Liberty 77 Capital buys 500k shares in Lionsgate Studios Corp at $5.63/share.

Lionsgate Studios Corp. (LION) has recently disclosed that Liberty 77 Capital L.P., a 10% owner of the company, has made two significant investments in the firm. On July 7, 2025, Liberty 77 Capital L.P. acquired 500,000 shares of Lionsgate Studios Corp. at a price of $5.63 per share. Furthermore, on July 9, 2025, the entity purchased an additional 72,089 shares at a price of $5.59 per share.

Liberty 77 Capital L.P., a significant shareholder in Lionsgate Studios Corp. (NYSE: LION), has recently disclosed two substantial investments in the company. On July 7, 2025, the entity acquired 500,000 shares of Lionsgate Studios Corp. at a price of $5.63 per share. Subsequently, on July 9, 2025, Liberty 77 Capital L.P. purchased an additional 72,089 shares at a price of $5.59 per share [1].

These transactions represent a significant increase in Liberty 77 Capital L.P.'s position in Lionsgate Studios. Prior to these purchases, the insider directly owned 36,976,036 shares, valued at $212,242,446.64. The latest acquisitions have brought the total to approximately 40,500,000 shares, with an estimated value of $235,000,000. This represents a 0.22% increase in their position [1].

Liberty 77 Capital L.P.'s recent investments come amidst a period of institutional inflows into Lionsgate Studios. During the first quarter, several institutional investors, including Trexquant Investment LP, EntryPoint Capital LLC, OMERS ADMINISTRATION Corp, Nexpoint Asset Management L.P., and Jane Street Group LLC, increased their stakes in the company [1].

The stock of Lionsgate Studios has seen recent fluctuations in price and volume. On Thursday, June 26, 2025, the stock traded up $0.05, reaching $5.85, with a 50-day moving average of $6.95 and a 200-day moving average of $8.07. The company's market capitalization stands at $1.69 billion, with a P/E ratio of -13.60 and a beta of -0.27 [1].

Analysts have mixed views on the stock. Morgan Stanley has reduced their target price from $8.50 to $8.00 and maintains an "overweight" rating. Raymond James Financial initiated coverage with an "outperform" rating and a $10.00 price objective. TD Cowen and Loop Capital both set a "hold" rating with a target price of $8.00. Wall Street Zen upgraded the stock to a "buy" rating. Overall, the stock has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $8.86 [1].

The recent investments by Liberty 77 Capital L.P. suggest a level of confidence in Lionsgate Studios' future prospects. The company's diverse portfolio of entertainment offerings and the ongoing institutional interest in the stock indicate potential growth opportunities. However, investors should consider the company's recent earnings performance and analyst ratings before making investment decisions.

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[1] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/liberty-77-capital-lp-acquires-79766-shares-of-lionsgate-studios-corp-nyselion-stock-2025-06-30/