Kartoon Studios (TOON) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Kartoon Studios, Inc. (NASDAQ: TOON) is a diversified entertainment company focused on creating, producing and distributing animated and live-action content for children and families. The company develops original intellectual property and builds consumer brands across television, digital streaming platforms and theatrical releases. Its offerings span episodic series, feature films and short-form programming, all designed to engage young audiences with positive messaging and educational themes.

The company’s flagship streaming service, the Kartoon Channel, features a wide library of original series such as Rainbow Rangers and Stan Lee’s Superhero Kindergarten, as well as licensed third-party titles. Kartoon Studios also oversees Stan Lee Universe, a brand division that manages the legacy characters and storylines created by legendary comic book writer Stan Lee. Beyond direct-to-consumer streaming, Kartoon Studios partners with traditional broadcasters, pay-TV operators and educational platforms to distribute content globally.

Founded in 2006 under the name Genius Brands International, the company rebranded as Kartoon Studios in mid-2022 to better reflect its focus on developing iconic cartoon franchises and expanding its global footprint. Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Kartoon Studios maintains production offices in key markets and collaborates with creative teams across North America, Europe and Asia. Its content has been localized in multiple languages and is available on a range of devices, including mobile apps, smart TVs and in-flight entertainment systems.

Kartoon Studios is led by CEO and Chairman Andy Heyward, a veteran producer in the children’s entertainment industry whose career includes launching successful animated series and overseeing content strategy. Under his guidance, the company continues to pursue strategic partnerships, consumer product licensing and new distribution channels, aiming to grow its library of family-friendly IP and strengthen its position in the global youth entertainment market.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $0.80 to $0.83
• 50-Day Range: $0.65 to $0.83
• 52-Week Range: $0.46 to $0.93
• Volume: 205,579 shs
• Average Volume: 207,013 shs
• Market Capitalization: $38.49 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Kartoon Studios Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Kartoon Studios scored higher than 12% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 272nd 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: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Kartoon Studios.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Kartoon Studios is -0.79, 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 Kartoon Studios is -0.79, 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

Kartoon Studios has a P/B Ratio of 0.53. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

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

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.78% of the float of Kartoon Studios has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Kartoon Studios has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 7.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Kartoon Studios has recently decreased by 0.79%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

Dividend

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

Dividend Yield

Kartoon Studios does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Kartoon Studios does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

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

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.78% of the float of Kartoon Studios has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Kartoon Studios has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 7.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Kartoon Studios has recently decreased by 0.79%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.1 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

Search Interest

3 people have searched for TOON on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 50% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

2 people have added Kartoon Studios to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Kartoon Studios insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $4,960.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 6.37% of the stock of Kartoon Studios is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 8.57% of the stock of Kartoon Studios is held by institutions.

TOON Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have TOON shares performed this year?

Kartoon Studios' stock was trading at $0.59 at the beginning of the year. Since then, TOON shares have increased by 36.0% and is now trading at $0.8022.

Who are Kartoon Studios' major shareholders?

Kartoon Studios' top institutional investors include Armistice Capital LLC (5.18%), Caption Management LLC (0.42%) and Jane Street Group LLC (0.07%). Insiders that own company stock include Andy Heyward and Gray Davis.
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How do I buy shares of Kartoon Studios?

Shares of TOON 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 Kartoon Studios own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Kartoon Studios investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Broadcom (AVGO), Arista Networks (ANET), Disc Medicine (IRON), Adobe (ADBE) and Jabil (JBL).

Company Calendar

• Today: 9/07/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Consumer Discretionary
• Industry: Motion picture & video production
• Sub-Industry: Entertainment
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:TOON
• CIK: 1355848
• Web: www.gnusbrands.com
• Phone: 310-273-4222
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 715
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($0.46)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$77.10 million
• Net Margins: -114.48%
• Pretax Margin: -126.76%
• Return on Equity: -78.36%
• Return on Assets: -38.43%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 1.10
• Quick Ratio: 1.10

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $37.91 million
• Price / Sales: 1.02
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: $1.51 per share
• Price / Book: 0.53

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 47,984,000
• Free Float: 36,084,000
• Market Cap: $38.49 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 2.19