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Lionsgate faces activist pressure to sell itself in ‘AI era’ - Semafor

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:28:27 -0400

(Updated - August 11, 2026 10:28 AM EDT)

Lionsgate faces activist pressure to sell itself in ‘AI era’ - Semafor

Activist investor Anson Funds is pushing movie studio Lionsgate to redefine itself for “the AI era” or put itself up for sale.

Lionsgate faces activist pressure to sell itself in ‘AI era’ - Semafor

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:28:27 -0400

(Updated - August 11, 2026 10:28 AM EDT)

Lionsgate faces activist pressure to sell itself in ‘AI era’ - Semafor

Activist investor Anson Funds is pushing movie studio Lionsgate to redefine itself for “the AI era” or put itself up for sale.

Lionsgate faces activist pressure to sell itself in ‘AI era’ - Semafor

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:28:27 -0400

(Updated - August 11, 2026 10:28 AM EDT)

Lionsgate faces activist pressure to sell itself in ‘AI era’ - Semafor

Activist investor Anson Funds is pushing movie studio Lionsgate to redefine itself for “the AI era” or put itself up for sale.

Lionsgate faces activist pressure to sell itself in ‘AI era’ - Semafor

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:28:27 -0400

(Updated - August 11, 2026 10:28 AM EDT)

Lionsgate faces activist pressure to sell itself in ‘AI era’ - Semafor

Activist investor Anson Funds is pushing movie studio Lionsgate to redefine itself for “the AI era” or put itself up for sale.

Lionsgate Studios Corp (LION) PT Lowered to $16 at B.Riley

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:18:24 -0400

B.Riley analyst Drew Crum lowered the price target on Lionsgate Studios Corp (NASDAQ: LION) to $16.00 (from $17.00) while maintaining a Neutral rating.

LIONSGATE REPORTS RESULTS FOR FIRST QUARTER FISCAL 2027

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:05:00 -0400

Revenue was $776.6 Million, Up 48% Year-over-Year

Operating Income was $25.6 Million

Net Loss from Continuing Operations Attributable to Shareholders was $28.8 Million, or $0.10 Diluted Net Loss Per Share

Adjusted Net Income from Continuing Operations Attributable to Shareholders was $18.9 Million, or $0.06 Adjusted Diluted Net Income Per Share

Adjusted OIBDA was $79.3 Million

Net Cash Flows Provided by Operating Activities were $54 Million in the Quarter; Adjusted Free Cash Flow was $128.9 Million

SANTA MONICA, Calif. and VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lionsgate Studios

LIONSGATE REPORTS RESULTS FOR FIRST QUARTER FISCAL 2027

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:05:00 -0400

Revenue was $776.6 Million, Up 48% Year-over-Year

Operating Income was $25.6 Million

Net Loss from Continuing Operations Attributable to Shareholders was $28.8 Million, or $0.10 Diluted Net Loss Per Share

Adjusted Net Income from Continuing Operations Attributable to Shareholders was $18.9 Million, or $0.06 Adjusted Diluted Net Income Per Share

Adjusted OIBDA was $79.3 Million

Net Cash Flows Provided by Operating Activities were $54 Million in the Quarter; Adjusted Free Cash Flow was $128.9 Million

SANTA MONICA, Calif. and VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lionsgate Studios

LIONSGATE REPORTS RESULTS FOR FIRST QUARTER FISCAL 2027

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:05:00 -0400

Revenue was $776.6 Million, Up 48% Year-over-Year

Operating Income was $25.6 Million

Net Loss from Continuing Operations Attributable to Shareholders was $28.8 Million, or $0.10 Diluted Net Loss Per Share

Adjusted Net Income from Continuing Operations Attributable to Shareholders was $18.9 Million, or $0.06 Adjusted Diluted Net Income Per Share

Adjusted OIBDA was $79.3 Million

Net Cash Flows Provided by Operating Activities were $54 Million in the Quarter; Adjusted Free Cash Flow was $128.9 Million

SANTA MONICA, Calif. and VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lionsgate Studios

LIONSGATE REPORTS RESULTS FOR FIRST QUARTER FISCAL 2027

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:05:00 -0400

Revenue was $776.6 Million, Up 48% Year-over-Year

Operating Income was $25.6 Million

Net Loss from Continuing Operations Attributable to Shareholders was $28.8 Million, or $0.10 Diluted Net Loss Per Share

Adjusted Net Income from Continuing Operations Attributable to Shareholders was $18.9 Million, or $0.06 Adjusted Diluted Net Income Per Share

Adjusted OIBDA was $79.3 Million

Net Cash Flows Provided by Operating Activities were $54 Million in the Quarter; Adjusted Free Cash Flow was $128.9 Million

SANTA MONICA, Calif. and VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lionsgate Studios

LIONSGATE REPORTS RESULTS FOR FIRST QUARTER FISCAL 2027

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:05:00 -0400

Revenue was $776.6 Million, Up 48% Year-over-Year

Operating Income was $25.6 Million

Net Loss from Continuing Operations Attributable to Shareholders was $28.8 Million, or $0.10 Diluted Net Loss Per Share

Adjusted Net Income from Continuing Operations Attributable to Shareholders was $18.9 Million, or $0.06 Adjusted Diluted Net Income Per Share

Adjusted OIBDA was $79.3 Million

Net Cash Flows Provided by Operating Activities were $54 Million in the Quarter; Adjusted Free Cash Flow was $128.9 Million

SANTA MONICA, Calif. and VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lionsgate Studios

LIONSGATE REPORTS RESULTS FOR FIRST QUARTER FISCAL 2027

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:05:00 -0400

Revenue was $776.6 Million, Up 48% Year-over-Year

Operating Income was $25.6 Million

Net Loss from Continuing Operations Attributable to Shareholders was $28.8 Million, or $0.10 Diluted Net Loss Per Share

Adjusted Net Income from Continuing Operations Attributable to Shareholders was $18.9 Million, or $0.06 Adjusted Diluted Net Income Per Share

Adjusted OIBDA was $79.3 Million

Net Cash Flows Provided by Operating Activities were $54 Million in the Quarter; Adjusted Free Cash Flow was $128.9 Million

SANTA MONICA, Calif. and VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lionsgate Studios

LIONSGATE REPORTS RESULTS FOR FIRST QUARTER FISCAL 2027

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:05:00 -0400

Revenue was $776.6 Million, Up 48% Year-over-Year

Operating Income was $25.6 Million

Net Loss from Continuing Operations Attributable to Shareholders was $28.8 Million, or $0.10 Diluted Net Loss Per Share

Adjusted Net Income from Continuing Operations Attributable to Shareholders was $18.9 Million, or $0.06 Adjusted Diluted Net Income Per Share

Adjusted OIBDA was $79.3 Million

Net Cash Flows Provided by Operating Activities were $54 Million in the Quarter; Adjusted Free Cash Flow was $128.9 Million

SANTA MONICA, Calif. and VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lionsgate Studios

LIONSGATE REPORTS RESULTS FOR FIRST QUARTER FISCAL 2027

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:05:00 -0400

Revenue was $776.6 Million, Up 48% Year-over-Year

Operating Income was $25.6 Million

Net Loss from Continuing Operations Attributable to Shareholders was $28.8 Million, or $0.10 Diluted Net Loss Per Share

Adjusted Net Income from Continuing Operations Attributable to Shareholders was $18.9 Million, or $0.06 Adjusted Diluted Net Income Per Share

Adjusted OIBDA was $79.3 Million

Net Cash Flows Provided by Operating Activities were $54 Million in the Quarter; Adjusted Free Cash Flow was $128.9 Million

SANTA MONICA, Calif. and VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lionsgate Studios

LIONSGATE REPORTS RESULTS FOR FIRST QUARTER FISCAL 2027

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:05:00 -0400

Revenue was $776.6 Million, Up 48% Year-over-Year

Operating Income was $25.6 Million

Net Loss from Continuing Operations Attributable to Shareholders was $28.8 Million, or $0.10 Diluted Net Loss Per Share

Adjusted Net Income from Continuing Operations Attributable to Shareholders was $18.9 Million, or $0.06 Adjusted Diluted Net Income Per Share

Adjusted OIBDA was $79.3 Million

Net Cash Flows Provided by Operating Activities were $54 Million in the Quarter; Adjusted Free Cash Flow was $128.9 Million

SANTA MONICA, Calif. and VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lionsgate Studios

LIONSGATE REPORTS RESULTS FOR FIRST QUARTER FISCAL 2027

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:05:00 -0400

Revenue was $776.6 Million, Up 48% Year-over-Year

Operating Income was $25.6 Million

Net Loss from Continuing Operations Attributable to Shareholders was $28.8 Million, or $0.10 Diluted Net Loss Per Share

Adjusted Net Income from Continuing Operations Attributable to Shareholders was $18.9 Million, or $0.06 Adjusted Diluted Net Income Per Share

Adjusted OIBDA was $79.3 Million

Net Cash Flows Provided by Operating Activities were $54 Million in the Quarter; Adjusted Free Cash Flow was $128.9 Million

SANTA MONICA, Calif. and VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lionsgate Studios

LIONSGATE REPORTS RESULTS FOR FIRST QUARTER FISCAL 2027

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:05:00 -0400

Revenue was $776.6 Million, Up 48% Year-over-Year

Operating Income was $25.6 Million

Net Loss from Continuing Operations Attributable to Shareholders was $28.8 Million, or $0.10 Diluted Net Loss Per Share

Adjusted Net Income from Continuing Operations Attributable to Shareholders was $18.9 Million, or $0.06 Adjusted Diluted Net Income Per Share

Adjusted OIBDA was $79.3 Million

Net Cash Flows Provided by Operating Activities were $54 Million in the Quarter; Adjusted Free Cash Flow was $128.9 Million

SANTA MONICA, Calif. and VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lionsgate Studios

LIONSGATE REPORTS RESULTS FOR FIRST QUARTER FISCAL 2027

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:05:00 -0400

Revenue was $776.6 Million, Up 48% Year-over-Year

Operating Income was $25.6 Million

Net Loss from Continuing Operations Attributable to Shareholders was $28.8 Million, or $0.10 Diluted Net Loss Per Share

Adjusted Net Income from Continuing Operations Attributable to Shareholders was $18.9 Million, or $0.06 Adjusted Diluted Net Income Per Share

Adjusted OIBDA was $79.3 Million

Net Cash Flows Provided by Operating Activities were $54 Million in the Quarter; Adjusted Free Cash Flow was $128.9 Million

SANTA MONICA, Calif. and VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lionsgate Studios

Lionsgate Studios Corp (LION) PT Raised to $15 at Morgan Stanley

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:14:32 -0400

Morgan Stanley analyst Daniel Duran raised the price target on Lionsgate Studios Corp (NASDAQ: LION) to $15.00 (from $14.00) while maintaining a Overweight rating.

The analyst comments "We update estimates for YTD box office results, our FY27/FY28 adj. OIBDA estimates remain largely unchanged at $365mm/$406mm For F1Q27, we expect adjusted OIBDA of $68mm vs consensus at $66mm, Motion Picture profits at ~$95mm, TV profits at ~$10mm and corporate at -$30- 40mm We see F27 FCF conversion at ~55% or ~$200mm; leverage peaked last quarter and FY27 exits at 4-5x Raise PT to $15 or 21x fwd. adj. EBITDA (19x excl. prod

Lionsgate Studios Corp (LION) PT Raised to $15 at Morgan Stanley

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:14:32 -0400

Morgan Stanley analyst Daniel Duran raised the price target on Lionsgate Studios Corp (NASDAQ: LION) to $15.00 (from $14.00) while maintaining a Overweight rating.

LIONSGATE TO RELEASE FIRST QUARTER EARNINGS FOR FISCAL 2027 AND HOLD ANALYST AND INVESTOR CONFERENCE CALL AFTER MARKET CLOSE ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 6

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

SANTA MONICA, Calif. and VANCOUVER, BC, July 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lionsgate (NYSE: LION) today announced it will release its financial results for the fiscal 2027 first quarter ended June 30, 2026 after market close on Thursday, August 6.

LIONSGATE TO RELEASE FIRST QUARTER EARNINGS FOR FISCAL 2027 AND HOLD ANALYST AND INVESTOR CONFERENCE CALL AFTER MARKET CLOSE ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 6

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

LIONSGATE TO RELEASE FIRST QUARTER EARNINGS FOR FISCAL 2027 AND HOLD ANALYST AND INVESTOR CONFERENCE CALL AFTER MARKET CLOSE ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 6

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

LIONSGATE TO RELEASE FIRST QUARTER EARNINGS FOR FISCAL 2027 AND HOLD ANALYST AND INVESTOR CONFERENCE CALL AFTER MARKET CLOSE ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 6

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Benchmark Reiterates Buy Rating on Lionsgate Studios Corp (LION)

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:01:21 -0400

Benchmark analyst Matt Harrigan reiterated a Buy rating and $17.00 price target on Lionsgate Studios Corp (NASDAQ: LION).

The analyst commented, "Lionsgate is reportedly evaluating inbound interest from London-based indie TV production leader Banijay Entertainment in concert with Canal Plus owner and French conglomerate Bollore Group. Lionsgate’s dominantly North American management and creative engines appear highly complementary to Banijay’s current Eurocentric structure. This is as European companies are looking to increase scale and IP catalogs to remain relevant in competition with global streamers. Any deal does appear likely to be more structurally complex than an acquisition by a large global mega-cap

Lionsgate Studios (LION) call put ratio 8.2 calls to 1 put

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:08:10 -0400

Lionsgate Studios (NASDAQ: LION) 30-day call option implied volatility is at 59; compared to its 52-week range of 41 to 93. Call put ratio 8.2 calls to 1 put into exploring a sale, attracted interest from Bollore Group, Reuters says.