LION (Lionsgate Studios) EPS (Basic): $-0.71 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


LION Lionsgate Studios Corp LION
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What is Lionsgate Studios EPS (Basic)?

Lionsgate Studios LION -2.46% 26 EPS (Basic) is $-0.71 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LION with a GF Score™ of 26/100. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Lionsgate Studios's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.24. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.71.

Lionsgate Studios's EPS (Diluted) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.23. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.72.

Lionsgate Studios's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.37. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.18.

During the past 12 months, Lionsgate Studios's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -189.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was -38.30% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.

During the past 6 years, Lionsgate Studios's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 269.60% per year. The lowest was -38.30% per year. And the median was 115.65% per year.

Lionsgate Studios  (NYSE:LION) EPS (Basic) Explanation

EPS is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.

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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.

If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.

Lionsgate Studios EPS (Basic) Related Terms

Lionsgate Studios EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lionsgate Studios's EPS (Basic) can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Lionsgate Studios EPS (Basic) Chart

Lionsgate Studios Annual Data
Trend Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EPS (Basic)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.04 -0.00 -3.90 -1.43 -0.70

Lionsgate Studios Quarterly Data
Mar22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EPS (Basic) Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.10 -0.40 -0.39 -0.16 0.24
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Lionsgate Studios EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

Lionsgate Studios's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Mar. 2026 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(-198.3-0)/285.400
=-0.69

Lionsgate Studios's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Mar. 2026 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(70.2-0)/289.900
=0.24

EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.71

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EPS (Basic) →
What does a EPS (Basic) of $-0.71 mean?
Lionsgate Studios (LION) has a EPS (Basic) of $-0.71 as of Mar. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Lionsgate Studios and its competitors.
Is Lionsgate Studios' EPS (Basic) too high?
Lionsgate Studios' current EPS (Basic) is $-0.71. Overall, Lionsgate Studios has a GF Score™ of 26/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lionsgate Studios' EPS (Basic) compare to VSNT and MANU?
Lionsgate Studios' EPS (Basic) of $-0.71 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EPS (Basic) for a Media - Diversified company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, EPS (Basic) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EPS (Basic) mean?
A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Lionsgate Studios and its competitors. Lionsgate Studios's current EPS (Basic) is $-0.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lionsgate Studios stock overvalued right now?
Lionsgate Studios (LION) has a current EPS (Basic) of $-0.71. The current EPS (Basic) is $-0.71. Lionsgate Studios' overall GF Score™ is 26/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EPS (Basic) calculated?
EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lionsgate Studios (LION), the current EPS (Basic) is $-0.71 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Lionsgate Studios Business Description

Address 250 Howe Street, 20th Floor, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6C 3R8
Lionsgate Studios Corp is a motion picture and television studio operations aligned with the STARZ premium subscription platform to bring a varied portfolio of entertainment to consumers around the world. The group has two reportable business segments: the Motion Picture and Television Production reportable segments. Motion Picture consists of the development and production of feature films, the acquisition of North American and world-wide distribution rights. Television Production consists of the development, production, and world-wide distribution of television productions, including television series, television movies and mini-series, and non-fiction programming.
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