Recent financial disclosures reveal significant shifts in institutional holdings and insider activity concerning Lionsgate Studios Corp. (NYSE:LION), drawing considerable attention from investors and market analysts. A notable development includes Jefferies Financial Group Inc. adjusting its position in the entertainment giant, reflecting dynamic movements within major investment portfolios and indicating a broader pattern in the current stock market analysis.
Specifically, Jefferies Financial Group Inc. reduced its stake in Lionsgate Studios by 0.3% during the first quarter, as detailed in its latest Form 13F SEC filing. This minor divestment saw the institutional investor selling 5,297 shares, bringing their total ownership down to 1,654,028 shares. Despite the reduction, Jefferies Financial Group Inc. still holds a significant 0.69% of Lionsgate Studios stock, valued at $12,356,000 as per their most recent report to the Securities and Exchange Commission.
In contrast to Jefferies’ reduction, other key players have shown increased confidence in the company. Major shareholder Liberty 77 Capital L.P. executed a substantial purchase, acquiring 72,089 shares of LION stock in a transaction on July 9th. This significant acquisition, valued at $402,977.51 at an average price of $5.59 per share, underscores a notable instance of insider trading indicating strategic positioning.
Following this acquisition, Liberty 77 Capital L.P.’s total holdings in Lionsgate Studios surged to 37,548,125 shares, now valued at an impressive $209,894,018.75. This transaction alone marked a 0.19% increase in their ownership, part of a larger trend where insiders collectively acquired 1,559,489 shares of company stock worth $8,950,186 over the past three months, demonstrating robust internal confidence in Lionsgate’s future prospects.
The company’s shares opened at $5.92 on a recent Friday, navigating a 1-year low of $5.55 and a 1-year high of $8.50. Lionsgate Studios Corp. currently trades with a fifty-day moving average of $6.33 and a two-hundred-day moving average of $7.80. The company boasts a market capitalization of $1.71 billion, a P/E ratio of -13.77, and a beta of -0.27, providing a comprehensive snapshot for any comprehensive stock market analysis.
Analyst sentiment surrounding Lionsgate Studios has been varied yet largely positive. Wolfe Research recently initiated coverage with a “peer perform” rating, while Citigroup adjusted its price target from $13.00 to $10.00 but maintained a “buy” rating. Morgan Stanley also revised its price target from $8.50 to $8.00, reiterating an “overweight” rating, highlighting the ongoing scrutiny and valuation adjustments for Lionsgate Studios.
Further reinforcing the analytical landscape, Loop Capital initiated coverage with a “hold” rating and an $8.00 price target, a sentiment echoed by TD Cowen, who also started coverage with a “hold” rating and an $8.00 price target. Collectively, four research analysts recommend “hold,” six suggest “buy,” and one issues a “strong buy” rating, culminating in a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating and an average target price of $8.81 based on MarketBeat.com data, informing potential LION stock investors.
Lionsgate Studios Corp. operates primarily in motion picture and studio operations, curating a diverse portfolio of entertainment offerings for consumers worldwide. Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, the company continues to be a significant entity within the global entertainment industry, with its financial health closely tied to both its operational successes and broader market dynamics, often influenced by meticulous SEC filing reviews.
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