Barrington Cuts CuriosityStream (CURI) Target to $5 amid “Lumpy” Licensing Revenue

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On May 15, Barrington analyst Patrick Sholl lowered the firm’s price recommendation on CuriosityStream Inc. (NASDAQ:CURI) to $5 from $5.50. He reiterated an Outperform rating on the shares. In a research note, the analyst said the company’s licensing revenue remains “lumpy,” though the improvement in free cash flow since the dividend was introduced was an encouraging sign.

During the Q1 2026 earnings call, President, CEO, and Director Clint Stinchcomb said the company remained focused on turning CuriosityStream into a business capable of generating $100 million or more in reliable, recurring, and increasingly predictable annualized revenue. Stinchcomb said the company made several deliberate decisions during the first quarter that pressured short-term quarterly revenue. He added that those moves were expected to improve revenue opportunities over the medium and long term.

He also noted that first-quarter revenue reached $15.2 million, reflecting slight year-over-year growth. In addition, Stinchcomb said the company expected to sustain double-digit growth in both revenue and cash flow, driven by continued expansion in subscriptions and licensing. He further stated that the quarterly dividend would increase from $0.05 to $0.085. According to Stinchcomb, the company planned to fund its 2026 dividends through cash generated from operations, similar to its approach in 2024.

CuriosityStream Inc. (NASDAQ:CURI) is a media and entertainment company that provides video and audio programming focused on factual entertainment. Its content spans categories including science, history, society, nature, lifestyle, and technology. The company says its programming is designed to inform, enchant, and inspire viewers.

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