Lions Gate Entertainment (LGF-A) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions


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LGF-A Stock Forecast


Lions Gate Entertainment stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $11.75 (represents a 47.98% upside from LGF-A’s last price of $7.94) 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 47.98% upside from LGF-A's last price of $7.94.

LGF-A Analyst Ratings


Buy

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


DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Jul 18, 2022Morgan Stanley--5.56%19.65%
Jun 02, 2022Wolfe Research--35.40%76.32%
May 25, 2022Morgan Stanley---2.48%38.54%
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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 19.65% increase from LGF-A last price ($7.94).

Lions Gate Entertainment Price Target by Period


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# Anlaysts---
Avg Price Target---
Last Closing Price$7.94$7.94$7.94
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 $7.94. This month's average price target is down NaN% compared to last quarter, and down NaN% compared to last year.

Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades


DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Sep 29, 2022BenchmarkBuyBuyHold
Jul 18, 2022Morgan StanleyEqual-WeightEqual-WeightHold
Jun 02, 2022Wolfe ResearchOutperformInitialise
May 25, 2022Morgan StanleyEqual-WeightEqual-WeightHold
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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 28Dec 27Sep 27Jun 27Mar 27Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 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$1.25B$986.22M$956.55M$917.37M$1.19B$959.01M$971.28M$921.02M$1.20B$943.40M$926.99M$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$1.55B$1.41B$1.10B$1.08B$1.40B$1.11B$1.08B$1.03B$1.34B$1.08B$1.09B$1.04B$1.45B$957.00M$1.04B$965.49M$1.24B$1.16B$1.13B$992.56M$1.03B$926.93M$850.73M$904.91M$960.88M$1.01B$920.32M$903.96M$809.20M$773.94M
Low Forecast$1.26B$1.15B$900.53M$882.64M$1.15B$906.64M$879.36M$843.34M$1.10B$881.62M$892.90M$846.69M$1.06B$916.02M$852.18M$789.45M$1.02B$947.69M$924.82M$811.59M$939.20M$847.25M$850.73M$904.91M$960.88M$1.01B$920.32M$903.96M$809.20M$773.94M
# Analysts563333345452763332224411122222
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 3 analysts is $1.11B, with a low forecast of $1.02B, and a high forecast of $1.24B. 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 28Dec 27Sep 27Jun 27Mar 27Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20
# Analysts563333345452763332224411122222
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$476.44M$434.29M$339.33M$332.59M$432.87M$341.63M$331.35M$317.78M$413.60M$332.20M$336.45M$319.04M$416.25M$326.80M$321.11M$297.47M$-8.58M$357.10M$348.48M$305.81M$-7.80M$307.64M$431.11M$458.57M$-7.09M$509.53M$466.38M$458.09M$591.69M$392.20M
High Forecast$535.65M$488.27M$381.50M$373.93M$486.67M$384.09M$372.54M$357.28M$465.01M$373.49M$378.27M$358.70M$502.95M$331.51M$361.02M$334.45M$-6.86M$401.48M$391.79M$343.83M$-6.24M$321.09M$431.11M$458.57M$-5.67M$509.53M$466.38M$458.09M$710.03M$392.20M
Low Forecast$437.99M$399.24M$311.94M$305.75M$397.94M$314.06M$304.61M$292.13M$380.22M$305.39M$309.30M$293.30M$366.22M$317.31M$295.20M$273.47M$-10.29M$328.28M$320.36M$281.14M$-9.36M$293.49M$431.11M$458.57M$-8.51M$509.53M$466.38M$458.09M$473.35M$392.20M
Surprise %------------------0.36%-2.59%-0.32%-61.80%1.69%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 $305.81M, with a high of $343.83M and a low of $281.14M. This is -36.53% lower than Lions Gate Entertainment's previous annual EBITDA (Mar 23) of $481.80M.

Lions Gate Entertainment Net Income Forecast

Mar 28Dec 27Sep 27Jun 27Mar 27Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20
# Analysts563333345452763332224411122222
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$276.54M$158.32M$-46.47M$79.30M$273.93M$68.99M$96.46M$65.30M$171.03M$47.50M$40.29M$46.17M$157.50M$28.17M$-106.53M$566.42K$-110.75M$50.32M$-12.95M$-58.23M$-100.68M$-210.67M$-41.55M$-67.06M$-91.53M$51.23M$34.88M$20.50M$-49.25M$-25.68M
High Forecast$321.22M$183.90M$-41.60M$92.12M$318.19M$80.14M$112.05M$75.86M$198.67M$55.18M$46.80M$53.63M$188.80M$34.97M$-95.35M$657.95K$-88.60M$58.45M$-11.59M$-52.12M$-80.54M$-168.54M$-41.55M$-67.06M$-73.22M$51.23M$34.88M$20.50M$-39.40M$-25.68M
Low Forecast$247.52M$141.71M$-53.98M$70.98M$245.19M$61.75M$86.34M$58.45M$153.09M$42.52M$36.06M$41.32M$114.92M$11.66M$-123.74M$507.00K$-132.89M$45.04M$-15.04M$-67.64M$-120.81M$-252.81M$-41.55M$-67.06M$-109.83M$51.23M$34.88M$20.50M$-59.10M$-25.68M
Surprise %------------------2.12%68.44%1.21%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 28Dec 27Sep 27Jun 27Mar 27Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20
# Analysts563333345452763332224411122222
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$450.16M$355.28M$344.59M$330.47M$430.12M$345.47M$349.89M$331.79M$432.88M$339.85M$333.94M$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$557.05M$507.77M$396.75M$388.86M$506.11M$399.44M$387.42M$371.55M$483.59M$388.41M$393.38M$373.03M$523.05M$344.75M$375.45M$347.81M$289.29M$417.52M$407.45M$357.56M$262.99M$333.92M$306.47M$325.98M$239.09M$362.21M$331.54M$325.64M$592.61M$278.80M
Low Forecast$455.49M$415.19M$324.41M$317.96M$413.83M$326.61M$316.78M$303.81M$395.41M$317.59M$321.66M$305.01M$380.85M$329.99M$306.99M$284.39M$192.86M$341.40M$333.16M$292.37M$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 3 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 28Dec 27Sep 27Jun 27Mar 27Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20
# Analysts563333345452763332224411122222
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$1.14$0.29$0.40$0.27$0.71$0.20$0.17$0.19$0.66$0.12$-0.45-$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$1.34$0.77$-0.17$0.38$1.33$0.33$0.47$0.32$0.83$0.23$0.20$0.22$0.79$0.15$-0.40-$0.13$0.24$-0.05$-0.22$-0.03$-0.05$-0.18$-0.28$0.09$0.22$0.15$0.09$-0.05$-0.11
Low Forecast$1.03$0.59$-0.23$0.30$1.02$0.26$0.36$0.24$0.64$0.18$0.15$0.17$0.48$0.05$-0.52-$0.10$0.19$-0.06$-0.28$-0.15$-0.06$-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).

Lions Gate Entertainment Peer Comparison by Price Target


TickerCompanyLast Closing PriceAvg Price TargetUpside/DownsideAvg Rating
ATUSAltice USA--546.33%Hold
AMCXAMC Networks--115.20%Sell
LBRDALiberty Broadband--83.10%Buy
LGF-ALions Gate Entertainment--47.98%Buy

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 47.98% from its last price of $7.94. 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 47.98% (from the last price of $7.94 to the average price target of $11.75), up by 76.32% based on the highest stock price target, and up by 19.65% 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 $4.11B (high $4.62B, low $3.78B), average EBITDA is $1.42B (high $1.6B, low $1.31B), average net income is $504.68M (high $586.23M, low $451.74M), average SG&A $1.48B (high $1.66B, low $1.36B), and average EPS is $2.11 (high $2.45, low $1.89). LGF-A's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Mar 2028) are as follows: average revenue is $4.57B (high $5.14B, low $4.2B), average EBITDA is $1.58B (high $1.78B, low $1.45B), average net income is $467.69M (high $555.64M, low $406.24M), average SG&A $1.65B (high $1.85B, low $1.51B), and average EPS is $1.95 (high $2.32, low $1.7).

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 $1.19B by 61.75%. 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 $357.1M by -135.98%. Lions Gate Entertainment's net income was $-107M, missing the average estimation of $50.32M by -311.84%. 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%