LION - NASDAQ

Lionsgate Studios Corp.

LION·NASDAQ

$9.52

-3.3%

Communication ServicesEntertainment

Lionsgate Studios (NASDAQ: LION) is one of the world’s leading standalone, pure play, publicly-traded content companies. It brings together diversified motion picture and television production and distribution businesses, a world-class portfolio of valuable brands and franchises, a talent management and production powerhouse and a more than 20,000-title film and television library, all driven by Lionsgate’s bold and entrepreneurial culture.

Statements Value Model

At a Glance

Live Snapshot

Market Cap$2.76B

EPS-0.4300

P/E Ratio-22.14

Earnings Date05/28/2026

-106.80M

Operating Cash Flow

-122%

3Y-75.0%

5Y-164.0%

10Y-25.0%

-35.40M

Investing Cash Flow

-89%

3Y-80.0%

5Y-85.0%

10Y-84.0%

84.50M

Financing Cash Flow

-213%

3Y-84.0%

5Y-12.0%

10Y-73.0%

Lionsgate Studios Corp. Cash Conversion Engine

LION · NASDAQ

FCF Components

Net Income-128.50M

Depreciation & Amortization17.80M

Stock-Based Compensation57.90M

Change in Working Capital-1.78B

Others1.73B

Capital Expenditures-13.50M

Free Cash Flow-120.30M

Cash Flow Quality Analysis

FCF Conversion Rate

93.6%

Strong cash conversion. Most reported earnings translate into actual cash flow, suggesting solid fundamentals.

CapEx Intensity

-12.6%

Asset-light business model. Low capital requirements leave more cash available for shareholders and growth investments.

FCF Growth Trend

-125.1%

Significant FCF decline raises concerns. Urgent review needed of operational performance and capital allocation.

Working Capital Impact

-$1.78B

Significant working capital drain. Growth may be consuming cash through inventory buildup or receivables extension—monitor closely.

Cash Flow Quality Insight

Working capital strain: Significant cash tied up in operations. Monitor receivables collection, inventory turns, and payment terms to optimize cash conversion cycle.

Lionsgate Studios Corp. Cash Flow Statement

LION • NASDAQ

Lionsgate Studios Corp. Cash Flow Statement	Mar 2025	Mar 2024	Mar 2023	Mar 2022	Mar 2021	Dec 2018	Dec 2017	Dec 2016	Dec 2015	Dec 2014	Dec 2013	Dec 2012	Dec 2011	Dec 2010	Dec 2009	Dec 2008	Dec 2007	Dec 2006	Dec 2005	Dec 2004
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net Income	-128.5M	-93.5M	-8.9M	-6.1M	-35.2M	43.8M	39.8M	38.8M	39.1M	30M	27.6M	25.3M	11.4M	10.1M	-3.9M	-12.2M	6.6M	10.4M	10.3M	78K
Depreciation & Amortization	17.8M	1.4B	1.7B	1.6B	830.5M	7.1M	9.7M	8.4M	6.6M	13.6M	11M	8.1M	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	2M	0.0
Change in Deferred Taxes	-2.4M	-4.4M	1.6M	1.2M	1.9M	3.6M	2.2M	8M	6.5M	15.9M	3.3M	-3.5M	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Stock-Based Compensation	57.9M	62.5M	73.4M	70.2M	58M	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Other Non-Cash Items	1.7B	-7.9M	233.1M	51.6M	46.5M	-243M	-280.2M	-464.5M	-395.2M	-2.4B	97.6M	-248M	-1.2M	104.4M	-123.9M	-40.3M	24.1M	9.7M	17.6M	4.4M
Cash Taxes Paid	(0.0)	(0.0)	(14.3M)	(13.9M)	(4.1M)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)
Change in Working Capital	-1.8B	-902.3M	-1.6B	-2.2B	-1.1B	346.8M	379.1M	376.3M	344.4M	2.2B	3.7M	128.7M	-12.5M	-114.1M	122.9M	52.8M	-28.9M	-17.1M	-13.2M	9.5M
Cash from Operating Activities	-106.8M	488.9M	346.1M	-435M	-232.4M	166.4M	155.2M	-29.5M	3M	-141.9M	144.6M	-88.7M	-2.3M	385K	-4.8M	353K	1.8M	2.9M	16.7M	13.9M
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Investments in Property, Plant, and Equipment	-13.5M	-9.9M	-6.5M	-6.1M	-10.2M	-9.6M	-5.3M	-6.5M	-12.2M	-13.4M	-10.3M	-8.7M	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)
Acquisitions, Net	(0.0)	-331.1M	-17.5M	-12.5M	(4.9M)	(3.6M)	(2.2M)	(8M)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)
Purchase of Investments	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	-155.4M	-1.7M	-12.4M	-30.8M	-5M	-74M	-14.1M	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	-2.4M	-12.3M
Sale/Maturity of Investments	1.6M	5.2M	46.3M	0.0	0.0	19.5M	22.5M	41.7M	50.4M	27.3M	55.4M	139.8M	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	20.5M	27.2M
Other Investing Items	-23.5M	4M	9M	-162.1M	5M	-94.2M	-275.1M	-235.8M	-236.9M	-223.7M	-111.7M	-106.4M	0.0	0.0	0.0	-52M	-5.6M	-6M	-174.3M	-158M
Cash from Investing Activities	-35.4M	-331.8M	(31.3M)	-180.7M	-300K	-236.2M	-257.3M	-205.1M	-229.5M	-214.8M	-140.6M	(10.6M)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	-52M	-5.6M	-6M	-156.2M	-143M
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net Issuance of Common Stock	0.0	0.0	-621.3M	-119.7M	116.2M	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Net Issuance of Debt	-60.5M	411.5M	405.4M	675.2M	274.5M	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Share Repurchases	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	-4.5M	-1.7M	-6.7M	-4M	-5M	-10.3M	-15.3M	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(48.6M)	(0.0)
Other Financing Items	145M	-486.4M	-178.6M	-30M	-25.7M	95.7M	138.7M	298.2M	241.1M	311.7M	63.5M	69.9M	12.1M	-13K	-1.9M	47.2M	18.5M	-2.3M	171.2M	122.8M
Cash from Financing Activities	84.5M	-74.9M	-394.5M	525.5M	365M	95.7M	138.7M	298.2M	241.1M	311.7M	63.5M	69.9M	12.1M	-13K	-1.9M	47.2M	18.5M	-2.3M	171.2M	122.8M
CASH FLOW SUMMARY
Effect of Foreign Exchange Rates	-3.1M	800K	-1.8M	-800K	4.2M	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Net Change in Cash	-60.8M	83M	-18.9M	-91M	136.5M	26M	36.6M	63.6M	14.5M	-45M	67.5M	-8.3M	9.8M	372K	-6.7M	-4.4M	14.7M	-5.4M	31.6M	-6.3M
Cash at Beginning of Period	334.4M	251.4M	270.3M	361.3M	224.8M	186.3M	149.7M	86.1M	71.6M	116.6M	49M	57.3M	8.2M	7.8M	14.5M	18.9M	4.2M	9.6M	33.7M	40M
Cash at End of Period	273.6M	334.4M	251.4M	270.3M	361.3M	212.3M	186.3M	149.7M	86.1M	71.6M	116.6M	49M	17.9M	8.2M	7.8M	14.5M	18.9M	4.2M	65.4M	33.7M
Free Cash Flow	-120.3M	479M	339.6M	-441.1M	-242.6M	156.8M	149.9M	-36M	-9.2M	-155.3M	134.3M	-97.4M	-2.3M	385K	-4.8M	353K	1.8M	2.9M	16.7M	13.9M

SEC Filings

LION - Filing history and reports

Filing Type	Filing Date	Period Ending	Fiscal Year	Actions
S-3 S-3 N/A	May 27, 2026	May 27, 2026		View Filing
10-K 10-K 2026 FY FY	May 27, 2026	March 31, 2026	2026	View Filing
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A	May 21, 2026	May 21, 2026	2026	View Filing
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A	April 15, 2026	April 13, 2026	2026	View Filing
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A	March 18, 2026	March 17, 2026	2026	View Filing
10-Q 10-Q 2025 Q4 Q4	February 05, 2026	December 31, 2025	2025	View Filing
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A	February 05, 2026	February 05, 2026	2026	View Filing
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2026 N/A	February 03, 2026	March 17, 2026	2026	View Filing
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A	January 26, 2026	January 26, 2026	2026	View Filing
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A	January 09, 2026	January 08, 2026	2026	View Filing

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