10-K annual report · filed Feb 12, 2026

Sphere Entertainment Co. (SPHR) FY2025 10-K Annual Report

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Sphere Entertainment Co. (SPHR) filed its fiscal 2025 10-K annual report with the SEC on Feb 12, 2026. It reported revenue of $1.2B (+19.0% year over year) and net income of $33M.

  • Top risk flagged: Impairment risk for intangible assets from Holoplot acquisition with finite lives requires future cash flow estimates

FY2025 key financial metrics · XBRL

Revenue
$1.2B
+19.0% YoY
Net income
$33M
+116.6% YoY
Operating margin
-18.8%
+14.5 pp YoY
EPS (diluted)
$0.74
+113.0% YoY
ROE
1.5%
+10.6 pp YoY
Operating cash flow
$243M
+1337.9% YoY

Source: XBRL data from the Sphere Entertainment Co. (SPHR) FY2025 10-K on SEC EDGAR. USD.

Sphere Entertainment Co. FY2025 10-K analysis

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Business Overview

  • Core business model: Development and operation of immersive Sphere entertainment venues leveraging proprietary content and intellectual property
  • New international expansion: Franchise and development agreements signed with DCT Abu Dhabi to build Sphere Abu Dhabi, including franchise fees and royalties
  • Strategic shift: Increased focus on franchise, joint venture, and managed venue models for global expansion including sale-leaseback and debt financing options
  • Quantitative metric: Initiated development for a new venue at National Harbor, Maryland with government and private partners, subject to approvals and incentives
  • Noteworthy: First detailed disclosure of multi-tiered agreements (Franchise, Joint Development, Pre-Opening Services) with a major international partner for venue construction and operation

Management Discussion & Analysis

  • Unrestricted cash $508M as of Dec 31, 2025, up from $385M on Sept 30, 2025
  • Total debt outstanding $830M as of Dec 31, 2025
  • Accounts payable $24.6M, accrued expenses $431.5M including $130.1M disputed Sphere construction accruals
  • Liquidity sources include cash, operations cash flow, LV Sphere Revolving Credit Facility borrowings
  • Management expects substantial future revenue and operating income from Sphere but notes risk of not achieving expected cash flow, potential need for expense cuts or capex deferrals

Risk Factors

  • Impairment risk for intangible assets from Holoplot acquisition with finite lives requires future cash flow estimates
  • Exposure to potential impairment losses if carrying value exceeds undiscounted future cash flows from asset groups
  • No mention of specific regulatory, geopolitical, competitive, or financial risks detailed in text

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