What does MSG networks — event-related expenses mean?

Captures the direct costs incurred in the production, promotion, and execution of live events or specific media broadcasts within the segment. These expenses are variable in nature and fluctuate based on the volume and scale of event activity.

Sphere Entertainment SPHR MSG Networks — Event-related expenses

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Other financials

Income statement

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Revenue$386.4M+37.7%

Operating income$7.2M+109%

Net income$4.5M+105%

EPS (diluted)-$0.04+98.2%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$630.2M+31.8%

Total debt$938.4M-35.8%

Total equity$2.2B+4.9%

Total assets$4.2B-5.1%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$136.2M+2,046%

CapEx$4.9M-72.1%

Free cash flow$131.4M+1,279%

Valuation

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Market cap$5.63B+256%

Profitability

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Operating margin-28.1%-4.3pp

Net margin9%+5.2pp

FCF margin25.2%+15.7pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity5.5%+3.2pp

Debt / equity0.4×-0.3×

Current ratio1.2×+0.7×

Where this comes from

Reported directly by Sphere Entertainment in its filing.

Tagged under the XBRL concept sphr:EventRelatedExpenses.

The official record: Sphere Entertainment’s 10-Q, filed May 5, 2026, on SEC EDGAR. View the filing →

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What is Sphere Entertainment's MSG networks — event-related expenses?: Sphere Entertainment (SPHR) reported MSG networks — event-related expenses of $0 in Q1 2026.
What does MSG networks — event-related expenses mean?: Captures the direct costs incurred in the production, promotion, and execution of live events or specific media broadcasts within the segment. These expenses are variable in nature and fluctuate based on the volume and scale of event activity.