LION

Zacks Media Conglomerates industry players like DIS, SPHR, LION and RSVR gain from the rising demand for high-speed Internet and increased media consumption.

SNDK, PTGX and LION made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on July 13th, 2026.

FOX, LION, EDRY, PTGX and SPH have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on July 13th, 2026.

TORONTO, July 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - They're here. Spin Master (TSX: TOY) (www.spinmaster.com) today announced a powerhouse lineup of new studio collaborators for its fast-paced, competitive horror trading card game,  Hellbreak, set to be unleashed Fall 2026: AMC Global Media, home to television's most iconic fear fandoms; Blumhouse, the studio that has defined modern horror for a generation; and Lionsgate, the force behind horror's most enduring franchises.

Here is how Lionsgate Studios Corp. (LION) and Malibu Boats (MBUU) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

The media and entertainment sector is undergoing a terminal consolidation phase, completely altering how capital flows through the sector. Investors chasing unverified buyout rumors learned a harsh lesson when speculative chatter surrounding Lionsgate Studios Corp. NYSE: LION and Netflix, Inc. NASDAQ: NFLX collapsed overnight.

Does Lionsgate Studios Corp. (LION) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

The media and entertainment sector is undergoing a terminal consolidation phase, completely altering how capital flows through the sector. Investors chasing unverified buyout rumors learned a harsh lesson when speculative chatter surrounding Lionsgate Studios Corp. NYSE: LION and Netflix, Inc. NASDAQ: NFLX collapsed overnight.

Lionsgate remains undervalued, with a sum-of-the-parts analysis supporting a $19–$24/share range versus current trading above $15. I believe M&A speculation is intensifying, with Netflix and Sony cited as potential acquirers, and industry consolidation likely to drive competitive bidding. The library alone justifies a 12–15x EBITDA multiple, while studio and 3Arts assets, plus $1.2B in NOLs, add further upside.

Netflix (NFLX) has no interest in acquiring Lionsgate Studios (LION), contradicting prior reports and causing LION shares to drop premarket. BMW (BMWKY) issued a profit warning, citing deteriorating conditions in China and global geopolitical uncertainty, and sharply lowered its margin and profit forecasts.