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BEVERLY HILLS - Kartoon Studios (NYSE American:TOON) announced Friday that its Kartoon Channel! streaming service saw a 221% year-over-year increase in FAST (Free Ad-Supported TV) views during Q2 2025, with a 45% sequential increase from the previous quarter. According to InvestingPro data, the company’s revenue grew 12% in the last twelve months to $36 million, though profitability remains a challenge.
The company’s Toon Media Networks division, which operates Kartoon Channel!, also reported growth across other metrics, including an 80% year-over-year increase in views for its "Rainbow Rangers" series and a 47% rise in watch time for "Stan Lee’s Superhero Kindergarten." Despite these operational gains, InvestingPro analysis indicates the company faces financial challenges, with an EBITDA of -$11.3 million in the last twelve months.
Todd Steinman, President of Toon Media Networks, has consolidated leadership over Kartoon Channel! operations in the U.S. and internationally, where the service now reaches viewers in more than 60 territories.
"Under Todd Steinman’s leadership, Toon Media Networks continues to demonstrate the strength of our cross-platform monetization strategy," said Andy Heyward, Chairman & CEO of Kartoon Studios, in the press release.
The company also received Amazon’s Operational Excellence Award for Kartoon Channel!’s performance on Prime Video.
Kartoon Channel! is available across multiple platforms including YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, Roku, Apple TV, Pluto TV, and various smart TVs. The service features original content such as "Stan Lee’s Superhero Kindergarten" starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and "Shaq’s Garage" starring Shaquille O’Neal, alongside animated classics.
Kartoon Studios holds a controlling interest in Stan Lee Universe and operates Mainframe Studios, which has produced over 22,000 minutes of animation programming.
The information in this article is based on a press release statement from Kartoon Studios.
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