STARZ TO RELEASE FIRST QUARTER EARNINGS FOR 2026 AND HOLD ANALYST AND INVESTOR CONFERENCE CALL FOLLOWING MARKET CLOSE ON THURSDAY, MAY 7
Rhea-AI Summary
STARZ (NASDAQ: STRZ) will report first quarter 2026 financial results for the period ended March 31, 2026 on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Senior management will host an analyst and investor call at 2:00 PM PT / 5:00 PM ET after market close.
A live audio webcast will be available during the call and a full replay will be posted the same evening. Investor and press contact emails are provided for follow-up inquiries.
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News Market Reaction – STRZ
On the day this news was published, STRZ gained 4.09%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Peers on Argus
STRZ gained 6.52% while sector peers were mixed: KWM +11.08%, CPOP +5.57%, GAIA +0.78%, NIPG +1.93%, MPU -1.37%. Only one peer (CNVS +2.45%) appeared in the momentum scan, so the move looks stock-specific rather than a broad sector rotation.
Previous Conferences,earnings date Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26 | Earnings date notice | Neutral | +3.4% | Announced Q4 2025 earnings release date and analyst call schedule. |
Prior earnings-date announcements for STRZ were followed by a modest positive move of about 3.44%, suggesting the market often prices in upcoming results announcements constructively.
Recent news shows a cadence of earnings reporting and governance events for STRZ. A prior earnings-date announcement on Jan 26, 2026 (for Q4 2025) coincided with a 3.44% gain, and the subsequent Q4 results on Feb 26, 2026 saw a stronger positive reaction. The new notice for Q1 2026 continues this pattern of clearly telegraphed reporting dates and follow-up calls, framed by ongoing shareholder and governance activity in early 2026.
Historical Comparison
In the past six months, STRZ issued 1 similar earnings-date notice, with an average move of +3.44%. The current earnings-schedule announcement continues that pattern of modestly positive reactions.
Earnings-date notices have been followed by quarterly results, reinforcing a predictable reporting cadence that investors can track across 2025–2026.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement sets the Q1 2026 earnings release for May 7, 2026 and confirms an analyst and investor call at 2:00 PM PT / 5:00 PM ET. It follows a similar earnings-date notice from Jan 26, 2026 that preceded Q4 2025 results. Investors may focus on how upcoming figures compare with guidance discussed in recent filings and on any updates about subscriber trends, leverage, and cash flow on the call.
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About STARZ
STARZ (NASDAQ: STRZ) is the leading premium entertainment destination for women and underrepresented audiences, and home to some of the most popular franchises and series on television. STARZ offers a robust programming mix for discerning adult audiences, including boundary-breaking originals and an expansive lineup of blockbuster movies, and is embodied by its brand positioning "We're All Adults Here." Complementary to any platform or service, STARZ is available across a wide range of digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors and is a bundling partner of choice. STARZ is powered by an industry-leading advanced technology, data analytics and digital infrastructure and the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app.
Investor Inquiries - Contact:
Nilay Shah
nilay.shah@starz.com
Press Inquiries - Contact:
Jennifer Minezaki
jennifer.minezaki@starz.com
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SOURCE Starz Entertainment LLC