Sphere Entertainment Co.
NYSE•SPHR
CEO: Mr. James Lawrence Dolan
Sector: Communication Services
Industry: Entertainment
Listing Date: 2020-04-09
Sphere Entertainment Co. operates as a live entertainment and media company in the United States. It operates through two segments, Sphere and MSG Networks. The Sphere segment offers next-generation entertainment medium powered by cutting-edge technologies to create multi-sensory experiences at an unparalleled scale. The MSG Networks segment provides regional sports and entertainment networks, as well as a direct-to-consumer and authenticated streaming product. The company was formerly known as Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. and changed its name to Sphere Entertainment Co. in April 2023. Sphere Entertainment Co. was founded in 2006 and is based in New York, New York.
Contact Information
Market Cap
$3.81B
P/E (TTM)
112.9
19.9
Dividend Yield
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52W High
$121.93
52W Low
$23.89
52W Range
Rank61Top 91.5%
2.0
F-Score
Modified Piotroski Analysis
Based on 10-year fundamentals
Weak • 2 / 9 points
Scoring Range (0-9)
8-9: Excellent Value
6-7: Strong Fundamentals
4-5: Average Quality
0-3: Weak Performance
Data Period: 2016-2025
Financial Dashboard
Q2 2026 Data
Revenue
$394.28M+0.00%
4-Quarter Trend
EPS
$1.81+0.00%
4-Quarter Trend
FCF
$165.01M+0.00%
4-Quarter Trend
2026 Annual Earnings Highlights
Key Highlights
Total Revenue Growth Total revenues reached $1.22B, marking an 8% increase driven by Sphere performance success in 2025.
Profitability Turnaround Achieved Achieved Net Income of $33.405M, reversing prior year's substantial net loss of $(325.059)M for the fiscal year.
Sphere Segment AOI Surge Sphere segment AOI was $144.6M, a $164.2M improvement from 2024 operating loss of $(19.7M).
Debt Restructuring Gain Recorded $346.092M gain on debt extinguishment following MSG Networks credit facility restructuring completion in 2025.
Risk Factors
Sphere Popularity Reliance Sphere success heavily relies on continued appeal of The Sphere Experience and attracting major advertisers and performers.
MSG Networks Subscriber Decline MSG Networks faces material revenue risk from ongoing traditional MVPD subscriber declines, down 13% in 2025.
High Leverage Debt Service Substantial indebtedness of $833.3M and high leverage limit financial flexibility and increase debt service obligations.
Future Venue Development Risks Sphere initiative involves complex development and construction risks for future venues, requiring significant capital outlay.
Outlook
Global Sphere Expansion Focused on global network growth, advancing Sphere projects in Abu Dhabi and National Harbor, Maryland for future venues.
Original Content Investment Strategy includes developing additional original immersive productions, requiring substantial upfront investment for future monetization.
MSG Networks DTC Strategy MSG Networks strategy relies on successful execution of MSG+ DTC offering amid evolving content distribution platforms.
Capital Access Uncertainty Future capital expenditures depend on securing additional financing, availability of which remains uncertain for global expansion plans.
Peer Comparison
Revenue (TTM)
$4.85B
$3.79B
$2.80B
Gross Margin (Latest Quarter)
140.4%
65.0%
58.6%
Key Metrics
Symbol | Market Cap | P/E (TTM) | ROE (TTM) | Debt to Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPHR | $3.81B | 112.9 | 1.5% | 22.8% |
| BATRA | $2.99B | -127.2 | -4.5% | 51.8% |
| IAC | $2.89B | -27.8 | -2.2% | 20.0% |
Long-Term Trends
Last 4 Quarters
Revenue
Net Income
Operating Cash Flow
4Q Revenue CAGR
20.0%
Strong Growth
4Q Net Income CAGR
N/M
Profitability Shift
Cash Flow Stability
75%
Volatile Cash Flow
Deep Research
Next earnings:May 6, 2026
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