Lionsgate Studios Reports Strong Q2 2027 Growth Driven by Television and Library Performance
Lionsgate Studios (LION) delivered a robust second quarter for fiscal 2027, reporting revenue of $668.8 million, a 41% increase year-over-year. This growth was fueled by significant surges in television production revenue, which rose 56%, and strong performance from the company's content library. The studio successfully transitioned from an operating loss in the prior year to an operating income of $29.1 million. The company is seeing substantial momentum in its television segment, with scripted episodic deliveries driving a 73% increase in segment profit. Additionally, Lionsgate's library revenue reached $1.04 billion on a trailing 12-month basis, marking one of the highest performances in the studio's history. Management also highlighted improved leverage, reducing the ratio from 4.3x to 3.7x. Despite the positive momentum, management noted that content spend is heavily weighted toward the second half of the year, which may impact near-term free cash flow. Looking ahead, the company expects scripted TV deliveries to double in fiscal 2027 and continues to expand its FAST channel viewership.
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Topics: Motion Picture Revenue Operating Income Revenue Growth Television Production