Starz Entertainment (NASDAQ:STRZ) Major Shareholder Allen Family Capital, Llc Sells 140,712 Shares of Stock

Starz Entertainment Corp. (NASDAQ:STRZ) major shareholder Allen Family Capital, Llc sold 140,712 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, September 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $26.25, for a total value of $3,693,690.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 1,003,786 shares in the company, valued at $26,349,382.50. This trade represents a 12.29% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Major shareholders that own more than 10% of a company’s shares are required to disclose their sales and purchases with the SEC.

Allen Family Capital, Llc also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Tuesday, September 29th, Allen Family Capital, Llc sold 363,786 shares of Starz Entertainment stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $21.06, for a total value of $7,661,333.16.
• On Monday, September 28th, Allen Family Capital, Llc sold 124,069 shares of Starz Entertainment stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $21.58, for a total value of $2,677,409.02.
• On Tuesday, September 22nd, Allen Family Capital, Llc sold 115,931 shares of Starz Entertainment stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $25.80, for a total value of $2,991,019.80.
• On Monday, September 21st, Allen Family Capital, Llc sold 249,255 shares of Starz Entertainment stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $25.96, for a total value of $6,470,659.80.
• On Friday, September 18th, Allen Family Capital, Llc sold 745 shares of Starz Entertainment stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $25.02, for a total value of $18,639.90.
• On Thursday, September 17th, Allen Family Capital, Llc sold 93,834 shares of Starz Entertainment stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $25.14, for a total value of $2,358,986.76.
• On Wednesday, September 16th, Allen Family Capital, Llc sold 17,700 shares of Starz Entertainment stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $27.48, for a total value of $486,396.00.
• On Tuesday, September 15th, Allen Family Capital, Llc sold 38,466 shares of Starz Entertainment stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $27.33, for a total value of $1,051,275.78.
• On Monday, August 31st, Allen Family Capital, Llc sold 59,288 shares of Starz Entertainment stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $26.31, for a total value of $1,559,867.28.
• On Friday, August 21st, Allen Family Capital, Llc sold 156,705 shares of Starz Entertainment stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $26.56, for a total transaction of $4,162,084.80.

Starz Entertainment Price Performance

STRZ opened at $21.74 on Friday. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $24.81 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $20.49. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.05, a quick ratio of 0.25 and a current ratio of 0.25. The stock has a market capitalization of $372.28 million, a P/E ratio of -0.85 and a beta of 2.55. Starz Entertainment Corp. has a 52-week low of $8.40 and a 52-week high of $32.58.

Starz Entertainment (NASDAQ:STRZ) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October 29th. The company reported ($2.02) EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of ($1.63) by ($0.39). Starz Entertainment had a negative return on equity of 25.64% and a negative net margin of 33.98%. The company had revenue of $322.40 million during the quarter. As a group, analysts predict that Starz Entertainment Corp. will post -6.12 EPS for the current year.

Key Headlines Impacting Starz Entertainment

Here are the key news stories impacting Starz Entertainment this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Starz reported third-quarter revenue of approximately $322.4 million, ahead of expectations, with total and OTT revenue increasing both sequentially and year over year. Adjusted OIBDA more than doubled from a year earlier. Starz Entertainment Corp. Reports Results for the Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2026
• Positive Sentiment: Management narrowed the net loss to $34.8 million as streaming performance helped offset declines in the linear television business. The company reaffirmed its 2026 and 2027 targets, including OTT revenue growth, leverage reduction, adjusted OIBDA growth and unlevered free cash flow, as well as its goal of a 20% adjusted OIBDA margin in the second half of 2027. Starz narrows net loss to $34.8 million as streaming offsets linear declines
• Neutral Sentiment: Starz said it is emphasizing owned original programming, which could improve long-term economics and provide greater control over its content slate, but the strategy will require continued execution in a competitive direct-to-consumer market. Starz Q3 Revenue Grows, Losses Narrow As It Starts To Unlock Financial Upside Of Increased Ownership In Slate
• Negative Sentiment: Quarterly adjusted losses were approximately $2.02 to $2.14 per share, substantially worse than analyst estimates ranging from $1.33 to $1.63 per share, although the loss improved from the year-ago period. The earnings miss likely overshadowed the revenue beat and improving operating metrics. Starz Entertainment Corp. Reports Q3 Loss, Tops Revenue Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Allen Family Capital disclosed a series of sales totaling several million dollars between August and September, materially reducing its position. The transactions may weigh on sentiment because they signal selling by a major shareholder, though the sales occurred before the latest earnings report. SEC ownership filing

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Starz Entertainment

Several institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in STRZ. Hollow Brook Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Starz Entertainment in the third quarter worth approximately $360,000. State of Wyoming bought a new stake in Starz Entertainment during the third quarter valued at approximately $184,000. Ratan Capital Management LP purchased a new stake in Starz Entertainment during the second quarter valued at approximately $368,000. Coastal Bridge Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Starz Entertainment during the second quarter valued at approximately $4,056,000. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group Inc. purchased a new stake in Starz Entertainment during the second quarter valued at approximately $8,027,000.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities research analysts have weighed in on the stock. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Starz Entertainment in a research note on Tuesday. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a “hold” rating and issued a $30.00 price target on shares of Starz Entertainment in a research note on Tuesday, August 18th. Wall Street Zen lowered Starz Entertainment from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a report on Saturday, July 25th. Morgan Stanley set a $30.00 price objective on Starz Entertainment in a report on Monday, August 10th. Finally, Citizens Jmp began coverage on Starz Entertainment in a research report on Monday, September 14th. They set a “market outperform” rating and a $40.00 price objective for the company. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have assigned a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Starz Entertainment has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $32.71.

About Starz Entertainment

Starz Entertainment Corp. is a media and entertainment company that operates premium subscription television and streaming services. Its offerings include the STARZ premium network, related linear television channels and the STARZ streaming platform, which provides original series, feature films and licensed entertainment content.

The company’s programming has included original dramas, comedies and franchises, as well as a selection of theatrical and television movies. STARZ content is distributed through traditional pay-TV providers, digital platforms and direct-to-consumer subscriptions, with availability varying by market and distribution partner.

Starz was established in 1994 as a premium television service and was acquired by Lionsgate in 2016.