Why Starz Entertainment Stock Soared Today

Starz Entertainment (NASDAQ: STRZ) saw its stock rise significantly, gaining 24.2% shortly after its first earnings report as an independent company, ultimately settling at a 20% increase. In the fourth quarter of 2025, sales declined 6.2% year over year to $330.6 million, but adjusted operating income before depreciation and amortization (OIBDA) surged from $45.5 million to $93.3 million, surpassing the full fiscal year’s target of $200 million with $201.5 million. The Starz Network reported 19.6 million North American subscribers, including 12.3 million for its digital streaming channel.

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