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Sphere Entertainment Co.Income Statement
| Period | Revenue | Operating Expense | Net Income | Net Profit Margin | Earnings Per Share | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2-2026 | $394.28M ▲ | $202.01M ▼ | $64.74M ▲ | 16.42% ▲ | $1.81 ▲ | $115.7M ▲ |
| Q1-2026 | $262.51M ▼ | $255.24M ▲ | $-101.2M ▼ | -38.55% ▼ | $-2.8 ▼ | $-43.21M ▼ |
| Q4-2025 | $282.68M ▲ | $201.52M ▲ | $151.82M ▲ | 53.71% ▲ | $4.18 ▲ | $383.52M ▲ |
| Q3-2025 | $280.57M ▼ | $200.86M ▼ | $-81.95M ▲ | -29.21% ▲ | $-2.27 ▲ | $8.16M ▼ |
| Q2-2025 | $308.29M | $287.93M | $-125.95M | -40.85% | $-3.49 | $117.96M |
What's going well?
Revenue surged 50% and margins improved, showing strong demand and better cost control. The company flipped from a big loss to a solid profit, signaling a possible end to recent struggles.
What's concerning?
Results were helped by a large tax benefit, and the big jump in diluted shares means profits are spread thinner for each shareholder. Revenue swings suggest the business can be volatile.
Balance Statement
| Period | Cash & Short-term | Total Assets | Total Liabilities | Total Equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2-2026 | $507.78M ▲ | $4.21B ▲ | $1.98B ▼ | $2.23B ▲ |
| Q1-2026 | $384.83M ▲ | $4.14B ▼ | $1.98B ▲ | $2.16B ▼ |
| Q4-2025 | $355.66M ▼ | $4.2B ▼ | $1.89B ▼ | $2.31B ▲ |
| Q3-2025 | $465.02M ▼ | $4.45B ▼ | $2.31B ▼ | $2.14B ▼ |
| Q2-2025 | $501.95M | $4.52B | $2.31B | $2.2B |
What's financially strong about this company?
The company has increased its cash reserves by 32% and continues to have more equity than debt. Most assets are tangible, and the debt is mostly long-term, giving them flexibility.
What are the financial risks or weaknesses?
Retained earnings are negative, showing a history of losses. The current ratio is just above 1, so liquidity is only adequate, and payables are rising faster than assets.
Cash Flow Statement
| Period | Net Income | Cash From Operations | Cash From Investing | Cash From Financing | Net Change | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2-2026 | $64.74M ▲ | $180.22M ▲ | $-15.28M ▼ | $-41.27M ▲ | $123.01M ▲ | $165.01M ▲ |
| Q1-2026 | $-101.2M ▼ | $115.84M ▲ | $-5.06M ▼ | $-81.02M ▲ | $29.33M ▲ | $110.84M ▲ |
| Q4-2025 | $151.82M ▲ | $-59.06M ▼ | $34.01M ▲ | $-84.75M ▼ | $-109.28M ▼ | $-73.71M ▼ |
| Q3-2025 | $-81.95M ▼ | $6.35M ▼ | $-17.57M ▲ | $-26.31M ▼ | $-37.43M ▲ | $-11.14M ▼ |
| Q2-2025 | $105.28M | $6.73M | $-40.57M | $-2.3M | $-37.58M | $25.25M |
What's strong about this company's cash flow?
Cash flow from operations jumped to $180.2 million, and free cash flow rose to $165.0 million. The company is paying down debt, growing its cash pile, and producing much more cash than reported profits—showing high-quality earnings.
What are the cash flow concerns?
Working capital changes gave a temporary boost, and the company issued new shares, causing some dilution. Higher capital spending could continue to rise, and minimal cash is being returned to shareholders.
Revenue by Products
| Product | Q3-2025 | Q4-2025 | Q1-2026 | Q2-2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Food Beverage And Merchandise Revenues | $20.00M ▲ | $30.00M ▲ | $30.00M ▲ | $100.00M ▲ |
Media Networks Revenue | $120.00M ▲ | $110.00M ▼ | $90.00M ▼ | $440.00M ▲ |
Product and Service Other | $0 ▲ | $0 ▲ | $10.00M ▲ | $20.00M ▲ |
Ticketing And Venue License Fee Revenues | $110.00M ▲ | $120.00M ▲ | $120.00M ▲ | $560.00M ▲ |
Q4 2025 Earnings Call Summary
Read Call Summary5-Year Trend Analysis
A comprehensive look at Sphere Entertainment Co.'s financial evolution and strategic trajectory over the past five years.
Sphere’s key strengths are its unique, highly immersive venue concept, strong brand recognition from the Las Vegas flagship, and deep investment in proprietary technology and content capabilities. Revenue has scaled rapidly, demonstrating clear demand and strong partner interest. The company has shown it can access financing to fund ambitious projects, build iconic assets, and secure high‑profile residencies and advertising relationships, all of which reinforce its positioning at the very high end of live and experiential entertainment.
The main risks center on financial sustainability and concentration. The business has yet to prove that it can generate consistent profits or positive free cash flow, even after a major launch, and it carries a meaningful debt load with tight liquidity. The model is capital‑intensive and tied to a small number of venues, which magnifies the impact of any downturn in attendance, tourism, or event demand. Execution risk on new projects, technology obsolescence, competition for consumer time and budgets, and dependence on continued access to financing all add to the uncertainty.
Looking forward, Sphere’s prospects hinge on two questions: whether it can materially increase utilization and monetization of its existing venues and technologies, and whether it can replicate the concept in new markets at attractive economics. If the company can grow higher‑margin revenue streams such as premium shows, residencies, and advertising while bringing operating and capital costs under tighter control, its financial profile could improve meaningfully over time. Until then, the story remains that of a bold, innovative entertainment platform with significant upside potential but a high‑risk financial and execution profile.
About Sphere Entertainment Co.
https://www.msgentertainment.comSphere Entertainment Co. engages in the entertainment business.
Income Statement
| Period | Revenue | Operating Expense | Net Income | Net Profit Margin | Earnings Per Share | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2-2026 | $394.28M ▲ | $202.01M ▼ | $64.74M ▲ | 16.42% ▲ | $1.81 ▲ | $115.7M ▲ |
| Q1-2026 | $262.51M ▼ | $255.24M ▲ | $-101.2M ▼ | -38.55% ▼ | $-2.8 ▼ | $-43.21M ▼ |
| Q4-2025 | $282.68M ▲ | $201.52M ▲ | $151.82M ▲ | 53.71% ▲ | $4.18 ▲ | $383.52M ▲ |
| Q3-2025 | $280.57M ▼ | $200.86M ▼ | $-81.95M ▲ | -29.21% ▲ | $-2.27 ▲ | $8.16M ▼ |
| Q2-2025 | $308.29M | $287.93M | $-125.95M | -40.85% | $-3.49 | $117.96M |
What's going well?
Revenue surged 50% and margins improved, showing strong demand and better cost control. The company flipped from a big loss to a solid profit, signaling a possible end to recent struggles.
What's concerning?
Results were helped by a large tax benefit, and the big jump in diluted shares means profits are spread thinner for each shareholder. Revenue swings suggest the business can be volatile.
Balance Statement
| Period | Cash & Short-term | Total Assets | Total Liabilities | Total Equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2-2026 | $507.78M ▲ | $4.21B ▲ | $1.98B ▼ | $2.23B ▲ |
| Q1-2026 | $384.83M ▲ | $4.14B ▼ | $1.98B ▲ | $2.16B ▼ |
| Q4-2025 | $355.66M ▼ | $4.2B ▼ | $1.89B ▼ | $2.31B ▲ |
| Q3-2025 | $465.02M ▼ | $4.45B ▼ | $2.31B ▼ | $2.14B ▼ |
| Q2-2025 | $501.95M | $4.52B | $2.31B | $2.2B |
What's financially strong about this company?
The company has increased its cash reserves by 32% and continues to have more equity than debt. Most assets are tangible, and the debt is mostly long-term, giving them flexibility.
What are the financial risks or weaknesses?
Retained earnings are negative, showing a history of losses. The current ratio is just above 1, so liquidity is only adequate, and payables are rising faster than assets.
Cash Flow Statement
| Period | Net Income | Cash From Operations | Cash From Investing | Cash From Financing | Net Change | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2-2026 | $64.74M ▲ | $180.22M ▲ | $-15.28M ▼ | $-41.27M ▲ | $123.01M ▲ | $165.01M ▲ |
| Q1-2026 | $-101.2M ▼ | $115.84M ▲ | $-5.06M ▼ | $-81.02M ▲ | $29.33M ▲ | $110.84M ▲ |
| Q4-2025 | $151.82M ▲ | $-59.06M ▼ | $34.01M ▲ | $-84.75M ▼ | $-109.28M ▼ | $-73.71M ▼ |
| Q3-2025 | $-81.95M ▼ | $6.35M ▼ | $-17.57M ▲ | $-26.31M ▼ | $-37.43M ▲ | $-11.14M ▼ |
| Q2-2025 | $105.28M | $6.73M | $-40.57M | $-2.3M | $-37.58M | $25.25M |
What's strong about this company's cash flow?
Cash flow from operations jumped to $180.2 million, and free cash flow rose to $165.0 million. The company is paying down debt, growing its cash pile, and producing much more cash than reported profits—showing high-quality earnings.
What are the cash flow concerns?
Working capital changes gave a temporary boost, and the company issued new shares, causing some dilution. Higher capital spending could continue to rise, and minimal cash is being returned to shareholders.
Revenue by Products
| Product | Q3-2025 | Q4-2025 | Q1-2026 | Q2-2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Food Beverage And Merchandise Revenues | $20.00M ▲ | $30.00M ▲ | $30.00M ▲ | $100.00M ▲ |
Media Networks Revenue | $120.00M ▲ | $110.00M ▼ | $90.00M ▼ | $440.00M ▲ |
Product and Service Other | $0 ▲ | $0 ▲ | $10.00M ▲ | $20.00M ▲ |
Ticketing And Venue License Fee Revenues | $110.00M ▲ | $120.00M ▲ | $120.00M ▲ | $560.00M ▲ |
Q4 2025 Earnings Call Summary
Read Call Summary5-Year Trend Analysis
A comprehensive look at Sphere Entertainment Co.'s financial evolution and strategic trajectory over the past five years.
Sphere’s key strengths are its unique, highly immersive venue concept, strong brand recognition from the Las Vegas flagship, and deep investment in proprietary technology and content capabilities. Revenue has scaled rapidly, demonstrating clear demand and strong partner interest. The company has shown it can access financing to fund ambitious projects, build iconic assets, and secure high‑profile residencies and advertising relationships, all of which reinforce its positioning at the very high end of live and experiential entertainment.
The main risks center on financial sustainability and concentration. The business has yet to prove that it can generate consistent profits or positive free cash flow, even after a major launch, and it carries a meaningful debt load with tight liquidity. The model is capital‑intensive and tied to a small number of venues, which magnifies the impact of any downturn in attendance, tourism, or event demand. Execution risk on new projects, technology obsolescence, competition for consumer time and budgets, and dependence on continued access to financing all add to the uncertainty.
Looking forward, Sphere’s prospects hinge on two questions: whether it can materially increase utilization and monetization of its existing venues and technologies, and whether it can replicate the concept in new markets at attractive economics. If the company can grow higher‑margin revenue streams such as premium shows, residencies, and advertising while bringing operating and capital costs under tighter control, its financial profile could improve meaningfully over time. Until then, the story remains that of a bold, innovative entertainment platform with significant upside potential but a high‑risk financial and execution profile.

CEO
James Lawrence Dolan
Compensation Summary
(Year 2024)
Upcoming Earnings
Split Record
| Date | Type | Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-21 | Forward | 433:200 |
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