B. Riley Securities Rates Starz Entertainment (STRZ) buy
B. Riley Securities reaffirmed its buy rating for Starz Entertainment with a $45 price target, a 55.93% upside from the current price.
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B. Riley Securities rated Starz Entertainment Corp. ($STRZ) "buy" with a $45 price target on July 1, 2026.
Since the rating, $STRZ is down 2.9% after 1 week, down 13.9% after 1 month and down 22.9% to date (from the $30.21 close on Jul 1, 2026).
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Starz Entertainment Corp.
Key Points
- B. Riley Securities reiterated its buy rating on Starz Entertainment, setting a price target of $45.
- B. Riley Securities's $45 price target implies 55.93% upside from Starz Entertainment Corp.'s ($STRZ) current $28.86 share price.
- Starz Entertainment shares traded near $28.86 on Wednesday, with a market cap of approximately $484.5 million.
- Insider trading included purchases by James Kapenstein and Jason Wyrick, while analysts like JP Morgan and Baird also weighed in on the stock.
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B. Riley Securities has reiterated its buy rating on Starz Entertainment Corp. (NasdaqGS: STRZ), maintaining a price target of $45. This update, announced on July 1, 2026, reflects B. Riley's continued confidence in the company's potential.
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Other Institutional Activity in Starz Entertainment
Several institutional investors have been active in Starz Entertainment. MHR Fund Management LLC maintained its position with 2,863,232 shares valued at about $32.9 million. Bank of Montreal opened a new position with 1,803,950 shares worth approximately $20.7 million. BlackRock, Inc. slightly reduced its holdings by 9,066 shares, ending with 1,173,292 shares valued at around $13.5 million. CastleKnight Management LP increased its stake by 403,085 shares, bringing its total to 790,654 shares, valued at approximately $9.1 million. NewEdge Wealth, LLC decreased its holdings by 91,120 shares, leaving it with 619,742 shares valued at about $7.1 million.
Starz Entertainment Corp. Stock Up 16.6%
Shares of NasdaqGS:STRZ traded near $28.86 on Wednesday. Starz Entertainment Corp. has a market cap of approximately $484.5 million and a forward P/E ratio that is not meaningful due to negative earnings. The stock has seen a 52-week low of $8.40 and a high of $29.81. Its 50-day moving average is $23.25, and the 200-day moving average is $14.69. The company has a current ratio of 0.31 and a quick ratio of 0.293, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 166.827.
$STRZ price target
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Recent Earnings
Starz Entertainment reported revenue of approximately $1.26 billion, with a decline of 7.2% in revenue growth. The company posted a net margin of -13.19%, reflecting ongoing challenges in profitability. The next earnings report is expected on August 6, 2026.
Insider Buying and Selling at Starz Entertainment Corp.
Recent insider activity at Starz Entertainment includes James Kapenstein purchasing 11,302 shares on June 17, 2026. Jason Wyrick, EVP of Technology, sold 2,803 shares on June 2, 2026, at an average price of $25.47, and also purchased 2,803 shares that same day at $19.20. Joshua Sapan and Emily Fine each bought 6,488 shares on May 15, 2026.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
On July 1, 2026, B. Riley Securities reiterated its buy rating for Starz Entertainment with a $45 price target. On May 29, 2026, JP Morgan maintained its hold rating with a $25 target price. Earlier, on May 11, 2026, Baird upgraded the stock to a buy with a $30 target. Overall, the consensus rating is a buy, with a mean target price of $28.50 based on eight analyst opinions.
About Starz Entertainment
Starz Entertainment Corp. is a company based in Vancouver, BC, specializing in subscription video programming services. It provides STARZ-branded premium content through over-the-top streaming platforms and distributors, serving customers in the United States and Canada. The company, led by CEO Jeffrey A. Hirsch, was established in 1997 and employs around 517 people.
Bottom Line
B. Riley Securities' reaffirmation of a buy rating with a $45 target highlights confidence in Starz Entertainment's prospects. Investors closely watch these analyst updates as part of their decision-making process. However, it's important to remember that analyst ratings and targets are based on projections and may not reflect the company's current situation.
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