Starz Entertainment (NASDAQ:STRZ) Stock: Insider James Kapenstein Acquires 460 Shares

Starz Entertainment Corp. (NASDAQ:STRZ) insider James Kapenstein acquired 460 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, November 2nd. The stock was bought at an average cost of $22.84 per share, with a total value of $10,506.40. Following the purchase, the insider owned 12,762 shares in the company, valued at $291,484.08. The trade was a 3.74% increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink.

Starz Entertainment Stock Up 8.6%

Shares of STRZ opened at $25.38 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.59, a quick ratio of 0.33 and a current ratio of 0.33. Starz Entertainment Corp. has a 52 week low of $8.40 and a 52 week high of $32.58. The stock has a market capitalization of $434.61 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -1.04 and a beta of 2.58. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $24.43 and a 200-day moving average of $20.74.

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

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities research analysts have commented on the company. Citigroup assumed coverage on Starz Entertainment in a research report on Monday, September 14th. They issued an “outperform” rating on the stock. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “hold” rating and set a $30.00 target price on shares of Starz Entertainment in a research note on Tuesday, August 18th. Morgan Stanley set a $30.00 price target on shares of Starz Entertainment in a research report on Monday, August 10th. Wall Street Zen upgraded Starz Entertainment from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, October 31st. Finally, Citizens Jmp initiated coverage on Starz Entertainment in a research note on Monday, September 14th. They issued a “market outperform” rating and a $40.00 price objective on the stock. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have given a Buy rating, three have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $33.71.

Starz Entertainment News Roundup

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.

Institutional Trading of Starz Entertainment

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Legal & General Group Plc bought a new position in Starz Entertainment during the second quarter worth about $34,000. Gamco Investors INC. ET AL increased its holdings in Starz Entertainment by 4.3% during the 1st quarter. Gamco Investors INC. ET AL now owns 72,411 shares of the company’s stock worth $833,000 after acquiring an additional 3,000 shares during the period. Hsbc Holdings PLC increased its holdings in shares of Starz Entertainment by 11.6% in the first quarter. Hsbc Holdings PLC now owns 40,747 shares of the company’s stock worth $469,000 after purchasing an additional 4,243 shares during the period. Persistent Asset Partners Ltd purchased a new stake in shares of Starz Entertainment in the second quarter worth $196,000. Finally, State of Wyoming purchased a new position in Starz Entertainment during the third quarter worth about $184,000.

About Starz Entertainment

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.