CuriosityStream Soars 11.46% on 53% Revenue Surge

On August 6, 2025, CuriosityStream's stock surged by 11.46% in pre-market trading, reflecting a strong market response to the company's recent financial performance and strategic initiatives.

CuriosityStream reported a remarkable 53% year-over-year revenue increase to $19 million for the second quarter of 2025. This growth was driven by strategic international partnerships and AI licensing revenue, which reached $9.3 million, accounting for 47% of total revenue. The company's earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was $0.01, surpassing analyst estimates. Additionally, CuriosityStream achieved a record gross profit of $10.1 million, with a 53.4% gross margin, marking an improvement from the previous year's 51.6%.

The company's strong financial performance was bolstered by increased revenue from new partnerships in the AI licensing business and the expansion of its content library. CuriosityStream has been actively licensing its content to technology companies and public broadcasters, contributing to its revenue growth. Looking ahead, CuriosityStream expects its third-quarter revenue to be within the range of $15.000 million to $18.000 million, higher than the analyst consensus estimate of $14.140 million. The company also anticipates its full-year 2025 Adjusted Free Cash Flow to be within the range of $11.000 million to $13.000 million.