K, Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits
biz.yahoo.com - November 4 at 11:42 AM |
| Starz lays off employees as part of streamlining
www.bizjournals.com - November 3 at 7:44 PM |
| STARZ Files SEC form 8-K, Results of Operations and Financial Condition, Financial Statements and Exhibits
biz.yahoo.com - November 1 at 7:52 PM |
| STARZ Files SEC form 8-K, Change in Directors or Principal Officers, Other Events, Financial Statements and Exhibits
biz.yahoo.com - October 28 at 7:19 PM |
| Starz (STRZA) Q3 2016 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
seekingalpha.com - October 28 at 11:32 AM |
| Starz Profits Slump as Subscriber Growth Accelerates
www.fool.com - October 28 at 11:32 AM |
| Starz misses 3Q profit forecasts
finance.yahoo.com - October 27 at 7:40 PM |
| Q3 2016 Starz Earnings Release - After Market Close
biz.yahoo.com - October 27 at 12:38 PM |
 | Moody's Liquidity-Stress Index improves again in September; energy sector woes largely contained
www.moodys.com - October 4 at 11:18 AM |
| LG FinanceCo Corp. -- Moody's assigns a B2 rating to Lions Gate's proposed senior unsecured bonds offering
www.moodys.com - September 30 at 6:50 PM |
| Starz Announces Third Quarter 2016 Earnings Release and Conference Call
finance.yahoo.com - September 27 at 12:07 PM |
| Affiliation Agreements With DirecTV, AT&T Mean Reductions In Revenue For Starz - Benzinga
www.benzinga.com - September 26 at 11:57 AM |
| Cuts, Raises, Suspensions And Specials: The Week In Dividends ... - Benzinga
www.benzinga.com - September 25 at 11:28 AM |
 | Why Lionsgate Is Suspending Its Dividend
www.investopedia.com - September 23 at 11:02 AM |
| STARZ Files SEC form 8-K, Regulation FD Disclosure
biz.yahoo.com - September 22 at 11:16 AM |
Starz Acquisition LLC (STRZA) Chart for Wednesday, September, 20, 2017
