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Lionsgate Studios (LION) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$11.31 0.00 (0.00%)
As of 03:58 PM Eastern

About Lionsgate Studios Stock (NYSE:LION)

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Key Stats

Today's Range
$11.28
$11.46
50-Day Range
$11.03
$13.96
52-Week Range
$5.88
$16.70
Volume
2.27 million shs
Average Volume
2.98 million shs
Market Capitalization
$3.36 billion
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
N/A
Price Target
$15.84
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy

Company Overview

Lionsgate Studios Corp. (NYSE:LION) is an entertainment company focused on the development, production and distribution of motion pictures and television programming. Its studio operations include theatrical films, television series, home entertainment and digital distribution, as well as the licensing and monetization of a broad content library.

The company owns or distributes well-known film franchises such as The Hunger Games, John Wick, Saw, Twilight and Now You See Me. Its television business produces and distributes scripted and unscripted programming for broadcast networks, cable channels and streaming platforms, including series such as Mad Men, Orange Is the New Black and Yellowstone.

Lionsgate distributes content across North America and international markets through theatrical releases, licensing arrangements, physical and digital home entertainment, and streaming platforms. Lionsgate Studios became a separately traded public company in 2024 following the separation of Lionsgate’s studio business from Starz. The company is led by Chief Executive Officer Jon Feltheimer, who has served in that role since 2000.

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Lionsgate Studios Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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70th Percentile Overall Score

LION MarketRank™: 

Lionsgate Studios scored higher than 70% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 100th out of 244 stocks in the communication services sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    Lionsgate Studios has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.64, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 8 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

  • Upside Potential

    Lionsgate Studios has a consensus price target of $15.84, representing about 39.1% upside from its current price of $11.39.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    Lionsgate Studios has been the subject of 6 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

  • Read more about Lionsgate Studios' stock forecast and price target.
  • Earnings Growth

    Earnings for Lionsgate Studios are expected to grow by 500.00% in the coming year, from $0.04 to $0.24 per share.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of Lionsgate Studios is -27.12, 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 Lionsgate Studios is -27.12, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    6.99% of the float of Lionsgate Studios has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    Lionsgate Studios has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 7.24.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in Lionsgate Studios has recently increased by 3.74%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.
  • Dividend Yield

    Lionsgate Studios does not currently pay a dividend.

  • Dividend Growth

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

  • Dividend Sustainability

    Based on EPS estimates, Lionsgate Studios will have a dividend payout ratio of 200.00% in the coming year. This indicates that Lionsgate Studios may not be able to sustain their current dividend.

  • News Sentiment

    Lionsgate Studios has a news sentiment score of 0.35. 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 lower news sentiment than the 0.70 average news sentiment score of Communication Services companies.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 8 news articles for Lionsgate Studios this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.
  • Search Interest

    Only 1 people have searched for LION on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -83% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • MarketBeat Follows

    1 people have added Lionsgate Studios to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, Lionsgate Studios insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    31.90% of the stock of Lionsgate Studios is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    Lionsgate Studios has minimal institutional ownership at this time.

  • Read more about Lionsgate Studios' insider trading history.
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LION Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Lionsgate Studios' stock was trading at $9.12 at the beginning of 2026. Since then, LION stock has increased by 24.9% and is now trading at $11.39.

Lionsgate Studios Corp. (NYSE:LION) announced its earnings results on Thursday, August, 6th. The company reported $0.06 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.08) by $0.14. The business earned $776.60 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $703.10 million.
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Lionsgate Studios' top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (5.52%), Wellington Management Group LLP (2.50%), Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (1.95%) and Coastal Bridge Advisors LLC (1.83%). Insiders that own company stock include Liberty 77 Capital LP, Michael Raymond Burns, Jon Feltheimer and Brian Goldsmith.
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Shares of LION 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.

Company Calendar

Last Earnings
8/06/2026
Today
9/17/2026
Fiscal Year End
3/31/2027

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NYSE
Industry
Entertainment
Sub-Industry
Movies & Entertainment
Current Symbol
NYSE:LION
Previous Symbol
NYSE:LION
CIK
929351
Employees
1,032
Year Founded
1997

Price Target and Rating

High Price Target
$20.00
Low Price Target
$12.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+40.1%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.64
Research Coverage
11 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)
($0.42)
Trailing P/E Ratio
N/A
Forward P/E Ratio
282.75
P/E Growth
N/A
Net Income
-$198.30 million
Net Margins
-4.10%
Pretax Margin
-3.31%
Return on Equity
N/A
Return on Assets
-0.44%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
N/A
Current Ratio
0.44
Quick Ratio
0.44

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$2.63 billion
Price / Sales
1.28
Cash Flow
$3.31 per share
Price / Cash Flow
3.42
Book Value
($4.01) per share
Price / Book
-2.82

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
297,490,000
Free Float
202,591,000
Market Cap
$3.36 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.66

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This page (NYSE:LION) was last updated on 9/17/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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