Starz adds 300,000 subscribers

Starz saw total revenue slide again in the second quarter of 2026, with a decline of 4% compared to the same period last year. However, the media company reported its first year-over-year growth in streaming revenue in 18 months, a sign that the business may be turning around. Company executives believe that the growth in streaming revenue is a positive indication of the company’s future prospects..

The company’s revenue decline was largely due to a decrease in its legacy businesses. The company’s streaming revenue growth was driven by an increase in the number of subscribers to its platform. Starz added 300,000 new subscribers in the second quarter, bringing its total number of subscribers to 30.8 million..

This growth in subscribers is a significant milestone for the company, as it has been working to expand its streaming business. The company’s executives believe that the growth in streaming revenue is a result of its efforts to improve its content offerings and user experience. The company also took a $147 million charge related to ending its universal output deal..

This deal was a significant expense for the company, and ending it is expected to save the company money in the long run. The company’s executives believe that the decision to end the deal was necessary to improve the company’s financial performance. The charge is a one-time expense, and the company does not expect it to have a significant impact on its future financial results..

Despite the decline in total revenue, the company’s executives are optimistic about its future prospects. The growth in streaming revenue is a positive sign, and the company believes that it is well-positioned to take advantage of the growing demand for streaming services. The company’s executives believe that the business is turning around, and they have raised their outlook for adjusted OIBDA growth for full-year 2026..

This increase in outlook is a significant indication that the company’s executives are confident in its future prospects. The company’s streaming business has been a major focus for its executives, who have been working to improve its content offerings and user experience. The company has invested heavily in new content, including original series and movies..

This investment has paid off, with the company’s streaming revenue growth driven by an increase in the number of subscribers to its platform. The company’s executives believe that the growth in streaming revenue is a result of its efforts to improve its content offerings and user experience. The decline in the company’s legacy businesses has been a challenge for its executives, who have been working to transition the company to a more streaming-focused business model..

The company’s legacy businesses have been declining for several years, and the company has been working to reduce its reliance on these businesses. The company’s executives believe that the growth in streaming revenue is a positive sign, and that the company is well-positioned to take advantage of the growing demand for streaming services. The company’s executives also announced that they are raising their outlook for adjusted OIBDA growth for full-year 2026..

This increase in outlook is a significant indication that the company’s executives are confident in its future prospects. The company’s executives believe that the growth in streaming revenue is a result of its efforts to improve its content offerings and user experience. The company’s executives are optimistic about its future prospects, and they believe that the business is turning around..

The company’s decision to end its universal output deal is expected to save the company money in the long run. The deal was a significant expense for the company, and ending it is expected to improve the company’s financial performance. The company’s executives believe that the decision to end the deal was necessary to improve the company’s financial performance..

The company took a $147 million charge related to ending the deal, which is a one-time expense. The growth in streaming revenue is a significant milestone for the company, as it has been working to expand its streaming business. The company’s executives believe that the growth in streaming revenue is a result of its efforts to improve its content offerings and user experience..

The company has invested heavily in new content, including original series and movies. This investment has paid off, with the company’s streaming revenue growth driven by an increase in the number of subscribers to its platform. The company’s executives are optimistic about its future prospects, and they believe that the business is turning around..

The growth in streaming revenue is a positive sign, and the company is well-positioned to take advantage of the growing demand for streaming services. The company’s executives have raised their outlook for adjusted OIBDA growth for full-year 2026, which is a significant indication that they are confident in its future prospects. The company’s future prospects look positive, and its executives are confident that the business will continue to grow..

The company’s financial performance is expected to improve in the coming quarters, driven by the growth in streaming revenue. The company’s executives believe that the decision to end the universal output deal was necessary to improve the company’s financial performance. The company took a $147 million charge related to ending the deal, which is a one-time expense..

The company’s executives are confident that the business will continue to grow, and they have raised their outlook for adjusted OIBDA growth for full-year 2026. The company’s future prospects look positive, with the growth in streaming revenue driven by an increase in the number of subscribers to its platform. The company’s executives are optimistic about its future prospects, and they believe that the business is turning around..

The company has invested heavily in new content, including original series and movies, which has paid off with the company’s streaming revenue growth. The company’s executives are confident that the business will continue to grow, and they have raised their outlook for adjusted OIBDA growth for full-year 2026. The company’s quarterly results were a mixed bag, with the decline in total revenue offset by the growth in streaming revenue..

The company’s executives are optimistic about its future prospects, and they believe that the business is turning around.