Nov 6, 2026, 7:38 AM ETConsumer Cyclical
MSG Rangers Corp. — Fiscal 2027 First Quarter Earnings Summary
Financial Performance
- Generated revenues of $14.1 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, an increase of $0.4 million (3%) compared to $13.7 million in the prior year period.
- Reported an operating loss of $23.6 million, widening by $10.7 million from $12.8 million in the prior year period.
- Reported an adjusted operating loss of $21.3 million, widening by $10.9 million from $10.4 million in the prior year period.
- Net loss was $16.9 million, compared to a net loss of $10.8 million in the prior year period.
- Loss per share was $1.39, compared to $0.89 in the prior year period.
- Direct operating expenses increased $5.2 million to $8.8 million, driven by higher net provisions for team personnel transactions ($3.1 million) and higher team personnel compensation ($1.3 million).
- Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $5.8 million (26%) to $28.1 million, driven by spin-off transaction expenses ($3.6 million) and higher employee compensation and benefits ($1.4 million).
- Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $51,000 from $160,000 at the beginning of the period.
- Net cash used in operating activities was $71.2 million, compared to $5.1 million used in the prior year period.
- Net cash provided by financing activities was $71.3 million, compared to $5.3 million provided in the prior year period.
- Deferred revenue increased to $139.4 million (current) and $195,000 (noncurrent) from $75.1 million (current) and $205,000 (noncurrent) at the beginning of the period.
- Debt remained constant at $16.5 million.
- Total assets increased to $601.9 million from $517.3 million at the beginning of the period.
Business Segments and Product Lines
- Revenue growth was primarily driven by a $1.2 million increase in league distributions, mainly due to increases in certain league distributions unrelated to national media rights fees.
- The company operates the New York Rangers (NHL) and the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL).
- The company operates the MSG Training Center in Greenburgh, NY.
Other Key Points
- This is the first quarter MSG Rangers Corp. is reporting financial results as a standalone company following its spin-off from MSG Knickerbockers Corp. (MSG Knicks), completed on October 26, 2026.
- Financial results for fiscal 2027 and 2026 are presented as carve-out financial statements reflecting results of Rangers businesses previously owned by MSG Knicks and do not include all actual expenses a standalone company would have incurred.
- 12,105 common shares were outstanding as of the spin-off date (October 26, 2026), utilized for EPS calculations for the quarter ended September 30, 2026 and 2025.
- Adjusted operating loss excludes depreciation, amortization, impairments, share-based compensation, restructuring charges, gains/losses on dispositions, and purchase accounting adjustments.
- Net related party receivables increased to $44.5 million from $13.4 million at the beginning of the period.
- League-related accruals decreased to $57.9 million from $87.3 million at the beginning of the period.