Lionsgate Studios Corp. (LION)

Lionsgate Studios Corp. has experienced stock growth, increasing by 26.98% from January 13, 2025, to January 9, 2026, and 22.85% over the last year. LION reached its all-time high of $12.84 on May 7, 2024, and its all-time low of $5.55 on July 8, 2025. Lionsgate reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, with revenue reaching $1.1 billion, a 22% year-over-year increase, but reported a Q1 fiscal 2025 loss and missed revenue estimates for the quarter ended June 2025. The full separation of Lionsgate's Studio and STARZ businesses was completed on May 7, 2025, with Lionsgate trading under the ticker symbol LION on the NYSE. In July 2025, there were reports of Legendary Entertainment overseeing a deal to acquire Lionsgate Studios, and in December 2025, the stock saw a 26% gain in one month.

The demand for Lionsgate Studios Corp.'s products and services is influenced by audience demand for cinematic releases, serialized programming, and digital media formats. The company balances large-scale franchise properties with standalone and specialty titles to ensure a consistent flow of content. Theatrical film releases traditionally follow seasonal patterns, with major blockbusters often released during summer and holiday periods. Lionsgate Studios is actively capitalizing on the global growth of streaming platforms and the shift towards on-demand viewing by expanding international licensing, launching proprietary FAST channels, and partnering with new digital distribution platforms.

Lionsgate Studios Corp. is a Canadian-American film and television production and distribution conglomerate, operating within the Communication Services sector and the Entertainment industry. The company specializes in the development, production, and worldwide distribution of entertainment content, segmented into Motion Picture and Television Production. Lionsgate is known for its portfolio of brands and franchises, including John Wick, The Hunger Games, Twilight, Saw, and Now You See Me, releasing 10-15 wide theatrical films and 40-50 multi-platform titles annually. Lionsgate extends its properties into location-based entertainment, live attractions, and Broadway stage plays and manages a library of over 20,000 titles. Lionsgate Studios was formed on May 14, 2024, following the spin-off from Starz Entertainment.

Lionsgate Studios Corp. operates globally, with headquarters in Santa Monica, California, and domicile in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The company's operations span the United States, Canada, and international markets. It has expanded its production capabilities with studio facilities in Yonkers, New York; Newark, New Jersey; and metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia. Lionsgate Television maintains international co-production partnerships with entities like Channel 4 in the UK, Bell Media in Canada, and Stan in Australia. The acquisition of Entertainment One (eOne) in December 2023 strengthened its presence in Canada and expanded its reach in the UK.

Lionsgate Studios has a strong brand reputation, recognized for its "bold and entrepreneurial culture" and a "world-class portfolio of valuable brands and franchises." The studio is known for iconic series and franchises that have garnered numerous accolades, including 335 Academy Award® nominations and 71 Oscar® wins. Its extensive content library is considered one of the largest and most valuable globally. The sale of Lionsgate Play, its streaming platform in South Asia and Southeast Asia, to its founder Rohit Jain was announced on January 14, 2026, but Lionsgate will continue to license its brand name and provide access to its film and television series to the platform.

Lionsgate Studios Corp. has a diverse ownership structure, with a significant portion held by institutional investors, totaling 284,471,505 shares held by 434 institutional owners and shareholders. Major institutional shareholders include MHR Fund Management Llc, Liberty 77 Capital L.P., Vanguard Group Inc, and BlackRock, Inc. Individual investors also hold a substantial stake, with the general public owning approximately 12% of the company. The company's CEO, Jon Feltheimer, directly holds 0.8% of the total shares outstanding.