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SILVER SPRING, Md. - Curiosity Inc. (NASDAQ:CURI), whose stock has surged over 370% in the past year according to InvestingPro data, has secured multiple international content licensing agreements with broadcasters and platforms across several continents, according to a company press release.
The factual media company, currently valued at $293 million, has secured new partnerships including deals with France TV for "Planet Insect," The WNET Group for Curiosity originals, Canal+ for "Titans: The Rise of Wall Street," and agreements with Kanopy, SRC/Explora, SRF, V-Me TV, NATV, and Al Jazeera for various factual programming.
Beyond traditional media licensing, Curiosity reported it is licensing "hundreds of thousands of hours" of video and audio content to technology companies for generative AI training purposes, representing a new revenue stream for the company.
"Content licensing has become one of the most dynamic engines of our business," said Ludo Dufour, VP of Content Licensing at Curiosity. "These latest deals are part of a broader effort to unlock the full value of our catalog."
The Maryland-based company, which operates the Curiosity Stream subscription video-on-demand service available in more than 175 countries, stated these licensing deals contribute to its revenue growth strategy while expanding the reach of its factual content library. According to InvestingPro forecasts, the company’s revenue is expected to grow by 22% in FY2025, despite current profitability challenges. Discover more insights about CURI and 1,400+ other stocks with InvestingPro’s comprehensive research reports.
The company’s portfolio includes the flagship Curiosity Stream service, Curiosity Channel, Curiosity University, ad-supported channels, an audio network, and Curiosity Studios for original programming production. With a strong liquidity position and current ratio of 1.87, the company maintains financial flexibility to support its content expansion strategy. Visit InvestingPro’s Most Overvalued Stocks list to see how CURI compares to its peers.
In other recent news, CuriosityStream Inc. has reported its first positive net income in the first quarter of 2025, achieving earnings per share of $0.01, which exceeded analyst projections of a $0.02 loss. The company also recorded a 26% year-over-year increase in revenue, reaching $15.1 million, surpassing expectations of $14.95 million. Additionally, CuriosityStream declared a special, one-time cash dividend of $0.10 per share, to be paid in June 2025, as a reward to shareholders. The company has also doubled its regular quarterly dividend to $0.08, reflecting its strong financial position and commitment to returning capital to investors. In another development, Curiosity Inc., a subsidiary of CuriosityStream, launched a new Spanish-language streaming channel, Curiosity Now, on Samsung TV Plus in Spain, expanding its international presence. Furthermore, CuriosityStream continues to secure new pay TV distribution agreements in Latin America, enhancing its global reach. These developments highlight CuriosityStream’s strategic initiatives and financial milestones aimed at strengthening its market position.
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