ACCESS Newswire·Nov 11, 2026, 4:05 PM ET

CuriosityStream Delivers Strong Third Quarter 2026 Results and Raises Outlook; Revenue grows 13% and Adjusted EBITDA Grows 67%

CuriosityStream reported Q3 2026 revenue of $20.7 million, a 13% increase from the prior year.
Licensing revenue reached $11.7 million, representing a 35% year-over-year growth.
Net income improved to $4.8 million, a $8.6 million swing from a net loss in Q3 2025.
Adjusted EBITDA rose 67% to $5.0 million, marking the seventh consecutive quarter of positive Adjusted EBITDA.
Earnings per share were $0.08 for the quarter.
The company raised its full-year 2026 revenue guidance to $79-$82 million & adjusted EBITDA guidance to $20-$22 million.
A fourth quarter cash dividend of $0.085 per share was declared, payable on December 15, 2026.
Gross margin decreased to 48.8% from 58.7% in Q3 2025 due to higher revenue share expenses on AI licensing.
Operating expenses decreased by 25% to $17.0 million compared to the prior year quarter.
Cash, restricted cash & held-to-maturity securities totaled $10.0 million with no outstanding debt.
CuriosityStream acquired the remaining 68% interest in the Spiegel Venture for $1.9 million, achieving 100% ownership.
The service expanded its partnership with Prime Video to include Canada, joining the U.S., U.K., Australia & New Zealand.
Sean Piche, CPA, was appointed as Chief Financial Officer effective September 1, 2026.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $1.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026.