Barrington Research has issued its highly anticipated Q2 2025 earnings per share estimates for CuriosityStream Inc., providing investors with a critical look into the streaming service’s financial future. Analyst P. Sholl from Barrington Research projects a modest $0.01 per share for the quarter, offering a specific benchmark for the company’s upcoming performance.

This forecast comes alongside Barrington Research’s existing “Outperform” rating for CuriosityStream (CURI stock), coupled with a $6.00 target price, reflecting a confident stance on the company’s market potential. Such analyst ratings are pivotal for investors seeking guidance on their investment decisions within the dynamic streaming industry.

Beyond the immediate Q2 projections, Barrington Research has also offered a broader financial outlook, aligning with a consensus full-year earnings estimate of ($0.20) per share for CuriosityStream. The research note further extends to Q3 2025 earnings at ($0.02) EPS, FY2025 at ($0.01) EPS, and even Q3 2026 at ($0.01) EPS, painting a comprehensive picture of anticipated profitability.

Examining past performance, CuriosityStream last reported its quarterly earnings on Tuesday, May 6th, where the company surpassed expectations with $0.01 earnings per share, exceeding the consensus estimate of ($0.01) by $0.02. Revenue for the quarter stood at $15.09 million, slightly outperforming the $14.95 million consensus, indicating steady financial growth.

The company’s stock, CURI, opened at $4.70 on Friday, navigating a fifty-day simple moving average of $5.17 and a 200-day simple moving average of $3.82. With a market capitalization of $270.86 million, a PE ratio of -33.57, and a beta of 1.74, these metrics are crucial for a thorough financial analysis of CuriosityStream’s market position. The stock has seen a 1-year low of $0.99 and a 1-year high of $7.15, showcasing its volatility and growth potential within the streaming services landscape.

In recent corporate actions, CuriosityStream disclosed a quarterly dividend of $0.08, which was paid on Friday, June 20th, to shareholders of record on June 6th. This translates to an annualized dividend of $0.32 and a yield of 6.8%, despite the company’s current negative payout ratio of -228.57%, a figure often scrutinized in investor insights.

Significant insider trading has also been observed, with a Director selling 150,000 shares for $780,000 on June 11th, reducing their direct ownership in CuriosityStream to 20,570,585 shares. Following this, the CEO also sold 252,486 shares for over $1.18 million on June 13th, marking a 10.80% decrease in their stake, reflecting key movements in company holdings and leadership confidence.

Institutional investors have actively adjusted their positions in CURI, indicating evolving investor insights into the company’s prospects. Notable acquisitions include Focus Partners Wealth and Merit Financial Group LLC establishing new positions in Q4 and Q1 respectively, while Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC substantially increased its holdings. Overall, institutional investors and hedge funds collectively own 6.79% of CuriosityStream’s stock, reflecting diversified interest.

At its core, CuriosityStream Inc. operates as a prominent factual content streaming service and media company, offering premium video and audio programming across diverse factual categories such as science, history, and technology. Its distribution model spans direct subscription video on-demand platforms and partnerships, underscoring its unique position in the digital entertainment sector.