Starz Entertainment (NASDAQ:STRZ) Stock: Insider Scott Macdonald Acquires 2,500 Shares

Starz Entertainment Corp. (NASDAQ:STRZ) CFO Scott Macdonald bought 2,500 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, November 2nd. The stock was purchased at an average price of $22.22 per share, with a total value of $55,550.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the chief financial officer directly owned 46,331 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,029,474.82. This trade represents a 5.70% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website.

Starz Entertainment Price Performance

STRZ opened at $25.38 on Thursday. Starz Entertainment Corp. has a 12-month low of $8.40 and a 12-month high of $32.58. The company has a current ratio of 0.33, a quick ratio of 0.33 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.59. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $24.43 and its 200-day simple moving average is $20.74. The company has a market capitalization of $434.61 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -1.04 and a beta of 2.58.

Starz Entertainment (NASDAQ:STRZ) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October 29th. The company reported ($2.02) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($1.63) by ($0.39). The firm had revenue of $322.40 million for the quarter. Starz Entertainment had a negative net margin of 32.52% and a negative return on equity of 34.04%. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that Starz Entertainment Corp. will post -6.12 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research firms have commented on STRZ. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “hold” rating and set a $30.00 target price on shares of Starz Entertainment in a research report on Tuesday, August 18th. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Starz Entertainment from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, October 31st. Citizens Jmp assumed coverage on shares of Starz Entertainment in a research note on Monday, September 14th. They set a “market outperform” rating and a $40.00 price objective on the stock. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Starz Entertainment in a report on Tuesday, October 27th. Finally, Citigroup initiated coverage on Starz Entertainment in a research report on Monday, September 14th. They set an “outperform” rating on the stock. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have assigned a Buy rating, three have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Starz Entertainment currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $33.71.

Key Starz Entertainment News

Here are the key news stories impacting Starz Entertainment this week:

• Positive Sentiment: CEO Jeffrey Hirsch, CFO Scott Macdonald and insider James Kapenstein all bought shares on November 2, increasing their individual holdings. The purchases may signal confidence in Starz’s prospects. Insider purchase report
• Positive Sentiment: An earnings review cited OTT revenue growth, margin expansion and strong free cash flow, and reported that 2026 OIBDA guidance was raised to $220 million. The company’s investment in owned content could also support subscriber growth and licensing opportunities. Earnings review
• Neutral Sentiment: Starz is backing an HBCU film festival at Howard University, providing participants with industry exposure and potential Hollywood opportunities; the near-term financial impact is unclear. Festival coverage
• Neutral Sentiment: Byron Allen reportedly sold his Starz investment for a $20 million gain. The transaction shows he profited from the investment, but does not by itself indicate a change in the company’s business outlook. Report on Byron Allen’s investment
• Negative Sentiment: Starz’s latest reported quarter included an adjusted? EPS loss of $2.02, worse than the $1.63 loss analysts expected. Its low current ratio and relatively high debt burden are additional risks that may weigh on investor sentiment.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Starz Entertainment

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Legal & General Group Plc purchased a new stake in Starz Entertainment in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $34,000. Persistent Asset Partners Ltd bought a new stake in shares of Starz Entertainment in the 2nd quarter worth $196,000. State of Wyoming acquired a new stake in Starz Entertainment in the 3rd quarter valued at about $184,000. Deutsche Bank AG bought a new stake in Starz Entertainment during the second quarter worth approximately $342,000. Finally, Ratan Capital Management LP acquired a new position in shares of Starz Entertainment in the 2nd quarter valued at $368,000.

Starz Entertainment Company Profile

Starz Entertainment Corp. is a media and entertainment company that operates premium subscription television and streaming services. Its offerings include the STARZ premium network, related linear television channels and the STARZ streaming platform, which provides original series, feature films and licensed entertainment content.

The company’s programming has included original dramas, comedies and franchises, as well as a selection of theatrical and television movies. STARZ content is distributed through traditional pay-TV providers, digital platforms and direct-to-consumer subscriptions, with availability varying by market and distribution partner.

Starz was established in 1994 as a premium television service and was acquired by Lionsgate in 2016.