Santa Monica, California – Lionsgate Studios Corp. (NYSE: LION) has announced strong financial results for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2025, reporting a significant increase in revenue and a return to profitability.
The performance was driven by growth in both its Motion Picture and Television Production segments.
According to the report, the company posted total revenue of $1.1 billion for the quarter, a 22% increase year-over-year. Operating income saw a significant jump to $94.2 million, contributing to a net income attributable to Lionsgate shareholders of $21.9 million, or $0.10 diluted earnings per share. Adjusted net income attributable to shareholders was higher at $60.9 million, or $0.21 adjusted diluted earnings per share.
Adjusted OIBDA (Operating Income Before Depreciation and Amortization, adjusted) for the quarter was $138.3 million, up 49% from the same period last year.
Key financial highlights from the quarter include:
- Total Revenues: $1.1 billion (Up 22% Year Over Year)
- Net Income Attributable to Shareholders: $21.9 million
- Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Shareholders: $60.9 million
- Operating Income: $94.2 million (Up Significantly)
- Adjusted OIBDA: $138.3 million (Up 49%)
Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer commented in the announcement, “We are pleased to report a strong quarter despite a difficult operating environment.” He attributed the results to strengths like strong library performance, a diverse motion picture model, financial discipline, and providing premium television content to various buyers. Feltheimer stated these factors will continue to be catalysts for success as a standalone studio, aiming to create value for shareholders.
The Motion Picture segment saw revenue climb 28% to $526.4 million, while segment profit increased by 65% to $135.3 million. This marked the highest quarterly motion picture segment profit in 10 years, boosted by mid-budget film successes like Den of Thieves 2: Pantera and Flight Risk, along with strong demand for library content.
The Television Production segment’s revenue increased 16% to $543.3 million, largely due to more episodic deliveries following the previous year’s strike-impacted quarter. However, segment profit decreased to $40.6 million, compared to a stronger prior year quarter that included a library content sale.
Library revenue remained a significant contributor, with trailing 12-month library revenue reaching an all-time high of $956 million, an 8% increase from the prior year. The fourth quarter itself saw a record $340 million in library revenue, fueled by licensing deals for shows such as The Rookie (to Disney+) and The Chosen (to Amazon Prime).
After the end of the fiscal quarter, Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. completed the separation of its Lionsgate and STARZ businesses, resulting in Lionsgate Studios operating as a standalone, publicly-traded content company.
Lionsgate is a leading global content company engaged in the production and distribution of motion pictures and television programs. It manages a portfolio of brands and franchises, includes talent management through 3 Arts Entertainment, and holds a library of over 20,000 film and television titles.
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