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Starz reported its third-quarter 2026 earnings, showing a narrowed net loss of $34.8 million compared to $52.6 million in the same period of 2025, and revenue of $322.4 million, slightly above the prior year and beating analyst expectations of $319.5 million. The company attributed the improved results to higher OTT revenue, which reached $226.6 million, partially offsetting a decline in linear and other revenue to $95.8 million.
The performance was driven by strong viewership of Lionsgate’s 'Michael,' now the best-performing Pay 1 title in Starz history, and the launch of its first owned original series, 'Fightland.' CEO Jeffrey Hirsch emphasized the company's focus on its core business and strategic growth through programming ownership and distribution partnerships, including a recent agreement with Verizon Fios. Starz reported adjusted OIBDA of $44.2 million and expects full-year 2026 cash content spending to be under $600 million.
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