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CuriosityStream Inc., a media and entertainment company, provides factual content through multiple channels. The company provides video and audio programming services in various categories of factual entertainment, including science, history, society, nature, lifestyle, and technology through direct subscription video on-demand (SVoD) platforms accessible by internet connected devices, or indirectly through distribution partners who deliver CuriosityStream content via distributor's platform or system, as well as through bundled content licenses for SVoD and linear offerings, talks and courses, and partner bulk sales. It offers streaming content through a host of screen and devices, including televisions, set-top boxes, computers, streaming media players, game consoles, and mobile devices. CuriosityStream Inc. is based in Silver Spring, Maryland.
5-year financial trends. Figures in USD millions.
Latest fiscal year: 2025
Year-by-year revenue, profitability, and cash flow (USD millions, last 10 years)
| Year | Revenue | EBITDA | Net Profit | FCF | ROE | Rev Growth 1Y | NP Growth 1Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $72M | $7M | $-6M | $13M | -15.5% | 40.1% | - |
| 2024 | $51M | $6M | $-13M | $8M | -22.4% | -10.1% | - |
| 2023 | $57M | $-2M | $-49M | $-16M | -67.3% | -27.1% | - |
| 2022 | $78M | $-12M | $-51M | $-40M | -43.3% | - | - |
Income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow as reported
Consolidated Figures in USD Millions.
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | 78.04 | 56.89 | 51.13 | 71.66 |
| Cost Of Revenue | 51.54 | 35.55 | 25.36 | 31.11 |
| Gross Profit | 26.51 | 21.34 | 25.77 | 40.55 |
| Operating Expense | 78.19 | 46.84 | 39.10 | 47.85 |
| Operating Income | -51.68 | -25.50 | -13.33 | -7.30 |
| EBITDA | -11.69 | -2.10 | 6.14 | 7.37 |
| EBIT | -51.68 | -25.50 | -13.33 | -7.30 |
| Pretax Income | -50.55 | -48.39 | -12.81 | -6.41 |
| Tax Provision | 0.37 | 0.51 | 0.13 | 0.01 |
| Net Income | -50.92 | -48.90 | -12.94 | -6.43 |
| Net Income Common Stockholders | -50.92 | -48.90 | -12.94 | -6.43 |
| Total Expenses | 129.72 | 82.39 | 64.47 | 78.96 |
| Interest Income | 0.18 | 1.27 | 3.07 | 0.98 |
| Selling General And Administration | 78.19 | 46.84 | 39.10 | 47.85 |
| Normalized EBITDA | -13.49 | 16.66 | 6.18 | 7.28 |
| Normalized Income | -52.34 | -34.08 | -12.91 | -6.50 |
| Basic EPS | -0.96 | -0.92 | -0.24 | -0.11 |
| Diluted EPS | -0.96 | -0.92 | -0.24 | -0.11 |
| Tax Effect Of Unusual Items | 0.38 | -3.94 | -0.01 | 0.02 |
| Tax Rate For Calcs | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.21 |
| Total Unusual Items | 1.80 | -18.76 | -0.04 | 0.09 |
| Total Unusual Items Excluding Goodwill | 1.80 | -18.76 | -0.04 | 0.09 |
| Net Income From Continuing Operation Net Minority Interest | -50.92 | -48.90 | -12.94 | -6.43 |
| Reconciled Depreciation | 39.99 | 23.40 | 19.47 | 14.68 |
| Reconciled Cost Of Revenue | 51.54 | 35.55 | 25.36 | 31.11 |
| Net Interest Income | 0.18 | 1.27 | 3.07 | 0.98 |
| Net Income From Continuing And Discontinued Operation | -50.92 | -48.90 | -12.94 | -6.43 |
| Total Operating Income As Reported | -55.28 | -44.47 | -13.33 | -7.30 |
| Diluted Average Shares | 52.79 | 53.04 | 54.48 | 57.66 |
| Basic Average Shares | 52.79 | 53.04 | 54.48 | 57.66 |
| Diluted NI Availto Com Stockholders | -50.92 | -48.90 | -12.94 | -6.43 |
| Average Dilution Earnings | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Net Income Including Noncontrolling Interests | -50.92 | -48.90 | -12.94 | -6.43 |
| Net Income Continuous Operations | -50.92 | -48.90 | -12.94 | -6.43 |
| Other Income Expense | 0.95 | -24.16 | -2.55 | -0.09 |
| Special Income Charges | -3.60 | -18.97 | 0 | 0 |
| Impairment Of Capital Assets | 3.60 | 18.97 | 0 | 0 |
| Earnings From Equity Interest | -0.85 | -5.40 | -2.51 | -0.18 |
| Gain On Sale Of Security | 5.40 | 0.21 | -0.04 | 0.09 |
| Net Non Operating Interest Income Expense | 0.18 | 1.27 | 3.07 | 0.98 |
| Interest Income Non Operating | 0.18 | 1.27 | 3.07 | 0.98 |
| Selling And Marketing Expense | 40.71 | 17.39 | 14.43 | 14.03 |
| General And Administrative Expense | 37.48 | 29.45 | 24.67 | 33.82 |
| Other Gand A | 37.48 | 29.45 | 24.67 | 33.82 |
| Operating Revenue | 78.04 | 56.89 | 51.13 | 71.66 |
Communication Services sector peers, ranked by market cap
| Company | Ticker | Market Cap | P/E | P/B | ROE | EV/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CuriosityStream Inc.this co. | CURI | $183M | - | 4.38 | -15.5% | 21.55 |
| Starz Entertainment Corp. | STRZ | $293M | - | 0.45 | -27.6% | 7.17 |
| Angi Inc. | ANGI | $289M | 7.60 | 0.31 | 4.7% | 4.13 |
| ZipRecruiter, Inc. | ZIP | $233M | - | -3.13 | 42.7% | -26.72 |
| Crexendo, Inc. | CXDO | $209M | 41.00 |
| 3.19 |
| 7.9% |
| 23.83 |
| The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. | AREN | $109M | 3.83 | -22.77 | -2587.7% | 4.50 |
| Travelzoo | TZOO | $106M | 25.63 | -14.16 | -194.0% | 15.89 |
| Gaia, Inc. | GAIA | $75M | - | 0.85 | -4.4% | 30.55 |
| Vivid Seats Inc. | SEAT | $69M | - | -0.79 | 504.3% | -52.17 |
| Peer Median | - | 16.61 | -0.24 | 0.2% | 5.83 | |