Sphere Entertainment (SPHR)

NYSECommunication ServicesEntertainmentSnapshot 2026-10-23

$108.94-2.39%

Close 2026-10-23 · 1-day change

Investment OutlookAs of Oct 24, 2026

What could strengthen or challenge Sphere Entertainment’s outlook?

The long-term thesis, the evidence coming in, and the environment around it. Thesis dated Jul 8, 2026.

Higher potential upsideImproving expectations

Next-FY EPS estimate change · 30 days

Comparable estimates unavailable

+10% or more+5%0%−5%−10% or less

A matching fiscal period and sufficient coverage are required.

Higher risk of downsideWeakening expectations

One observable signal. This measures changing earnings expectations, not the probability of a gain or loss.

How this is measured

The calculation requires same-period, same-provider snapshots, positive EPS, at least five analysts and a baseline within three days of the requested lookback.

Measure / period	Management expectations	Analyst expectations
Quarter ending 2026-12-30
Revenue	—	374.98M
EPS	—	0.069
Annual ending 2027-06-30
Revenue	—	1.37B
EPS	—	-2.259
Annual ending 2028-06-30
Revenue	—	1.42B
EPS	—	-1.77

Management figures unavailable.

What the Thesis Depends On

Three published thesis conditions, with dated milestones shown separately.

Key Factor	Why It Matters	Current Status	Break Condition	Latest Evidence
Cash flow from operations remains strong and growing	Cash from operations surged from $6.35M to $136.24M, showing strong cash flow progress.	Intact	Cash from operations falls below $130M next year	Cash from operations: $-33.658M FY2026-Q4; GAAP. Published target: Cash from operations >= $130M annually. Target period is not explicitly aligned with this observation. Source published Jul 30, 2026-33,658,000 USD · source valueSource reportLast status assessment Oct 24, 2026 Measurement source consolidated · GAAP FY2026-Q4 · Period ending Jun 30, 2026 Source: stock_quarterly_financials_fmp. Reference: 2026-Q4. Source status: unverified. Compare required operating outcomes Compare scope, accounting basis and period before treating this evidence as progress against an annual requirement. Management context Stated as a priority in 3 of last 3 quarters. Cash from operating activities increased significantly from $6.7M in 2025-Q2 to $136.2M in 2026-Q3, demonstrating improved cash flow generation. The trajectory is delivering on enhancing cash flow from operations. Delivery assessment Oct 24, 2026
Operating income improves toward sustained profitability	Operating income turned positive, improving from a loss of $78.6M to a gain of $7.2M.	Improving	Operating income falls back below zero next year	Operating income: $-61.262M FY2026-Q4; GAAP. Published target: Operating income positive or improving. Target period is not explicitly aligned with this observation. Source published Jul 30, 2026-61,262,000 USD · source valueSource reportLast status assessment Oct 24, 2026 Measurement source consolidated · GAAP FY2026-Q4 · Period ending Jun 30, 2026 Source: company_financial_results. Reference: d6b5952a-b9ef-47ba-8432-a68d00082793. Source status: unverified. Compare required operating outcomes Compare scope, accounting basis and period before treating this evidence as progress against an annual requirement.
Revenue growth at or above 7% annually	A primary condition in Sphere Entertainment's published investment case. The stated target is >=7% YoY revenue growth.	Intact	YoY revenue growth falls below 7% next year	Revenue growth: 10.95% FY2026-Q4; GAAP. Published target: >=7% YoY revenue growth. Target period is not explicitly aligned with this observation. Source published Jul 30, 202610.953137 percent · calculatedSource reportLast status assessment Oct 24, 2026 Measurement source consolidated · GAAP FY2026-Q4 · Period ending Jun 30, 2026 Source: company_financial_results. Reference: d6b5952a-b9ef-47ba-8432-a68d00082793. Source status: unverified. Compare required operating outcomes Compare scope, accounting basis and period before treating this evidence as progress against an annual requirement.

Stored thesis · Jul 8, 2026. Latest Evidence uses source-matched measurements where available, alongside the last thesis-monitor assessment. Source periods and assessment dates are shown separately. A new measurement does not automatically change the published status or verify an older target.

Incoming Evidence

Compare these dated observations with the operating requirements above

Expectations trend

Same fiscal period

FY2028 · fiscal year ending 2028-06-30 · fmp

FY2028 EPS: comparable history unavailable.

FY2028 revenue: comparable history unavailable.

Exact estimates & source dates

One fiscal period and provider throughout. At least five contributors are required for each plotted metric; missing coverage stays a gap. Axes show the observed range. Counts measure coverage, not revisions.

FY2028 estimate observations · fmp
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Revenue and EPS estimates track expectations. They are not delivered results or like-for-like proof of a required annual path.

Compare required revenue and earnings

Analyst view

Monthly observations

Buy / Strong BuyHoldSell / Strong Sell

Exact monthly counts

Monthly rating snapshots · fmp. Missing snapshots are not zero.
Date	Buy*	Hold
2026-05-01	11	2
2026-06-01	11	1
2026-07-01	11	1
2026-08-01	12	1
2026-09-01	12	1
2026-10-01	12	2

*Buy includes Strong Buy; Sell includes Strong Sell. Monthly counts describe the analyst mix, not the firms behind each recent action.

Latest: 12 Buy / Strong Buy · 2 Hold · 0 Sell / Strong Sell

0 upgrades0 downgrades5 maintains

Recent actions · Sep 25–Oct 24 · 5 recorded

Price-target changes

30 days

○ Previous · ● Latest · common dollar scale

SusquehannaOct 21 · prior Jun 18

$182.00 → $158.00-13.2%

GuggenheimOct 14 · prior Sep 2

$208.00 → $180.00-13.5%

Seaport GlobalOct 7 · prior Aug 13

$191.00 → $160.00-16.2%

Wells FargoOct 6

$200.00New observation · no comparable prior

BTIGOct 6 · prior May 6

$190.00 → $160.00-15.8%

Craig-HallumOct 5

$132.00New observation · no comparable prior

$0$114.40$228.80

0 raises · 4 cuts · 0 unchanged · 2 without a comparable prior

How this is measured

Sep 25, 2026–Oct 24, 2026. Each firm's latest positive target is paired only with its immediately prior positive target from the same provider, at most 180 days earlier. Unmatched observations have one dot; conflicting observations are not compared.

Outlook in Brief

The evidence, the remaining questions, and what comes next

What's improving

No recovery evidence is reported in the available driver assessments.

Still unresolved / key risks

Cash flow from operations remains strong and growingCash from operations: $-33.658M
Operating income improves toward sustained profitabilityOperating income: $-61.262M
Revenue growth at or above 7% annuallyRevenue growth: 10.95%

Next proof point

Nov 3, 2026

Look for updated results and guidance against the published targets, plus direct evidence for unresolved drivers.

Review earnings

Bottom line

3 of 3 published conditions remain under pressure or need verification. The next results need to address those conditions.

The dated weekly assessment and its assumptions are available in Read detailed Outlook.

Historical risk context

Observed price history; separate from operating scenarios

Price sensitivity

2.3%Typical daily move · historical

Downside history

-41.9%Maximum drawdown · trailing year

Read detailed Outlook Company context, assumptions & risks

Sphere Entertainment outlook in detail

The weekly editorial context below is a separate assessment from the dated monitor evidence above. Recovery observations do not automatically change the published thesis. Unverified outside influences are hypotheses, not measured driver evidence.

Updated Oct 24, 2026

What kind of bet this is

This is a venue-expansion and execution story, with a loss-making profile and elevated risk rather than a proven durable compounder. Management is making progress on growth and cash flow priorities, but the thesis remains on watch because recent financial performance is weak relative to its industry cohort.

What's priced into Sphere Entertainment

The valuation model shows a durable premium to peers, while the expectations gap is negative, suggesting expectations may be ahead of what the business is delivering. The priced-in assessment calls that premium justified and reports low fragility, but confidence is medium.

What the fundamentals likely do

Over the multi-year view, venue expansion and improving revenue, adjusted operating income, and operating cash flow support continued business progress if execution persists. Near term, the risk label has risen to elevated, and earnings have been erratic despite several recent reported beats; a guidance cut would be a meaningful setback.

What Sphere Entertainment hinges on

The thesis hinges on continued growth at existing venues and successful progress on Abu Dhabi and National Harbor, alongside better cash generation. Near term, guidance is a key swing factor; easier rates and continued strength among sector bellwethers could provide a tailwind, while weaker guidance could weigh on the business outlook.