Sphere Entertainment Co.
Business
Sphere Entertainment Co. is a holding company that operates a next‑generation immersive live entertainment venue and regional sports and media businesses. Its main offerings include Sphere, an immersive venue and original content productions (The Sphere Experience), concerts, residencies, marquee sporting and corporate events, advertising and premium hospitality, plus Sphere Studios for in‑house creative and production services. The company reports two segments—Sphere and MSG Networks (including MSG Network, MSG Sportsnet and MSG+)—that produce and distribute content. Its operations serve Las Vegas and the New York Designated Market Area and surrounding states through traditional distributors (cable, satellite, fiber) and direct‑to‑consumer streaming, as well as global advertising exposure via the Exosphere.
Summary from filing dated 2024-08-14
Financials
Consolidated Statement of Income
| Concept | Trend | FY 2025 2025-12-31 | FY 2024 2024-06-30 | FY 2023 2023-06-30 | FY 2022 2022-06-30 | FY 2021 2021-06-30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 1,220 | 1,027 | 574 | 610 | 648 | |
| Depreciation and amortization | −336 | −256 | −103 | −125 | −122 | |
| Impairment and other (losses) gains, net | −70 | −121 | 225 | −3 | 0 | |
| Restructuring charges | −12 | −9 | −28 | −13 | 21 | |
| Operating (loss) income | −230 | −341 | −273 | −103 | −188 | |
| Other (expense) income, net | −2 | 35 | 537 | −6 | −4 | |
| Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes | 57 | −360 | 275 | −216 | −161 | |
| Income tax (expense) benefit | −24 | 136 | −103 | 30 | −39 | |
| Income (loss) from continuing operations | 33 | −225 | 172 | — | — | |
| Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes | 0 | 24 | 334 | −52 | −171 | |
| Net income (loss) | 33 | −201 | 506 | −190 | −167 | |
| Less: Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests from discontinued operations | — | — | 4 | 8 | −16 | |
| Net income (loss) attributable to Sphere Entertainment Co.s stockholders | 33 | −201 | 503 | −194 | −148 | |
| Continuing operations (in dollars per share) | 0.93 | −6.36 | 4.96 | −4.02 | 0.14 | |
| Discontinued operations (in dollars per share) | 0 | 0.68 | 9.55 | −1.75 | −4.74 | |
| Basic earnings (loss) per common share attributable to Sphere Entertainment Co.s stockholders (in dollars per share) | 0.93 | −5.68 | 14.51 | −5.77 | −4.6 | |
| Continuing operations (in dollars per share) | 0.74 | −6.36 | 4.93 | −4.02 | 0.13 | |
| Discontinued operations (in dollars per share) | 0 | 0.68 | 9.47 | −1.75 | −4.72 | |
| Diluted earnings (loss) per common share attributable to Sphere Entertainment Co.s stockholders (in dollars per share) | 0.74 | −5.68 | 14.4 | −5.77 | −4.59 | |
| Basic (in shares) | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | |
| Diluted (in shares) | 45 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 |
Consolidated Balance Sheet
| Concept | Trend | FY 2025 2025-12-31 | FY 2024 2024-12-31 | FY 2024 2024-06-30 | FY 2023 2023-06-30 | FY 2022 2022-06-30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | 521 | 516 | 573 | 429 | 760 | |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 93 | 65 | 55 | 56 | 27 | |
| Total current assets | 810 | 761 | 866 | 624 | 1,219 | |
| Investments | 39 | 40 | 31 | 396 | — | |
| Property and equipment, net | 2,711 | 3,036 | 3,158 | 3,307 | 2,158 | |
| Right-of-use lease assets | 91 | 94 | 106 | 85 | 66 | |
| Goodwill | 345 | 410 | 470 | 457 | 457 | |
| Intangible assets, net | 22 | 28 | 32 | 18 | 21 | |
| Other non-current assets | 192 | 146 | 124 | 87 | 49 | |
| Total assets | 4,210 | 4,515 | 4,788 | 4,973 | 5,522 | |
| Accounts payable | 25 | 34 | — | — | 32 | |
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 431 | 388 | — | — | — | |
| Current portion of long-term debt, net | 63 | 829 | 849 | 83 | 66 | |
| Operating lease liabilities, current | 17 | 19 | 19 | 10 | 7 | |
| Deferred revenue | 193 | 92 | 80 | 27 | 4 | |
| Total current liabilities | 743 | 1,372 | 1,374 | 692 | 961 | |
| Long-term debt, net | 767 | 524 | 523 | 1,118 | 930 | |
| Operating lease liabilities, non-current | 114 | 117 | 128 | 110 | 84 | |
| Deferred tax liabilities, net | 172 | 149 | 225 | 380 | 144 | |
| Other non-current liabilities | 180 | 153 | 123 | 89 | 91 | |
| Total liabilities | 1,977 | 2,314 | 2,372 | 2,389 | 3,363 | |
| Commitments and contingencies (see Note 13) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Additional paid-in capital | 2,470 | 2,428 | 2,410 | 2,376 | 2,302 | |
| Treasury stock, at cost, 1,054 and 0 shares as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 | −50 | 0 | — | — | — | |
| Accumulated deficit | −186 | −220 | 11 | 212 | −291 | |
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | −782,000 | −8 | −7 | −5 | −48 | |
| Total stockholders equity | 2,233 | 2,201 | 2,416 | 2,584 | 1,963 | |
| Total liabilities and equity | 4,210 | 4,515 | 4,788 | 4,973 | 5,522 |
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
| Concept | Trend | FY 2025 2025-12-31 | FY 2024 2024-06-30 | FY 2023 2023-06-30 | FY 2022 2022-06-30 | FY 2021 2021-06-30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amortization of debt discount and deferred financing costs | 3 | 3 | 5 | 9 | — | |
| Amortization of deferred production content | 34 | 20 | 0 | — | — | |
| Deferred income tax expense (benefit) | 21 | −133 | 123 | −31 | −71 | |
| Share-based compensation expense | 59 | 48 | 63 | 77 | 71 | |
| Net unrealized and realized loss (gains) on equity investments with readily determinable fair value and loss (earnings) in nonconsolidated affiliates | 2 | 23 | −549 | 55 | −44 | |
| Gain on extinguishment of debt | −360 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Other non-cash adjustments | 3 | 486,000 | −538,000 | 1 | 5 | |
| Accounts receivable, net | −17 | −115 | 7 | −31 | −19 | |
| Related party receivables and payables, net | 6 | −31 | 36 | 15 | 9 | |
| Prepaid expenses and other current and non-current assets | −108 | −51 | −179 | −44 | −33 | |
| Accounts payable | −9 | −20 | 34 | 7 | −4 | |
| Accrued expenses and other current and non-current liabilities | 61 | −8 | 83 | 72 | 43 | |
| Deferred revenue | 112 | 62 | 135 | 19 | 13 | |
| Right-of-use lease assets and operating lease liabilities | −2 | 4 | 11 | 26 | −6 | |
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 243 | −20 | 154 | 141 | −59 | |
| Capital expenditures, net | −52 | −265 | −1,059 | −757 | −456 | |
| Investments and loans in nonconsolidated affiliates | 0 | −731,000 | −6 | — | — | |
| Purchase of business, net of cash acquired | 0 | −9 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Proceeds from sale of MSGE Retained Interest | 0 | 257 | 205 | — | — | |
| Capitalized interest | 0 | −25 | −116 | −49 | −35 | |
| Proceeds from dispositions, net | 49 | 0 | 318 | — | — | |
| Proceeds from sale of investments | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 361 | |
| Other investing activities | −311,000 | −2 | 0 | 0 | 197,000 | |
| Net cash used in investing activities | −4 | −45 | −654 | −804 | −123 | |
| Principal repayments on debt | −165 | −84 | −73 | −725 | −47 | |
| Taxes paid in lieu of shares issued for share-based compensation | −25 | −17 | −17 | −17 | −8 | |
| Proceeds from issuance of 3.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2028 | 0 | 252 | 0 | 0 | 631 | |
| Borrowings under Delayed Draw Term Loan Facility | 0 | 65 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Proceeds from exercise of stock options | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Purchase of capped call related to 3.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2028 | 0 | −14 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Payments for debt financing costs | 0 | −1 | −5 | −18 | −15 | |
| Proceeds from term loans, net of issuance discount | 0 | 0 | 303 | 725 | — | |
| Noncontrolling interest holders capital contributions | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 19 | |
| Distribution to MSG Entertainment | 0 | 0 | −119 | 0 | 0 | |
| Distribution to related parties associated with the settlement of certain share-based awards | 0 | 0 | −2 | −2 | −2 | |
| Repayment of revolving credit facilities | 0 | 0 | −2 | −15 | 0 | |
| Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders | 0 | 0 | −2 | −7 | — | |
| Stock repurchases, inclusive of excise tax | −50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | −233 | 210 | 86 | −30 | 593 | |
| Effect of exchange rates on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | −469,000 | −771,000 | −2 | −750,000 | 8 | |
| Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | 6 | 144 | −417 | −694 | 419 | |
| Capital expenditures incurred but not yet paid | 4 | 50 | 248 | 206 | 110 | |
| Share-based compensation capitalized in property and equipment, net | 763,000 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 5 | |
| Non-cash repayment of the Delayed Draw Term Loan Facility | 0 | 66 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Non-cash forgiveness of Holoplot Loan | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Investments and loans to nonconsolidated affiliates | 0 | 0 | 113,000 | 791,000 | 0 |