Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) saw its shares surge 6.26% in pre-market trading on Tuesday following the release of its first quarter 2026 financial results.
The company reported quarterly revenue of $386.4 million, representing a 38% year-over-year increase and beating the analyst consensus estimate of $352 million. Sphere Entertainment also posted a narrower-than-expected loss per share of $(0.04), significantly better than the $(0.41) estimate, marking a 90.24% beat.
The strong performance was driven by a 69% revenue increase in the Sphere segment, reaching $266 million, as the company benefited from higher per-show revenue for The Wizard of Oz at Sphere and additional concert residency shows. Operating income turned positive at $7.2 million, compared to a loss in the prior year quarter, while adjusted operating income reached $110 million.
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