SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Lionsgate Studios Corp. shares climbed 15.80% to close at $14.95 on May 22, 2026, following the release of stronger-than-expected fiscal fourth-quarter 2026 financial results and continued momentum from recent theatrical releases.

The company reported revenue of $906.5 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared with $865.6 million in the year-ago period. Non-GAAP net income reached nearly $112 million, or $0.37 per share, more than tripling from the prior-year quarter. Both figures exceeded analyst estimates.

Operating income totaled $117.5 million, up 52% year-over-year. Adjusted OIBDA stood at $165.4 million. The Motion Picture segment generated revenue of $651.9 million and segment profit of $187.1 million, increases of 23% and 39% respectively.

Film Performance Driving Growth

The theatrical and ancillary performance of “The Housemaid,” which grossed nearly $400 million worldwide, contributed significantly to results. The film also set records on premium video-on-demand and became the top Pay One title ever on STARZ.

Earlier in 2026, the Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” opened to $217 million globally in its first weekend, marking Lionsgate’s biggest opening since the pandemic.

Trailing 12-month library revenue topped $1 billion for the third consecutive quarter, rising 5% year-over-year. More than half of the company’s film, television and live entertainment slates consist of branded, repeatable properties.

CEO Jon Feltheimer stated, “All of the pieces of our business are coming together – our library has achieved a billion dollars in trailing 12-month revenue for three quarters in a row, more than half of our film, television and live entertainment slates are comprised of branded, repeatable properties, and massive hits like The Housemaid and Michael are strengthening our brand and increasing our forward visibility.”

Analyst Response

Benchmark maintained a Buy rating and raised its price target following the earnings release. Other firms including Baird and Morgan Stanley had issued upward target revisions in recent weeks. Consensus price targets ranged from approximately $12 to $16.

Company Background

Lionsgate Studios operates as a standalone public company following its separation from Lions Gate Entertainment. The studio focuses on motion pictures, television production and library monetization across theatrical, streaming and ancillary channels.

The stock reached an all-time high during the May 22 session with elevated trading volume. Shares have shown strong year-to-date performance in 2026, reflecting investor confidence in the company’s content pipeline and library value.

Financial Position

Lionsgate reported improvements in free cash flow and adjusted OIBDA. Year-end leverage improved to 6.1 times. The company continues to focus on disciplined capital allocation while investing in its slate of upcoming releases.

Upcoming Slate

Lionsgate has several tentpole films and television projects in development or production for fiscal 2027. The studio emphasized its strategy of prioritizing branded, franchise-driven content with strong repeat viewing potential.

Industry Context

Lionsgate competes in a dynamic entertainment landscape dominated by major studios and streaming platforms. Its focus on mid-budget films and a valuable library has provided revenue stability amid industry-wide shifts toward streaming and theatrical recovery.

Analysts project earnings growth in coming years tied to successful slate execution and continued library monetization. The company’s performance reflects broader trends in Hollywood where proven intellectual property and efficient production models are increasingly valued.

Market Reaction

The May 22 stock movement represented a strong positive reaction to the earnings beat and optimism around recent box office results. Trading activity remained active into after-hours with shares around $14.91.

Lionsgate management hosted its fiscal 2026 fourth-quarter earnings conference call on May 21. A replay and transcript were made available afterward. Further details on fiscal 2027 guidance and film slate will be monitored in upcoming updates.

Strategic Focus

The company has prioritized building a diversified portfolio of content with global appeal. Lionsgate continues to expand its presence in international markets and explore new distribution models across traditional and digital platforms.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Redwire Corporation shares rose 13.94% to close at $17.49 on May 22, 2026, on the New York Stock Exchange as investors responded to the company’s first-quarter financial performance and continued contract momentum in space infrastructure and national security programs.

The stock traded in a daily range between $15.12 and $17.60 with above-average volume. In after-hours trading, shares moved slightly higher to around $17.53.

Q1 2026 Financial Results

Redwire reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of $82.4 million, up 28% year-over-year. The growth was driven by increased activity in its space infrastructure and national security segments. Gross profit reached $22.1 million with a gross margin of 26.8%.

The company posted a net loss of $1.8 million, or $0.03 per share, narrowing from a larger loss in the prior-year period. Adjusted EBITDA improved to $8.7 million. Redwire ended the quarter with $412 million in total backlog, representing a book-to-bill ratio above 1.2.

Key Contract Wins

Redwire secured multiple new contracts in recent months. The company was awarded a follow-on contract from the U.S. Space Force for the Cyber Resilience Orbital Platform program. It also received additional orders under existing agreements for spacecraft components and in-space manufacturing technology.

In April 2026, Redwire announced a partnership expansion with a major defense prime contractor for advanced deployable structures. The company continues to support NASA missions, including contributions to Artemis program hardware and commercial low-Earth orbit platforms.

Analyst Views

Analysts have maintained positive coverage. Roth MKM reiterated a Buy rating with a $22 price target in mid-May. Benchmark maintained a Buy rating with a $20 target. Consensus price targets cluster around $18 to $24, reflecting expectations for continued growth in defense and commercial space sectors.

Company Background

Redwire Corporation provides space infrastructure, components and services for civil, commercial and national security customers. The company went public in 2022 through a SPAC merger and has expanded through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Its portfolio includes solar arrays, deployable structures, avionics, sensors and in-space manufacturing capabilities.

Redwire operates facilities across the United States and Europe. The company has supported more than 150 space missions and maintains a growing presence in both government and commercial markets.

Market Position

Redwire operates in a space economy experiencing strong growth driven by increased defense spending, commercial satellite demand and exploration programs. The company competes with larger aerospace firms while focusing on specialized infrastructure and components. U.S. government initiatives, including those from the Space Force and NASA, have created opportunities for specialized providers.

Shares have shown significant volatility in 2026, trading in a 52-week range between approximately $8.50 and $24. The May 22 movement reflected renewed investor interest following quarterly results and contract announcements.

Strategic Initiatives

Redwire continues to invest in its in-space manufacturing and biotechnology platforms. The company has demonstrated 3D printing capabilities in orbit and is developing pharmaceutical manufacturing processes for microgravity environments. These technologies are positioned for both government and commercial applications.

The company maintains a disciplined approach to capital allocation, focusing on high-margin programs and backlog conversion. Management has highlighted opportunities in responsive space and resilient architectures for national security customers.

Outlook Factors

Redwire has guided for continued revenue growth in 2026 with expectations for improving profitability. The company’s backlog provides visibility into future quarters. Management has expressed confidence in executing on existing contracts while pursuing new opportunities in both defense and commercial sectors.

Upcoming milestones include potential additional contract awards and progress on current programs. Analysts will monitor gross margin trends, cash flow generation and execution against full-year guidance in subsequent reports.

Broader Industry Context

The space sector has seen increased investment in 2026, particularly in areas related to national security, satellite communications and in-orbit servicing. Redwire’s focus on infrastructure components aligns with these trends. The company benefits from bipartisan support for space programs in Congress and growing commercial interest in low-Earth orbit infrastructure.

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The death toll from a gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China’s Shanxi province has jumped to 90, state media CCTV reported on Saturday.

The gas explosion occurred late on Friday at the Liushenyu coal mine in ‌Qinyuan county, ⁠with ⁠247 workers on duty underground, state media Xinhua reported earlier in the day.

Chinese President Xi Jinping called for authorities to “spare no effort” in treating the injured and conducting search and rescue operations, while ordering a thorough investigation into the cause of the accident and ⁠strict accountability ‌in accordance with the law, according to Xinhua.

Premier Li Qiang echoed the instructions, calling ⁠for timely and accurate release of information and rigorous accountability.

Rescue operations were ongoing and the cause of the accident was under investigation, according to the local emergency management authority in Qinyuan.

China has significantly reduced coal mine fatalities – often caused by gas explosions or flooding – since the early 2000s ‌through more stringent regulations and safer practices. The Liushenyu incident, though, was one of the deadliest reported in ⁠China in the past decade.
Executives of the company responsible for the mine have been detained, Xinhua reported.Earlier Xinhua had reported only eight dead, with more than 200 people brought safely to the surface. It did not explain the jump in the death toll.

Market expert Sunil Subramaniam has advised investors to remain cautious in the near term amid rising geopolitical uncertainty, input cost pressures and the evolving impact of the ongoing global conflict on corporate earnings. While he remains constructive on select domestic themes such as consumer durables, premium consumption and capital goods, he believes the market could witness heightened volatility in the coming months, especially as the impact of rising crude and raw material costs begins to reflect in Q1 earnings.

Speaking to ET Now, Subramaniam said the recent rally in pharma stocks was partly aided by rupee depreciation, which boosted export-oriented companies. However, he warned against extrapolating recent quarterly earnings into the future as the current numbers do not fully capture the impact of higher input costs, especially for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), freight and global supply disruptions caused by geopolitical tensions.

“The previous quarter is not reflective of the current situation,” he said, adding that investors should avoid reading too much into recent earnings announcements. According to him, the full impact of the global conflict will likely become visible only in the June quarter earnings season. As a result, he is not particularly bullish or bearish on the pharma sector at the moment and prefers a wait-and-watch approach.

Consumer Durables to do well, FMCG under margin pressure

On the consumption theme, Subramaniam expects consumer durables to outperform FMCG companies in the near term. He believes a strong summer season and robust demand for products such as air conditioners, refrigerators and premium automobiles could help consumer durable companies offset rising input costs through volume growth.

He explained that companies in this segment typically enjoy high operating leverage, meaning strong topline growth can cushion the impact of higher raw material prices. Rising crude prices, however, are expected to increase costs for inputs such as tyres, paints, steel and packaging materials.
For FMCG companies, he expects margin pressures to intensify in the current quarter due to rising prices of palm oil, fertilisers and other crude-linked raw materials. He pointed out that the previous quarter’s earnings were relatively protected because companies used lower-cost inventory accumulated earlier in the year.
Subramaniam said many FMCG firms are already responding by cutting advertising expenses and focusing more on premium products where margins are higher. However, he cautioned that companies may struggle to pass on higher costs to mass-market consumers, particularly if rural demand weakens due to an uneven monsoon.
He also expressed optimism about high-end retail and digital-first platform companies benefiting from India’s ongoing premiumisation trend. While he does not track individual stocks in the segment, he believes rising aspirations and stronger discretionary spending among affluent consumers could continue to drive growth in premium retail businesses.

Among sectors he currently favours, Subramaniam highlighted consumer durables and capital goods as his top investment themes. According to him, capital goods companies are relatively insulated from immediate geopolitical shocks and stand to benefit from continued government and private sector capital expenditure.

He said the government is unlikely to sharply reduce infrastructure spending despite fiscal pressures, while private capex is also gradually improving. He further noted that reconstruction demand in the Gulf region after the conflict could create additional opportunities for Indian capital goods exporters.

Why public banks may beat private ones

On banking, Subramaniam remains more positive on public sector banks (PSBs) than private lenders. He argued that the recent rally in private banks was largely driven by short covering rather than genuine buying conviction from foreign institutional investors (FIIs).

According to him, FIIs continue to remain cautious on India and their flows play a major role in determining the performance of large private banks. He added that with the Reserve Bank of India unlikely to cut rates in the near term — and discussions even emerging around possible rate hikes — the environment may not be favourable for private banks.

PSBs, on the other hand, are better positioned due to their stronger CASA deposits, improving asset quality and greater alignment with the capital expenditure cycle, he said.

Mid, smallcap rally driven by earnings

Subramaniam also shared his views on the broader market rally in midcap and smallcap stocks. He said the surge has been driven by a combination of strong earnings growth, abundant domestic liquidity and retail investor optimism following the sharp correction seen during the geopolitical selloff earlier this year.

He noted that many midcap and smallcap companies reported earnings growth of 30-40% in the previous quarter, helped partly by the fact that raw material cost increases had not yet fully impacted margins.

At the same time, strong mutual fund inflows and growing retail participation have continued to support valuations in the broader market. However, he warned that this momentum could come under pressure if geopolitical tensions worsen or if the RBI adopts a hawkish stance in its upcoming policy meeting.

June quarter earnings to shape market direction

According to Subramaniam, the June quarter earnings season beginning in July will be critical in determining the market’s next direction. If the war continues and higher costs start hurting margins significantly, broader markets could face pressure. However, if the geopolitical situation stabilises by then, investors may overlook weak quarterly earnings and focus instead on future recovery prospects.

Given this uncertainty, he advised moderate investors to maintain balanced portfolios with roughly equal exposure to largecaps and mid/smallcaps. More aggressive investors with a longer investment horizon can increase exposure to midcaps and smallcaps but should be prepared for elevated volatility.

He also identified sectors to avoid in the current environment. Energy stocks, according to him, are “too hot to handle” due to extreme volatility linked to crude price movements and geopolitical developments. He also remains cautious on information technology stocks because of persistent concerns around the impact of artificial intelligence on the sector’s long-term growth outlook.

On automobiles, Subramaniam maintained a positive long-term view but believes much of the good news is already priced into stocks after the recent rally. He advised investors to hold existing positions but monitor monthly sales trends, particularly rural demand, two-wheeler sales and entry-level car demand, before adding fresh exposure.

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LOS ANGELES — A source close to Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie has claimed that Jolie conducted a campaign of alienation that has successfully turned their six children against Pitt.

The source told the Daily Mail: “There has been a campaign of alienation [by Jolie] which has been successful. The antagonism is huge. He has been alienated from the kids completely. It is devastating to him.”

Pitt and Jolie, who were married for two years and together for more than a decade, have been locked in a contentious divorce and custody battle since their separation in 2016. The couple shares six children: Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, and twins Knox and Vivienne.

Graduation Absence

Pitt did not attend the recent college graduation of his daughter Zahara from Spelman College. A source told TMZ that nothing prevented him from attending the event. The source added: “Zahara’s mum and siblings, who have been involved over the four very special years, were present and cheering her and her Spelman sisters on.”

The source continued: “Nothing prevented him from showing up for her. Or ever visiting her. The day was about all she accomplished. Not whether he was willing to attend.”

Name Changes

Maddox Jolie-Pitt, the couple’s eldest son, dropped “Pitt” from his name in the credits of a recent film project. Shiloh Jolie also removed “Pitt” from her name in legal documents filed in 2023.

Ongoing Legal Battles

Jolie and Pitt continue to litigate several matters, including the ownership of Château Miraval, the French winery they purchased together in 2008. Jolie scored a legal win in that case in May 2026 when a Los Angeles court ruled in her favor on certain aspects of the dispute.

The former couple’s divorce proceedings have stretched for years. Pitt has visitation rights included in their divorce agreement, but sources close to the situation say contact with the children has been minimal in recent years.

Pitt’s Public Stance

Pitt has rarely spoken publicly about the estrangement. In previous interviews, he has expressed a desire to rebuild relationships with his children while acknowledging the difficulties following the high-profile split.

The actor continues to work in Hollywood, producing and starring in films through his Plan B Entertainment company. He has maintained a relatively low public profile regarding personal matters in 2026.

Jolie’s Activities

Angelina Jolie has focused on directing, acting and humanitarian work. She has appeared in several films and continues to advocate for children’s rights and refugee issues through her work with the United Nations and other organizations. She has also been involved in wine production at Miraval following the legal developments.

Background on the Relationship

Pitt and Jolie began their relationship in 2005 after meeting on the set of “Mr. & Mrs. Smith.” They announced their engagement in 2012 and married in 2014 in a private ceremony in France. Jolie filed for divorce in September 2016, citing irreconcilable differences.

The divorce has involved multiple court hearings, custody evaluations and property disputes. Both parties have been represented by high-profile legal teams throughout the process.

Children’s Current Status

The six children range in age from 14 to 24 as of May 2026. Several have pursued creative and academic interests. Zahara recently graduated from Spelman College. Maddox has worked in film production. Shiloh has shown interest in dance and modeling. The younger children, Knox and Vivienne, have appeared in some of Jolie’s film projects.

Public Interest

The Pitt-Jolie family situation continues to generate significant media coverage and public discussion. Sources close to both sides have periodically shared perspectives with entertainment outlets, though both Pitt and Jolie have largely avoided direct public commentary on the family dynamics in recent years.

The latest claims from Pitt’s associate highlight the ongoing emotional toll of the estrangement on the actor. The source described Pitt as devastated by the lack of relationship with his children.