Sphere Entertainment (SPHR) Stock Overview
Operates as a live entertainment and media company in the United States. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 2/6 |
| Future Growth | 0/6 |
| Past Performance | 2/6 |
| Financial Health | 3/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$144.73 |
| 52 Week High | US$142.66 |
| 52 Week Low | US$27.17 |
| Beta | 1.65 |
| 1 Month Change | 20.80% |
| 3 Month Change | 51.53% |
| 1 Year Change | 415.79% |
| 3 Year Change | 362.69% |
| 5 Year Change | 60.21% |
| Change since IPO | 63.52% |
Recent News & Updates
SPHR: Expanded Venues And Content Slate Will Support Future Earnings Durability
Sphere Entertainment's updated analyst price target rises from $128.90 to $136.36 as analysts factor in recent price target increases across the Street and adjust assumptions around discount rate, profit margin, and future P/E to reflect stronger positioning of the Sphere venue and content slate. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Sphere Entertainment clusters around the same core themes that feed into valuation work, mainly how durable the Wizard of Oz performance is, how repeatable Sphere content can be, and how management is handling capital and execution risk.
SPHR: Future Venue Pipeline And Programming Visibility Will Drive Returns
The analyst fair value estimate for Sphere Entertainment has been raised from $92.00 to $160.00, reflecting higher Street price targets and analyst views that recent operating results and growing visibility into future Sphere events and venues support a richer P/E multiple, despite more measured revenue growth assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has turned more constructive on Sphere Entertainment, with several bullish analysts lifting price targets and shifting ratings upward after stronger than expected operating results and growing visibility into Sphere related revenue streams.SPHR: Expanding Venues And Residencies Will Support Future Earnings Durability
Analysts have raised their price targets on Sphere Entertainment, including a move to $135 at Morgan Stanley, citing stronger than expected Wizard of Oz performance, improving Sphere booking visibility, and early confidence in the potential for additional venues. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Sphere Entertainment highlight a mix of enthusiasm around execution and growth potential, alongside a continued focus on concentration and durability risks.Recent updates
SPHR: Expanded Venues And Content Slate Will Support Future Earnings Durability
Sphere Entertainment's updated analyst price target rises from $128.90 to $136.36 as analysts factor in recent price target increases across the Street and adjust assumptions around discount rate, profit margin, and future P/E to reflect stronger positioning of the Sphere venue and content slate. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Sphere Entertainment clusters around the same core themes that feed into valuation work, mainly how durable the Wizard of Oz performance is, how repeatable Sphere content can be, and how management is handling capital and execution risk.SPHR: Future Venue Pipeline And Programming Visibility Will Drive Returns
The analyst fair value estimate for Sphere Entertainment has been raised from $92.00 to $160.00, reflecting higher Street price targets and analyst views that recent operating results and growing visibility into future Sphere events and venues support a richer P/E multiple, despite more measured revenue growth assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has turned more constructive on Sphere Entertainment, with several bullish analysts lifting price targets and shifting ratings upward after stronger than expected operating results and growing visibility into Sphere related revenue streams.SPHR: Expanding Venues And Residencies Will Support Future Earnings Durability
Analysts have raised their price targets on Sphere Entertainment, including a move to $135 at Morgan Stanley, citing stronger than expected Wizard of Oz performance, improving Sphere booking visibility, and early confidence in the potential for additional venues. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Sphere Entertainment highlight a mix of enthusiasm around execution and growth potential, alongside a continued focus on concentration and durability risks.SPHR: New Venues And Residencies Will Support Future Earnings Durability
The analyst price target for Sphere Entertainment has been raised to $135, up from $105. Analysts highlighted stronger than expected Wizard of Oz performance, sponsorship and Exosphere monetization, as well as growing confidence in adding more Sphere venues over time.SPHR: New Venue Plans And Residencies Will Support Future Earnings Durability
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Sphere Entertainment from $103.90 to $128.90, citing stronger Wizard of Oz performance, sponsorship and Exosphere monetization, as well as increasing confidence that additional Sphere venues and event bookings could support the business over time. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Sphere Entertainment reflects a mix of optimism on execution and monetization, alongside continued caution around concentration and durability risks.
SPHR: Elevated Booking Hopes Will Increase Risk Around 2026 Event Slate
Narrative Update: Sphere Entertainment Analysts have lifted their price targets on Sphere Entertainment by roughly $23, citing stronger Sphere Experience show counts and attendance, additional musical residencies into early 2026, and growing expectations for further Sphere franchise announcements and a busy 2026 booking calendar. Analyst Commentary Recent research has generally highlighted strong demand trends for the Sphere Experience and a fuller event calendar into 2026, which has come through in higher price targets and upgrades.SPHR: Venue Bookings And New Project Plans Will Test Earnings Durability
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Sphere Entertainment by about $15.60 to $103.90, citing stronger Sphere Experience show counts and attendance for Wizard of Oz, additional musical residencies scheduled into early 2026, and growing expectations that the Las Vegas venue could remain heavily booked with potential for additional franchises. Analyst Commentary Recent research coverage has focused on how Sphere Entertainment is executing at the Las Vegas venue, what that could mean for earnings power, and how current valuation stacks up against those expectations.SPHR: Strong Venue Momentum But Long Term Earnings Durability Will Remain Central
Narrative Update on Sphere Entertainment Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Sphere Entertainment from US$75.30 to US$88.30, citing stronger momentum at the Las Vegas Sphere venue, a growing pipeline of residencies that are selling reliably, and an updated earnings framework that assumes slightly higher revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Street research on Sphere Entertainment has turned more constructive as recent reports focus on the performance of the Las Vegas venue, the content pipeline, and what that could mean for earnings power and valuation.Sphere Entertainment: High Short Interest And A Promising Outlook
Dec 23Optimistic Investors Push Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE:SPHR) Shares Up 25% But Growth Is Lacking
Dec 23
SPHR: Las Vegas Venue Earnings Power And Audio Rollout Will Shape Returns
Analysts have lifted their blended fair value estimate for Sphere Entertainment to approximately $92 from about $75 per share, citing stronger than expected recent results at the Las Vegas Sphere, a ramping slate of high margin artist residencies and immersive shows, and growing conviction in the venue's long term earnings power despite a modestly lower assumed valuation multiple. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts highlight that the recent beat on revenue and adjusted operating income has reinforced confidence in Sphere Entertainment's business model, particularly around the Las Vegas Sphere, supporting higher valuation assumptions despite a still-evolving earnings trajectory.SPHR: Recent Run-Up May Limit Near-Term Upside Amid Uncertain Earnings Power
Analysts have raised their price targets for Sphere Entertainment, with the consensus increase attributed to stronger-than-expected earnings, an expanding pipeline of Las Vegas shows, and improved operational efficiency. As a result, new targets are up to $19 higher than prior estimates.SPHR: Upcoming Content Lineup And Cost Controls Will Shape Near-Term Outlook
Analysts have increased their price target for Sphere Entertainment by over $10 to $75.30, citing stronger-than-expected financial performance, a growing event pipeline, and improved operational efficiency. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates reveal both optimism and caution among analysts covering Sphere Entertainment.Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE:SPHR) Stock Rockets 30% As Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected
Nov 08SPHR: Artist Residencies And Audio Expansion Will Shape Measured Outlook
Analysts have modestly raised their fair value estimate for Sphere Entertainment to $64.90 from $64.10. They cite continued growth in artist residencies and improved near-term comparability as key factors supporting the upward revision.International Expansion And Immersive Tech Will Transform Entertainment
Analysts have increased their fair value estimate for Sphere Entertainment from $60.60 to $64.10. They cite stronger near-term comparability driven by additional artist residencies and an improving profit outlook.International Expansion And Immersive Tech Will Transform Entertainment
Analysts have increased their fair value estimate for Sphere Entertainment by $3 to $60.6, citing higher earnings estimates and an improved valuation outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research provides a mix of perspectives regarding Sphere Entertainment’s outlook.International Expansion And Immersive Tech Will Transform Entertainment
Analysts have raised Sphere Entertainment's price target to $57.60, citing disruptive live event offerings, strong Exosphere advertising potential, and differentiated original content, supported by robust segment profitability and improved medium-term confidence. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts cite Sphere's disruptive approach to live events and immersive experiences, enabling premium pricing and improved venue utilization.Sphere Entertainment Co.'s (NYSE:SPHR) Shares Climb 35% But Its Business Is Yet to Catch Up
Sep 09International Expansion And Immersive Tech Will Transform Entertainment
Analysts raised Sphere Entertainment’s price target to $53.90, citing record operating income, the company’s unique premium pricing and venue model, and promising long-term growth potential despite modestly lower revenue forecasts. Analyst Commentary Record adjusted operating income in the Sphere segment despite lower Sphere Experiences revenues, leading to upward revisions in estimates.Is Sphere Entertainment (NYSE:SPHR) Using Too Much Debt?
Jul 21An Intrinsic Calculation For Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE:SPHR) Suggests It's 44% Undervalued
May 19Out Of The Shadows: How Sphere's Vegas Juggernaut Can Crush Its RSN Drag
Apr 21
International Expansion And Exosphere's New Strategy Will Strengthen Future Prospects
Expanding original content and international markets aims to boost future revenue and optimize cost efficiencies, enhancing high-margin offerings and global reach.Sphere Entertainment: MSG Networks Bankruptcy Seems Inevitable, But Don't Panic
Jan 15Hold On Sphere Entertainment: High Growth Comes With Debt, Cash Burn Concerns
Oct 14Sphere Entertainment: Attractive Risk/Reward Profile (Upgrade)
Jul 11Shareholder Returns
| SPHR | US Entertainment | US Market | |
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| 7D | 10.2% | -0.8% | 0.6% |
| 1Y | 415.8% | -3.0% | 28.7% |
Return vs Industry: SPHR exceeded the US Entertainment industry which returned -3% over the past year.
Return vs Market: SPHR exceeded the US Market which returned 28.7% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| SPHR volatility | |
|---|---|
| SPHR Average Weekly Movement | 9.1% |
| Entertainment Industry Average Movement | 9.1% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.2% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.3% |
Stable Share Price: SPHR has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: SPHR's weekly volatility (9%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
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| 2006 | 2,200 | Jim Dolan | www.sphereentertainmentco.com |
Sphere Entertainment Co. operates as a live entertainment and media company in the United States. It operates through two segments, Sphere and MSG Networks. The Sphere segment offers entertainment medium powered by technologies to create multi-sensory experiences.
Sphere Entertainment Co. Fundamentals Summary
| SPHR fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$5.06b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$33.41m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$1.22b |
153.8x
P/E Ratio4.2x
P/S RatioIs SPHR overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| SPHR income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$1.22b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$583.49m |
| Gross Profit | US$636.55m |
| Other Expenses | US$603.15m |
| Earnings | US$33.41m |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 31, 2025
Next Earnings Date
May 05, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 0.94 |
| Gross Margin | 52.17% |
| Net Profit Margin | 2.74% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 37.2% |
How did SPHR perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/01 22:14 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/01 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Sphere Entertainment Co. is covered by 20 analysts. 11 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Michael Hickey | Benchmark Company |
| David Beckel | Berenberg |
| Peter Henderson | BofA Global Research |