Lions Gate Entertainment (LGF-A) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions
LGF-A Stock Forecast
Lions Gate Entertainment stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $11.75 (represents a 48.73% upside from LGF-A’s last price of $7.90) and a rating consensus of 'Buy', based on 3 wall street analysts offering a 1-year stock forecast.
LGF-A Price Target
The average price target for Lions Gate Entertainment (LGF-A) is $11.75 based on 1-year price targets from 3 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $14.00 to $9.50. This represents a potential 48.73% upside from LGF-A's last price of $7.90.
LGF-A Analyst Ratings
According to 3 Wall Street analysts, Lions Gate Entertainment's rating consensus is 'Buy'. The analyst rating breakdown for LGF-A stock is 0 'Strong Buy' (0.00%), 2 'Buy' (66.67%), 1 'Hold' (33.33%), 0 'Sell' (0.00%), and 0 'Strong Sell' (0.00%).
Lions Gate Entertainment Price Target by Analyst
| Date | Analyst | Company | Price Target | Price when Published | Price Target/Price when Published | Price Target/Last Closing Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2022 | - | Morgan Stanley | $9.50 | $9.00 | 5.56% | 20.25% |
| Jun 02, 2022 | - | Wolfe Research | $14.00 | $10.34 | 35.40% | 77.22% |
| May 25, 2022 | - | Morgan Stanley | $11.00 | $11.28 | -2.48% | 39.24% |
The latest Lions Gate Entertainment stock forecast, released on Jul 18, 2022 by Morgan Stanley company, set a price target of $9.50, which represents a 5.56% increase from the stock price at the time of the forecast ($9.00), and a 20.25% increase from LGF-A last price ($7.90).
Lions Gate Entertainment Price Target by Period
| 1M | 3M | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Anlaysts | - | - | - |
| Avg Price Target | - | - | - |
| Last Closing Price | $7.90 | $7.90 | $7.90 |
| Upside/Downside | -100.00% | -100.00% | -100.00% |
In the current month, the average price target of Lions Gate Entertainment stock is -, according to 0 Wall Street analyst offering twelve months forecast. The average price target represents a -100.00% decrease as opposed to Lions Gate Entertainment's last price of $7.90. This month's average price target is down NaN% compared to last quarter, and down NaN% compared to last year.
Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades
| Date | Company | Previous Rating | New Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2022 | Benchmark | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Jul 18, 2022 | Morgan Stanley | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight | Hold |
| Jun 02, 2022 | Wolfe Research | - | Outperform | Initialise |
| May 25, 2022 | Morgan Stanley | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight | Hold |
Lions Gate Entertainment's last stock rating was published by Benchmark on Sep 29, 2022. The company gave LGF-A a "Buy" rating, the same as its previous rate.
Lions Gate Entertainment Financial Forecast
Lions Gate Entertainment Revenue Forecast
| Mar 28 | Dec 27 | Sep 27 | Jun 27 | Mar 27 | Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $975.10M | $1.02B | $908.60M | $1.09B | $1.00B | $875.20M | $893.90M | $929.90M | $885.40M | $887.80M | $901.20M | $876.50M | $836.40M |
| Avg Forecast | $1.38B | $1.25B | $979.58M | $960.12M | $1.34B | $1.23B | $956.14M | $946.85M | $1.22B | $1.08B | $943.68M | $899.17M | $1.19B | $1.09B | $935.11M | $858.75M | $1.11B | $1.03B | $1.01B | $882.83M | $994.38M | $888.10M | $850.73M | $904.91M | $960.88M | $1.01B | $920.32M | $903.96M | $809.20M | $773.94M |
| High Forecast | $1.38B | $1.25B | $979.58M | $960.12M | $1.34B | $1.23B | $956.14M | $946.85M | $1.22B | $1.08B | $943.68M | $899.17M | $1.19B | $1.09B | $1.00B | $858.75M | $1.11B | $1.03B | $1.01B | $882.83M | $1.03B | $926.93M | $850.73M | $904.91M | $960.88M | $1.01B | $920.32M | $903.96M | $809.20M | $773.94M |
| Low Forecast | $1.38B | $1.25B | $979.58M | $960.12M | $1.34B | $1.23B | $956.14M | $946.85M | $1.22B | $1.08B | $943.68M | $899.17M | $1.19B | $1.09B | $876.90M | $858.75M | $1.11B | $1.03B | $1.01B | $882.83M | $939.20M | $847.25M | $850.73M | $904.91M | $960.88M | $1.01B | $920.32M | $903.96M | $809.20M | $773.94M |
| # Analysts | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.95% | 1.01% | 1.03% | 1.09% | 1.13% | 1.03% | 0.99% | 0.97% | 0.88% | 0.96% | 1.00% | 1.08% | 1.08% |
Lions Gate Entertainment's average Quarter revenue forecast for Mar 24 based on 9 analysts is $1.11B, with a low forecast of $1.11B, and a high forecast of $1.11B. LGF-A's average Quarter revenue forecast represents a 13.35% increase compared to the company's last Quarter revenue of $975.10M (Dec 23).
Lions Gate Entertainment EBITDA Forecast
| Mar 28 | Dec 27 | Sep 27 | Jun 27 | Mar 27 | Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $-128.50M | $-903.40M | $-98.10M | $481.80M | $520.10M | $447.60M | $474.50M | $468.10M | $451.30M | $473.40M | $442.70M | $452.90M | $413.50M |
| Avg Forecast | $696.99M | $635.33M | $496.41M | $486.55M | $680.22M | $621.29M | $484.53M | $479.82M | $620.62M | $546.04M | $478.22M | $455.66M | $604.91M | $554.83M | $473.88M | $435.18M | $-8.58M | $522.41M | $509.80M | $447.38M | $-7.80M | $450.05M | $431.11M | $458.57M | $-7.09M | $509.53M | $466.38M | $458.09M | $591.69M | $392.20M |
| High Forecast | $696.99M | $635.33M | $496.41M | $486.55M | $680.22M | $621.29M | $484.53M | $479.82M | $620.62M | $546.04M | $478.22M | $455.66M | $604.91M | $554.83M | $508.79M | $435.18M | $-6.86M | $522.41M | $509.80M | $447.38M | $-6.24M | $469.73M | $431.11M | $458.57M | $-5.67M | $509.53M | $466.38M | $458.09M | $710.03M | $392.20M |
| Low Forecast | $696.99M | $635.33M | $496.41M | $486.55M | $680.22M | $621.29M | $484.53M | $479.82M | $620.62M | $546.04M | $478.22M | $455.66M | $604.91M | $554.83M | $444.37M | $435.18M | $-10.29M | $522.41M | $509.80M | $447.38M | $-9.36M | $429.35M | $431.11M | $458.57M | $-8.51M | $509.53M | $466.38M | $458.09M | $473.35M | $392.20M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -0.25% | -1.77% | -0.22% | -61.80% | 1.16% | 1.04% | 1.03% | -66.05% | 0.89% | 1.02% | 0.97% | 0.77% | 1.05% |
2 analysts predict LGF-A's average Quarter EBITDA for Jun 23 to be $447.38M, with a high of $447.38M and a low of $447.38M. This is -7.14% lower than Lions Gate Entertainment's previous annual EBITDA (Mar 23) of $481.80M.
Lions Gate Entertainment Net Income Forecast
| Mar 28 | Dec 27 | Sep 27 | Jun 27 | Mar 27 | Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Net Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $-106.60M | $-886.20M | $-70.70M | $-98.10M | $16.60M | $-1.81B | $-122.60M | $-107.90M | $-48.90M | $7.50M | $-45.40M | $-37.70M | $-13.90M |
| Avg Forecast | $272.26M | $155.87M | $-45.75M | $78.08M | $241.44M | $133.80M | $-46.46M | $67.41M | $136.91M | $78.96M | $-38.43M | $27.28M | $130.59M | $101.34M | $-99.05M | $557.66K | $-110.75M | $49.54M | $-12.75M | $-57.33M | $-100.68M | $-210.67M | $-41.55M | $-67.06M | $-91.53M | $51.23M | $34.88M | $20.50M | $-49.25M | $-25.68M |
| High Forecast | $272.26M | $155.87M | $-45.75M | $78.08M | $241.44M | $133.80M | $-46.46M | $67.41M | $136.91M | $78.96M | $-38.43M | $27.28M | $130.59M | $101.34M | $-62.31M | $557.66K | $-88.60M | $49.54M | $-12.75M | $-57.33M | $-80.54M | $-168.54M | $-41.55M | $-67.06M | $-73.22M | $51.23M | $34.88M | $20.50M | $-39.40M | $-25.68M |
| Low Forecast | $272.26M | $155.87M | $-45.75M | $78.08M | $241.44M | $133.80M | $-46.46M | $67.41M | $136.91M | $78.96M | $-38.43M | $27.28M | $130.59M | $101.34M | $-115.03M | $557.66K | $-132.89M | $49.54M | $-12.75M | $-57.33M | $-120.81M | $-252.81M | $-41.55M | $-67.06M | $-109.83M | $51.23M | $34.88M | $20.50M | $-59.10M | $-25.68M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -2.15% | 69.51% | 1.23% | 0.97% | -0.08% | 43.65% | 1.83% | 1.18% | -0.95% | 0.22% | -2.21% | 0.77% | 0.54% |
Lions Gate Entertainment's average Quarter net income forecast for Mar 23 is $-100.68M, with a range of $-120.81M to $-80.54M. LGF-A's average Quarter net income forecast represents a -706.49% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter net income of $16.60M (Dec 22).
Lions Gate Entertainment SG&A Forecast
| Mar 28 | Dec 27 | Sep 27 | Jun 27 | Mar 27 | Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| SG&A | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $220.00M | $221.70M | $244.20M | $425.80M | $286.00M | $305.90M | $315.20M | $350.00M | $311.40M | $326.90M | $348.20M | $378.00M | $291.80M |
| Avg Forecast | $495.47M | $451.63M | $352.88M | $345.87M | $483.55M | $441.66M | $344.44M | $341.09M | $441.18M | $388.17M | $339.95M | $323.92M | $430.01M | $394.41M | $336.86M | $309.35M | $241.08M | $371.36M | $362.40M | $318.03M | $219.16M | $319.93M | $306.47M | $325.98M | $199.24M | $362.21M | $331.54M | $325.64M | $493.84M | $278.80M |
| High Forecast | $495.47M | $451.63M | $352.88M | $345.87M | $483.55M | $441.66M | $344.44M | $341.09M | $441.18M | $388.17M | $339.95M | $323.92M | $430.01M | $394.41M | $361.68M | $309.35M | $289.29M | $371.36M | $362.40M | $318.03M | $262.99M | $333.92M | $306.47M | $325.98M | $239.09M | $362.21M | $331.54M | $325.64M | $592.61M | $278.80M |
| Low Forecast | $495.47M | $451.63M | $352.88M | $345.87M | $483.55M | $441.66M | $344.44M | $341.09M | $441.18M | $388.17M | $339.95M | $323.92M | $430.01M | $394.41M | $315.89M | $309.35M | $192.86M | $371.36M | $362.40M | $318.03M | $175.33M | $305.21M | $306.47M | $325.98M | $159.39M | $362.21M | $331.54M | $325.64M | $395.07M | $278.80M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.59% | 0.61% | 0.77% | 1.94% | 0.89% | 1.00% | 0.97% | 1.76% | 0.86% | 0.99% | 1.07% | 0.77% | 1.05% |
Lions Gate Entertainment's average Quarter SG&A projection for Mar 24 is $241.08M, based on 9 Wall Street analysts, with a range of $192.86M to $289.29M. The forecast indicates a 9.58% rise compared to LGF-A last annual SG&A of $220.00M (Dec 23).
Lions Gate Entertainment EPS Forecast
| Mar 28 | Dec 27 | Sep 27 | Jun 27 | Mar 27 | Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| EPS | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $-0.45 | $-3.79 | $-0.31 | $-0.43 | $0.07 | $-7.96 | $-0.54 | $-0.48 | $-0.22 | $0.03 | $-0.20 | $-0.17 | $-0.06 |
| Avg Forecast | $1.16 | $0.66 | $-0.19 | $0.33 | $1.02 | $0.57 | $-0.20 | $0.29 | $0.58 | $0.34 | $-0.16 | $0.12 | $0.55 | $0.43 | $-0.42 | - | $0.11 | $0.21 | $-0.05 | $-0.24 | $-0.09 | $-0.05 | $-0.18 | $-0.28 | $0.09 | $0.22 | $0.15 | $0.09 | $-0.05 | $-0.11 |
| High Forecast | $1.16 | $0.66 | $-0.19 | $0.33 | $1.02 | $0.57 | $-0.20 | $0.29 | $0.58 | $0.34 | $-0.16 | $0.12 | $0.55 | $0.43 | $-0.26 | - | $0.11 | $0.21 | $-0.05 | $-0.24 | $-0.03 | $-0.05 | $-0.18 | $-0.28 | $0.09 | $0.22 | $0.15 | $0.09 | $-0.05 | $-0.11 |
| Low Forecast | $1.16 | $0.66 | $-0.19 | $0.33 | $1.02 | $0.57 | $-0.20 | $0.29 | $0.58 | $0.34 | $-0.16 | $0.12 | $0.55 | $0.43 | $-0.49 | - | $0.11 | $0.21 | $-0.05 | $-0.24 | $-0.15 | $-0.05 | $-0.18 | $-0.28 | $0.09 | $0.22 | $0.15 | $0.09 | $-0.05 | $-0.11 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -2.14% | 70.04% | 1.27% | 4.86% | -1.38% | 45.14% | 1.90% | -5.14% | -1.01% | 0.20% | -2.30% | 3.10% | 0.55% |
According to 4 Wall Street analysts, Lions Gate Entertainment's projected average Quarter EPS for Mar 23 is $-0.09, with a low estimate of $-0.15 and a high estimate of $-0.03. This represents a -226.28% decrease compared to LGF-A previous annual EPS of $0.07 (Dec 22).
LGF-A Forecast FAQ
Is Lions Gate Entertainment a good buy?
Yes, according to 3 Wall Street analysts, Lions Gate Entertainment (LGF-A) is considered a 'Buy'. The rating consensus is based on 0 'Strong Buy' and 2 'Buy' recommendations, accounting for 66.67% of LGF-A's total ratings.
What is LGF-A's price target?
Lions Gate Entertainment (LGF-A) average price target is $11.75 with a range of $9.5 to $14, implying a 48.73% from its last price of $7.9. The data is based on 3 Wall Street analysts who provided a twelve-month price target estimate in the last three months.
Will Lions Gate Entertainment stock go up soon?
According to Wall Street analysts' prediction for LGF-A stock, the company can go up by 48.73% (from the last price of $7.9 to the average price target of $11.75), up by 77.22% based on the highest stock price target, and up by 20.25% based on the lowest stock price target.
Can Lions Gate Entertainment stock reach $12?
LGF-A's highest twelve months analyst stock price target of $14 supports the claim that Lions Gate Entertainment can reach $12 in the near future.
What are Lions Gate Entertainment's analysts' financial forecasts?
Lions Gate Entertainment's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Mar 2027) are as follows: average revenue is $4.47B (high $4.47B, low $4.47B), average EBITDA is $2.27B (high $2.27B, low $2.27B), average net income is $396.18M (high $396.18M, low $396.18M), average SG&A $1.61B (high $1.61B, low $1.61B), and average EPS is $1.68 (high $1.68, low $1.68). LGF-A's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Mar 2028) are as follows: average revenue is $4.57B (high $4.57B, low $4.57B), average EBITDA is $2.32B (high $2.32B, low $2.32B), average net income is $460.46M (high $460.46M, low $460.46M), average SG&A $1.65B (high $1.65B, low $1.65B), and average EPS is $1.95 (high $1.95, low $1.95).
Did the LGF-A's actual financial results beat the analysts' financial forecasts?
Based on Lions Gate Entertainment's last annual report (Mar 2023), the company's revenue was $3.85B, beating the average analysts forecast of $3.64B by 5.96%. Apple's EBITDA was $1.92B, beating the average prediction of $1.33B by 44.45%. The company's net income was $-2.019B, beating the average estimation of $-420M by 380.71%. Apple's SG&A was $1.33B, beating the average forecast of $1.17B by 13.76%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $-8.86, beating the average prediction of $-0.6 by 1375.94%. In terms of the last quarterly report (Dec 2023), Lions Gate Entertainment's revenue was $975.1M, missing the average analysts' forecast of $1.03B by -5.41%. The company's EBITDA was $-128M, missing the average prediction of $522.41M by -124.60%. Lions Gate Entertainment's net income was $-107M, missing the average estimation of $49.54M by -315.17%. The company's SG&A was $220M, missing the average forecast of $371.36M by -40.76%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $-0.45, missing the average prediction of $0.21 by -314.00%