CuriosityStream Inc
NASDAQ:CURI
CuriosityStream Inc
CuriosityStream, Inc. is a media and entertainment company. The company is headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland and currently employs 92 full-time employees. The company went IPO on 2019-11-22. The firm provides premium factual entertainment that informs, enchants and inspires. The firm is also focused on offering high-quality factual entertainment through subscription video on demand (SVoD) platforms, as well as through bundled content licenses for SVoD and linear offerings, partner bulk sales, brand partnerships and content sales. Its sponsorship and advertising business consists of developing integrated digital brand partnerships with CuriosityStream content in a variety of forms, including short and long form program integration, branded social media promotional videos, broadcast advertising spots, and digital display ads. The CuriosityStream is available to watch on Roku, Apple television (TV), Amazon Fire TV and gaming consoles like Xbox.
CuriosityStream, Inc. is a media and entertainment company. The company is headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland and currently employs 92 full-time employees. The company went IPO on 2019-11-22. The firm provides premium factual entertainment that informs, enchants and inspires. The firm is also focused on offering high-quality factual entertainment through subscription video on demand (SVoD) platforms, as well as through bundled content licenses for SVoD and linear offerings, partner bulk sales, brand partnerships and content sales. Its sponsorship and advertising business consists of developing integrated digital brand partnerships with CuriosityStream content in a variety of forms, including short and long form program integration, branded social media promotional videos, broadcast advertising spots, and digital display ads. The CuriosityStream is available to watch on Roku, Apple television (TV), Amazon Fire TV and gaming consoles like Xbox.
Revenue Growth: CuriosityStream reported Q3 revenue of $18.4 million, up 46% year-over-year and above guidance.
Licensing Momentum: Content licensing revenue surged 425% to $8.7 million in Q3, fueled by strong demand for AI training data.
Profitability Metrics: Adjusted EBITDA reached $3 million and adjusted free cash flow rose 88% to $4.8 million, marking the seventh consecutive quarter of positive free cash flow.
Margin Improvement: Gross margin improved to 59% from 54% last year, despite higher distribution and storage costs.
Strong Balance Sheet: The company ended Q3 with $29.3 million in liquidity and no debt, supporting a dividend yield of over 8%.
2025 Guidance: Management expects Q4 revenue of $18–$20 million and full-year 2025 revenue of $70–$72 million (up 38–42% YoY); adjusted free cash flow for the year is guided to $12–$13 million (up 27–37% YoY).
Strategic Focus: Management emphasized a three-pillar growth model (subscriptions, licensing, advertising) with a growing focus on AI licensing, and anticipates continued double-digit growth and dividend payments in 2026.
