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Madison Square Garden Sports Corp.

MSGS

Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. NYSE
$331.66 3.15% (+10.13)

Market Cap $7.98 B
52w High $345.46
52w Low $173.26
Dividend Yield 4.73%
Frequency Special
P/E -473.80
Volume 391.53K
Outstanding Shares 24.07M

Income Statement

Period Revenue Operating Expense Net Income Net Profit Margin Earnings Per Share EBITDA
Q2-2026 $403.42M $69.06M $8.24M 2.04% $0.34 $21.96M
Q1-2026 $39.45M $57.79M $-8.8M -22.3% $-0.37 $-10.95M
Q4-2025 $203.96M $70.89M $-1.78M -0.87% $-0.07 $-21.31M
Q3-2025 $424.2M $74.7M $-14.23M -3.35% $-0.59 $28.47M
Q2-2025 $357.76M $67.9M $1.11M 0.31% $0.05 $8.19M

What's going well?

Revenue bounced back in a big way, and the company swung from a loss to a solid profit. Operating efficiency improved, with costs growing much slower than sales.

What's concerning?

Margins are still low, and interest expense is a noticeable drag. The business is highly seasonal or volatile, making results unpredictable.

Balance Statement

Period Cash & Short-term Total Assets Total Liabilities Total Equity
Q2-2026 $81.3M $1.54B $1.83B $-282.08M
Q1-2026 $57.28M $1.52B $1.81B $-294.18M
Q4-2025 $153.19M $1.58B $1.86B $-281.44M
Q3-2025 $96.54M $1.5B $1.79B $-283.45M
Q2-2025 $107.82M $1.41B $1.69B $-273.14M

What's financially strong about this company?

Cash increased by 42% this quarter, and current assets are up. The company has no inventory risk.

What are the financial risks or weaknesses?

Debt is now higher than total assets, equity is deeply negative, and deferred revenue (future sales) collapsed. Liquidity is in crisis, and lease obligations are very large.

Cash Flow Statement

Period Net Income Cash From Operations Cash From Investing Cash From Financing Net Change Free Cash Flow
Q2-2026 $8.24M $32.45M $-895K $-7.52M $24.03M $31.59M
Q1-2026 $-8.8M $-84.95M $-1.85M $-9.11M $-95.91M $-85.33M
Q4-2025 $-1.78M $49.72M $-1.57M $0 $48.15M $49.35M
Q3-2025 $-14.23M $6.26M $-3.05M $-14.03M $-10.82M $7.16M
Q2-2025 $1.11M $61.78M $-1.14M $-2.87M $57.77M $61.25M

What's strong about this company's cash flow?

Cash flow from operations rebounded sharply, with $32 million generated this quarter after a big loss last quarter. Free cash flow is positive, and the company is self-funding with no new debt or dilution.

What are the cash flow concerns?

Cash flow has been volatile, with a huge swing from negative to positive. Working capital changes helped this quarter but may not be repeatable, and customer payments are still slow.

Revenue by Products

Product Q3-2025Q4-2025Q1-2026Q2-2026
EventRelated
EventRelated
$180.00M $0 $10.00M $170.00M
League Distribution
League Distribution
$10.00M $0 $20.00M $20.00M
Media Rights
Media Rights
$120.00M $0 $10.00M $120.00M
Sponsorship Signage And Suite Licenses
Sponsorship Signage And Suite Licenses
$110.00M $0 $0 $100.00M

Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary

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5-Year Trend Analysis

A comprehensive look at Madison Square Garden Sports Corp.'s financial evolution and strategic trajectory over the past five years.

+ Strengths

Key strengths include ownership of highly coveted sports franchises in a premier media market, strong and growing revenue over time, a track record of healthy free cash flow since 2022, and a business model that does not require heavy recurring capital investment. The brand equity of the Knicks and Rangers, long‑term fan loyalty, and valuable media and sponsorship relationships provide a foundation of demand that many entertainment businesses cannot match.

! Risks

Major risks stem from the financial structure and recent margin pressures. High leverage, negative equity, and ongoing erosion of retained earnings increase sensitivity to earnings shocks and financing conditions. The sharp recent decline in profitability, despite record revenue, highlights cost pressures and potential volatility in player, league, or operating expenses. Broader industry shifts in media rights, viewing habits, and the economics of sports broadcasting add another layer of uncertainty. Liquidity has improved but remains tight relative to obligations, leaving less room for prolonged downturns.

Outlook

The outlook is mixed. On one hand, the underlying assets, fan base, and demand for live sports and premium content suggest continued revenue resilience and ongoing ability to generate solid cash flow, especially in normal operating environments. On the other hand, the combination of weakened recent profitability, a leveraged balance sheet, and changing media and betting landscapes creates meaningful uncertainty. Future performance will likely hinge on management’s ability to restore and stabilize margins, manage debt prudently, and successfully execute on digital and fan‑engagement initiatives that increase monetization without overburdening the cost base.