Starz Entertainment shows insider selling and a below-floor quality score against declining revenue, with a negative asymmetry read after the prior target was reached and options positioning tilted defensively.
Thesis pillars
- Quality Floor Breach Declining Revenue↓Deteriorating
- Insider Selling Bearish Signal→Stable
- Negative Asymmetry Target Reached→Stable
- +1 more pillar — see the Why tab for full reasoning
Starz Entertainment Corp. (STRZ) Stock Analysis
Inst Constrain edge
Communication Services · Entertainment
Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $20.69, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Market cap $389M below $400M minimum; Value-trap signals (2/5): Margin compression (op margin 3.4%), Material insider selling (23 sells, 0.41% of cap).
Prior to the Separation, as defined and further discussed below, Starz Entertainment Corp. (the "Starz Business") substantially consisted of Lions Gate Entertainment Corp's ("Old Lionsgate" or "Parent") Media Networks segment consisting of (i) Starz Networks, which includes the... Read more
Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $20.69, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Market cap $389M below $400M minimum; Value-trap signals (2/5): Margin compression (op margin 3.4%), Material insider selling (23 sells, 0.41% of cap). Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Market cap $389M below $400M minimum. Not in investable universe. Score 4.8/10, moderate confidence.
Passes 7/8 gates (favorable risk/reward ratio, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 47d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on weak momentum. Suitability: aggressive.
Recent developments
updated 2026-09-25Recent Developments — Starz Entertainment Corp.
Latest news
- NEWS 9 Communication Services Stocks Moving In Wednesday's Intraday Session — benzinga Sep 23, 2026
- NEWS 12 Communication Services Stocks Moving In Thursday's Intraday Session — benzinga Aug 13, 2026 neutral
- NEWS UPDATE: Starz Entertainment Q2 Adj. EPS $(1.27) Beats $(1.29) Estimate — benzinga Aug 7, 2026 positive
- NEWS Starz Entertainment Q2 EPS $(11.27) May Not Be Comparable To $(2.28) Estimate, Sales $307.900M Beat $307.517M Estimate — benzinga Aug 7, 2026 positive
- NEWS Starz And Crunchyroll Announce New U.S. Streaming Bundle Available On Prime Video — benzinga Jul 29, 2026 positive
Generated 2026-09-25T20:52:03Z.
Upcoming dated catalysts
Thesis
Key Metrics
Quality Signals
Options Flow
Model-generated analysis — not investment advice. Not a registered investment advisor. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Show full disclosure ▾Hide full disclosure ▴
About TrendMatrix. TrendMatrix is a publisher of general securities research and market commentary. We publish on a regular schedule. All content is the same for every subscriber in a tier — we do not provide personalized investment advice and we do not take into account any individual subscriber's financial situation, investment objectives, risk tolerance, tax situation, or holdings.
Not investment advice. TrendMatrix is not a registered investment adviser. Our content is for informational and educational purposes only. Consult your own licensed investment adviser, broker, or tax professional before making any investment decision.
Conflicts and positions. The TrendMatrix editorial team frequently holds personal long-term positions in securities discussed. We disclose positions held at the time of publication on each piece. We maintain a trading-window policy: we do not initiate or close positions in the same direction as a TrendMatrix publication within 24 hours before or 72 hours after publication.
No paid promotion. TrendMatrix does not accept payment from any issuer, broker, or third party in exchange for coverage of any security. Our sole compensation is subscription revenue.
No fiduciary duty. No fiduciary, advisory, or agency relationship is created between you and TrendMatrix by reading our content or subscribing to our service.
Performance. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Performance figures reflect the published model only and do not reflect any individual subscriber's actual results.
Rating Breakdown
4 floor-breakers·1 ceiling hit
Revenue shrinking — -3.7% YoY. Growth thesis broken unless recovery story develops.static
Unprofitable operations — net margin -25.1%. Quality floor flags this regardless of sector context.static
Ranks in the bottom of its industry peers on the composite signal. Better names in the same sector exist.static
No near-term catalyst priced in. Thesis progression will come from fundamentals grinding, not event reaction.static
Price Targets
Position Sizing
Risk Alerts
Earnings
Verdict History
Frequently Asked Questions
Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $20.69, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Market cap $389M below $400M minimum; Value-trap signals (2/5): Margin compression (op margin 3.4%), Material insider selling (23 sells, 0.41% of cap). Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Market cap $389M below $400M minimum. Not in investable universe. Target $30.62 (+48.0%), stop $19.24 (−7.5%), A.R:R 3.2:1. Score 4.8/10, moderate confidence.
Take-profit target: $30.62 (+48.0% upside). Target $30.62 (+48.0%), stop $19.24 (−7.5%), A.R:R 3.2:1. Stop-loss: $19.24.
Market cap $389M below $400M minimum; Value-trap signals (2/5): Margin compression (op margin 3.4%), Material insider selling (23 sells, 0.41% of cap).
Starz Entertainment Corp. trades at a P/E of N/A (forward -5.0). TrendMatrix value score: 8.7/10. Verdict: Hold.
15 analysts cover STRZ with a consensus score of 3.9/5. Average price target: $35.
What does Starz Entertainment Corp. do?Prior to the Separation, as defined and further discussed below, Starz Entertainment Corp. (the "Starz Business")...
Prior to the Separation, as defined and further discussed below, Starz Entertainment Corp. (the "Starz Business") substantially consisted of Lions Gate Entertainment Corp's ("Old Lionsgate" or "Parent") Media Networks segment consisting of (i) Starz Networks, which includes the domestic distribution of STARZ branded premium subscription video services through over-the-top ("OTT") streaming platforms and distributors, on a direct-to-consumer basis through the Starz App and through wholesale U.S.