James Kapenstein Buys Shares of Starz Entertainment Corp.

James Kapenstein, associated with Starz Entertainment Corp., made a notable purchase of 11,302 shares on June 17, 2026. The transaction was recorded with no disclosed value per share, and it wasn't part of a pre-planned trading program.

Other Institutional Activity in Starz Entertainment Corp.

MHR Fund Management LLC maintained its position with 2,863,232 shares valued at roughly $32.9 million. Bank of Montreal /CAN/ significantly increased its holdings by adding 1,803,950 shares, bringing its total to 1,803,950 shares valued at about $20.7 million. BlackRock, Inc. slightly reduced its stake by 9,066 shares, maintaining 1,173,292 shares worth approximately $13.5 million. Castleknight Management LP more than doubled its holdings, adding 403,085 shares to end with 790,654 shares valued at around $9.1 million. Newedge Wealth, LLC cut its position by 91,120 shares, holding 619,742 shares valued at about $7.1 million.

Starz Entertainment Corp. Stock Up 3.2%

Shares of NasdaqGS:STRZ are currently trading at $28.63. Starz Entertainment Corp. has a market capitalization of approximately $480.7 million. The stock's forward P/E ratio isn't meaningful due to the company's lack of profitability. Over the past 52 weeks, the stock has ranged from $8.40 to $29.19, with a 50-day moving average of $21.84 and a 200-day moving average of $14.24. The company's current ratio stands at 0.31, with a quick ratio of 0.293 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 166.827.

Recent Earnings

Starz Entertainment Corp. reported revenue of about $1.26 billion with a revenue decline of 7.2%. The company recorded a negative net margin of 13.19%. The next earnings report is expected on August 6, 2026.

Insider Buying and Selling at Starz Entertainment Corp.

James Kapenstein purchased 11,302 shares on June 17, 2026, without a disclosed price. On June 2, 2026, Jason Wyrick, EVP of Technology, sold 2,803 shares at an average price of $25.47 and bought the same amount at $19.20. Joshua Sapan and Emily Fine each bought 6,488 shares on May 15, 2026.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On May 29, 2026, JP Morgan maintained a hold rating with a $25.00 price target. Baird upgraded the stock to a buy with a $30.00 target on May 11, 2026. Morgan Stanley maintained a hold rating with a $21.00 target on May 8, 2026.

About Starz Entertainment Corp.

Starz Entertainment Corp. offers subscription video programming services in the U.S. and Canada. It provides STARZ-branded premium content through streaming platforms and distributors. The company, led by CEO Jeffrey A. Hirsch, is based in Vancouver, BC, and employs approximately 517 people.

Bottom Line

James Kapenstein's recent purchase of Starz Entertainment Corp. shares is a point of interest for investors tracking insider activity. The company's stock performance and analyst ratings provide a mixed outlook, with recent price targets varying widely. As always, these insider transactions are disclosed after the fact and do not necessarily indicate future performance.