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SILVER SPRING, Md. - Curiosity Inc. (NASDAQ:CURI), a content streaming company with a market capitalization of $296.2 million and showing remarkable YTD returns of 246%, has launched Curiosity Now, a Spanish-language free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channel on Samsung TV Plus in Spain, the company announced in a press release.
The new channel marks Curiosity’s fourth localized Spanish feed available on Samsung TV Plus, joining three existing channels in the US market (Curiosity Explora, Curiosity Animales, and Curiosity Motores).
Alongside this FAST expansion, Curiosity has secured new pay TV distribution agreements in Latin America with Telecable, Red Servitel, Growth International, and Netuno.
"With our launch in Spain, we continue to offer an opportunity for audiences worldwide to sample some of Curiosity’s flagship, premium factual entertainment on top platforms like Samsung TV Plus," said Jay Sodha, Curiosity’s VP of Business Development and Partnerships.
Curiosity Now features original programming including "Doug to the Rescue," "4th & Forever," and "CSI on Trial," along with curated content from the company’s library. The channel is already available on Samsung TV Plus in the UK, Netherlands, Norway, Denmark, and Sweden, as well as on other platforms including Rakuten, E&, LG, Vizio, TCL, Plex, and Freecast.
Curiosity Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of CuriosityStream Inc., operates multiple factual entertainment brands including the flagship Curiosity Stream SVOD service, Curiosity Channel, Curiosity University, and the Curiosity Audio Network. With annual revenue of $54.22 million, the company shows promising growth potential despite current challenges. For detailed analysis and additional insights, including 12 key ProTips, check out the comprehensive Pro Research Report available on InvestingPro.
In other recent news, CuriosityStream Inc. reported its first positive net income for the first quarter of 2025, marking a significant milestone with earnings per share of $0.01, surpassing the forecasted loss of $0.02 per share. The company also reported a 26% increase in revenue year-over-year, reaching $15.1 million, exceeding expectations of $14.95 million. CuriosityStream achieved its first positive adjusted EBITDA of $1.1 million, highlighting effective cost management and strategic initiatives. Additionally, the company announced a special, one-time cash dividend of $0.10 per share, reflecting its strong financial footing and commitment to returning capital to shareholders. This comes as an addition to its regular quarterly dividends, which have increased from $0.10 to $0.32 per share since April 2024. CEO Clint Stinchcomb expressed confidence in the company’s business model and future growth, supported by sustainable improvements in cash flow and positive net income. Looking ahead, CuriosityStream forecasts continued revenue growth for the second quarter of 2025, with expectations set between $16 million and $17 million. The company also plans to leverage increased content licensing and cost rationalization as part of its growth strategies.
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