Starz Entertainment Corp (NASDAQ: STRZ)’s stock price has soared by 18.31 in relation to previous closing price of 10.43. deadline.com reported 2025-05-07 that Wednesday’s performances by Starz and Disney shares represented a bright spot in an otherwise murky 2025 for media stocks. Starz, which just finalized its separation from Lionsgate and began trading on the Nasdaq, jumped 40% to finish its first day as a stand-alone public company at $11.20.
Is It Worth Investing in Starz Entertainment Corp (NASDAQ: STRZ) Right Now?
The public float for STRZ is 13.33M, and currently, shorts hold a 23.01% of that float. The average trading volume for STRZ on May 12, 2025 was 1.46M shares.
STRZ’s Market Performance
The simple moving average for the past 20 days is 8.98% for STRZ’s stock, with a 8.98% simple moving average for the past 200 days.
STRZ Trading at 8.98% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought STRZ to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -37.39% of loss for the given period.
During the last 5 trading sessions, STRZ rose by +10.18%, in comparison to the 20-day moving average. In addition, Starz Entertainment Corp saw 10.18% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further gains.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Starz Entertainment Corp (STRZ) has had a mixed performance lately. Opinion on the stock among analysts is mixed, with some giving it a “buy” rating and others a “hold”. It’s important to note that the stock is currently trading at a significant distance from its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
