Archive · 15 Aug 2025
Starz Reports Q2 Decline, But Anticipates Future Growth
Starz, a TV and streaming company, had a tough quarter financially.
They made less money than expected because of fewer subscribers watching their shows.
However, they are hopeful because of a new show that's doing well and more new shows coming out.
While they lost some subscribers, they think they'll gain more in the next few months.
The company is doing well overall, financially.
Starz reported a Q2 revenue of $319.7 million, slightly below expectations.
U.S. streaming subscribers decreased by 120,000 in Q2.
Total U.S. subscribers (linear and streaming) dropped by 410,000.
Net losses for the quarter were $42.5 million, or $2.54 per share.
The company anticipates subscriber and revenue growth in the coming quarters.
- Who
- Starz, a media company, reported its second quarter earnings.
- What
- Starz reported a decline in subscribers and revenue in the second quarter but projects growth in the coming quarters.
- When
- The second quarter results were reported, with expectations of growth in the third and fourth quarters.
- Where
- The report focuses on Starz in the U.S.
- Why
- The decline was primarily due to pressure on linear subscribers and lower OTT subscriber additions.
Company's Perspective
Analyst Perspective
Business Outlook
Company's Perspective
Focus on growth and expansion
Analyst Perspective
Concern for decreasing subscribers and revenue
- Q2 Revenue
- $319.7 million
- U.S. Streaming Subscribers (Q2)
- 12.2 million
- Total U.S. Subscribers (Q2)
- 17.6 million
- Net Loss (Q2)
- $42.5 million
- Loss per Share
- $2.54
- Net Debt
- $573.5 million
- Stock Performance
- Nearly doubled since May IPO