Starz Entertainment Ratings Downgraded by Moody’s: What It Means for Investors in 2025
Moody’s downgrades Starz Entertainment’s credit rating due to shrinking scale, rising competition, and linear TV decline. What does this mean for investors in 2025? In a recent announcement that has drawn significant attention from both Wall Street and the entertainment industry, Moody’s Ratings downgraded the corporate credit rating of Starz Entertainment Corp. , formerly part of Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. This downgrade follows a strategic restructuring decision by Lions Gate to split into two independent public companies, with Starz now functioning as a standalone entity. The move was meant to unlock shareholder value and streamline operations, but the credit rating downgrade to B3 from B2 , along with similar downgrades on related debt instruments, paints a cautionary picture for potential investors. Let’s dive deeper into the reasons behind the downgrade, its implications for investors, and the future of Starz in an increasingly competitive streaming landscape. The D...