What does MSG networks — purchase commitment, to be paid, 2029 mean?

Captures the value of purchase commitments for the MSG Networks segment maturing in the specified future year. By tracking these obligations, investors can gauge the segment's long-term commitment to content and infrastructure. It is a vital component for assessing the stability of the segment's future operating expenses.

Sphere Entertainment SPHR MSG Networks — Purchase commitment, to be paid, 2029

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ROKUContent — Purchase Obligation

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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 us-gaap:PurchaseObligationDueInThirdYear.

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 — purchase commitment, to be paid, 2029?: Sphere Entertainment (SPHR) reported MSG networks — purchase commitment, to be paid, 2029 of $559K in Q1 2026.
What does MSG networks — purchase commitment, to be paid, 2029 mean?: Captures the value of purchase commitments for the MSG Networks segment maturing in the specified future year. By tracking these obligations, investors can gauge the segment's long-term commitment to content and infrastructure. It is a vital component for assessing the stability of the segment's future operating expenses.