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Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (NYSE: MSGS) is a preeminent professional sports company based in New York, New York, with a rich heritage dating back to its founding in 1879. The company's esteemed portfolio includes marquee sports teams such as the New York Knicks of the NBA, the New York Rangers of the NHL, as well as developmental league teams like the Westchester Knicks in the NBA G League and the Hartford Wolf Pack in the AHL. Additionally, MSG Sports is involved in the burgeoning esports sector, owning the Knicks Gaming franchise.
The company operates top-tier training facilities, including the Madison Square Garden Training Center in Greenburgh, New York, and the CLG Performance Center in Los Angeles, California. These state-of-the-art centers are pivotal in enhancing the performance of its athletes and teams.
MSG Sports is also heavily invested in live entertainment through its segment MSG Entertainment, which manages and produces a diverse array of events including concerts, family shows, and special events at iconic venues like Madison Square Garden.
Financially, the company reported revenues of $887.4 million for fiscal 2023, reflecting an 8% increase year-over-year, showcasing strong consumer and corporate demand. Despite a challenging final quarter due to fewer home games, MSG Sports remains robust with continued growth in key revenue categories such as tickets, media rights, suites, sponsorships, and merchandise.
In terms of recent developments, MSG Sports has entered into a notable partnership with Beyond Meat, Inc., introducing plant-based products at the Madison Square Garden, thus emphasizing its commitment to sustainability and diversified food offerings for fans.
Looking ahead, with the 2023-24 seasons underway for both the Knicks and Rangers, MSG Sports anticipates continued positive momentum. The company has seen impressive season ticket renewal rates and robust new sales activity. MSG Sports is poised to leverage these strong fundamentals to create long-term shareholder value.
Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (NYSE: MSGS) reported financial results for Q1 FY2025. Revenue increased 24% to $53.3 million, primarily driven by a $9.7 million increase in league distributions. Operating loss improved 44% to $8.3 million, while adjusted operating loss improved 77% to $2.3 million. The company achieved a 97% season ticket renewal rate for Knicks and Rangers. Notable developments include new marketing partnerships with Abu Dhabi Tourism (Knicks patch sponsor), Lenovo/Motorola, and renewals with Verizon and Benjamin Moore. The suites business showed strong performance with successful renewals and expanded event-level club space.
Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (NYSE: MSGS) announced it will release its fiscal 2025 first quarter financial results on Friday, November 1, 2024, before market opening. The results will cover the period ended September 30, 2024. The company noted it typically holds earnings conference calls only twice per year - during fiscal second and fourth quarters - to provide a mid-season update and full-season review, respectively. Therefore, no earnings call will be conducted for this quarter's results.
Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (NYSE: MSGS) and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) have announced a multi-year marketing partnership. 'Experience Abu Dhabi' will become the Official Patch Partner of the New York Knicks, featuring their logo on all Knicks game jerseys, warm-up jackets, and shooting shirts starting from the 2024-2025 season.
The partnership extends to Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (NYSE: MSGE) and Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR), collectively known as the MSG Family of Companies. DCT Abu Dhabi will have global rights to use Madison Square Garden marks and will be featured as an Official Partner of Madison Square Garden in New York and Sphere in Las Vegas.
This collaboration aims to boost Abu Dhabi's global visibility as part of its Tourism Strategy 2030 and solidify its position as a premier sports destination and the home of basketball in the Middle East.
Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (NYSE: MSGS) has renewed and expanded its partnership with Benjamin Moore, a Berkshire Hathaway company. The partnership includes:
1. Benjamin Moore remaining as the Rangers in-game helmet sponsor for all games except NHL-controlled ones.
2. Introduction of 'The Benjamin Moore Boardroom,' a private hospitality space at The Garden.
3. Continuation of community initiatives to renovate local hockey rinks.
4. Benjamin Moore receiving branding on digitally enhanced dasherboards during nationally televised Rangers home games.
5. Brand activations at the Rangers' annual 'Casino Night' benefiting the Garden of Dreams Foundation.
6. Presence on MSG Networks throughout the season and access to unique hospitality experiences.
Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (NYSE: MSGS) reported record financial results for fiscal 2024, with revenues exceeding $1 billion, up 16% year-over-year. The company's operating income increased 71% to $146.0 million, while adjusted operating income rose 50% to $172.2 million. The strong performance was driven by robust demand for the New York Knicks and New York Rangers, both of which had successful regular seasons and playoff runs.
For the fiscal 2024 fourth quarter, MSGS reported revenues of $227.3 million, a 79% increase from the prior year quarter. Operating income for the quarter was $52.3 million, compared to a loss in the previous year. The impressive results were attributed to higher playoff-related revenues, increased regular season ticket sales, and growth in suite revenues and sponsorships.
Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (NYSE: MSGS) has announced its upcoming fiscal 2024 fourth quarter and year-end conference call, scheduled for Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The company will release its financial results before the market opens on the same day. Interested parties can participate via telephone by dialing 888-660-6386 with the conference ID 6996895, or through a webcast available at investor.msgsports.com under the 'Events' section.
For those unable to join the live call, a recording will be accessible by dialing 800-770-2030 (conference ID 6996895) from 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time on August 13 until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on August 20, 2024. Additionally, a webcast replay will be available on the company's website until August 20, 2024.
Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (NYSE: MSGS) has appointed Jamaal Lesane as its new Chief Operating Officer. Lesane has been with MSG Sports for over 15 years, serving most recently as Executive Vice President and General Counsel. In his new role, he will work closely with executive leadership to enhance MSG Sports' portfolio and support its strategic vision, driving innovation and optimizing performance across the company's professional sports franchises, including the New York Knicks and New York Rangers. Lesane's responsibilities will encompass strategic planning, marketing, ticketing, in-game experiences, and community and fan development.
Lesane's previous roles at MSG included Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel. Before joining MSG, he worked at HBO as Associate Counsel and at Covington and Burling LLP as a corporate lawyer. He holds a B.A. from Yale University and a J.D. from Harvard Law School.
Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. reported solid financial results for the fiscal 2024 third quarter, with revenues of $430.0 million, a 12% increase compared to the prior year. The company generated operating income of $79.7 million, a slight decrease of 2%, and adjusted operating income of $88.7 million, a 3% increase. The increase in revenues was driven by higher ticket-related revenues, suite revenues, food, beverage, and merchandise sales, local media rights fees, and revenues from league distributions. The Knicks played additional home games at The Garden, contributing to the revenue growth.
Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (NYSE: MSGS) will release its fiscal 2024 third quarter results on May 2, 2024. The Company will not hold an earnings conference call this quarter as it generally hosts calls for its second and fourth quarters to provide a mid-season update and a full-season review.
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